John Prats
Filipino director and former actor (born 1984)
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John Paulo Quiambao Prats (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkjɐmbaʊ pɾats]; 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.
February 14, 1984
- Director
- model
- entrepreneur
- actor (former)
John Prats | |
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Prats in 2013 | |
| Born | John Paulo Quiambao Prats February 14, 1984 Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Praty, JP |
| Education | Thames International Business School, (Business management) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1992–2022 (actor) 2017–present (director) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Camille Prats (sister) Naomi Prats (sister) |
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.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
In 2008, he renewed a contract with ABS-CBN for three more projects, including his special guest appearance of I Love Betty La Fea.[1][2]
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.[3][4]
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.[5] 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.[6] On May 16, 2015, Prats and Oli married in Batangas.[7][8][9]
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
Concert direction
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 | Included |
| AnakTV Youth Vote | NCR's Favorite Male Actor | G-mik | Won | |
| 2003 | 33rd GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Loveteam of RP Movies with Heart Evangelista | Won | |
| Circle Of 10 Image Models Search | Celebrity Endorsers of the Year with Heart Evangelista | Himself | Won | |
| Teens' Voice Awards | Best Male Commercial Model | Included | ||
| 17th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ferry Boat | Nominated | |
| AnakTV Youth Vote | Nationwide's Favorite Male Actor | Berks | Nominated | |
| 2004 | 30th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Supporting Actor | Mano Po III: My Love | Nominated |
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Trolley | Nominated |
| 31st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Supporting Actor | Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Chalk Magazine | 50 Hottest Guys of 2006 | Himself | Rank 15 |
| Cosmopolitan Magazine | Top 10 Cosmo Bachelors of 2006 | Included | ||
| 2007 | StarStudio Magazine | Most Desired Men | Included |