John Prats

{{short description|Filipino comedian, actor, director and dancer (born 1984)}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2024}}

{{Philippine name|Quiambao|Prats}}

{{Infobox person

| name = John Prats

| image = Prats in 2013- 2014-05-18 19-50.png

| image_caption = Prats in 2013

| othername = Praty, JP

| birth_name = John Paulo Quiambao Prats

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|2|14|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Manila, Philippines

| education = Thames International Business School, (Business management)

| spouse = {{marriage|Isabel Oli|May 16, 2015}}

| children = 3

| relatives = Camille Prats (sister)

| occupation = {{flatlist|

  • Comedian
  • actor
  • dancer
  • singer
  • host
  • model
  • entrepreneur
  • director}}

| yearsactive = 1992–present

| website =

}}

John Paulo Quiambao Prats ({{IPA|tl|ˈkjɐmbaʊ pɾats}}; born February 14, 1984) is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, singer, TV host, director, model and entrepreneur. He started as a child star in 1992. He is the older brother of actress Camille Prats. He was also a former member of the band, JCS.

Prats was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Talent Center, now called Star Magic and now currently managed by Cornerstone Entertainment Inc.{{cn|date=July 2022}}

In 2000–03, he was paired with Heart Evangelista on the show G-mik, Trip, Ang Tanging Ina, My First Romance and Berks. During the success of their loveteam, they won the (Most Popular Loveteams of RP movies) from 33rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation.{{cn|date=July 2022}}

In 2008, he renewed a contract with ABS-CBN for three more projects, including his special guest appearance of I Love Betty La Fea.{{Cite news |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/18693/John-Prats:-I-will-stay-in-ABS-CBN. |title=John Prats: I Will Stay in ABS-CBN |access-date=August 15, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090708082720/http://www.pep.ph/news/18693/John-Prats:-I-will-stay-in-ABS-CBN. |archive-date=July 8, 2009 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=http://beta.abs-cbn.com/tabid/104/Article/10825/Default.aspx |title=John Prats renews contract with ABS-CBN |access-date=August 15, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080816012734/http://beta.abs-cbn.com/tabid/104/Article/10825/Default.aspx |archive-date=August 16, 2008 |url-status=dead }}

Early and personal life

John Paulo Quiambao Prats was born on February 14, 1984, in Manila, Philippines, to parents Daniel Rafael Prats and Alma Quiambao-Prats, a Kapampangan from Macabebe, Pampanga. Prats has four siblings, including younger sister Camille, who is also an actress. He was educated in OB Montessori and at ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center. Prats is a business management graduate at Thames International Business School.{{cite web|title=John Prats Biography|url=http://www.pinoystop.com/bio/celebrity-profile/288/john-prats-biography|website=Pinoystop.com|access-date=December 20, 2014}} Prats dated actresses Heart Evangelista from 1999 to 2004 and Bianca Manalo in 2011.

On September 24, 2014, Prats organized a flash mob and proposed to his long-time girlfriend Isabel Oli in Eastwood City.{{cite web|title=John Prats surprises Isabel Oli with flash mob proposal|url=http://astig.ph/john-prats-flash-mob-proposal-isabel-oli-video/|website=astig.ph|date=September 24, 2014|access-date=September 24, 2014}} On May 16, 2015, Prats and Oli married in Batangas.{{cite news|title=IN PHOTOS: John Prats and Isabel Oli get married in Batangas|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/93393-photos-john-prats-isabel-oli-batangas-wedding|access-date=May 16, 2015|work=Rappler|date=May 16, 2015}}{{cite news|title=John Prats, Isabel Oli welcome baby daughter Feather|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/129965-john-prats-isabel-oli-welcome-baby-daughter-feather|access-date=April 18, 2016|work=Rappler|date=April 18, 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/11/29/1872788/john-prats-isabel-oli-welcome-new-baby-boy|last=Severo|first=Jan Milo|title=John Prats, Isabel Oli welcome new baby boy|work=The Philippine Star|date=November 29, 2018|access-date=December 9, 2018}}

Filmography

=Film=

class="wikitable"
style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"

