Stef Prescott
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Stefany Marisa Quintos Prescott, who is better known by her screen name
Stef Prescott (born March 29, 1991 in Seattle, Washington, USA
) is a Filipina
actress. She was an avenger from StarStruck: The Next Level
and was known to be the most controversial of the batch because of her attitude. She was competing for the title of Ultimate Sweetheart which was later won by Jewel Mische
. She was the representative of the country on Miss Internet World Pageant but failed to get the crown that once belonged to Carlene Aguilar.
team and the softball
team. She’s also in the dance squad, girl scouts, choir
. She enjoys playing musical instruments and doing extra curricular activities. After a few years, the Prescott family moved to the Philippines
and it broke her heart. When they finally moved, the first year was the hardest. She didn't know how to speak Tagalog
, she didn't know anyone and worst of all, there were no sports.She studied in BHC Educational Institution Inc. in La Union. She was made fun of by her classmates because she looked different. She didn't know this though, because she couldn't understand them. She cried because in Washington she was a good student and here she failed in her Filipino and Social Studies subjects. Being the strong person that she always was, she didn’t give up and studied Tagalog with the help of her mom and cousins.
. Her first was for Greenwich commercial that she did with Paulo Avelino. After that she did commercials for Skinwhite, Kit Kat
Bar, Head & Shoulders
and other commercials abroad. She also did some print ads for McDonalds, Sara Lee, BCNY, CD Jeans and the latest with Wrangler Jeans
. Her luck change when her manager asked her if she wanted to join StarStruck, a reality based TV show at GMA 7.
on live television when they were both guests of the talk show, SiS
. She had a good chance of getting the title Ultimate Sweetheart because of her talent and it was proven when she was chosen Best Actress on a kissflick episode. She was picked by dance guru, Douglas Nieras, to be the best dancer among the girls of her batch which was also won by Sheena Halili
who was the ex-girlfriend of Rainier Castillo
. As for singing, there was tough competition between her and co-survivor, Rich Asuncion
. But right after the "Sis-Incident", Rainier Castillo fans boy-cotted Stef Prescott over the Internet. After the contest, it was rumored that the 2 were dating. She was eliminated on March 11, 2007 along with Paulo Avelino
. Her very first regular show after StarStruck
, was the youth-oriented show entitled, Boys Nxt Door
.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Stef Prescott (born March 29, 1991 in Seattle, Washington, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) is a Filipina
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 ....
actress. She was an avenger from StarStruck: The Next Level
StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....
and was known to be the most controversial of the batch because of her attitude. She was competing for the title of Ultimate Sweetheart which was later won by Jewel Mische
Jewel Mische
Jewel Fatima Avejade Mische is a Filipina actress.-Biography:Although born in Manila, Jewel grew up in Bulacan...
. She was the representative of the country on Miss Internet World Pageant but failed to get the crown that once belonged to Carlene Aguilar.
Personal life
Stef Prescott was born on March 29, 1991 in Seattle, Washington, USA. Her parents are Julian Paul Prescott, a retired paint consultant and Marisa Quintos, a retired banker. She had experienced living a busy life when she was young. She started swimming at the age of 3 and joined the swimming team at the age of 7. She also joined the soccer team, basketballBasketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
team and the softball
Softball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
team. She’s also in the dance squad, girl scouts, choir
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
. She enjoys playing musical instruments and doing extra curricular activities. After a few years, the Prescott family moved to the Philippines
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...
and it broke her heart. When they finally moved, the first year was the hardest. She didn't know how to speak Tagalog
Tagalog language
Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by most of the rest. It is the first language of the Philippine region IV and of Metro Manila...
, she didn't know anyone and worst of all, there were no sports.She studied in BHC Educational Institution Inc. in La Union. She was made fun of by her classmates because she looked different. She didn't know this though, because she couldn't understand them. She cried because in Washington she was a good student and here she failed in her Filipino and Social Studies subjects. Being the strong person that she always was, she didn’t give up and studied Tagalog with the help of her mom and cousins.
