Kaila Estrada trends after performance in series: More than just ‘Anak ni Janice’

Kaila Estrada earns praise after emotional performance in ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ | Image: Screengrab from YouTube/ABSCBN Entertainment

Kaila Estrada continues to prove that her talent is earning her a place in the acting industry, as viewers rave about her recent performance in the drama series “Can’t Buy Me Love.”

On the May 6 episode of the ABS-CBN show, as it nears its series finale, Estrada trended on X (formerly Twitter) after delivering a noteworthy, emotional performance. 

Image: X (formerly Twitter) trending list as of 1PM Wednesday May 8

Spoiler alert

Secrets were revealed surrounding the culprit behind the murder of Caroline Tiu’s (Belle Mariano) mother, Divine, and Estrada’s Bettina Tiu has something to do with the revelation leading to a dramatic exchange between her and the rest of the cast. 

After the clip of the episode made the rounds online, netizens expressed their admiration for Estrada for once again proving that she is more than her parents’ name. Estrada is the daughter of seasoned actress Janice de Belen and actor John Estrada.

“Kaila Estrada, you will always be my favorite nepo baby. Dare I say, she is a gem in the acting industry,” wrote one fan.

could never catch me fully watching a donbelle film since their acting aint really my cup of tea, but, damn, this ep ate so bad. kaila estrada, u will always be my favorite nepo baby. dare i say, she a gem in the acting industry pic.twitter.com/BS4Ok2THgN

— jungkook's banana milk (@ianskinnyjeans) May 6, 2024

“Grabe ka na, Kaila Estrada. You have proven enough as a legit actress, from ‘Viral’ to ‘Linlang,’ and now ‘Can’t Buy Me Love.’ Anak nga ka talaga ni Janice (at John),” said another netizen.

Grabe ka na, KAILA ESTRADA. You have proven enough as a legit actress. From Viral, to Linlang and now, Can't Buy Me Love. Anak nga ka talaga ni Janice (at John). pic.twitter.com/W3zIqjktnQ

— Auntie Selina (@auntieselinamo) May 6, 2024

As she continues to trend online, Kaila thanked the fans for extending their appreciation, and she also apologized for the revelation made in the show.

“Nakapag charge na ako! Reading all your tweets, Maraming Salamat (red heart emoji), and sorry na rin (peace sign emoji),” she wrote on X. 

Nakapag charge na ako! Reading all your tweets, Maraming Salamat ❤️ …. And sorry na rin ✌🏼

— Kaila Estrada (@KAILAestrada) May 6, 2024

Kaila’s acting debut in “Viral Scandal” in 2021 gave a glimpse of her promising future, then supporting role as Atty. Sylvia Villamayor-Lualhati in “Linlang” was also commended after her portrayal became the talk of the town every night on X during the series airing.

On February 20 of this year, Kaila officially signed her first contract with ABS-CBN, teasing more upcoming projects that fans can expect from her.

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