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Locsin rose to prominence after being cast as one of the lead stars in the ]-themed television series '']'' in 2004. Soon after, she starred as the ] ] in the ] of the ] comics. When her contract expired on March 2007, Angel did not renew her contract with ] and signed an exclusive contract with ] despite her booming career on the first.<ref name=AngelLocsin>{{cite news| first=Bong| last=Godinez| title=Angel Locsin's controversial network shift| date=July 11, 2008| publisher=PEP.Ph| url=http://www.pep.ph/articles/16450/Angel-Locsin%E2%80%99s-controversial-network-shift}}</ref> Her first project under ABS-CBN was the television series '']''. Locsin rose to prominence after being cast as one of the lead stars in the ]-themed television series '']'' in 2004. Soon after, she starred as the ] ] in the ] of the ] comics. When her contract expired on March 2007, Angel did not renew her contract with ] and signed an exclusive contract with ] despite her booming career on the first.<ref name=AngelLocsin>{{cite news| first=Bong| last=Godinez| title=Angel Locsin's controversial network shift| date=July 11, 2008| publisher=PEP.Ph| url=http://www.pep.ph/articles/16450/Angel-Locsin%E2%80%99s-controversial-network-shift}}</ref> Her first project under ABS-CBN was the television series '']''.


Locsin is currently filming '']'',<ref name=gelomovie>{{cite news| first=Remedios| last=Lucio| title=Angel Locsin's movie to be shoot in Bukinon and Australia| date=June 27, 2008| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/2159/Angel-Locsin-Piolo-Pascual-movie-to-be-shot-in-Bukidnon-and-Australia}}{{languageicon|tl|Tagalog}}</ref> her first movie with ] to be realeased this early ].<ref name="philstar">{{cite web|title=Movie nina Angel at Piolo naudlot! |url=http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Showbiz&p=50&type=2&sec=58&aid=20081031147 |publisher=Pilipino Star Ngayon |date=2008-11-01 |accessdate=2008-11-01 |language=]}}</ref> Locsin is currently filming '']'',<ref name=gelomovie>{{cite news| first=Remedios| last=Lucio| title=Angel Locsin's movie to be shoot in Bukinon and Australia| date=June 27, 2008| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/2159/Angel-Locsin-Piolo-Pascual-movie-to-be-shot-in-Bukidnon-and-Australia}}{{languageicon|tl|Tagalog}}</ref> her first movie with ]. The film will be released in 2009.<ref name="film-2009">{{cite web |url=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-11-03&sec=3&aid=77394 |title=Staff ng ‘The Buzz,’ pumalag sa ‘Showbiz Central’ |first=Eric John |last=Salut |work=People's Tonight |publisher=Journal Online |date=2008-11-03 |accessdate=2008-11-04}}</ref>


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Locsin was born in ], ], ]. Her parents separated when she was fourteen,{{Fact|date=October 2008}} and she has since lived with her father, Angelo Colmenares. Locsin was born in ], ], ]. Her parents separated when she was fourteen,{{Fact|date=October 2008}} and she has since lived with her father, Angelo Colmenares.


===Education===
Locsin had her elementary education in ] and finished ] education at the ], ].{{Fact|date=October 2008}} In August 2007 she attended a short-course for fashion design at ] in ], ].<ref name=London>{{cite news| first=Candice| last=Lim| title=Angel Locsin to study fashion design in London| date=June 18, 2008| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/news/13677/Angel-Locsin-to-study-fashion-design-in-London/1}}{{languageicon|tl|Tagalog}}</ref> Locsin had her elementary education in ] and finished ] education at the ], ].{{Fact|date=October 2008}} In August 2007 she attended a short-course for fashion design at ] in ], ].<ref name=London>{{cite news| first=Candice| last=Lim| title=Angel Locsin to study fashion design in London| date=June 18, 2008| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/news/13677/Angel-Locsin-to-study-fashion-design-in-London/1}}{{languageicon|tl|Tagalog}}</ref>


==Acting career== ==Acting career==
Locsin was discovered by a talent scout while she was shopping at ] in ].<ref name=AngelLocsin /> She then auditioned for several ]. She is supposed to be a part of the Batch 9 of ]'s Star Circle Batch (now ]), but she failed to sign a contract because her father, Angelo Colmenares, did not agree.{{Fact|date=October 2008}} After a year, she became a contract star of ].
⚫ Locsin first appeared on '']'', a 1999 teen-oriented program under ]. Locsin was also included in the cast of '']'' which was starred by ], ] and Alice Dixson on the lead roles. In 2004, she also starred in '']''.{{Fact|date=September 2008}}