Before Starstruck
Stef had a taste of glamour when she tried modeling. She did VTR’s every week for a while and fortunately got a lot of projects. She was once a part of a girl group called Angels on ABS-CBNABS-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 ...
. Her first was for Greenwich commercial that she did with Paulo Avelino. After that she did commercials for Skinwhite, Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is a chocolate-coated wafer confection that was created by Rowntree's of York, England, and is now produced worldwide by Nestlé, which acquired Rowntree in 1988, except in the United States where it is made under licence by The Hershey Company. Each bar consists of fingers composed of three...
Bar, Head & Shoulders
Head & Shoulders
Head & Shoulders is a brand of anti-dandruff shampoo produced by Procter & Gamble. Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo is the top-selling shampoo in the United States by dollar sales.- History :...
and other commercials abroad. She also did some print ads for McDonalds, Sara Lee, BCNY, CD Jeans and the latest with Wrangler Jeans
Wrangler Jeans
Wrangler is a manufacturer of jeans and other clothing items. The brand is owned by the VF Corporation, who also own Lee, JanSport and The North Face, among others. Its headquarters is in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, with production plants in a variety of locations throughout the world...
. Her luck change when her manager asked her if she wanted to join StarStruck, a reality based TV show at GMA 7.
StarStruck: The Next Level
Stef was said to be the controversial for two reasons: 1) her competitive attitude. 2) when she turned down StarStrucks very First Prince, Rainier CastilloRainier Castillo
Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo , is a Filipino actor, singer, model and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick pony of identified with his F4 hairstyle of Jerry Yan...
on live television when they were both guests of the talk show, SiS
SiS (TV series)
Sis was the morning talk show of GMA Network. It unofficially ended on January 1, 2010 because of poor ratings and was beaten by rival station, ABS-CBN's Showtime.-Overview:...
. She had a good chance of getting the title Ultimate Sweetheart because of her talent and it was proven when she was chosen Best Actress on a kissflick episode. She was picked by dance guru, Douglas Nieras, to be the best dancer among the girls of her batch which was also won by Sheena Halili
Sheena Halili
Sheena Halili is a Filipina actress. She became popular when she played the role of Monica in the 2007 series, MariMar...
who was the ex-girlfriend of Rainier Castillo
Rainier Castillo
Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo , is a Filipino actor, singer, model and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick pony of identified with his F4 hairstyle of Jerry Yan...
. As for singing, there was tough competition between her and co-survivor, Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level...
. But right after the "Sis-Incident", Rainier Castillo fans boy-cotted Stef Prescott over the Internet. After the contest, it was rumored that the 2 were dating. She was eliminated on March 11, 2007 along with Paulo Avelino
Paulo Avelino
Paulo Avelino is a Filipino actor, model and television host. Avelino began his acting career through the reality talent show StarStruck. Currently, Paulo Avelino is in a relationship with LJ Reyes. Last July 24, 2010, LJ gave birth to their son, Ethan Akio Reyes...
. Her very first regular show after StarStruck
StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....
, was the youth-oriented show entitled, Boys Nxt Door
Boys Nxt Door
Boys Nxt Door was an award-winning youth oriented situation comedy from GMA Network. It was the second part of GMA Network's 57th Anniversary. The series premiered on June 24, 2007 and ended on January 13, 2008 with 31 one-hour episodes....
.
