Anna Marie Falcon (born September 17, 1981 in Las Piñas, Philippines), known by her stage name Francine Prieto, is a Filipina actress, fashion model, and radio DJ.[1] She is of Chinese Filipino and Norwegian descent.[2] She has been dubbed the "Sensuality Queen" by Philippine media due to early appearances in daring roles for Seiko Films.
Francine Prieto | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anna Marie Falcon September 17, 1981 Las Piñas, Philippines |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Spouse |
Frank Shotkoski (m. 2016) |
Education edit
Prieto studied B.S. Psychology at Adamson University, but was unable to finish her degree when she joined show business.[3]
Career edit
Prieto began her career in the entertainment industry at a tender age when she entered Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippines in 1988, before becoming a member of That's Entertainment.
Modeling and pageantry edit
In her teen years, she showed the makings of a high-profile model and ventured into the modeling industry. At 13, she was fielded in the Elite Model Look Search Philippines 1994 (formerly Look of the Year) and emerged as one of the finalists. Top model Linda Evangelista flew to 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).
A professional model at 14, she joined Bodyshots Philippines[4] and finished as the runner-up. Joining the competition opened more opportunities for her in the modeling world for years. Prieto represented the Philippines at Miss South East Asia Peninsula International where she finished 2nd runner-up. In 2003, she entered Binibining Pilipinas,[5][6] but managed to only crack the Top 12 despite doing well in the competition.[6] Prieto then screened as a candidate for Mutya ng Pilipinas 2003, but eventually dropped her plans of entering after being offered a contract by then-giant production outfit, Seiko Films.
Prieto has been the cover girl for FHM on three separate occasions in November 2003, October 2006, and volume 3 of its annual edition The Girls of FHM, and was constantly featured on their 100 Sexiest Women list.
In 2010, Prieto became the model and face of Ever Bilena Cosmetics.[7]
Acting edit
Prieto did several daring roles for Seiko Films together with Diana Zubiri. Her biggest break came when she played Queen Avria in Etheria, the second book of Encantadia. She has also done comic roles in Bubble Gang, where she became one of the mainstays. Around the same time, she played Queen Kuran, a villainess in Kamandag, and a supporting role in Codename: Asero as Aureana. In early 2009, she played Sheila, one of the villains in Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang.[citation needed] She continued playing villainous roles in Mars Ravelo's Darna as Lucifera, ang Babaeng Tuod, alongside Marian Rivera in the titular role.
After being with GMA-7 for several years, she terminated her contract in 2010, and switched to rival network ABS-CBN although was non-exclusive.[8] Her first role was Mrs. Smith in Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo. She then played vampire co-revolutionary leader Imelda Fontanilla in the supernatural thriller series Imortal.[citation needed] She played one of the main roles in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna as Aida Natividad/Mira Fuentes, returning later on in the series.
In 2016, Prieto returned to GMA Network and had a part in the teleserye Oh, My Mama!.
Radio ventures edit
Aside from being an actress, she was a radio presenter at DZMM TeleRadyo's programme 'Ka-Date' together with Bobby Yan,[9] which also aired on DZMM 630 simultaneously.
Personal life edit
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.[citation needed]
In 2015, Prieto became engaged to American molecular biologist Frank Shotkoski. The couple married a year later.[12][13]
Filmography edit
Television edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| as Anna Marie Falcon | ||
| 1990 | Hindi Laruan ang Puso | – |
| 1991 | Darna | Young Narda |
| 1993 | Divine Mercy sa Buhay Ni Sister Faustina | Wanda |
| 1994 | Sobra Talaga... Overr!!! | – |
| 1996 | Patikim ng Pinya | – |
| Tukso Layuan Mo Ako 2 | – | |
| 1997 | Thalia | – |
| Imbestigasyon Kay Lolita Macarena | – | |
| Abuso: Case #6433 | – | |
| as Francine Prieto | ||
| 2003 | Liberated | Trixie |
| 2004 | Liberated 2 | Janelle |
| 2005 | Bikini Open | Lara Lopez |
| 2006 | Bridal Shower | Sonia |
| 2007 | Silip | Celia |
| Enteng Kabisote 4: The Beginning of the Legend | Beng/Dragon Lady | |
| 2008 | Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After | Brenda |
| TBA | Atang Family | – |
| 2011 | My House Husband: Ikaw Na! | Tessie |
| 2014 | Feng Shui 2 | – |
Radio edit
| Year | Title | Role | Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | About Me & You[14] | Herself | DZMM Radyo Patrol 630[15] |
| 2011 | Ka-Date | ||
| 2012–2013 | Xtra Xervice | 103.5 Wow FM |
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "Francine Prieto profile". Wow Celebrities!. September 9, 2007. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ^ Everbilena (September 3, 2010). "All Francine!". Ever Bilena website. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ^ Brosas, Alex V. (December 8, 2009). "Francine Prieto leaves GMA-7, keeps options open". Manila Bulletin. 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)
- ^ Francine Prieto engaged
- ^ Francine Prieto is Now Married.
- ^ Star (April 12, 2010). "A "Kapamilya Exodus?". PHNO Website. Archived from the original on June 2, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ^ 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.