Camille Tan Hojilla (born May 1, 1996), known professionally as Miles Ocampo, is a Filipino actress, commercial model, television host and writer. She is considered one of the most promising artists of her generation,[1] noted for her versatility and skill in taking on a wide range of roles.[2] In 2022, she left ABS-CBN's Star Magic to join Crown Artist Management, a talent agency run by Maja Salvador with her husband, Rambo Nunez-Ortega, and the following year, she won her first acting award at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival for the movie Family of Two.[3] Currently, she is with TVJ Productions and one of the hosts for the longest-running noontime show, Eat Bulaga!, known for her hilarious knock-knock jokes.[4]

Miles Ocampo
Ocampo in 2023
Born
Camille Tan Hojilla

(1996-05-01) May 1, 1996 (age 28)
Alma materSchool of St. Anthony
Occupations
  • Actress
  • TV Host
Years active2004–present
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Career

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Ocampo first appeared in television via Bibbo Hotdog commercial.[5] She then joined Magandang Tanghali Bayan, a noontime variety show, performing on Mondays and Saturdays.[6] Thereafter she appeared in the drama series Mangarap Ka which starred Piolo Pascual and Angelica Panganiban. After appearing in a couple of Maalaala Mo Kaya episodes, Miles joined the kiddie comedy show Goin' Bulilit in 2005 as one of its original cast.[5] She auditioned for the show at age 7, imitating her mom scolding her.[7]

She also starred in Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit and a number of Maalaala Mo Kaya episodes. When she graduated from Goin' Bulilit, she became part of the teen show Luv U.

She is best known for her portrayal as Camille Sarmiento in youth-oriented TV comedy show, Luv U from February 2012 to January 2016 and Gigi in the sitcom Home Sweetie Home from 2014 to 2020. She also starred in several primetime series including Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw as Precious in 2013, And I Love You So as Joanna in 2015–2016, Sana Dalawa ang Puso as Tinay in 2018. In February 2023, she was widely praised for her performance as the young Marites Dimaguiba in FPJ's Batang Quiapo.

She supported in several Star Cinema films including I've Fallen for You (as Kim Chiu's sister), A Very Special Love, You Changed My Life, BFF: Best Friends Forever, and Paano na Kaya, a film By Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson via Star Cinema.

She gave note-worthy performances in the movies One Great Love, Write About Love and The Missing.

In 2019, she bagged her first leading role in a movie in the 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Write About Love.[8] She was a shoo-in for the role, not being required to audition as the director of the movie, Crisanto Aquino, deemed her to be the only choice for the role.[9]

Ocampo surprised the viewers of the longest running noontime show Eat Bulaga! on March 30, 2022, as she appeared as the newest Dabarkads host.[10] After her almost 1-year stint in Eat Bulaga!, Ocampo took a short break in March 2023 from the show after undergoing surgery after discovering she had papillary thyroid carcinoma.[11][12] She made a short return to the show around April 2023, before leaving the show without any announcement.

On July 7, 2023, she joined the TV5's noontime show , E.A.T under TVJ Productions. [13]

She bagged the Best Supporting Actress Award in the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival for her role as Zari in the movie Family of Two.[14]

Personal life

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Ocampo currently attends the University of the Philippines, studying creative writing.[15] She finished elementary and high school at School of St. Anthony.[16]

Ocampo underwent surgery in March 2023 to remove her thyroid glands after she was diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma, which condition made her wake up in the middle of night having a hard time breathing, get tired easily and gain weight.[11][12]

Ocampo previously dated actor Elijah Canlas in 2021 and went public about their relationship in 2022. In 2023, the couple broke up.

