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KD Estrada’s TV appearances that established him as a promising heartthrob

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>With how strikingly handsome and impressively talented he is, it’s arguably quite easy for KD Estrada, whose real first name is Kyle Daniel, to capture a lot of hearts. He may be considered new in the industry, but he has already showcased his skills in singing, playing the guitar, and even acting.</p><p>And this coming July 25, he’s about to further excite us with his acting chops as he appears in the highly anticipated afternoon drama <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/paraiso2023"><strong><u>Pira-Pirasong Paraiso</u></strong></a> as Elon, the dutiful apprentice of the smart, hardworking, and feisty journalist Angela Medina, played by his onscreen partner Alexa Ilacad.</p><p>But before we get to witness him take on a relatively more challenging role, let’s look back on some of his remarkable television stints in the past two years in this episode of Kapamilya Spotlight.</p><p>For those who have been wondering how he got into the industry, KD recounted in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starmagic/articles-videos/how-pbb-and-alexa-ilacad-helped-kd-estrada-overcome-his-insecurities-19487"><strong><u>his interview for Star Magic Celebrity Conversations</u></strong></a><strong> </strong>last April that it all started when he got scouted on Facebook by someone from Star Magic, who invited him for a VTR afterwards.</p><p>A week later, he was summoned once again for a go-see, in which, despite his insecurities about his height, he was still able to pass. And the rest, as they say, is history.</p><p>He had his television debut on <strong><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap"><u>ASAP Natin ‘To</u></a> </strong>in 2021, through which he immediately won our hearts with his swooning voice as he serenades us every Sunday, usually along with his fellow new generation of singing idols Anji Salvacion, Sam Cruz, and Diego Gutierrez.</p><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/au3wqQG4pVI" title="Moira collaborates with new singing idols | ASAP Natin " width="1280"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>However, the huge turning point of his career was when he joined <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs10"><strong><u>Pinoy Big Brother Kumunity Season 10</u></strong></a> that same year, wherein he was known tagged as the “Musical Wonderboy of Parañaque City.” That remarkable stint allowed him to know himself better and to further introduce himself and show off his musical and songwriting skills to Kapamilya viewers. Besides, he’s also able to meet new friends in his fellow housemates and forged a special bond with actress Alexa Ilacad, who eventually became his loveteam partner as soon as they went back to the outside world.</p><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BsTSqInJeRk" title="Day 25: Kuya, pinayuhan ang pinagdadaanan ni KD | PBB Kumunity" width="1280"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>Among his first TV guestings after <em>PBB</em> was in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/magandangbuhay"><strong><u>Magandang Buhay</u></strong><u>,</u></a> wherein he and Alexa, who have been known ever since by their ship name “KDLex,” talked about how the reality show totally changed his life, as well as got us <em>kilig </em>with their sweet gestures towards one another.</p><p>He stated, “For me po, before PBB I was a smaller artist po. And ngayon, I could say something talaga and it would really impact people who would give meaning to that. This is really mind-blowing talaga, like how much influence I could have on other people.”</p><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p092fW0CCFk" title="KD shares how PBB changed his life | Magandang Buhay" width="1280"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>By March 2022, the iWantTFC original series “<em>Bola-Bola’</em> was released, which marked the acting debut of KD. He endeared us with his portrayal of Julian, the nerdy best friend of Francine Diaz’s character Thea who has been in love with her since they were kids.</p><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SV35suRswkU" title="KD Estrada is JULIAN | Watch BOLA-BOLA this March 26 on iWantTFC!" width="1280"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>The following month, KDLex appeared in the musical game show <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/icsyv"><strong><u>I Can See Your Voice</u></strong></a>, wherein they didn’t only have their musical instincts tested, but also spread <em>kilig</em> vibes as soon as they emerged onstage. When asked by host Luis Manzano regarding the real score between them, he said that it’s a partnership and it’s “what you see is what you get” for them.</p><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5VE68WU2dbk" title="Luis may diretsahang tinanong si KD tungkol sa kanila ni Alexa | I Can See Your Voice" width="1280"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>He and Alexa then had the chance to work together for the first time in an acting project through the iWantTFC Originals miniseries “<em>Run To Me</em>,” impressing us with their portrayals of main characters Wilson and Jewel, two young people from completely different backgrounds who accidentally ran into each other in a not-so-perfect and absurd situation.</p><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gbFD4DKEtBg" title="Run To Me Full Trailer | Starring KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad | iWant Originals" width="1280"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>KD has also begun appearing on <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap"><strong><u>ASAP Natin ‘To</u></strong></a> with Alexa, exciting us with their <em>kilig</em> duets. Among our favorite performances together was when they sang “Misteryo.”</p><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hk86s-29nS4" title="KD and Alexa take the kilig to the next level on ASAP Natin " to="" ASAP="" width="1280"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>A month after, they graced an episode of <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime"><strong><u>It’s Showtime</u></strong></a>, wherein they joined the gregarious hosts in the “Palarong Pang-madla” segment. Of course, they didn’t fall short in making our hearts flutter as they cheered for one another.</p><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/skmB8yHEENA" title="KDLex joins " Palarong="" width="1280"></iframe></div><div> </div><p>And this year, KD is set to further exhibit his acting chops in the upcoming afternoon soap opera <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/paraiso2023"><strong><u>Pira-Pirasong Paraiso</u></strong>.</a> Are you excited as us to see him in his teleserye debut?</p><div> </div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hsgmHIPCGiQ" title="PIRA-PIRASONG PARAISO Full Trailer | This July 25 on Kapamilya Channel, KOL, TV5, A2Z &amp; iWantTFC" width="1280"></iframe></div><div> </div><p><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/paraiso2023"><strong><u>Pira-Pirasong Paraiso</u></strong></a> serves as ABS-CBN’s much-awaited return to afternoon prime and its first collaboration with TV5, which will premiere on July 25 at 3PM and will also have Saturday episodes at 2:30PM. You may catch it on <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/kapamilya-channel-livestream-12685"><strong><u>Kapamilya Channel</u></strong></a>, <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/kapamilya-online-live-12710"><strong><u>Kapamilya Online Live</u></strong>,</a> A2Z and TV5.</p>

Let’s look back on KD Estrada’s TV appearances in the past two years through which he’s able to showcase his being a promising heartthrob.