===GMA Network=== ===GMA Network===
⚫ Locsin first appeared on '']'', a 1999 teen-oriented program under ]. Locsin was also included in the cast of '']'' which was starred by ], ] and Alice Dixson on the lead roles. In 2004, she also starred in '']''.{{Fact|date=September 2008}}

In August 2, 2004, Locsin starred '']'', was the primetime TV series that launched Angel's flight to stardom, she portrayed the role of Alwina and was paired with ], who played Aguiluz. It ended on March 18, 2004.<ref name=Mulawin>{{cite news| first=| last=| title=Angel spreads her wings in Mulawin| date=| publisher=PEP.Ph| url=http://www.pep.ph/photos/510/Angel_Locsin%26%2339%3Bs_flight_to_stardom/num/2}}</ref> In August 2, 2004, Locsin starred '']'', was the primetime TV series that launched Angel's flight to stardom, she portrayed the role of Alwina and was paired with ], who played Aguiluz. It ended on March 18, 2004.<ref name=Mulawin>{{cite news| first=| last=| title=Angel spreads her wings in Mulawin| date=| publisher=PEP.Ph| url=http://www.pep.ph/photos/510/Angel_Locsin%26%2339%3Bs_flight_to_stardom/num/2}}</ref>


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In March 20, 2006, Locsin starred in another fantasy television series, '']''. She played the role of Sabina, the elder daughter of Ayesa and Garam which were played by ] and ]. She was paired with ] playing the role of Argo. It ended on September 29, 2006.<ref name=Majika>{{cite news| first=| last=| title=Angel's magic formula| date=| publisher=PEP.Ph| url=http://www.pep.ph/photos/510/Angel_Locsin%26%2339%3Bs_flight_to_stardom/num/4}}</ref> In March 20, 2006, Locsin starred in another fantasy television series, '']''. She played the role of Sabina, the elder daughter of Ayesa and Garam which were played by ] and ]. She was paired with ] playing the role of Argo. It ended on September 29, 2006.<ref name=Majika>{{cite news| first=| last=| title=Angel's magic formula| date=| publisher=PEP.Ph| url=http://www.pep.ph/photos/510/Angel_Locsin%26%2339%3Bs_flight_to_stardom/num/4}}</ref>


In ], Locsin starred in '']'' with Philippine's Action Star, ], Its pilot episode, which garnered a 41.8% rating (]), aired on ], ]. It is believed to be the most expensive TV series ever produced in Philippine TV costing more than 140 million pesos, roughly 3.1 million dollars. It was the first Philippine series that was shot in multiple countries such as ], ] and ] {{Fact|date=May 2008}}. It's packed with action scenes, adventure, and a bit of drama. And it introduced the first-time pairing of ] and Angel, which was evidently well received by the public. The series got extended, adding 20 more episodes to give way to the clamor of the viewers. Angel's role here was inspired by ]'s "]". However, this was Angel's last project with GMA-7.<ref name=AsianTreasures>{{cite news| first=| last=| title=Angel's last project in GMA-7| date=| publisher=PEP.Ph| url=http://www.pep.ph/photos/510/Angel_Locsin%26%2339%3Bs_flight_to_stardom/num/5}}{{languageicon|tl|English}}</ref> In 2007, Locsin starred in '']'' with action star ]. Its pilot episode, which garnered a 41.8% rating (]), aired on January 15, 2007.{{Fact|date=October 2008}} Locsin's role was inspired by ]'s '']''.<ref name=AsianTreasures>{{cite news| first=| last=| title=Angel's last project in GMA-7| date=| publisher=PEP.Ph| url=http://www.pep.ph/photos/510/Angel_Locsin%26%2339%3Bs_flight_to_stardom/num/5}}</ref> This was Locsin's last project with GMA-7.


