Camille stretches acting veins in ‘Second Chances’

CEBU, Philippines – Camille Prats will start her 2015 with a new primetime drama that will once again showcase her mettle as she fleshes out the character of a psychologically disturbed woman. Titled “Second Chances” and also starred in by MMFF 2014 Best Actress Jennylyn Mercado, Raymart Santiago, Luis Alandy and Rafael Rosell, the series tackles their struggles to get another shot at happiness with family and love.

Describe your role in this series.

This is very different kasi medyo kontrabida ‘yung role ko. I have a psychological disorder, so medyo hindi stable ‘yung aking pag-iisip. Very big movement and large acting kaya malayong-malayo siya sa mga role na pino-portray ko dati na nakakaawa at umiiyak lang palagi kasi nawalan ng anak.

How did you 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.

How is it like working with your lead co-stars?

Kuya Raymart, I have already worked with him and same with Rafael. Jennylyn, this is the first time na magkakatrabaho kami pero magkakilala na talaga kami. We see each other in guestings, so okay naman kami. They cast is very passionate about their job and very intense actors. So ang sarap nilang makatrabaho kasi they give too much energy and actually help you in acting. Ang dali-daling humugot dahil ang laki ng support na ibinibigay nila sa bawat eksena. Malaking factor kasi ‘yun.

Can you share some of your acting styles and techniques?

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.

Let’s talk about your GMA News TV talk show ‘Mars.’ What can viewers expect from the show in the coming months?

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.

What is it about hosting this show that you like best?

Bilang medyo madaldal naman akong tao, might as well! (laughs) I enjoy hosting because I get to share my opinion about things. And I get in touch with other people also. Masaya lang siyang gawin. Very light lang siya. Hindi rin siya stressful na trabaho.

How’s your working relationship with ‘Maras’ co-host Suzie Entrata–Abrera?

Kami ni Ate kasi, we’ve been working together 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.

How do you balance career and personal life?

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.

Where do you see yourself five years from now?

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. (PR)