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John Prats
Filipino director and former actor (born 1984)
Filipino director and former actor (born 1984)
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| 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_place | Manila, Philippines | |
| education | Thames International Business School, (Business management) | |
| spouse | ||
| children | 3 | |
| relatives | Camille Prats (sister) | |
| occupation | {{flatlist | |
| yearsactive | 1992–2022 (actor) | |
| 2017–present (director) |
- Director
- model
- entrepreneur
- actor (former)}} 2017–present (director)
John Paulo Quiambao Prats (; born February 14, 1984) is a Filipino director, model, entrepreneur and former actor. 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.
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.
In 2008, he renewed a contract with ABS-CBN for three more projects, including his special guest appearance of I Love Betty La Fea.
He made his directing debut with Moira Dela Torre's music video "Malaya" in 2017. He retired from acting in 2022 after appearing in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano to focus on directing concerts.
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. 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. On May 16, 2015, Prats and Oli married in Batangas.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Pulis Patola | Cameo Role |
| 1994 | Eat All You Can | |
| Muntik Na Kitang Minahal | ||
| Rollerboys | Zack | |
| 1995 | Pulis Patola 2 | Cameo Role |
| Batang-X | Kiko "Kidlat" Arsenal | |
| 1996 | Ang TV: The Movie: The Adarna Adventure | Jimbo |
| 2000 | Daddy O! Baby O! | Nico |
| Tanging Yaman | Andrew | |
| 2001 | Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang Latest | |
| Trip | Nathaniel/Athan | |
| 2002 | Jologs | Ruben |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Jeffrey Sta. Maria |
| My First Romance | Che Ricardo | |
| 2004 | Mano Po III: My Love | Young Paul Yang |
| 2005 | Dreamboy | Cameo Role |
| Happily Ever After | Vince | |
| D' Anothers | JC | |
| Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | Hamilton Chong | |
| 2006 | Super Noypi | Yñigo Raymundo |
| Manay Po | Orson Castello | |
| 2007 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 | Jong |
| 2008 | Manay Po 2: Overload | Orson "Ursula" Castello |
| Loving You | Axel Chua | |
| Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat | Jeffrey Sta. Maria | |
| 2009 | OMG (Oh, My Girl!) | Bob |
| 2013 | Sitio | |
| 2016 | Diyos-diyosan | |
| 2017 | Ang Panday | |
| 2019 | 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! | Junior Calvo |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ang TV | Various Roles |
| 1993–1994 | Sine'skwela | Host |
| 1993–2001 | Star Drama Presents | Guest role |
| 1995 | Ipaglaban Mo! | |
| 1995–2016 | ASAP | Host/Performer |
| 1995–1996 | Familia Zaragoza | Luigi Lagrimas |
| 1995–1998 | Kaybol | Host |
| 1998–1999 | Cyberkada | |
| Super Laff-In | ||
| 1999 | Wansapanataym: Library | |
| 1999–2002 | G-mik | Juanito "Yuan" Salcedo |
| 2001 | Wansapanataym: Tiquio, Tiquio in the Cue Ball | Tiquio |
| Da Body en Da Guard | JR | |
| 2001–2002 | Da Pilya en Da Pilot | |
| 2002 | Whattamen | Oscar/Oca |
| 2002–2004 | Berks | Javier "Javie" Montelibano |
| 2003 | Coverstory with John Prats | Host |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ferry Boat | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flat Tire | ||
| 2003–2004 | It Might Be You | Gian Carlo Pablo |
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Trolley | Boy |
| Prison Break | Tweener | |
| 2005–2006 | ASAP Fanatic | Host/Performer |
| My Juan and Only | Henry | |
| 2006 | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1 | Celebrity Housemate / 2nd Big Placer |
| Bituing Walang Ningning | Gary | |
| Crazy for You | Paolo | |
| 2006–2007 | Aalog-Alog | Johnny Montero |
| 2006–2008 | Studio 23 | VJ |
| 2007 | Your Song Presents: With You | Jay |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosaryo | Boom-Boom | |
| TFC Connect | Host | |
| Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis | Protecthor/Thor | |
| Your Song Presents: Sana Ngayong Pasko | Cody | |
| 2008 | Your Song Presents: Someone Like You | Melvin |
| I ♥ Betty La Fea | Drake Gonzales | |
| Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony | Tiny Tony | |
| 2009 | Parekoy | Joseph Dimagiba |
| Pinoy Bingo Night | Contestant | |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers | Carlo Domingo | |
| 2009–2020 | Banana Sundae | Various Roles |
| 2009–2010 | Moomoo & Me | Oscar |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You | Drunker (Cameo) |
| 3ow Powhz! | Guest | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dancing Shoes | Herbert | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Marlon |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Happy Feet | Ramonito Mata | |
| 2011–2012 | Happy, Yipee, Yehey | Host |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Mini Mimi | Paul |
| Luv U | Calve Sauzen | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited | Guest Host | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 | Host | |
| Promil Pre-school: I-Shine Talent Camp | Judge/Mentor | |
| Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto | Rafael "Raffy/Paeng" Montañez | |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Julius |
| 2014 | Pinoy Big Brother: All In | Host/Houseguest |
| 2014 | The Ryzza Mae Show | Guest |
| 2014 | Gandang Gabi Vice | Guest |