===ABS-CBN=== ===ABS-CBN===
Locsin launched her first teleserye in ] entitled '']'' where she was paired to ]. It premiered with a rating of 27.7%, this registered a higher pilot reception compared to '']'' and '']'' in ] ratings.<ref name=LoboRatings>{{cite news| first=| last=| title=TV Ratings (Jan. 25-28): Good start for three new ABS CBN primetime shows| date=], ]| publisher=PEP.Ph| url=http://www.pep.ph/news/16234/TV-Ratings-(Jan.-25-28):-Good-start-for-three-new-ABS-CBN-primetime-shows/}}{{languageicon|tl|English}}</ref>The cast of ''Lobo'' was ecstatic with the warm reception from viewers to their pilot episode, especially Angel whose transfer to ] was considered very controversial.<ref name=Lobo2>{{cite news| first=Jocelyn| last=Dimaculangan| title=Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual grateful for warm recepcion of ''Lobo''| date=], ]| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/1553/Piolo-Pascual-and-Angel-Locsin-grateful-for-warm-reception-of-Lobo/2}}</ref> Eventually, in the end of the series, it got the highest rating of 33.4% (compared to its on-screen rival ''] (''aired on ], top-billed by Locsin's so-called rival ]) which only garnered 33.2% in the nationwide ratings game conducted by NUTAM Ratings.<ref name=Lobo3>{{cite news| first=Bong| last=Godinez| title=''Lobo'' devours July primetime NUTAM rating contest| date=], ]| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/news/18743/Lobo-devours-July-primetime-NUTAM-rating-contest}}{{languageicon|tl|English}}</ref> However, It is currently the most expensive teleserye made by ]. The series ended on ], ].<ref name=Lobo>{{cite news| first=Jocelyn| last=Dimaculangan| title=Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin do final taping for "Lobo"| date=], ]| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/news/18186/Piolo-Pascual-and-Angel-Locsin-do-final-taping-for-Lobo}}{{languageicon|tl|Tagalog}}</ref> On August 11, 2007, Locsin signed a 2-year exclusive contract in ].<ref name=ABS-CBN>{{cite news| first=Jocelyn| last=Dimaculangan| title=Angel Locsin: "Natagpuan ko na ang bagong bahay ko."| date=August 12, 2008| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/news/14388/Angel-Locsin:-Natagpuan-ko-na-ang-bagong-bahay-ko}}{{languageicon|tl|Tagalog}}</ref><ref>, Inquirer.net, July 21, 2007</ref> In January 28, 2008, Locsin launched her first teleserye in ] entitled '']'' where she was paired to ]. It premiered with a rating of 27.7%.<ref name=LoboRatings>{{cite news| first=| last=| title=TV Ratings (Jan. 25-28): Good start for three new ABS CBN primetime shows| date=January 29, 2008| publisher=PEP.Ph| url=http://www.pep.ph/news/16234/TV-Ratings-(Jan.-25-28):-Good-start-for-three-new-ABS-CBN-primetime-shows/}}</ref><ref name=Lobo2>{{cite news| first=Jocelyn| last=Dimaculangan| title=Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual grateful for warm recepcion of ''Lobo''| date=January 29, 2008| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/1553/Piolo-Pascual-and-Angel-Locsin-grateful-for-warm-reception-of-Lobo/2}}</ref> Eventually, in the end of the series, it got the highest rating of 33.4% in the nationwide ratings game conducted by NUTAM Ratings.<ref name=Lobo3>{{cite news| first=Bong| last=Godinez| title=''Lobo'' devours July primetime NUTAM rating contest| date=August 14, 2008| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/news/18743/Lobo-devours-July-primetime-NUTAM-rating-contest}}</ref> The series ended on July 11, 2008.<ref name=Lobo>{{cite news| first=Jocelyn| last=Dimaculangan| title=Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin do final taping for "Lobo"| date=July 5, 2008| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/news/18186/Piolo-Pascual-and-Angel-Locsin-do-final-taping-for-Lobo}}{{languageicon|tl|Tagalog}}</ref>


==Film career== ==Film career==
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In 2005, Locsin starred in her first movie under ], '']'' which had grossed PHP 122 million.{{Fact|date=October 2008}} She also reprised her role as Alwina in '']''. In early 2006, Locsin made another box-office hit '']'' which grossed more than PHP 160 million.{{Fact|date=October 2008}} Locsin also starred in the 2006 film '']'' and in ] entry, '']''. In early 2007, Locsin also reunited with ] in '']'' where their roles were considered more mature than their last film. <ref name=ThePromise>{{cite news| first=Dinno| last= Erece| title=Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin play their first mature roles in "The Promise"| date=January 13, 3007| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/191/Richard-Gutierrez-and-Angel-Locsin-play-their-first-mature-roles-in-The-Promise/1}}{{languageicon|tl|Tagalog}}</ref> Locsin had also produced her own film entitled '']'' where she spent roughly more than PHP 20 million.{{Fact|date=October 2008}} It was shown in theaters on April 12, 2007.<ref name=Angels>{{cite news| first=| last=| title=Angel Locsin produces own film| date=April 2, 2007| publisher=GMANews.tv| url=http://www.gmanews.tv/video/5353/Angel-Locsin-produces-own-film}}{{languageicon|tl|Tagalog}}</ref> In 2005, Locsin starred in her first movie under ], '']'' which had grossed PHP 122 million.{{Fact|date=October 2008}} She also reprised her role as Alwina in '']''. In early 2006, Locsin made another box-office hit '']'' which grossed more than PHP 160 million.{{Fact|date=October 2008}} Locsin also starred in the 2006 film '']'' and in ] entry, '']''. In early 2007, Locsin also reunited with ] in '']'' where their roles were considered more mature than their last film. <ref name=ThePromise>{{cite news| first=Dinno| last= Erece| title=Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin play their first mature roles in "The Promise"| date=January 13, 3007| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/191/Richard-Gutierrez-and-Angel-Locsin-play-their-first-mature-roles-in-The-Promise/1}}{{languageicon|tl|Tagalog}}</ref> Locsin had also produced her own film entitled '']'' where she spent roughly more than PHP 20 million.{{Fact|date=October 2008}} It was shown in theaters on April 12, 2007.<ref name=Angels>{{cite news| first=| last=| title=Angel Locsin produces own film| date=April 2, 2007| publisher=GMANews.tv| url=http://www.gmanews.tv/video/5353/Angel-Locsin-produces-own-film}}{{languageicon|tl|Tagalog}}</ref>


