Francine Prieto
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Francine Prieto born Anna Marie Falcon (September 17, 1980) is a former award-winning child star, a fashion model and movie actress from the Philippines
. She is of Filipino
and Norwegian
descent.
but was unable to finish her degree.
. In her teen years she showed the makings of a high-profile model that got her into the modeling industry. So much so that at 13 she was fielded in the Elite Model Search (formerly Look of the Year) and she emerged as one of the finalists. Top model Linda Evangelista flew into Manila to judge the search. At such a young age she was expected to become one of the strongest models in the country standing shoulder to shoulder with professional models like Victoria Fidler, Karen Timbol, Phoemala Baranda, Pia Serrano and eventual winner Roleen Caralde.
Francine Prieto, then known as Anna Marie Falcon burned the ramps and photo shoots with her stunning Eurasian features towering at 5'10 in her teen years. As a professional model this time, she joined Bodyshots competition and landed as 1st Runner-Up. It opened more doors for her in the modeling industry for years. Francine or Anna represented the Philippines at the Miss South East Asia Peninsula International Pageant where she emerged as 2nd Runner Up. At 19, stunning and dazzling more than ever, she was again entered in a another major beauty contest in the Philippines as a candidate in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant where she was predicted to win one of the major titles specifically the Miss International because of her sharp mixed race. Unfortunately, even if she did well in the competition, she only managed to reach the Top 15 finalists. The movies came after her loss at the Binibining Pilipinas.
As an actress she did several sexy roles as a Seiko Films contract star together with Diana Zubiri
. But 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 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
. Currently, she plays Mrs. Smith in Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo. Francine cut her contract with GMA-7 after the show Bubble Gang
ended. She is now a Kapamilya star although her contract is non-exclusive.In 2010 she has also portrayed a Vampire co-revolutionary leader Imelda Fontanilla in the 2010 Supernatural Thriller series Imortal
At present, she is the face of Ever Bilena Cosmetics. Aside from being an actress,, she is radio host in DZMM 630 in the program Ka-Date W/ Bobby Yan. Ka-Date airs 12am-2pm Tuesdays to Saturdays.
(as Anna Marie Falcon)
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. She is of Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
and Norwegian
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
descent.
Education
Francine studied B.S. Psychology in Adamson UniversityAdamson University
Adamson University is a private university Catholic university in Manila, Philippines, founded on June 30, 1932 by Greek immigrant George Lucas Adamson as the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry...
but was unable to finish her degree.
Career
She began her career in the entertainment industry as a member of That's EntertainmentThat's Entertainment (TV series)
That's Entertainment is a defunct Filipino youth-oriented talent and variety show aired by GMA Network.-History:The show was launched on January 6, 1986 by GMA Network and gained popularity almost overnight among young audiences who were on the lookout for idols of their own. Hosted by German...
. In her teen years she showed the makings of a high-profile model that got her into the modeling industry. So much so that at 13 she was fielded in the Elite Model Search (formerly Look of the Year) and she emerged as one of the finalists. Top model Linda Evangelista flew into Manila to judge the search. At such a young age she was expected to become one of the strongest models in the country standing shoulder to shoulder with professional models like Victoria Fidler, Karen Timbol, Phoemala Baranda, Pia Serrano and eventual winner Roleen Caralde.
Francine Prieto, then known as Anna Marie Falcon burned the ramps and photo shoots with her stunning Eurasian features towering at 5'10 in her teen years. As a professional model this time, she joined Bodyshots competition and landed as 1st Runner-Up. It opened more doors for her in the modeling industry for years. Francine or Anna represented the Philippines at the Miss South East Asia Peninsula International Pageant where she emerged as 2nd Runner Up. At 19, stunning and dazzling more than ever, she was again entered in a another major beauty contest in the Philippines as a candidate in the Binibining Pilipinas pageant where she was predicted to win one of the major titles specifically the Miss International because of her sharp mixed race. Unfortunately, even if she did well in the competition, she only managed to reach the Top 15 finalists. The movies came after her loss at the Binibining Pilipinas.
