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 Chinese Filipino of half Norwegian descent. ^[2]

Francine Prieto
Born	Anna Marie Falcon (1982-09-17) September 17, 1982 (age 40) Las Piñas, Philippines
Occupation(s)	Actress, host, model, singer
Years active	2000–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 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^[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 was 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 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.^{[citation needed]}

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.^{[citation needed]}

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.^{[clarification needed]} In 2010, she played a vampire co-revolutionary leader Imelda Fontanilla, in the supernatural thriller series Imortal.^{[citation needed]}

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 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.^[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 siblings from her stepfather.^{[citation needed]}

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2022	First Lady	Former First Lady Soledad Cortez	GMA Network
2019	Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko	Mercedes "Mercy" De Jesus-Calderon
2018	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Nonoy, ang Santang Pinoy	Mama
	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Ex-B Academy	Mama
	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Si Princess Frances at ang Gisantes	Mahal na Reyna
2017–2018	Haplos	Mercedes "Cedes" Bermudez-Alonzo
2017	Ipaglaban Mo!: Laro	Lanie	ABS-CBN
2016	Till I Met You	Catherine
	Oh, My Mama!	Loresca Ganzon	GMA Network
	Dolce Amore	Claudia Buenaventura	ABS-CBN
	Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday	Rosanna F. Yambao	TV5
2015	Flordeliza	Grace Magtanggol	ABS-CBN
	2½ Daddies	Mrs. Kurosawa	TV5
2014	Trenderas	Viveka
2012	Ina, Kapatid, Anak	Martina Lagdameo	ABS-CBN
2010	Imortal	Imelda Fontanilla
	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna	Aida Natividad / Mira Fuentes
	Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo	Olivia Smith
2009	Sana Ngayong Pasko	Aisha Dionisio	GMA Network
	Mars Ravelo's Darna	Lucifera / Babaeng Tuod (Season 1)
	Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang	Sheila
2008	Codename: Asero	Aureana
2007–2008	Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag	Queen Kuran
2007	Bahay Mo Ba 'To?	Jingle
2006	Magpakailanman	Various roles
	Fantastikids	Armana
	Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas	Queen Avria
2005–2006	Etheria
2005–2010	Bubble Gang	Herself
2005	Love to Love	Various roles
2003–2004	All Together Now
1993–1996	That's Entertainment	Herself/Performer

Films

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	–	–
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

1. Constantino, Ronald K. (May 12, 2010). . Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
2. "LOOK: Francine Prieto meets half-sister in Norway for first time". November 22, 2017.
3. Calderon, Nora (February 3, 2009). "Francine Prieto solves weight problem the natural way". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 25, 2012.
4. Canlapan, & Gelena, Beth (November 19, 2011). . Cerphin website. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
5. "Filipina Actress Francine Prieto". Philippine Celebrities. July 17, 2009. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
6. "Francine Prieto profile". Wow Celebrities!. September 9, 2007. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
7. Brosas, Alex V. (December 8, 2009). "Francine Prieto leaves GMA-7, keeps options open". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
8. Everbilena (September 3, 2010). "All Francine!". Ever Bilena website. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
9. Entertainment (September 1, 2011). "Francine Prieto admits break-up with Bobby Yan". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
10. Llanes, Rommel R. (March 26, 2010). "PEP: Francine Prieto's mom succumbs to ovarian cancer". GMA News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 25, 2012.
11. Francine Prieto battles with suicidal thoughts, pep.ph; accessed September 25, 2015. (in Tagalog)
12. 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.
13. Star (April 12, 2010). . PHNO Website. Archived from the original on June 2, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2012.

External links

• Francine Prieto at IMDb
• at FHM Philippines
• Startalk: Francine Prieto speaks out