Early Life and Career Beginnings
Elise Estrada was born in Philippines and moved to Canada when she was 4. She has a younger sister named Jeralyn Estrada and two brothers, Ervin and Eric.
While growing up in Surrey, B.C., she participated in many pageant and singing competitions. At age 17, Estrada won the title of "Miss Vancouver Princess" and later became the first runner-up in the Binibining Pilipinas World of Canada Competition.
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