Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats-Yambao (Tagalog:[kaˈmilpɾatsjɐmˈbaʊ]; born June 20, 1985), known professionally as Camile Prats, is a Filipino actress, TV host, and businesswoman.[1][2] 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]
Career
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, she was also included as one of the casts of sitcom Oki Doki Doc.
In 1999, Prats was chosen to be the lead of the defunct youth-oriented show G-mik. She was paired with Stefano Mori and Danilo Barrios. Her older brother, John Prats, was also part of the show.
In 2009, she was allowed to be part of the horror film T2 distributed by Star Cinema under ABS-CBN film and also invited in Kapamilya Deal or No Deal, also seen on ABS-CBN. But she confirmed via PEP.com that she will remain a GMA contract actress.[5][6]
Prats also is one of the final hosts of Kapuso talk show, Mars Pa More.
In 2022, Camille Prats renewed her exclusive Sparkle contract and exclusive GMA Network contract.[7][8]
Personal life
Camille Prats decided to go to the United States in September 2007 to finish her studies.[9]
Anthony C. Linsangan, founder of Wheels Auto Performance, is the actual father of Camille's baby.[10] Prats confirmed her civil marriage with Anthony Linsangan on January 5, 2008, in Los Angeles, California at The Albertson Wedding Chapel.[11]
On January 24, 2008, Prats gave birth to her first child, Nathaniel Caesar P. Linsangan.[12]
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.
On March 5, 2010, Prats and Linsangan tied the knot again at the Sanctuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park, Makati.
Camille Prats is the second child of Daniel Rafael and Alma (née Quiambao) Prats, the latter of whom is from Macabebe, Pampanga.[citation needed] 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.
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, businessman John "Vj" Yambao at the Prats-owned Nayomi Sanctuary Resort in Batangas.[13] On February 1, 2017, she confirmed in an interview that she is expecting her second child.[14] They have two children Nala and Nolan, and are co-parenting Ice, Vj’s teenage son.[15]
