Camille Prats

Career

Prats debuted in 1990 as a finalist in Little Miss Philippines, a segment of the variety show Eat Bulaga!. She later became a regular on the ABS-CBN children's program Ang TV. In 1993, she joined the cast of Oki Doki Doc, starring Aga Muhlach. Prats also starred in the film Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa, a Philippine adaptation of the anime Princess Sarah.

At age 12, Prats performed at the second anniversary concert for ASAP at the Araneta Coliseum. She starred in the youth-oriented show G-mik (1999) alongside Stefano Mori, Miko Samson, and Danilo Barrios. Her brother, John Prats, was also part of the cast. That same year, she appeared in the afternoon drama Marinella with Shaina Magdayao and Serena Dalrymple. During the early 2000s, Prats appeared in several ABS-CBN sitcoms, including Arriba, Arriba! (2000–2003) and Home Along Da Airport (2003–2005). She played her first villain role in the action-drama series Basta't Kasama Kita, starring Judy Ann Santos and Robin Padilla.

Prats left ABS-CBN in 2005 and transferred to GMA Network. She starred in her first series for the network, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako. The following year, she starred opposite Richard Gutierrez in Captain Barbell and appeared in the horror film T2.

From 20122022, Prats hosted the talk show MARS. After the show ended, she renewed her contract with GMA Network and returned to television with the series AraBella in 2023. Although invited to appear on Kapamilya Deal or No Deal on ABS-CBN, Prats confirmed she would remain a GMA contract artist.

In 2025, Prats played a dual role in the series Mommy Dearest. She portrayed Jade and her twin sister Olive, a character with Munchausen syndrome by proxy. She promoted the series on the variety show It's Showtime, marking her return to the ABS-CBN frequency after 21 years.

Public image and impact

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. Her stellar portrayal as the kind-hearted Princess Sarah cemented her child superstar status and made the character synonymous with her.

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. In 2015, Prats received a star on the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.

Prats' success and the popularity of Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa have influenced the development of other child actors and Filipino cinema.

Personal life

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. 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. Prats confirmed her civil marriage with Linsangan on January 5, 2008, in Los Angeles, California at The Albertson Wedding Chapel.

On January 24, 2008, Prats gave birth to her first child.

On March 5, 2010, Prats and Linsangan married again in a church wedding at the Sanctuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park, Makati.

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, Filipino-American businessman John "VJ" Yambao at the Prats-owned Nayomi Sanctuary Resort in Batangas. 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.

Other ventures

Endorsements

Prats is one of the country's leading celebrity endorsers.

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.

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.

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. Star Magic artist Belle Mariano is a notable alumna.

Prats owns the Japanese restaurant Asakusa Home of Tempura and Tito's Fil-Mex.

Prats co-owns an activewear brand, Moov Activ.

Advocacy

Prats is known for her advocacy on body positivity and environmental awareness. Additionally, Prats partnered with World Vision to promote their A Pursuit of Joy campaign, which focuses on child-focused humanitarian efforts.

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.

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.

Filmography

Television series

Drama anthology

Television shows

Television special

Concerts

Film

Awards and nominations

Film

Television

References

References

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13. (February 22, 2025). "Camille Prats embraces motherhood on and off screen". [[The Manila Times]].
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15. (March 14, 2023). "Camille Prats says childhood role Princess Sarah served as her 'guide' during her teens".
16. (February 20, 2025). "Camille Prats takes a big leap from Sarah to all-out villain role".
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21. (March 6, 2010). "Camille Prats, Anthony Linsangan marry again in church".
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27. (July 10, 2002). "Camille, hindi alam kung magkano na ang pera niya".
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29. (October 2, 2018). "Camille Prats opens Tito's Fil Mex Restaurant".
30. (Dec 3, 2019). "Camille Prats opens up about body insecurities".
31. (Jan 26, 2023). "Camille Prats on the importance of environmental awareness: 'We only have one planet'".
32. (November 21, 2018). "Camille Prats joins World Vision to launch "A Pursuit of Joy"".
33. (Apr 16, 2020). "Camille Prats, Iya Villania, LJ Reyes Launch Fundraiser For Moms and Babies In Need".
34. (April 15, 2020). "Celebrity moms' 'Project: Alalay Kay Nanay' extends help to children with special needs".
35. (April 12, 2025). "Barbie Forteza, Jillian Ward, Rabiya Mateo, Camille Prats participate in Save the Children fun run".