Camille Prats

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.

In 1995, Prats catapulted into 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) 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.

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.{{Cite web |url=http://telebisyon.net/balita/Camille-Pratts-glad-to-be-back-on-ABSCBN-but-remains-loyal-Kapuso/artikulo/57429/Camille |title=Glad to stay on Kapuso Network |access-date=June 11, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120716191708/http://telebisyon.net/balita/Camille-Pratts-glad-to-be-back-on-ABSCBN-but-remains-loyal-Kapuso/artikulo/57429/Camille/ |archive-date=July 16, 2012 |url-status=dead }}

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. {{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/832981/camille-prats-is-thankful-to-continue-showbiz-career-with-sparkle-gma-artist-center/story/

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In 2023, Prats made an acting comeback in Philippine television with the series AraBella.

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In 2025, Prats took on her first dual role as Olive, who struggles with Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSbP) and her bubbly twin sister Jade in Mommy Dearest.

{{Quote box|width=30em|align=right|quote="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."|source={{mdash}}Part of Prats's address at the GMA Network Center to launch the Mommy Dearest drama series, 2025{{cite web |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/02/22/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/camille-prats-embraces-motherhood-on-and-off-screen/2060446|title=Camille Prats embraces motherhood on and off screen|website=The Manila Times |date=February 22, 2025}}}}

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 Sarah cemented her child superstar status and made the character synonymous with her.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/115931/camille-prats-on-having-the-princess-sarah-image-bawal-ka-magkamali-sa-mata-ng-tao/story|title=Camille Prats on having the Princess Sarah image: 'Bawal ka magkamali sa mata ng tao'|date=September 13, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/863843/camille-prats-says-childhood-role-princess-sarah-served-as-her-guide-during-her-teens/story/|title=Camille Prats says childhood role Princess Sarah served as her 'guide' during her teens|date=March 14, 2023}}

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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/185469/camille-prats-from-sarah-to-all-out-villain-role-a718-20250220|title=Camille Prats takes a big leap from Sarah to all-out villain role|date=February 20, 2025}}

Camille Prats was born on June 20, 1985 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/14045/camille-prats-temporarily-bids-goodbye-to-showbiz?s=n41ktf4hlml9ke98tisds6e9i3|title=Camille Prats temporarily bids goodbye to showbiz}} 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.[http://www.gmanews.tv/story/59512/PEP-Camille-Prats-is-pregnant GMA NEWS.TV, PEP: Camille Prats is pregnant] Prats confirmed her civil marriage with Linsangan on January 5, 2008, in Los Angeles, California at The Albertson Wedding Chapel.[http://www.gmanews.tv/story/76867/Camille-Prats-weds-non--showbiz-boyfriend-in-LA GMA NEWS.TV, Camille Prats weds non- showbiz boyfriend in LA]

On January 24, 2008, Prats gave birth to her first child.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/16222/Camille-Prats-narrates-how-she-delivered-baby-Nathan|title=Camille Prats narrates how she delivered baby Nathan|date=January 28, 2008}}

On March 5, 2010, Prats and Linsangan married again in a church wedding at the Sanctuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park, Makati.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/pep/185460/pep-camille-prats-anthony-linsangan-marry-again-in-church/story/|title=Camille Prats, Anthony Linsangan marry again in church|date=March 6, 2010}}

On September 23, 2011, her first husband, Anthony Linsangan, died of nasopharyngeal carcinoma at the age of 31.{{Cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/camille-doesn-t-understand-husband-s-early-death.html/|title=Camille doesn't understand husband's early death|date=September 25, 2011}}

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.{{cite news|title=A second chance at forever: Camille Prats marries again|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/07/17/a-second-chance-at-forever-camille-prats-marries-again|accessdate=February 2, 2017|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|date=January 7, 2017}} They have two children together and are co-parenting Yambao's son from a previous relationship.