! Year

! Title

! Role

1992Pulis Patolarowspan=2|Cameo Role
rowspan=3|1994Eat All You Can
Muntik Na Kitang Minahal
RollerboysZack
rowspan=2|1995Pulis Patola 2Cameo Role
Batang-XKiko "Kidlat" Arsenal
1996Ang TV: The Movie: The Adarna AdventureJimbo
rowspan=2|2000Daddy O! Baby O!Nico
Tanging YamanAndrew
rowspan=2|2001Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang Latest
TripNathaniel/Athan
2002JologsRuben
rowspan=2|2003Ang Tanging InaJeffrey Sta. Maria
My First RomanceChe Ricardo
2004Mano Po III: My LoveYoung Paul Yang
rowspan=4|2005DreamboyCameo Role
Happily Ever AfterVince
D' AnothersJC
Mano Po 4: Ako Legal WifeHamilton Chong
rowspan="2"|2006Super NoypiYñigo Raymundo
Manay PoOrson Castello
2007Shake, Rattle and Roll 9Jong
rowspan=3|2008Manay Po 2: OverloadOrson "Ursula" Castello
Loving YouAxel Chua
Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong LahatJeffrey Sta. Maria
2009OMG (Oh, My Girl!)Bob
2013Sitio
2016Diyos-diyosan
2017Ang Panday
20193pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!Junior Calvo

=Television=

class="wikitable"
Year

! Title

! Role

1992Ang TVVarious Roles
1993–1994Sine'skwelaHost
1993–2001Star Drama PresentsGuest role
1995Ipaglaban Mo!{{Cite AV media|author=Jeepney TV|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xogsSvJ8sc|title=Ipaglaban Mo: Nasa Tao ang Gawa feat. Snooky Serna (Full Episode 94) | Jeepney TV|date=March 31, 2022|access-date=July 10, 2024|website=YouTube|publisher=Google LLC}}
1995–2016ASAPHost/Performer
1995–1996Familia ZaragozaLuigi Lagrimas
1995–1998Kaybolrowspan=3|Host
rowspan=2|1998–1999Cyberkada
Super Laff-In
1999Wansapanataym: Library
1999–2002G-mikJuanito "Yuan" Salcedo
rowspan=2|2001Wansapanataym: Tiquio, Tiquio in the Cue BallTiquio
Da Body en Da Guardrowspan=2|JR
2001–2002Da Pilya en Da Pilot
2002WhattamenOscar/Oca
2002–2004BerksJavier "Javie" Montelibano
rowspan=3|2003Coverstory with John PratsHost
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ferry Boat
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flat Tire
2003–2004It Might Be YouGian Carlo Pablo
rowspan=2|2005Maalaala Mo Kaya: TrolleyBoy
Prison BreakTweener
rowspan=2|2005–2006ASAP FanaticHost/Performer
My Juan and OnlyHenry
rowspan=3|2006Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1Celebrity Housemate / 2nd Big Placer
Bituing Walang NingningGary
Crazy for YouPaolo
2006–2007Aalog-AlogJohnny Montero
2006–2008Studio 23VJ
rowspan=5|2007Your Song Presents: With YouJay
Maalaala Mo Kaya: RosaryoBoom-Boom
TFC ConnectHost
Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong BangisProtecthor/Thor
Your Song Presents: Sana Ngayong PaskoCody
rowspan=3|2008Your Song Presents: Someone Like YouMelvin
I ♥ Betty La FeaDrake Gonzales
Komiks Presents: Tiny TonyTiny Tony[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/23/08/john-prats-tiny-tony-newest-superhero-abs-cbn abs-cbnnews.com, John Prats is "Tiny Tony", the newest superhero on ABS-CBN]
rowspan=3|2009ParekoyJoseph Dimagiba
Pinoy Bingo NightContestant
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud BrothersCarlo Domingo
2009–2020Banana SundaeVarious Roles
2009–2010Moomoo & MeOscar [http://www.pep.ph/news/22912/John-Prats-gets-go-ahead-from-ABS-CBN-to-do--Moomoo-&-Me--for-TV5 John Prats gets go-ahead from ABS-CBN to do Moomoo & Me for TV5] retrieved via www.pep.ph Aug 23, 2009
rowspan="3"| 2010Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love YouDrunker (Cameo)
3ow Powhz!Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dancing ShoesHerbert
rowspan=2|2011Maalaala Mo KayaMarlon{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/9192/On-Maalaala-Mo-Kaya-Zsa-Zsa-Padilla-and-Empress-fight-over-John-Prats.aspx |title=On Maalaala Mo Kaya: Zsa Zsa Padilla and Empress fight over John Prats :: ABS-CBN.com |access-date=October 12, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303202158/http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/9192/On-Maalaala-Mo-Kaya-Zsa-Zsa-Padilla-and-Empress-fight-over-John-Prats.aspx |archive-date=March 3, 2011 }}
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Happy FeetRamonito Mata
2011–2012Happy, Yipee, YeheyHost
rowspan="6"| 2012Wansapanataym: Mini MimiPaul
Luv UCalve Sauzen
Pinoy Big Brother: UnlimitedGuest Host
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4Host
Promil Pre-school: I-Shine Talent CampJudge/Mentor
Angelito: Ang Bagong YugtoRafael "Raffy/Paeng" Montañez
2013Maalaala Mo KayaJulius
2014Pinoy Big Brother: All InHost/Houseguest
2014The Ryzza Mae ShowGuest
2014Gandang Gabi ViceGuest
2016–2022FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoPCMSgt. Jerome Girona, Jr.; Director{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/10/21/john-prats-direktor-na-ng-ang-probinsyano|title=John Prats, isa na sa mga direktor ng 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'|date=November 10, 2021|work=ABS-CBN News|lang=tl|access-date=November 13, 2021}}
2018Tonight with Boy AbundaGuest Himself
2018Pinoy Big Brother: OtsoCelebrity Jurado
2021–2022It's ShowtimeDirector
2022–presentIt's ShowtimeDirector/Judge
2024–presentRainbow RumbleDirector

