Francine Prieto

Francine Prieto
Born Anna Marie Jensen
(1982-09-17) September 17, 1982
Las Piñas, Philippines
Occupation Actress, host, model
Years active 1987–present

Anna Marie Falcon (née Jensen; 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 half German and half Filipino.

Education

Prieto studied B.S. Psychology at Adamson University but was unable to finish her degree when she joined show business.[2]

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 modelling 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[3] 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 was ventured into a major beauty contest, Binibining Pilipinas 2003 pageant.[4][5] Unfortunately, although she did well in the competition, she only managed to reach the Top 12 finalists.[5] Prieto screened as a candidate for Mutya ng Pilipinas 2003 but eventually dropped the plans after being offered exclusive starring roles contract by a then giant production outfit, Seiko Films. Prieto hold the record as 2 months from its first appearance from FHM Philippines as cover girl for November 2003.

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.[6] 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.

Also in 2010, Prieto became the model and face of Ever Bilena Cosmetics.[7] Aside from being an actress, she was a radio presenter at DZMM TeleRadyo's program 'Ka-Date' together with Bobby Yan,[8] which also aired on DZMM 630 simultaneously.

In 2016 Prieto returned in GMA Network and made a part in the teleserye entitled Oh, My Mama! last 2015

Personal life

On March 26, 2010, Prieto's mother Amelia Falcon died at age 54 from ovarian cancer.[9][10] Prieto has a paternal younger half-sister who lives in Germany, as well as a maternal older half-brother, and three more younger siblings from her stepfather.

Filmography

Television Series

Television Series
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2018Daig Kayo ng Lola KoMamaGMA Network
2017-2018HaplosMercedes "Cedes" Bermudez-Alonzo
2016Till I Met YouCatherine
ABS-CBN
Oh, My Mama!Loresca Ganzon
GMA Network
Dolce AmoreClaudia Buenaventura
ABS-CBN
Carlo J. Caparas' Ang PandayRosanna F. Yambao
TV5
2015Buena FamiliaEsmeralda Atendido-Villacorta
GMA Network
FlordelizaGrace Magtanggol
ABS-CBN
2½ DaddiesMrs. Kurosawa
TV5
2014TrenderasViveka
2012Ina, Kapatid, AnakMartina Lagdameo
ABS-CBN
2010ImortalImelda Fontanilla
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: AlynaAida Natividad / Mira Fuentes
Kung Tayo'y MagkakalayoOlivia Smith
2009Sana Ngayong PaskoAisha Dionisio
GMA Network
Mars Ravelo's DarnaLucifera / Babaeng Tuod (Season 1)
Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking TadyangSheila
2008Codename: AseroAureana
2007-2008Carlo J. Caparas' KamandagQueen Kuran
2007Bahay Mo Ba 'ToJingle
2006MagpakailanmanVarious roles
FantastikidsArmana
Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang WakasQueen Avria
2005-2006Etheria
2005-2010Bubble GangHerself
2005Love To LoveVarious roles
2003-2004All Together Now
1993-1996That's EntertainmentHerself/Performer

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
as Francine Prieto
2014Feng Shui 2--
2011My House Husband: Ikaw Na!Tessie-
TBAAtang Family--
2008Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After--
2007Enteng Kabisote 4: The Beginning of the Legend--
Silip--
2006Bridal Shower--
2005Bikini Open--
2004Liberated 2--
2003Liberated--
as Anna Marie Falcon
1997Abuso: Case #6433--
Imbestigasyon Kay Lolita Macarena--
Thalia--
1996Tukso Layuan Mo Ako 2--
Patikim ng Pinya--
1994Sobra Talaga... Overr!!--
1993Divine Mercy sa Buhay Ni Sister Faustina--
1991Darna--
1990Hindi Laruan ang Puso--
1987Life Story of Sister Fatima Kowalska--

Radio

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2012-2013Xtra XerviceHerself103.5 Wow FM
2011Ka-DateHerselfDZMM Radyo Patrol 630[11]
2010-2011About Me & You[12]Herself

References

  1. ↑ Constantino, Ronald K. (2010-05-12). "RP movie industry is not dead, just comatose". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
  2. ↑ Calderon, Nora (2009-02-03). "Francine Prieto solves weight problem the natural way" (in Tagalog). PEP Website. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  3. ↑ Canlapan, & Gelena, Beth (2011-11-19). "Bodyshots returns with vengeance". Cerphin website. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Filipina Actress Francine Prieto". Philippine Celebrities. 2009-07-17. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  5. 1 2 "Francine Prieto profile". Wow Celebrities!. 2007-09-09. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  6. ↑ Brosas, Alex V. (2009-12-08). "Francine Prieto leaves GMA-7, keeps options open". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  7. ↑ Everbilena (2010-09-03). "All Francine!". Ever Bilena website. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  8. ↑ Entertainment (2011-09-01). "Francine Prieto admits break-up with Bobby Yan". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  9. ↑ Llanes, Rommel R. (2010-03-26). "PEP: Francine Prieto's mom succumbs to ovarian cancer" (in Tagalog). GMA News. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  10. ↑ Francine Prieto battles with suicidal thoughts, pep.ph; accessed September 25, 2015. (in Tagalog)
  11. ↑ Garcia, Rose (2010-06-28). "TV and movie actress Francine Prieto turns into a radio host" (in Tagalog). PEP Website. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  12. ↑ Star (2010-04-12). "A "Kapamilya Exodus?". PHNO Website. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
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