Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats-Yambao (Tagalog: [kaˈmil pɾats jɐmˈbaʊ]; born June 20, 1985), known professionally as Camile Prats, is a Filipino actress, TV host, and businesswoman.[1][2] Recognized as the original "Princess of Drama",[3] she has starred in a series of successful films and television shows, gaining media attention when she played the titular protagonist in Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa (Philippine adaptation to A Little Princess).[4]
Camille Prats-Yambao | |
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| Born | Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats June 20, 1985 Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Princess Sarah, Cams |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, TV Host, President / School Directress |
| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Height | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) |
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| Children | 3 |
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Career
editPrats first foray into show business came in 1990 when she was a grand finalist, in "Little Miss Philippines", a popular segment of the variety show Eat Bulaga!. This led to her regular appearances in ABS-CBN's children's program Ang TV. In 1993, she was also included as one of the casts of sitcom Oki Doki Doc.
In 1995, Prats catapulted into fame when she starred in the movie Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa, a Philippine adaptation of the anime Princess Sarah, which was in turn based on Frances Hodgson Burnett children's novel A Little Princess. She also became one of the lead casts of defunct ABS-CBN afternoon soap opera Marinella together with then child stars Shaina Magdayao and Serena Dalrymple.
In 1999, Prats was chosen to be the lead of the defunct youth-oriented show G-mik. She was paired with Stefano Mori and Danilo Barrios. Her older brother, John Prats, was also part of the show.
In early 2000s, Prats also became part of several ABS-CBN sitcoms like Arriba, Arriba! (2000-2003) and Home Along Da Airport (2003-2005). She played her first villain role in the first Philippine action-drama soap opera Basta't Kasama Kita starring Judy Ann Santos and Robin Padilla. However, she left ABS-CBN and Star Magic in 2005.
In 2005, she transferred to rival network, GMA Network. She starred in her first Kapuso teleserye, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako.
In 2006, Prats joined Richard Gutierrez in Captain Barbell as his leading lady.
In 2009, she was allowed to be part of the horror film T2 distributed by Star Cinema under ABS-CBN film and also invited in Kapamilya Deal or No Deal, also seen on ABS-CBN. But she confirmed via PEP.com that she will remain a GMA contract actress.[5][6]
In 2015, Camille Prats was honored with a star on the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.
Prats also is one of the final hosts of Kapuso talk show, Mars Pa More.
In 2022, Camille Prats renewed her exclusive Sparkle contract and exclusive GMA Network contract.[7][8]
Personal life
editCamille Prats decided to go to the United States in September 2007 to finish her studies.[9]
Anthony C. Linsangan, founder of Wheels Auto Performance, is the actual father of Camille's baby.[10] Prats confirmed her civil marriage with Anthony Linsangan on January 5, 2008, in Los Angeles, California at The Albertson Wedding Chapel.[11]
On January 24, 2008, Prats gave birth to her first child, Nathaniel Caesar P. Linsangan.[12]
In 2008, Prats opened her own school, Divine Angels Montessori of Cainta, Inc. (DAMCI) which is now Roots Academy Philippines. Prats serves as the President and School Directress.
On March 5, 2010, Prats and Linsangan tied the knot again at the Sanctuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park, Makati.
Camille Prats is the second child of Daniel Rafael and Alma (née Quiambao) Prats, the latter of whom is from Macabebe, Pampanga.[citation needed] She is also the niece of former actress Mia Prats and Nadia Montenegro. She has a sister and three brothers, one of whom is fellow actor John Prats.
On September 23, 2011, her first husband, Anthony Linsangan, died of nasopharyngeal carcinoma at the age of 31.
