Miles Ocampo

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Miles Ocampo
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Ocampo in 2023
Born
Camille Tan Hojilla

(1997-05-01) May 1, 1997 (age 28)
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Alma materSchool of St. Anthony
Occupations
  • Actress
  • commercial model
  • television host
  • writer
Years active2004–present
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Camille Tan Hojilla (born May 1, 1997), 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] She is one of the hosts for the longest-running noontime show, Eat Bulaga! , known for her hilarious knock-knock jokes. [4] On April 22, 2025, it was announced that Miles is now under the management of All Access to Artists.

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Career

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

Ocampo attended 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. [11] [12]

Ocampo was previously in a relationship with actor Elijah Canlas from 2021 to 2023. [17]

Filmography

Social media

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020–2021AmbagetsHostKumu [18] [19]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2004 Mangarap Ka Pepe / Pepay
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)
2006–2007Kids TVHerself
2006 Calla Lily Laning
Maalaala Mo Kaya NikkaEpisode: "Gitara"
Komiks MikaEpisode: "Sandok Ni Boninay"
2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya Kail [20]
young FlorEpisode: "Barya"
BellaEpisode: "Bag"
KarylEpisode: "Patalim"
AngieEpisode: "Sulat"
young AngelEpisode: "Singsing"
2008JuliaEpisode: "Billboard"
Aalog-Alog Guest
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Rhia MaeEpisode: "Relo"
2010JoyEpisode: "Shell"
EraEpisode: "Manika"
Shout Out! Herself
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Mary JaneEpisode: "Wheelchair"
Wansapanataym Episode: "Aurora's Oras" [21]
Episode: "Wallet" [22]
Maria la del Barrio Sunshine Cayanan
2012–2016 Luv U Camille Sarmiento
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Princess ChavezEpisode: "Kalendaryo"
Wansapanataym Episode: "Lai, Lai, Batang Pasaway" [23]
2013 Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Precious Dagohoy
Maalaala Mo Kaya young ReneEpisode: "Walis"
Banana Sundae Herself"Ihaw Na!" segment [24]
2014 Wansapanataym KrystalEpisode: Witch-a-Makulit [25]
2014–2020 Home Sweetie Home Gigi Alcantara
2015–2021 ASAP Herself
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya ThelmaEpisode: “Sister Bond” [26]
CheEpiside: "Stars"
EmmaEpisode: "Banana Split" [27]
2015–2016 And I Love You So Joanna R. Valdez [28]
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya NeliaEpisode: "Popcorn"
young Miriam Santiago Episode: "#MMKSenatorMiriam" [29]
Ipaglaban Mo! SherylEpisode: Kasambahay [30]
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya BernadetteEpisode: "Bahay" [31]
2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Tinay Tabayoyong
Ipaglaban Mo! RinaEpisode: "Hayok"
2019 Tonight with Boy Abunda Herself
Minute to Win It Herselfcompeted with Sharlene San Pedro
Ipaglaban Mo! MaricelEpisode: "Disiplina" [32]
Goin' Bulilit Sister Mia
TV Patrol Herself as Guest Star Patroller [33]
2020 Maalaala Mo Kaya BernadethEpisode: "Lifted by Love"
Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan? HelenEpisode 2
2020–2021 Sunday 'Kada Herself (various roles)
2021 Paano ang Pangako? Sabel
Niña Niño Honey
Love vs. StarsLuna
Maalaala Mo Kaya SarahEpisode: "Scarf" [34]
2021–2022 Happy ToGetHer Liz Rodriguezalso a writer; credited as Camille Hojilla
2022–present Eat Bulaga! Herself (co-host)came back to the program's interim title E.A.T. until January 5, 2024
2023 FPJ's Batang Quiapo young Marites
Magandang Buhay Herself (guest)
The Iron Heart Karen
2023-2024 Emojination Herself (co-host)
2024EB Lenten Special: Para Di MakalimotAlexis
Padyak Princess Princess Nieva
2025EB Lenten Special: Paano Ba MagpatawadMarjean / MJ

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
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 Ashley2013 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 [35] [36]
Padre de Familia Tana Santiago
2017 The Debutantes Lara
2018 My Fairy Tail Love Story Anna
One Great Love Jemy Paez
MaledictoAgnes [37]
2019Click, Like & Share: Bluer than BleuBleu
Write About Love Female Writer2019 Metro Manila Film Festival entry [9]
2020 The Missing Len2020 Metro Manila Film Festival entry
2023 Here Comes the Groom Yumi1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival entry
Papa Mascot Iris [38]
Missed ConnectionsMae [39]
Family of Two Zari2023 Metro Manila Film Festival entry [40]

Music videos

YearTitleArtistRef.
2025Multo Cup of Joe [41]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
Goin' Bulilit Awards2019Bulol Ako Lifetime Achievement AwardMiles OcampoWon [42]
Metro Manila Film Festival 2018 Best Supporting Actress One Great Love Nominated [43]
2019 Best Actress Write About Love Nominated [44]
2020 Best Supporting Actress The Missing Nominated [45]
2023 Best Supporting Actress Family of Two Won [46]
Push Awards2018Push Celebrity Squad of the Year #FriendshipGoalsMiles Ocampo (shared with Sharlene San Pedro)Nominated [47]

References

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