As an actress she did several sexy roles as a Seiko Films contract star together with Diana Zubiri
Diana Zubiri
Rosemarie Joy Garcia , better known by her screen name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipina actress.She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15 years of age soon after applying for work in Japan. She then started on sexy roles on various films by Seiko...
. But her biggest break came when she played Queen Avria in Etheria
Etheria
Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series...
, the second book of Encantadia
Encantadia
Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on...
. She has also done comic roles in Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...
where she was one of the mainstays. She recently played Kuran, a villainess in Kamandag
Kamandag
Kamandag, also known as Venom in English, is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from November 19, 2007 to April 25, 2008. Based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas, it starred Richard Gutierrez.-Origin:...
. She also played a supporting role as Aureana in Codename: Asero
Codename: Asero
Codename: Asero , previously known as Asero, is a sci-fi-thriller Philippine drama produced and broadcast by GMA Network starring Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista, based on an original concept by R.J. Nuevas....
. In Early 2009 she played Sheila, one of the villains in Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang or Dangerous Love is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel, which in turn produced a film version in the 1980s starring Vivian Velez and Eddie Rodriguez. In the TV version, Joyce E. Bernal, with Topel Lee, directs Dingdong Dantes and...
. Currently, she plays Mrs. Smith in Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo. Francine cut her contract with GMA-7 after the show Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...
ended. She is now a Kapamilya star although her contract is non-exclusive.In 2010 she has also portrayed a Vampire co-revolutionary leader Imelda Fontanilla in the 2010 Supernatural Thriller series Imortal
Imortal
Imortal is a Philippine supernatural–fantasy horror and political thriller TV series produced by ABS-CBN. Starring Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz. It's a sequel to the 2008 fantasy series, Lobo.-Prequel:...
At present, she is the face of Ever Bilena Cosmetics. Aside from being an actress,, she is radio host in DZMM 630 in the program Ka-Date W/ Bobby Yan. Ka-Date airs 12am-2pm Tuesdays to Saturdays.
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Wansapanataym: Cacai Kikay Wansapanataym Wansapanataym is a Philippine fantasy-drama anthology produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series aired in 1997 until 2005 and it was re-aired in 2006 until 2007... |
ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
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| 2010 | Imortal Imortal Imortal is a Philippine supernatural–fantasy horror and political thriller TV series produced by ABS-CBN. Starring Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz. It's a sequel to the 2008 fantasy series, Lobo.-Prequel:... |
Imelda Fontanilla | |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents Precious Hearts Romances Presents Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:... : Alyna Alyna (TV series) Alyna is a Philippine romantic-drama TV series aired by ABS-CBN. It is the 13th installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series. The series is based on the pocket book Dominic by Martha Cecilia. It is directed by FM Reyes. On an interview with Shaina Magdayao on The Buzz on December 19, 2010,... |
Aida Natividad / Mira Fuentes | |
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN.It became the part of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera Celebration for its First Roaster of Primetime Drama's it won 3 ASAP awards for Best TV Series of the year Favorite TV Couple characters played by Gerald... |
Olivia Smith | |
| 2009 | Show Me Da Manny Show Me Da Manny Show Me Da Manny is a Philippines situation comedy television series that premiered on GMA Network on August 23, 2009. It stars Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera. The show premiered on August 29, 2009, one week after its original premiere, on GMA Pinoy TV. The show is set to end on July 10, 2011 on... |