On January 7, 2017, Prats married her grade school classmate, businessman John "Vj" Yambao at the Prats-owned Nayomi Sanctuary Resort in Batangas.[13] On February 1, 2017, she confirmed in an interview that she is expecting her second child.[14] They have two children Nala and Nolan, and are co-parenting Ice, Vj’s teenage son.[15]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Eat Bulaga | Herself / Little Miss Philippines | ABS-CBN |
| 1992–1997 | Ang TV | Herself | |
| 1993–2000 | Oki Doki Doc | Camille | |
| 1994–2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Chimes | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kropek | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paputok | Doray | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Liwanag | Young Carolina | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Desaparesidos | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lollipop | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dyobus at Polbo | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ribbon | Katrina | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cupcake | Louella | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bato | Diana | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuwintas | Perla | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalyang Ginto | Sheila | ||
| 1995 | Yan Ang Bata | Herself | RPN |
| 1997 | Star Drama Theater: Camille | Various Roles | ABS-CBN |
| Flames: I Hate Boys, I Hate Girls | Bibay | ||
| 1997–2005 | |||
| Wansapanataym: Ang Hiwaga Ng Gintong Piseta | Joselle | ||
| Wansapanataym: Konsensya | Goma | ||
| Wansapanataym: Mighty Liling | Diday | ||
| Wansapanataym: Peyritels
(First Aniversary Special) |
Momay | ||
| Wansapanataym: Shoe-mayaw, Shoe-munod | Jessa | ||
| Wansapanataym: Mannequin-dat | Leila | ||
| Wansapanataym: Mahiwagang Likido | Lizette | ||
| Wansapanataym: Lyko, Angel Ko | Cita | ||
| Wansapanataym: Kambing Alone | Karen | ||
| Wansapanataym: Ok Ka Fairy Tay | Anette | ||
| Wansapanataym: Washing Time Machine | Olivia | ||
| Wansapanataym: Dragonesa | Pamela | ||
| Wansapanataym: Clone-yari Lang | Kit | ||
| 1999–2001 | Marinella | Marie de Guzman / Marie Reynoso | |
| 1999–2002 | G-mik | Ronalisa "Roni" Salcedo | |
| 2000–2003 | Arriba, Arriba! | Biba Arriba | |
| Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Herself / Host | ||
| 2001 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Terry | |
| 2002–2003 | Bituin | Lovelyn Gaston | |
| 2003 | Tabing Ilog | Natasha | |
| 2003–2004 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Diamante / Susan Catindig | |
| 2003-2005 | Home Along Da Airport | Sam | |
| 2005 | Ganda ng Lola Ko! | Dedeth | QTV |
| 2005–2006 | Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako | Joyce Cardenal | GMA Network |
| 2006–2007 | Captain Barbell | Marikit "Kit" Salvacion | |
| 2006-2016 | Magpakailanman: Pag-iibigang Nakaukit Sa Langit: The Romnick Sarmenta and Harlene Bautista Love Story
(Valentine's Special) |
Harlene | |
| Magpakailanman: Child for Sale: The Buboy Liit Story | Winnie | ||
| Magpakailanman: The Prolen Bonacua Story | Jane | ||
| Magpakailanman: Paano Na Ang Ating Anak: The Mark Anthony and Susan Bautista Story | Susan | ||
| Magpakailanman: Tiyahin ko, Karibal ko | Nina | ||
| 2007 | Super Twins | Drew Barimor | |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan? | Lily Medrano / Lily Cervantes | |
| 2009 | Totoy Bato | Teen Elena | |
| 2010 | Ikaw Sana | Giselle | |
| Pilyang Kerubin | Rosa | ||
| 2010–2011 | Bantatay | Daisy Razon | |
| 2011–2012 | Munting Heredera | Sandra Santiago-Montereal / Susan Velasco | |
| 2012 | Luna Blanca | Young Rowena Sandoval | |
| Spooky Nights: Premonisyon | Grace | ||
| 2012–2022 | Mars / Mars Pa More | Herself / Host | GMA News TV/GMA Network |
| 2013 | Bukod Kang Pinagpala | Bessilda "Bessie" Villerte-Alcuar | GMA Network |
| One Day Isang Araw | Arlene | ||
| 2014 | The Borrowed Wife | Sophia Gonzales-Villaraza / Maria Carlotta "Maricar" Perez-Santos | |
| 2015 | Second Chances | Rebecca "Reb / Becky" Villacorta | |
| 2015-2016 | Wagas: Matet & Mickey Love Story | Matet De Leon | |
| Wagas: Ghost Stalker | Weng | ||
| 2016 | Wish I May | Olivia "Ms.O" Pizarro-Gomez | |
| Dear Uge: Machong Make-up Artist | Melissa | ||
| 2018 | Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw | Maria Virginia "Ginny Dyosabel" Peche-Capurian / Dimaigue | |
| Tadhana: Tukso | Irma | ||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Alamat ng Pinya | Cora | ||
| 2020–2022 | Makulay ang Buhay | Mom C | |
| 2021 | Heartful Café | Bettina | |
| 2023 | AraBella | Roselle Abad-Abarro (formerly Montecillo) | |
| 2024 | Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Monica Umni | |
| 2025 | Mommy Dearest | Olive |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
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| 1994 | Muntik Na Kitang Minahal | Seiko Films | |
| Eat All You Can | Cheska | ||
| Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Labada Darling | Camille | Star Cinema | |
| 1995 | Eskapo | Roberta Lopez | |
| Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa | Princess Sarah | ||
| 1996 | Oki Doki Doc: The Movie | Camille | |
| Madrasta | Liza | ||
| Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure | Carla | ||
| 1997 | Shake, Rattle & Roll VI: Ang Telebisyon | Jennifer | Regal Films |
| Pakners | Jessa | MAQ Productions | |
| Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa | Rosalie | Star Cinema | |
| Wanted Perfect Murder | Lukay | ||
| 1998 | Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo! | Camille | |
| Hiling | Anna | ||
| 2001 | Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure | Xyra | MAQ Productions |
| 2002 | Jologs | Cameo | Star Cinema |
| 2005 | Dreamboy | Adjeng | |
| 2006 | Mga Batang Bangketa | Clarissa | Rosas Entertainment Films |
| 2009 | T2 | Tess | Star Cinema |
| 2014 | Third Eye | Susan | Regal Films |
Awards and nominations
editFilm
edit| Year | Organization | Award | Movie | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Best Child Actress | Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa (1995) | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Child Actress | Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa (1995) | Nominated | |
| FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actress | Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa (1995) | Nominated | |
| 1997 | Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Child Actress | Madrasta (1996) | Won |
| 9th Annual National Consumers Awards | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Madrasta (1996) | Nominated | |
| FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actress | Madrasta (1996) | Nominated | |
| 1998 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movies Popular Child Actress | Wanted Perfect Murder (1997) | Nominated |
| 2019 | Sine Sandaan: Celebrating the Luminaries of Philippine Cinema | Teen Star Ng Sentenaryo | Various Projects | Won |
Television
edit| Year | Organization | Award | TV show | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Most Popular Child Actress | "Ang TV" (1995) | Nominated |
| 1997 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Most Popular Child Actress | "Oki Doki Doc" (1996) | Nominated |
| 2006 | Golden Screen Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress | "MMK: Kuwintas" (2005) | Won |
| 2014 | Golden Screen Awards | Outstanding Celebrity Talk Program Host | "MARS" (2013) | Nominated |
| 2015 | Gawad Tanglaw Awards | "MARS" (2014) | Won | |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Celebrity Talk Show Host | "MARS" (2016) | Nominated |
| Lip Sync Battle Philippines | Won | |||
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Celebrity Talk Show Host | "MARS" (2017) | Nominated |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Celebrity Talk Show Host | "MARS" (2018) | Nominated |
| 2019 | Anak TV Seal Awards | "MARS" (2019) | Won | |
| 2020 | Rawr Awards | Favorite TV Host | "MARS" (2020) | Nominated |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Celebrity Talk Show Host | "MARS" (2020) | Nominated |
| 2022 | Gintong Parangal | Mahusay Na Host Sa Telebisyon | "MARS" (2021) | Won |
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Celebrity Talk Show Host | "MARS" (2021) | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Camille Prats Shines from Being Child Star to School Owner". September 24, 2019.
- ^ "UB: Morning pasyal sa resort nina Kapuso Camille Prats". YouTube. April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Camille Prats, bakit bumalik sa drama matapos ang limang taon? | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ "Camille Prats".
- ^ "Sheena Halili reveals reason for breakup with Rainier Castillo".
- ^ "Glad to stay on Kapuso Network". Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2010.
- ^ Balbuena, Vanessa BB (March 29, 2024). "Camille Prats renews exclusive contract with Sparkle GMA Artist Center during the "Signed for Stardom" event". GMA Network. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ Balbuena, Vanessa BB (March 29, 2024). "Camille Prats renews exclusive contract with GMA Network". GMA Network. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ taped interview with The Buzz last July 14, 2007
- ^ GMA NEWS.TV, PEP: Camille Prats is pregnant
- ^ GMA NEWS.TV, Camille Prats weds non- showbiz boyfriend in LA
- ^ www.gmanews.tv, Camille Prats gives birth to a baby boy
- ^ "A second chance at forever: Camille Prats marries again". ABS-CBN Corporation. January 7, 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (February 1, 2017). "Camille Prats pregnant with first child with new husband VJ Yambao". GMA News. GMA Network. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
- ^ Roque, Nika (September 14, 2024). "Camille Prats' daughter Nala graduates from preschool". GMA Network. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
External links
edit- Camille Prats Biography on dPinoyWeb.com
- Camille Prats at IMDb
- Camille Prats at the ABS-CBN Talent Center website
- Sparkle profile at the GMA Network website
- Camille Prats's channel on YouTube