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KD Estrada Takes Delight In Acting And Performing

KD Estrada is all about the people when it comes to performing. He believes that the spirit of service is instrumental in succeeding in the industry

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Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

<p>Numbers never end, and there exists so much more for Kyle Daniel a.k.a. <a href="https://metro.style/people/celebrities/kdlex-kd-estrada-alexa-ilacad-metro-talks-closer/32468" target="_blank">KD Estrada</a>. For a starter in showbiz, KD appears to have already created a steady career for himself, but there is surely a ton in store as he begins. From being a <a href="https://metro.style/people/celebrities/star-magic-workshops-in-canada/34490" target="_blank">Star Magic</a> trainee to becoming one of the country’s most-coveted, the singer-actor-songwriter is one trending young star to watch for. </p><div><br/></div><p>First scouted on Facebook, KD has followed a path leading to prominence—without him knowing. The waters were deep, but he dove into it anyway. When he arrived at the <a href="https://metro.style/people/celebrities/kapamilya-loveteams-abs-cbn-christmas-special-2022/34517" target="_blank">ABS-CBN</a> premises for the first time, in fact, he was in plain disbelief. “It was just very surreal ’cause as a 16-year-old KD—actually, I was still called Kyle at the time—I didn’t expect <em>na</em> this would be the start of my career,” he declares.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/16994dde-607b-4f1c-951e-8deca38edc6d_metro-star-magic-30-kd-estrada-2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="KD Estrada - Metro x Star Magic 30"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">KD Estrada<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photography by Dookie Ducay  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>While he slid into the music scene in 2016, KD’s <em><strong>Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10</strong></em> stint has swung his popularity upwards, paving the way for more work opportunities. When he got out of the <em>PBB</em> House, there was a sense of immediacy for his star to be on the rise. As soon as his skills are realized, he is rewarded with projects after projects—be it in singing, acting, or songwriting. </p><div><br/></div><p>As a Star Magic artist, he was also training in workshops to work on his talents more, and he did not disappoint. “What I love the most about Star Magic is how much they take care of their artists. They really put us through workshops; they really put us through immersive stuff so we could really hone our skills and we could hone our talents,” KD highlights, when asked what he loves most about the talent management.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/627d4c0d-e635-4c8e-b4f0-dc64a94601d1_metro star magic 30-108.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Alexa Ilacad and KD Estrada, together known as KDLex"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Alexa Ilacad and KD Estrada, together known as KDLex</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>When asked about the best acting advice that he has ever received, KD responds, “Acting is supposed to be truthful. Acting is laying [down] the truth—something truthful in imaginary circumstances—meaning <em>na</em> you put a bit of yourself into a character,” the “<a href="https://metro.style/people/celebrities/meet-the-squad-plus-artists-star-magic-part-1/29460" target="_blank">Squad Plus</a>” member explains. “<em>Kitang-kita ’yun sa</em> TV if you’re just trying to be a caricature of a certain character instead of just adding yourself into that—pouring a bit of you into what you play.” KD’s acting dossier includes shows like <em>Bola Bola</em> and <em>Run to Me</em> (with his love team partner, Alexa Ilacad). KD and Alexa are also set to star in the upcoming PETA musical, titled <em><strong>Walang Aray.</strong></em></p><div><br/></div><p>As for the learnings from the people behind his talent management, he muses: “My best learning here in Star Magic is whatever we do, whatever work we have, no matter how little screen time we get, how much screen time we get, always do your best.” As a performance stalwart, KD remains steadfast in his craft. Proving it, KD continues, “I think that’s one thing about Star Magic artists, they always give their best in whatever project they’re given.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a0a33fc7-0d87-440b-8065-d1100a96ba3e_metro star magic 30-105 kd estrada.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="KD Estrada - Metro x Star Magic 30"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>“The amount of talent [that] we have is just massive and I think we have so much potential. <em>Kahit</em> international, ’<em>di ba</em>?” he adds. “What I love most about my work, definitely, is performing for the Filipinos, since we just went to the U.S. for the International Fans’ Day. The main reason why I wanted to keep going was for the people out there <em>na</em> they don’t have a sense of normalcy anymore, <em>na</em> they feel stuck.”</p><div><br/></div><p>“We want to give. As artists, it’s our responsibility to give them the entertainment, give them the sense <em>na</em> it&#x27;s going to be fine,” KD asserts. “That really hit the spot for me.” KD believes that the spirit of service is instrumental in succeeding in the industry.</p><div><br/></div><div> </div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/99488075-449a-4e64-ab56-b40bba24dea9_metro-x-star-magic-30-cover-final.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The Star Magic artists gathered for a 2022 year-ender cover feature, to cap Metro" s="" celebration="" of="" the="" premier="" talent="" anniversary="" in=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Star Magic artists gathered for a 2022 year-ender cover feature, to cap Metro&#x27;s celebration of the premier talent management&#x27;s 30th anniversary in the industry.<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photography by Dookie Ducay and Jharwin Castañeda  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/digital-covers/metro-x-star-magic-30th-anniversary-cover/34367" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Star Magic&#x27;s 30th Anniversary Celebration Culminates With This Metro Cover Feature</a></div><div><br/></div><p>Photography by <strong>Dookie Ducay</strong></p><p>Creative direction by<strong> Eldzs Mejia</strong></p><p>Art direction by <strong>Raff Colmenar</strong></p><p>Sittings editor: <strong>Grace Libero-Cruz</strong></p><p>Grooming by <strong>Aimee Gray</strong></p><p>Styling by <strong>David Milan</strong></p><p>Interviewer: <strong>Grace Diez</strong></p><p>Shoot coordination: <strong>Red Dimaandal </strong>and <strong>Kate Paras-Santiago</strong></p><div><br/></div>