Maita Sanchez
Maita Javier Ejercito | |
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Mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna | |
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
Preceded by | ER Ejercito |
Succeeded by | Peter Casius Trinidad |
Vice Mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna | |
In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Girlie Javier |
Nationality | Filipino |
Spouse | ER Ejercito |
Children | 4 |
Occupation | Politician |
Girlie "Maita Sanchez" Javier Ejercito is a Filipino politician and former actress. She served as the mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna, for nine years, from 2010 until 2019.[1][2][3]
Personal life
[edit]She is the wife of former Laguna Governor, ER Ejercito.[2][3] Girlie experienced multiple miscarriages. According to a report, Girlie experienced her third miscarriage, which deeply saddened her and her husband.[4] They have four children: Emilio Ramon Ejercito IV (Eric), John Paul Ejercito (Jet), Jorge Antonio Genaro Ejercito (Jerico), and Maria Guadalupe Ejercito (Jhulia).[5]
Career
[edit]Girlie was involved in the entertainment industry before switching to politics. She had a acting career under the name Maita Sanchez.[6] Her political career began with her election as mayor of Pagsanjan, a position she held for nine years until 2019.[6][7]
In the 2010 elections, she ran for mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna, while her husband, ER Ejercito, ran for the gubernatorial seat of Laguna. Girlie entered the political scene as part of a broader trend of celebrities seeking local and national government positions.[8][9]
In 2013, Girlie faced scrutiny from the COMELEC regarding her campaign expenditures during her bid for a second term as mayor of Pagsanjan.[10] The campaign spending limit for mayoralty candidates in Pagsanjan, based on its voting population of 22,584, was set at ₱67,752. Girlie's Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) revealed that she spent a total of ₱80,160.31 during her campaign, exceeding the legal spending cap by ₱12,408.31.[10]
Following her term as mayor, she was elected vice mayor of Pagsanjan in May 2019.[7] In the May 2022 elections, she announced her candidacy for mayor of Pagsanjan once again and subsequently lost.[7][11][6]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Film | Notes |
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1988 | Sa Dulo ng Baril | |
1989 | Ka Leon Oliver, Ex-rebel | [12][13] |
1990 | Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay (Kapitan Paile) | [citation needed] |
1991 | Katabi Ko'y Mamaw | |
1993 | Task Force Habagat | [citation needed] |
1995 | Epifanio Ang Bilas Ko: NB-Eye | |
1996 | Hagedorn | [14] |
1997 | Bayad puri | [citation needed] |
1997 | Tekkie | [15] |
1998 | Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano | |
2000 | Ang Dalubhasa | |
2002 | Batas ng Lansangan | |
2012 | El Presidente | Kim Komatsu nanalo sa Star Award for Original Theme Song of the Year[16][17][18] Best Film Soundtrack - Gawad Genio Awards[citation needed]
"Aking Inang Bayan" Best Theme Song at 61st FAMAS Awards - Interpreted by Maita Ejercito[19][20] |
2014 | Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect | |
2014 | Asintado | [21] |
2023 | Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme | "Rage"[22] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Political dynasties win some, lose some". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. May 12, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Crisostomo, Sheila. "Political dynasties to dominate 2013 polls". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ a b Llanes, Rommel R. "Former sexy star Maita Sanchez and now Pagsanjan Mayor Girlie Ejercito open for showbiz comeback". PEP.ph.
- ^ "Misis ni ER EJERCITO nakunan muli, inoperahan sa matris". INQUIRER.net. 2013-08-18. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ Lando, Roy (2020-03-23). "Girlie "Maita" Ejercito Biography - PeoPlaid Profile". PeoPlaid. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ a b c "Dalawang pag-asawahan sa showbiz: Cesar Montano-Sunshine Cruz, ER Ejercito-Maita Sanchez". Oxfam Pilipinas. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ a b c Jojo, cabinet (5 October 2021). "Couple ER Ejercito and Girlie Ejercito, will run for mayor in different towns in Laguna".
- ^ Research, BRENDA BARRIENTOS, GMA News (2010-04-23). "Celebrities seeking posts in the May 10 polls". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Jr, Reynaldo Santos (2013-06-24). "Star-studded gov't: More celebs win in 2013 polls". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ a b Gamara, Miguel (2013-09-26). "Comelec rules to disqualify ER Ejercito as Laguna gov - Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism". Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "Revilla family, waging-wagi sa Cavite; ER at Girlie Ejercito, bigo sa Laguna". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ Manila Standard. Manila Standard.
- ^ The Hollywood Reporter. Hollywood Reporter Corporation. 1990.
- ^ Deza, Alfonso B. (2006). Mythopoeic Poe: Understanding the Masa as Audience Through the Films of Fernando Poe, Jr. Published and exclusively distributed by Great Books Pub. ISBN 978-971-0391-18-9.
- ^ "Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "'Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles' at Kim Komatsu nanalo sa Star Awards". GMA News Online. 2013-03-11. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "Angel Locsin and ER Ejercito win top acting honors at 61st FAMAS Awards". 22 April 2013.
- ^ "El Presidente Summary". pdfcoffee.com. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ "Angel Locsin and ER Ejercito win top acting honors at 61st FAMAS Awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (2013-04-23). "'El Presidente' sweeps 61st Famas awards". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ "Aiko Melendez on her much awaited comeback for Cinemalaya 2014: Asintado". Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ "Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme: Thrice the thrill". Tempo - The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper. 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
External links
[edit]- Maita Sanchez at IMDb as Maita Ejercito.
- Maita Sanchez at IMDb as Maita Sanchez.
- Metro Society Magazine - December 2012 - Feature