Estrada has appeared in music videos, such as Eminem 's music video "Just Lose It". A band named after Estrada (Estradasphere) is based in Santa Cruz, California.

He is an actor and producer, known for CHiPs (1977), Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) and Van Wilder (2002). He has been married to Nanette Mirkovich since September 20, 1997. They have one child. He was …

Apr 2, 2014 · Actor Erik Estrada had his first big break in 1970's The Cross and the Switchblade. In 1977, he made his first appearance as Ponch on the popular police drama CHiPs, a role that …

Estrada has emerged as a pop culture icon. Erik received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he proudly dedicated to all the women and men in law enforcement. The WB cast Erik as the father …

Jul 8, 2025 · So it’s no huge surprise to learn that one of the show’s stars, Erik Estrada, was once seriously injured while filming — but the fact that his co-star, Larry Wilcox, reportedly helped to save …

Aug 23, 2025 · “For years, people have associated my name with a TV role I played as a police officer. But Officer Eric Estrada of Utah lived that role with courage and sacrifice. He’s the real hero. Please …

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Estrada struggled with navigating the world of street gangs, drugs and crime, all while trying to hold his family together from an early age. His street experience led to his first career choice,...

Estrada is a Spanish surname and a Galician and Portuguese term, meaning "paved road".

Erik Estrada starred as Officer Frank "Ponch" Poncherello, becoming a cultural icon for his charismatic portrayal of the approachable and daring cop. This 1993 telenovela tells the story of Johnny, a truck …