439. Where Are They Now? DAVID ESTEBAN, “Indiana Jones Kid” OVALTINE TVC, 1987

DAVID 'Indiana Jones Kid' ESTEBAN, for Ovaltine, 1987

On 11 August 1988, the Top Models of Philippine Advertising were announced at the Creative Guild Ad of the Year Awards Night, at the Metropolitan Theater.  One of the winners cited was the young DAVID ESTEBAN, who was unforgettable as the feisty, confident kid adventurer in the Indiana Jones-inspired OVALTINE TVC, that hit the airwaves in 1986.

SHOOTING INDIANA JONES. Courtesy of Direk Jun Urbano

The OVALTINE “Indiana Jones” TVC was actually part of a pair of commercials inspired by hit action films of the era—the other ad had a “Top Gun”  theme. It was the Indiana Jones version, however, that proved to be more memorable and Esteban had a lot to do with it, essaying the role with gusto and bravado. The Lintas-produced commercial was cast by Myra Mendoza-Portillo and was directed by noted commercial director Jun Urbano. Unfortunately, the TVC is not available online.

INDIANA JONES KID, Then, and Now. David Esteban

DAVID ESTEBAN went on to pursue his higher studies at the Ateneo de Manila University and at the University of Western Australia. True to his adventurous spirit, he worked at the Earth School in El Nido, Palawan which focused on sustainability and innovation in the ecosystem of the municipality. He also was employed at the Australian International School in Manila.

DAVID ESTEBAN, TODAY. Source: FB Page

He is a Mobility/Movement Fitness Trainer, plays and teaches Drums, and s married to the former Dona Tumacder, an educator and yoga teacher. The couple are vey much into green advocacies, as well as naturopathy, wellness and healing.

 CREDITS

Photo of the commercial talents, courtesy of Direk Jun Urbano

B&W Photo of Indiana Jones kid, from the Creative Guild AOY awards programme, 1988.

David Esteban FB Page