Guest Actress | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2009 | Sana Ngayong Pasko Sana Ngayong Pasko Sana Ngayong Pasko is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. It stars Susan Roces as a grandmother suffering with dementia, under the direction of Mike Tuviera. Since the show is a Christmas special, it will only last until January 8, 2010... |
Aisha Dionisio | |
| 2009 | Darna 2 Darna (2009 TV series) Darna is a superhero Philippine drama adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superheroine of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and developed by Jun Lana. It is the third series based on the Darna graphic novels by Mars Ravelo... |
Lucifera / Lucy / Babaeng Tuod | |
| 2009 | Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang or Dangerous Love is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel, which in turn produced a film version in the 1980s starring Vivian Velez and Eddie Rodriguez. In the TV version, Joyce E. Bernal, with Topel Lee, directs Dingdong Dantes and... |
Sheila | |
| 2008–2009 | Gagambino Gagambino Carlo J. Capara's Gagambino is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel use to air in on GMA Network, produced by its film-arm GMA Films. It premiered on October 20 starring Dennis Trillo leading a band of superheroes, and his six-feet tall spider. It is the third crime/horror... |
Venus (Special Guest Role) | |
| 2008 | Codename: Asero Codename: Asero Codename: Asero , previously known as Asero, is a sci-fi-thriller Philippine drama produced and broadcast by GMA Network starring Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista, based on an original concept by R.J. Nuevas.... |
Aureana | |
| 2008 | ESP E.S.P. (TV series) E.S.P. is a horror Philippine drama by GMA Network starring Iza Calzado. The series premiered on February 7, 2008 and ended on May 8 of the same year... |
Ivy | |
| 2007–2008 | Kamandag Kamandag Kamandag, also known as Venom in English, is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from November 19, 2007 to April 25, 2008. Based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas, it starred Richard Gutierrez.-Origin:... |
Queen Kuran | |
| 2007 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To | Jingle | |
| 2006 | Magpakailanman Magpakailanman Magpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network . Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer... |
Various Role | |
| 2006 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas , also known globally as Avisala Encantadia: Love Until the End is the third and the last installment of the Encantadia... |
Queen Avria | |
| 2005–2006 | Etheria Etheria Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series... |
Queen Avria | |
| 2005-2010 | Bubble Gang Bubble Gang Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV... |
Herself | |
| 2005 | Love To Love | Various Role | |
| 1990 | That's Entertainment That's Entertainment (TV series) That's Entertainment is a defunct Filipino youth-oriented talent and variety show aired by GMA Network.-History:The show was launched on January 6, 1986 by GMA Network and gained popularity almost overnight among young audiences who were on the lookout for idols of their own. Hosted by German... |
Performer |
Films
(as Francine Prieto)- Atang Family (coming soon)
- Iskul Bukol: 20 years After (2008)
- Enteng Kabisote 4: The Beginning of the Legend (2007)
- Silip (2007)
- Bridal Shower (2006)
- Bikini Open (2005)
- Liberated 2 (2004)
- Liberated (2003)
(as Anna Marie Falcon)
- Abuso: Case #6433 (1997)
- Imbestigasyon Kay Lolita Macarena (1997)
- Thalia (1997)
- Tukso Layuan Mo Ako 2 (1996)
- Patikim ng Pinya (1996)
- Sobra Talaga... Overr!! (1994)
- Divine Mercy sa Buhay Ni Sister Faustina (1993)
- Darna (1991)
- Hindi Laruan Ang Puso (1990)
- Life Story of Sister Fatima Kowalska (1987)
Present situation
Francine's mother, Amelia Falcon died on March 26, 2010 due to cancer of the uterus. She was 54. Francine's biological father, a Norwegian, died years earlier. On her biological father's side Francine has a younger sister, Vivian Marie Layno Jensen, who lives in Oslo, Norway. On her mother's side she has one older brother while on her stepfather's side she has three more siblings - two younger brothers and one younger sister.External links
- Francine Prieto's original pictorials on FHM Philippines
- Showbiz Pinoy Profile
- GMA Network Profile
- www.gmanews.tv/video, Startalk: Francine Prieto speaks out - 26 January 2008 (in FilipinoFilipino languageThis move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...
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