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Camille Prats
Filipino actress (born 1985) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats-Yambao (Tagalog pronunciation: [kaˈmil pɾats]; born June 20, 1985), popularly known as Camille Prats, is a Filipino actress, TV host, endorser, businesswoman[1][2] and public speaker. 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]
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Prats 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, Prats was included as one of the main casts of Oki Doki Doc starring Aga Muhlach.
In 1995, Prats catapulted to fame when she starred in the hit 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.
In 1997, Prats, a talented dancer, known as The Dancing Princess was the youngest performer on ASAP for their second anniversary concert at the Araneta Coliseum.
In 1999, Prats was chosen to be the main lead of the youth-oriented show G-mik. She was paired with Stefano Mori, Miko Samson, and Danilo Barrios. Her older brother, John Prats, was part of the show too. Prats was also one of the lead casts of ABS-CBN afternoon soap opera Marinella together with then child stars Shaina Magdayao and Serena Dalrymple.
In early 2000s, Prats also became part of several ABS-CBN sitcoms like Arriba, Arriba! (2000-2003) with Jolina Magdangal and Home Along Da Airport (2003-2005) with Dolphy. 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.
In 2005, Prats left ABS-CBN and Star Magic, and moved 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, Prats was allowed to be part of the horror film T2 distributed by Star Cinema. She was also invited in Kapamilya Deal or No Deal, seen on ABS-CBN. But she confirmed via PEP.com that she will remain a GMA contract actress.[5]
In 2015, Prats was honored with her own star on the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.
Prats was the host of the decade long running Kapuso talk show, MARS.
In 2022, Prats renewed her exclusive Sparkle contract and exclusive GMA Network contract. [6][7]
In 2023, Prats made an acting comeback in Philippine television with the series AraBella. [8]
In 2025, Prats took on her first dual role as Olive, who struggles with Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSbP) and her vibrant twin sister Jade in Mommy Dearest.
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"I'm so grateful that people still remember my character, Princess Sarah, even up to now. Before, I used to question it because my struggle growing up was to break free from that role. For a very long time, people saw me as Princess Sarah. [...] I made a lot of efforts to mature and did so many things to move away from being Princess Sarah. [...] I truly see it as a blessing because that was the turning point of my career. [...] I think Sarah will always have a special place in the hearts of those who grew up in the '90s."
—Part of Prats's address at the GMA Network Center to launch the Mommy Dearest drama series, 2025[9]
Prats is known for her wholesome image and has often been cited as a role model due to her iconic role as Princess Sarah in the box-office hit movie Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa. Prats stellar portrayal as the kind-hearted Princess Sarah cemented her child superstar status and made the character synonymous with her.[10][11]
Prats as Princess Sarah is remembered fondly by older generations. For many Filipinos, the movie and Prats role evoke a sense of nostalgia and childhood memories, connecting them to a specific era and story.
Prats success and the popularity of Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa have influenced the development of other child actors and Filipino cinema.[12]
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Personal life
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Camille Prats was born on June 20, 1985 in Manila and the second child of Daniel Rafael and Alma (née Quiambao) Prats, the latter of whom is from Macabebe, Pampanga. 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.
Prats attended OB Montessori for grade school and ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center for high school. She's a Marketing junior at Thames International Business School. In 2007, Prats decided to go to the United States to finish her studies.[13] Prats studied Early Childhood Education and Montessori teaching in Los Angeles, California.
Anthony C. Linsangan, founder of Wheels Auto Performance, a childhood and family friend of Prats, is the actual father of her baby.[14] Prats confirmed her civil marriage with Linsangan on January 5, 2008, in Los Angeles, California at The Albertson Wedding Chapel.[15]
On January 24, 2008, Prats gave birth to her first child.[16]
On March 5, 2010, Prats and Linsangan married again in a church wedding at the Sanctuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park, Makati.[17]
On September 23, 2011, her first husband, Anthony Linsangan, died of nasopharyngeal carcinoma at the age of 31.[18]
On January 7, 2017, Prats married her grade school classmate, Filipino-American businessman John "VJ" Yambao at the Prats-owned Nayomi Sanctuary Resort in Batangas.[19] They have two children together and are co-parenting Yambao's son from a previous relationship.
Prats became a born-again Christian in 2013. Prats is a public speaker who travels all over the country to share a message about her faith in God.[20]
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Endorsements
Prats is one of the country's leading celebrity endorsers.[21]
PLDT Home, Unilab FortiD, CDO Holiday, Nestlé Puritan's Pride, Condura, Shinagawa, Baygon, Secosana, Physiogel, Beautederm, Universal Health Care, Lactum, KoolFever, RiteMed for Kids, Colgate, Sanosan, Joie, Plemex, Cheez Whiz, Jolly Claro Cooking Oil, Red Ribbon Bakeshop, Knorr, Goldilocks, Jetour AutoPH and Panasonic were some of the products that Prats collaborated with. Prats is the first celebrity endorser of the skin care brand, DermAid.[22]
Prats was a longtime image model and media spokesperson for Banco Filipino's Happy Savers Club. In 2002, Prats was inducted as the first National President of the Happy Savers Club with more than 90,000 members.[23]
Business
Prats is one of the board of directors of the DS Prats Group of Companies, a Prats-family owned company, that offers construction, property development, media and advertising, large format prints, events management, production house, lights and sounds, hotel and resort, and school institution services.
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.[24] Star Magic artist Belle Mariano is a notable alumna.
Prats owns the Japanese restaurant Asakusa Home of Tempura and Tito's Fil-Mex.[25]
Prats co-owns an activewear brand, Moov Activ.
Advocacy
Prats is known for her advocacy on body positivity and environmental awareness.[26][27] Additionally, Prats partnered with World Vision to promote their A Pursuit of Joy campaign, which focuses on child-focused humanitarian efforts.[28]
In 2020, Prats has been involved in advocacy related to food waste and repurposing with WWF-Philippines through her participation in the Kawali-Kasan series, which aims to promote sustainable home-cooking and raise funds for the organization's partner communities. Prats along with other celebrity moms launched Project: Alalay Kay Nanay a fundraising project. It aims to help mothers of kids ages two and younger, whose livelihood has been gravely affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), and to also support children with special needs.[29][30]
Prats is a Kythe Foundation advocate and celebrity sponsor. In 2023, Prats generously sponsored a Christmas party for pediatric patients of the National Children’s Hospital.
In 2025, Prats participated in a fun run for the benefit of Save the Children Philippines.[31]
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Filmography
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Awards and nominations
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