Television Show
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sinner or Saint (TV series) Sinner or Saint (TV series) Sinner or Saint is a Philippine correctional-theme drama series produced by GMA Network starring Dennis Trillo, Bianca King, Alessandra de Rossi and Polo Ravales... |
Shiela | 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... |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell: Ang Pagbabalik | Eva | 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... |
| 2010 | Grazilda Grazilda Grazilda is a Filipino fantasy series based on Drizella, the stepsister of Cinderella. It premiered on GMA Network on September 13, 2010 and on GMA Pinoy TV on September 15, 2010. The series features an alternative history of La petite Pantoufle de Verre in the point of view of Cinderella's... |
Tonette | 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... |
| 2010 | Langit sa Piling Mo Langit sa Piling Mo Langit sa Piling Mo is a Philippine drama, developed by Senedy Que and directed by Gil Tejada, Jr. The series premiered on 31 May 2010 on GMA Network... |
Fake Joy a.k.a Jenny | 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... |
| 2010 | The Last Prince The Last Prince The Last Prince is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Drama, featuring many fairy tales as a plot device such as Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty and the Beast. It is directed by Mac Alejandre and developed by R.J. Nuevas, starring Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Geoff Eigenmann and Carla... |
Naveya | 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 | The Eva Castillo Story SRO Cinema Serye SRO Cinemaserye is the second season title of GMA Network drama anthology Obra, with each stories consisting of 8 episodes. It is set to premiere on March 26 with "Ganti", a story about deceit, revenge and love, followed by the suspense-thriller "Suspetsa"... |
Teen Regine Regine Velasquez Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host... |
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 | All My Life All My Life (TV series) All My Life is a Philippine romantic drama from GMA Network starring Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal after their successful Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?. The series premiered on June 29, it tells the adventure love story of Jules and Romina.- Synopsis :... |
Nicole | 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... |
| 2008 | Ful Haus Ful Haus Ful Haus was a Filipino sitcom produced by M-Zet Productions, Inc. and premiered on August 5, 2007. It aired every Sunday on GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. This show is based heavily on Full House. Show title was named after Koreanovela in GMA, Full House. The... |
Diana | 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... |
| 2008 | Ako si Kim Samsoon Ako si Kim Samsoon Ako si Kim Samsoon or simply Kim Samsoon was a romantic comedy Philippine drama that was aired on GMA Network, a remake of a popular and award-winning Korean drama that originally aired on MBC TV on Summer 2005... |
Ivy | 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... |
| 2008 | Tasya Fantasya Tasya Fantasya Tasya Fantasya is an fantasy-romance Philippine drama produced by GMA Network starring Yasmien Kurdi . Yasmien reprises Kris Aquino's role in 1994 "Tasya Fantasya" film... |
Donna | 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... |
| 2008 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008... |
Courtney | 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... |
| 2008 | All Star K | Guest Contestant | 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... |
| 2007 | My Only Love My Only Love My Only Love is a Philippine drama airing on GMA Network as the fifth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1982.-Plot:They are teeners trapped in the conflicted world of their parents. Two children of two marriages gone sour... |
Tiffany | 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... |
| 2007 | Pinoy Records Pinoy Records Pinoy Records was a GMA Network infotainment show which had its premiere episode on December 8, 2007. It is hosted by basketball player, Chris Tiu, and Starstruck Batch 1 alumni Sheena Halili. Most recently, Jai Reyes, a member of Ateneo de Manila University basketball men's varsity, has also... |
Guest Appearance | 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... |
| 2007 | Maynila | w/ Dex Quindoza/Alwyn Uytingco Alwyn Uytingco Cipriano Alwyn Sumulong Uytingco III is a Filipino actor who is part of Star Magic, ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center... |
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... |
| 2007 | Boys Nxt Door Boys Nxt Door Boys Nxt Door was an award-winning youth oriented situation comedy from GMA Network. It was the second part of GMA Network's 57th Anniversary. The series premiered on June 24, 2007 and ended on January 13, 2008 with 31 one-hour episodes.... |
Isabel | 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... |
| 2007 | StarStruck StarStruck (Philippine TV series) StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television.... : The Next Level |
Herself | 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... |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ang Panday | Ditas |
| 2008 | Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Pam |
Magazine Covers
| Magazine | Issue Date |
|---|---|
| Women's Journal | Jan. 28, 2008 |
| Girlfriend Mag | October 2007 |
Commercials & Print-Ads
- Paddock Jeans
- Skinwhite commercial and print ads
- Head and Shoulders T.V.commercial
- KitKat Bar T.V. commercial
- Sara Lee print ads
- Greenwich print ads
- BCNY print ads
- Baleno print ads
- CD Jeans print ads
- McDonalds print ads
- Yahoo Biscuits Billboard
- Barquillios Peanut Snack Print ads
- Colorado Photo Print ads.