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 Role1994 Eat All You Can Muntik Na Kitang Minahal Rollerboys Zack1995 Pulis Patola 2 Cameo Role Batang-X Kiko "Kidlat" Arsenal 1996 Ang TV: The Movie: The Adarna Adventure Jimbo2000 Daddy O! Baby O! Nico Tanging Yaman Andrew2001 Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang Latest Trip Nathaniel/Athan 2002 Jologs Ruben2003 Ang Tanging Ina Jeffrey Sta. Maria My First Romance Che Ricardo 2004 Mano Po III: My Love Young Paul Yang2005 Dreamboy Cameo Role Happily Ever After Vince D' Anothers JC Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife Hamilton Chong2006 Super Noypi Yñigo Raymundo Manay Po Orson Castello 2007 Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 Jong2008 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 Host1998–1999 Cyberkada Super Laff-In 1999 Wansapanataym: Library 1999–2002 G-mik Juanito "Yuan" Salcedo2001 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" Montelibano2003 Coverstory with John Prats Host Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ferry Boat Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flat Tire 2003–2004 It Might Be You Gian Carlo Pablo2005 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Trolley Boy Prison Break Tweener2005–2006 ASAP Fanatic Host/Performer My Juan and Only Henry2006 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 VJ2007 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 Cody2008 Your Song Presents: Someone Like You Melvin I ♥ Betty La Fea Drake Gonzales Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony Tiny Tony2009 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 John Prats gets go-ahead from ABS-CBN to do Moomoo & Me for TV5 retrieved via www.pep.ph Aug 23, 2009 2010 Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You Drunker (Cameo) 3ow Powhz! Guest Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dancing Shoes Herbert2011 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–present It's Showtime Director/Judge 2024–2026 Rainbow Rumble Director 2026–present Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Director
Concert direction Year Title DateVenue 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 2026 G22: The Eve of an Alpha July 12, 2026 New Frontier Theater
Discography Recording album Year released Album title Details Certification Record label 2000 JCS 1st JCS band albumCarrier single: "Nang Makilala Ka" PARI: Gold Istilo RecordsStar 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" album2002 "Masama Yan" by Prats & Gloc-9 Jologs film Startraxx RecordsStar 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 AlbumCertified PlatinumCarrier single: "Kembot" ASAP MusicStar Music ASAP Supahdance 2nd ASAP Dance Album 2010 ASAP Supahdance 2 John's 4th Dance AlbumWith 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 Movieswith Heart Evangelista Circle Of 10 Image Models Search Celebrity Endorsers of the Yearwith 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
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