Prats is a devout Christian. She is a public speaker and travels all over the country to share a message about her faith in God.{{Cite web|url=https://www.christianlearning.com/filipino-actress-testimony-finding-jesus/|title=Filipino Actress Shares Testimony In Finding Jesus After Losing Her Husband To Cancer|date=February 22, 2024}}

Prats is one of the country's leading celebrity endorsers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/97309/sparkling-on-its-first-year/story|title=Sparkling on its first year|date=January 23, 2023}}

PLDT Home, Unilab FortiD, CDO Holiday, Nestlé Puritan's Pride, Condura, Shinagawa, Physiogel, Beautederm, Universal Health Care, Lactum, KoolFever, RiteMed for Kids, Sanosan, Joie, Plemex, Cheez Whiz, Jolly Claro Cooking Oil, Knorr Mix, 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.{{Cite web|url=https://dermaid.com.ph/2025/01/20/camille-prats-joins-dermaid/|title=Camille Prats Joins DermAid|date=January 20, 2025}}

Prats was a longtime image model and media spokesperson for Banco Filipino's Happy Savers Club. In 2002, she was inducted as National President of the Happy Savers Club.{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2002/07/10/167792/camille-hindi-alam-kung-magkano-na-ang-pera-niya|title=Camille, hindi alam kung magkano na ang pera niya|website=Pilipino Star Ngayon |date=July 10, 2002}}

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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessnews.com.ph/camille-prats-shines-from-being-child-star-to-school-owner-20190925/|title=Camille Prats Shines from Being Child Star to School Owner|date=September 24, 2019}} Star Magic artist Belle Mariano is a notable alumna.

Prats owns a Japanese restaurant Asakusa Home of Tempura and Tito's Fil-Mex.{{Cite web|url=https://www.travelberries.com/fil-mex-sisig-burrito/|title=Camille Prats opens Tito's Fil Mex Restaurant|date=October 2, 2018}}

Prats co-owns an activewear brand, Moov Activ.

Prats is known for her advocacy on body positivity and environmental awareness.{{Cite web|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/2019/12/3/fresh-scoops/camille-prats-opens-up-about-body-insecurities-40915|title=Camille Prats opens up about body insecurities|date=Dec 3, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/2023/1/26/camille-prats-on-the-importance-of-environmental-awareness-push-tv-1503|title=Camille Prats on the importance of environmental awareness: 'We only have one planet'|date=Jan 26, 2023}} Additionally, Prats partnered with World Vision to promote their A Pursuit of Joy campaign, which focuses on child-focused humanitarian efforts.{{Cite web|url=https://dev-site.worldvision.org.ph/camille-prats-joins-world-vision-to-launch-a-pursuit-of-joy/|title=Camille Prats joins World Vision to launch "A Pursuit of Joy"|date=November 21, 2018}}

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 some celebrity moms launched Project: Alalay Kay Nanay a fundraising project. It aims to help mothers of kids ages 2 and younger, whose livelihood has been gravely affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), and to also support children with special needs.{{Cite web|url=https://www.smartparenting.com.ph/life/news/celeb-moms-raise-funds-for-moms-and-babies-in-need-a00041-20200416?s=n41ktf4hlml9ke98tisds6e9i3|title=Camille Prats, Iya Villania, LJ Reyes Launch Fundraiser For Moms and Babies In Need|date=Apr 16, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/61993/celebrity-moms-project-alalay-kay-nanay-extends-help-to-children-with-special-needs/story|title=Celebrity moms' 'Project: Alalay Kay Nanay' extends help to children with special needs|date=April 15, 2020}}

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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/942531/barbie-forteza-jillian-ward-rabiya-mateo-camille-prats-participate-in-save-the-children-fun-run/story/|title=Barbie Forteza, Jillian Ward, Rabiya Mateo, Camille Prats participate in Save the Children fun run|date=April 12, 2025}}

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• [https://web.archive.org/web/20070927142840/http://www.dpinoyweb.com/v2/modules/AMS/article.php?storyid=10 Camille Prats Biography on dPinoyWeb.com]
• {{IMDb name|name=Camille Prats|id=0695395}}
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20061107135647/http://www.abs-cbntalentcenter.com/ourtal-camillepratts.shtml Camille Prats] at the ABS-CBN Talent Center website
• [https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/camilleprats Sparkle profile] at the GMA Network website
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