Interview with Camille Prats (Second Chances and Mars)
Q: Can you tell us something about your upcoming series Second Chances?
C: The show is about second chances when it comes to love and family. Second chances at things na hindi mo nagawa dati tapos nawala. So ito ‘yung pangalawang pagkakataon mo sa kung ano man ‘yung nawala sayo. ‘Yun ang premise ng buong show.
Q: Can you describe your role in this series? How is it different from the other roles you have portrayed before?
C: This is very different kasi medyo kontrabida ‘yung role ko. Tapos, meron akong psychological disorder, so medyo hindi stable ‘yung aking pag-iisip. Very big movement and large acting kaya malayung-malayo siya sa mga role na pino-portray ko dati na nakakaawa at umiiyak lang palagi kasi nawalan ng anak.
Q: What are your preparations for your role?
C: Well, of course regular ‘yung taping namin. Pagdating naman sa how I prepare for the role, I basically have an idea kung ano ba ‘yung mga struggle ng isang bipolar na tao tapos parang ginagawa ko lang siya based on how I understand it. Siyempre with the guidance of the script and my director, sinasabi sa akin kung ano ‘yung dapat na emotion.
Q: How is it like working with Jennylyn Mercado, Rafael Rosell, Luis Alandy and Raymart Santiago?
C: Si Kuya Raymart kasi, I have already worked with him and so as Rafael. Si Jennylyn, this is the first time na magkakatrabaho kami pero magkakilala na talaga kami. We are seeing each other sa mga guestings, so okay naman kami. Nakakatuwa kasi ‘yung cast, everyone’s very professional. They are very passionate about their job and very intense actors din itong mga ito. So ang sarap nilang makatrabaho kasi they give too much energy and actually help you in acting. ‘Yung ang dali-daling humugot dahil ang laki ng support na ibinibigay nila sa bawat eksena. Malaking factor kasi ‘yun.
Q: Can you share some of your acting styles and techniques?
C: Unang-una, you really have to study your role. You have to study your character. Tapos, dapat din you have to know your lines. Kasi kung hindi, malaking problema ‘yun. So it’s just basically that, taking it seriously and knowing what you’re supposed to do hindi ‘yung sa set ka pa lang mangangapa or magtatanong. Dapat confident ka sa mga gagawin mo.
Q: Let’s talk about Mars. How is it so far? What can the viewers expect from the show in the coming months?
C: Actually ‘yun, marami pa ring masasarap na recipes, more handy-Mars projects, mga topics din namin sa Mars sharing group that not only the mommies or women, but even the men can actually relate to. Siyempre mas maraming tawanan pati na rin fitness tips. Marami rin kasing maghahanap niyan, ‘yung sa workout, especially after Christmas, kailangan nang mag-workout ulit.
Q: What is it about hosting this show that you like best?
C: Bilang medyo madaldal naman akong tao, might as well! (laughs) I enjoy hosting because I get to share my opinion about things. Tapos I get in touch with other people also. Masaya lang siyang gawin. Very light lang siya. Hindi rin siya stressful na trabaho.
Q: How’s your working relationship with Suzie Entrata–Abrera?
C: Kami ni Ate kasi, we’ve been working for two and a half years now and so far, sobrang enjoy naman. Kaya siguro isa rin ‘yun sa mga dahilan kung bakit very successful ang Mars is because magkasundo kaming dalawa. Tapos we’re both supportive of each other and kilala namin ‘yung isa’t isa. That’s why we know our limitations. So hindi kami nagkakaroon ng problema dahil nirerespeto namin ang isa’t isa. She’s been a host na rin for a very long time so marami akong napi-pick-up from her, marami akong natututunan from her. And she’s very flexible.
Q: How do you balance your career and personal life?
C: Of course, kung sa personal life, lagi akong may oras doon because I’m a mom and I have a son so I need to make sure na I’ll have time for him. Hindi ‘yung puro trabaho lang.
Q: Where do you see yourself five years from now?
C: Hindi ko pa masabi. Hopefully, may Mars pa rin. ‘Yung mga shows ko, sana active pa rin. But also, I still want to have a family. I want to have a kid.
Q: What are your plans for Christmas?
C: I’ll celebrate it with my family.