Filmography

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Social media

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Year Title Role Notes Source
8 August 2020 to 7 March 2021 Ambagets Host Kumu [17][18]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Network Source
2004 Mangarap Ka Pepe / Pepay ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya Young Sandara Episode: "Scrapbook"
Young Miriam Episode: "Puno"
Spirits Gracie
2004–2005 Krystala Balding
2005–2006 Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Pepay
2005–2009 Goin' Bulilit Herself / Various roles Graduate (Batch 6)
2006–2007 Kids TV Herself
2006 Calla Lily Laning
Maalaala Mo Kaya Nikka Episode: "Gitara"
Komiks Mika Episode: "Sandok Ni Boninay"
2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya Kail [19]
Young Flor Episode: "Barya"
Bella Episode: "Bag"
Karyl Episode: "Patalim"
Angie Episode: "Sulat"
Young Angel Episode: "Singsing"
2008 Julia Episode: "Billboard"
Aalog-Alog Guest
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Rhia Mae Episode: "Relo"
2010 Joy Episode: "Shell"
Era Episode: "Manika"
Shout Out! Herself Co-Host / Performer
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Mary Jane Episode: "Wheelchair"
Wansapanataym Episode: "Aurora's Oras" [20]
Episode: "Wallet" [21]
Maria la del Barrio Sunshine Cayanan
2012–2016 Luv U Camille Sarmiento
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Princess Chavez Episode: "Kalendaryo"
Wansapanataym Episode: "Lai, Lai, Batang Pasaway" [22]
2013 Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Precious Dagohoy
Maalaala Mo Kaya Young Rene Episode: "Walis"
Banana Sundae Herself "Ihaw Na!" segment [23]
2014 Wansapanataym Krystal Episode: Witch-a-Makulit [24]
2014–2020 Home Sweetie Home Gigi Alcantara
2015–2021 ASAP Herself Co-host / Performer
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Thelma Episode: “Sister Bond”[25]
Che Episide: "Stars"
Emma Episode: "Banana Split" [26]
2015–2016 And I Love You So Joanna R. Valdez [27]
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Nelia Episode: "Popcorn"
young Miriam Santiago Episode: "#MMKSenatorMiriam" [28]
Ipaglaban Mo! Sheryl Episode: Kasambahay [29]
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya Bernadette Episode: "Bahay" [30]
2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Tinay Tabayoyong
Ipaglaban Mo! Rina Episode: "Hayok"
2019 Tonight with Boy Abunda Herself
Minute to Win It Herself competed with Sharlene San Pedro
Ipaglaban Mo! Maricel Episode: "Disiplina" [31]
Goin' Bulilit Sister Mia
TV Patrol Herself as Guest Star Patroller [32]
2020 Maalaala Mo Kaya Bernadeth Episode: "Lifted by Love"
Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan? Helen Episode 2
2020–2021 Sunday 'Kada Herself / Various roles TV5
2021 Paano ang Pangako? Sabel
Niña Niño Honey
Love vs. Stars Luna
Maalaala Mo Kaya Sarah Episode: "Scarf"[33] Kapamilya Channel
2021–2022 Happy ToGetHer Liz Rodriguez also a writer; credited as Camille Hojilla GMA Network
2022–present Eat Bulaga! Herself/Co-host GMA Network / TV5 / CNN Philippines / RPTV
2023 FPJ's Batang Quiapo young Marites Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5
Magandang Buhay Herself as guest Kapamilya Channel
The Iron Heart Karen Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5
2023-present Emojination Herself/Co-host TV5
2024 EB Lenten Special: Para Di Makalimot Alexis
Padyak Princess Princess Nieva

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2004 Lastikman: Unang Banat young Lara
2006 First Day High young Precious Princess Jewel Pré Samartino
2007 Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo Jane
2008 A Very Special Love Rose Magtalas
2009 BFF: Best Friends Forever Katkat
I've Fallen for You Angel
You Changed My Life Rose Magtalas
2010 Till My Heartaches End young Agnes Garcia
Sa 'yo Lamang Lisa Alvero
Paano na Kaya Kristine
2011 Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Karen Matias
2012 24/7 in Love Jamie
2013 Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Ashley 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival entry
It Takes a Man and a Woman Rose Magtalas
2015 Halik sa Hangin Camille
2016 The Achy Breaky Hearts Jenny Villanueva [34][35]
2017 The Debutantes Lara
2018 My Fairy Tail Love Story Anna
One Great Love Jemy Paez
Maledicto Agnes [36]
2019 Click, Like & Share: Bluer than Bleu Bleu
Write About Love Female Writer 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival entry [9]
2020 The Missing Len 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival entry
2023 Here Comes the Groom Yumi 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival entry
Papa Mascot Iris [37]
Missed Connections Mae [38]
Family of Two Zari 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival entry [39]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Goin' Bulilit Awards 2019 Bulol Ako Lifetime Achievement Award Miles Ocampo Won [40]
Metro Manila Film Festival 2018 Best Supporting Actress One Great Love Nominated [41]
2019 Best Actress Write About Love Nominated [42]
2020 Best Supporting Actress The Missing Nominated [43]
2023 Best Supporting Actress Family of Two Won [44]
Push Awards 2018 Push Celebrity Squad of the Year #FriendshipGoals Miles Ocampo (shared with Sharlene San Pedro) Nominated [45]

References

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