Francine Prieto
Anna Marie Falcon (born September 17, 1982 in Las Piñas, Philippines), known by her stage name Francine Prieto, is a Filipino actress, fashion model, radio DJ, and singer.[1] She is of Chinese Filipino and Norwegian descent.[2]
Francine Prieto | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anna Marie Falcon September 17, 1982 Las Piñas, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, host, model, singer |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Education
Prieto studied B.S. Psychology at Adamson University but was unable to finish her degree when she joined show business.[3]
Career
Prieto began her career in the entertainment industry as a member of That's Entertainment. In her teen years, she showed the makings of a high-profile model that got her into the modeling industry. At 13, she was fielded in the Elite Model Look Search Philippines 1994 (formerly Look of the Year) and she emerged as one of the finalists. Top model Linda Evangelista flew into Manila to judge the search. Prieto, then known as Anna Marie Falcon did ramp modeling and photoshoots with her stunning Eurasian features towering at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) in her teen years.
A professional model at 14, she joined the Bodyshots Philippines competition[4] and landed as 1st runner-up. It opened more doors for her in the modeling industry for years. Prieto represented the Philippines at the Miss South East Asia Peninsula International Pageant where she emerged as 2nd runner-up. In 2003, she ventured into a major beauty contest, Binibining Pilipinas 2003 pageant.[5][6] Unfortunately, although she did well in the competition, she only managed to reach the Top 12 finalists.[6] Prieto screened as a candidate for Mutya ng Pilipinas 2003 but eventually dropped the plans after being offered exclusively starring roles contracts by a then giant production outfit, Seiko Films.
As an actress, she did several sexy roles with Seiko Films together with Diana Zubiri. Her biggest break was when she played Queen Avria in Etheria, the second book of Encantadia. She has also done comic roles in Bubble Gang, where she was one of the mainstays. She recently played Kuran, a villainess in Kamandag. She also played a supporting role as Aureana in Codename: Asero. In early 2009, she played Sheila, one of the villains in Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang.
As of 2012, she played Mrs. Smith in Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo. Prieto terminated her contract with GMA-7.[7] She has a contract with Kapamilya, although it is non-exclusive. In 2010, she played a vampire co-revolutionary leader Imelda Fontanilla, in the supernatural thriller series Imortal. She played one of the main roles as Shaina Magdayao's mother Aida Natividad / Mira Fuentes in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna after leaving the beginning of the series until she was returned back to the series.
Also in 2010, Prieto became the model and face of Ever Bilena Cosmetics.[8] Aside from being an actress, she was a radio presenter at DZMM TeleRadyo's program 'Ka-Date' together with Bobby Yan,[9] which also aired on DZMM 630 simultaneously.
In 2016, Prieto returned to GMA Network and had a part in the teleserye Oh, My Mama!.
Personal life
On March 26, 2010, Prieto's mother Amelia Falcon died at age 54 from ovarian cancer.[10][11] Prieto has a paternal younger half-sister who lives in Norway,[2] as well as a maternal older half-brother, and three more younger half-siblings from her stepfather.
Filmography
Television
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| as Francine Prieto | |||
| 2014 | Feng Shui 2 | – | – |
| 2011 | My House Husband: Ikaw Na! | Tessie | – |
| TBA | Atang Family | – | – |
| 2008 | Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After | – | – |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: The Beginning of the Legend | – | – |
| Silip | – | – | |
| 2006 | Bridal Shower | – | – |
| 2005 | Bikini Open | – | – |
| 2004 | Liberated 2 | – | – |
| 2003 | Liberated | – | – |
| as Anna Marie Falcon | |||
| 1997 | Abuso: Case #6433 | – | – |
| Imbestigasyon Kay Lolita Macarena | – | – | |
| Thalia | – | – | |
| 1996 | Tukso Layuan Mo Ako 2 | – | – |
| Patikim ng Pinya | – | – | |
| 1994 | Sobra Talaga... Overr!! | – | – |
| 1993 | Divine Mercy sa Buhay Ni Sister Faustina | Wanda | – |
| 1991 | Darna | – | – |
| 1990 | Hindi Laruan ang Puso | – | – |
| 1987 | Life Story of Sister Fatima Kowalska | – | – |
Radio
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Xtra Xervice | Herself | 103.5 Wow FM |
| 2011 | Ka-Date | Herself | DZMM Radyo Patrol 630[12] |
| 2010–2011 | About Me & You[13] | Herself |
References
- Constantino, Ronald K. (May 12, 2010). "RP movie industry is not dead, just comatose". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
- "LOOK: Francine Prieto meets half-sister in Norway for first time". November 22, 2017.
- Calderon, Nora (February 3, 2009). "Francine Prieto solves weight problem the natural way". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- Canlapan, & Gelena, Beth (November 19, 2011). "Bodyshots returns with vengeance". Cerphin website. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Filipina Actress Francine Prieto". Philippine Celebrities. July 17, 2009. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- "Francine Prieto profile". Wow Celebrities!. September 9, 2007. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- Brosas, Alex V. (December 8, 2009). "Francine Prieto leaves GMA-7, keeps options open". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- Everbilena (September 3, 2010). "All Francine!". Ever Bilena website. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- Entertainment (September 1, 2011). "Francine Prieto admits break-up with Bobby Yan". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- Llanes, Rommel R. (March 26, 2010). "PEP: Francine Prieto's mom succumbs to ovarian cancer". GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- Francine Prieto battles with suicidal thoughts, pep.ph; accessed September 25, 2015. (in Tagalog)
- Garcia, Rose (June 28, 2010). "TV and movie actress Francine Prieto turns into a radio host". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- Star (April 12, 2010). "A "Kapamilya Exodus?". PHNO Website. Archived from the original on June 2, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2012.