=Concert direction=

Discography

=Recording album=

class="wikitable"
Year Released

! Album Title

! Details

! Certification

! Record Label

2000JCS1st JCS band album
Carrier single: "Nang Makilala Ka"
PARI: GoldIstilo Records
Star Music

=Single/Soundtrack=

class="wikitable"
Year Released

! Song Title

! Details

! Record Label

rowspan="2"| 2000"I Love You Na Lang (Sa Pasko)" by JCS bandFrom the Christmas Album Hindi Pasko'y Pag-Ibigrowspan=3|Star Music
"G-mik (Remix)" by JCS bandFrom the compilation album OPM Dance Remix
2001"G-mik 2001" themesong by JCS band"Teleserye Theme Songs" album
rowspan=2|2002"Masama Yan" by Prats & Gloc-9Jologs filmStartraxx Records
Star Music
"Blue Jeans (Revised)" by Prats & Ketchup EusebioBerks television seriesrowspan="2"| Star Music
2003"Please Be Careful with My Heart" by Prats & Heart EvangelistaMy First Romance film

=Dance albums=

class="wikitable"
Year

! Album title

! Details

! Record label

rowspan="2"| 2007ASAP Ultimate Dance 41st ASAP Dance Album
Certified Platinum
Carrier single: "Kembot"
rowspan=3|ASAP Music
Star Music
ASAP Supahdance2nd ASAP Dance Album
2010ASAP Supahdance 2John's 4th Dance Album
With Kim Chiu, Rayver Cruz, Gabriel Valenciano & Mickey Perz

Awards and nominations

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style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"

! Year

! Award-Giving Body

! Award

! Nominated Work

! Result

rowspan="2" | 2002Yes! MagazineTop 50 Scene Stealers of the YearHimself{{included}}
AnakTV Youth VoteNCR's Favorite Male Actorrowspan=2| G-mik{{won}}
rowspan="5"| 200333rd GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Loveteam of RP Movies
with Heart Evangelista
{{won}}
Circle Of 10 Image Models SearchCelebrity Endorsers of the Year
with Heart Evangelista
rowspan=2|Himself{{won}}
Teens' Voice AwardsBest Male Commercial Model{{included}}
17th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Single Performance by an ActorMaalaala Mo Kaya: Ferry Boat{{nom}}
AnakTV Youth VoteNationwide's Favorite Male ActorBerks{{nom}}
200430th Metro Manila Film FestivalBest Festival Supporting ActorMano Po III: My Love{{nom}}
rowspan=2|200519th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Single Performance by an ActorMaalaala Mo Kaya: Trolley{{nom}}
31st Metro Manila Film FestivalBest Festival Supporting ActorMano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife{{nom}}
rowspan=2|2006Chalk Magazine50 Hottest Guys of 2006rowspan=3|Himself{{Included|Rank 15}}
Cosmopolitan MagazineTop 10 Cosmo Bachelors of 2006{{included}}
2007StarStudio MagazineMost Desired Men{{included}}

References

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