| 2016–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PCMSgt. Jerome Girona Jr.; Director |
| 2018 | Tonight with Boy Abunda | Guest Himself |
| 2018 | Pinoy Big Brother: Otso | Celebrity Jurado |
| 2021–2022 | It's Showtime | Director |
| 2022–present | It's Showtime | Director/Judge |
| 2024–present | Rainbow Rumble | Director |
Concert direction
| Year | Title | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Tagpuan | February 17–18, 2018 | Kia Theatre |
| K Brosas: 18k | April 28, 2018 | ||
| RP10: The 10th Anniversary Concert | May 18, 2018 | Newport Performing Arts Theatre: Resorts World Manila | |
| Er1k 5antos: My Greatest Moments | September 22, 2018 | Mall of Asia Arena | |
| Boyz II Men with D I V AS | December 15, 2018 | Smart Araneta Coliseum | |
| 2019 | Jaya: At Her Finest | April 3, 2019 | Newport Performing Arts Theatre: Resorts World Manila |
| Extra Ordinary | May 22, 2019 | ||
| Angeline K'to Concert namin to | July 12, 2019 | Smart Araneta Coliseum | |
| Braver | September 13, 2019 | ||
| Zephanie at the New Frontier Theater | November 28, 2019 | New Frontier Theater | |
| RP10: The 10th Anniversary Concert | December 6, 2019 | Newport Performing Arts Theatre: Resorts World Manila | |
| 2020 | Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special | December 20, 2020 | ABS-CBN Studios |
| 2021 | Andito Tayo Para sa Isa't Isa: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2021 | December 18, 2021 | |
| 2022 | Tayo ang Ligaya ng Isa't Isa: The ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2022 | December 17–18, 2022 | |
| 2025 | Get, Get, Aw!: The SexBomb Concert | December 4, 2025 | Smart Araneta Coliseum |
| December 9, 2025 | SM Mall of Asia Arena |
Discography
Recording album
| Year released | Album title | Details | Certification | Record label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | JCS | 1st JCS band album | ||
| Carrier single: "Nang Makilala Ka" | PARI: Gold | Istilo Records | ||
| Star Music |
Single/Soundtrack
| Year released | Song title | Details | Record label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "I Love You Na Lang (Sa Pasko)" by JCS band | From the Christmas Album Hindi Pasko'y Pag-Ibig | Star Music |
| "G-mik (Remix)" by JCS band | From the compilation album OPM Dance Remix | ||
| 2001 | "G-mik 2001" themesong by JCS band | "Teleserye Theme Songs" album | |
| 2002 | "Masama Yan" by Prats & Gloc-9 | Jologs film | Startraxx Records |
| Star Music | |||
| "Blue Jeans (Revised)" by Prats & Ketchup Eusebio | Berks television series | Star Music | |
| 2003 | "Please Be Careful with My Heart" by Prats & Heart Evangelista | My First Romance film |
Dance albums
| Year | Album title | Details | Record label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ASAP Ultimate Dance 4 | 1st ASAP Dance Album | |
| Certified Platinum | |||
| Carrier single: "Kembot" | ASAP Music | ||
| Star Music | |||
| ASAP Supahdance | 2nd ASAP Dance Album | ||
| 2010 | ASAP Supahdance 2 | John's 4th Dance Album | |
| With Kim Chiu, Rayver Cruz, Gabriel Valenciano & Mickey Perz |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award-giving body | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Yes! Magazine | Top 50 Scene Stealers of the Year | Himself | |
| AnakTV Youth Vote | NCR's Favorite Male Actor | G-mik | ||
| 2003 | 33rd GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Loveteam of RP Movies | ||
| with Heart Evangelista | ||||
| Circle Of 10 Image Models Search | Celebrity Endorsers of the Year | |||
| with Heart Evangelista | Himself | |||
| Teens' Voice Awards | Best Male Commercial Model | |||
| 17th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ferry Boat | ||
| AnakTV Youth Vote | Nationwide's Favorite Male Actor | Berks | ||
| 2004 | 30th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Supporting Actor | Mano Po III: My Love | |
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Trolley | |
| 31st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Supporting Actor | Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | ||
| 2006 | Chalk Magazine | 50 Hottest Guys of 2006 | Himself | |
| Cosmopolitan Magazine | Top 10 Cosmo Bachelors of 2006 | |||
| 2007 | StarStudio Magazine | Most Desired Men |
References
References
- "John Prats: I Will Stay in ABS-CBN". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- "John Prats renews contract with ABS-CBN".
- (July 21, 2025). "The Wonders of Redirection: A Deeper Look at John Prats' Transition Into Directing". METRO.
- (January 20, 2026). "John Prats has no plans to return to acting: 'Happy ako kung nasaan ako!'". ABS-CBN.com.
- "John Prats Biography".
- (September 24, 2014). "John Prats surprises Isabel Oli with flash mob proposal".
- (May 16, 2015). "IN PHOTOS: John Prats and Isabel Oli get married in Batangas". Rappler.
- (April 18, 2016). "John Prats, Isabel Oli welcome baby daughter Feather". Rappler.
- Severo, Jan Milo. (November 29, 2018). "John Prats, Isabel Oli welcome new baby boy". The Philippine Star.
- [[Jeepney TV]]. (March 31, 2022). "Ipaglaban Mo: Nasa Tao ang Gawa feat. Snooky Serna (Full Episode 94) | Jeepney TV". [[Google.
- "abs-cbnnews.com, John Prats is "Tiny Tony", the newest superhero on ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News.
- [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
- "On Maalaala Mo Kaya: Zsa Zsa Padilla and Empress fight over John Prats :: ABS-CBN.com".
- (November 10, 2021). "John Prats, isa na sa mga direktor ng 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'". ABS-CBN News.
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