'']'' is Locsin's first movie in ] featuring her leading man ], filmed in ] and in ], ].<ref name=gelo2>{{cite news| first=Julie | last=Bonifacio| title=Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin set to start shooting their film for Star Cinema| date=August 23, 3008| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/news/18862/Piolo-Pascual-and-Angel-Locsin-set-to-start-shooting-their-film-for-Star-Cinema}}{{languageicon|tl|Tagalog}}</ref> '']'' is Locsin's first movie in ] featuring her leading man ], to be filmed in ] and in ], ].<ref name=gelo2>{{cite news| first=Julie | last=Bonifacio| title=Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin set to start shooting their film for Star Cinema| date=August 23, 3008| publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal| url=http://www.pep.ph/news/18862/Piolo-Pascual-and-Angel-Locsin-set-to-start-shooting-their-film-for-Star-Cinema}}{{languageicon|tl|Tagalog}}</ref>

==Product endorsements==
Locsin is also an endorser and appeared in commercials. One of notable commercial she made is for for ] deodorant. ] groups, as well as former Senator ], complained about the offensive gesticulation in the said advertisement where Angel is teasing a man by showing money and her sexiness, but the man approaches Angel and takes only her money.{{Fact|date=October 2008}}


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
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Angel Locsin
BornAngelica Locsin Colmenares
Occupation(s)Actress, Model, Producer
Years active1999-present
AwardsGerman Moreno Youth Achievement Award – FAMAS Awards
2005
Websitehttp://angellocsin.com.ph

Angel Locsin (born Angelica Colmenares on April 23, 1985), is a television and film actress, commercial model, film producer and fashion designer in the Philippines.

Locsin rose to prominence after being cast as one of the lead stars in the fantasy-themed television series Mulawin in 2004. Soon after, she starred as the superheroine Darna in the TV adaptation of the Mars Ravelo comics. When her contract expired on March 2007, Angel did not renew her contract with GMA Network and signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN despite her booming career on the first. Her first project under ABS-CBN was the television series Lobo.

Locsin is currently filming Land Down Under, her first movie with Star Cinema. The film will be released in 2009.

Biography

Locsin was born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines. Her parents separated when she was fourteen, and she has since lived with her father, Angelo Colmenares.

Locsin had her elementary education in Bulacan and finished High School education at the University of Santo Tomas High School, Manila. In August 2007 she attended a short-course for fashion design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, United Kingdom.

Acting career

Locsin was discovered by a talent scout while she was shopping at SM City North EDSA in Quezon City. She then auditioned for several commercials. She is supposed to be a part of the Batch 9 of ABS-CBN's Star Circle Batch (now Star Magic), but she failed to sign a contract because her father, Angelo Colmenares, did not agree. After a year, she became a contract star of GMA Artist Center.

GMA Network

Locsin first appeared on Click, a 1999 teen-oriented program under GMA Network. Locsin was also included in the cast of Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin which was starred by Christopher De Leon, Richard Gomez and Alice Dixson on the lead roles. In 2004, she also starred in All Together Now.

In August 2, 2004, Locsin starred Mulawin, was the primetime TV series that launched Angel's flight to stardom, she portrayed the role of Alwina and was paired with Richard Gutierrez, who played Aguiluz. It ended on March 18, 2004.

After Mulawin, Locsin bagged the role of Darna in GMA Network's fantasy television series, Mar's Ravelos Darna , a superheroine, with Dennis Trillo as her leading man. According to AGB and AC Nielsen, Darna was the first primetime series to reach a 47.1% rating in 2005. It also generated 52.1% rating, the highest rating achieved by any GMA-7 show, on its fourth episode, when Angel transformed from Narda to Darna. Since then, she received several TV commercials and endorsements, film projects, lead role projects thus getting huge popularity in the Philippines.

In March 20, 2006, Locsin starred in another fantasy television series, Majika. She played the role of Sabina, the elder daughter of Ayesa and Garam which were played by Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi. She was paired with Dennis Trillo playing the role of Argo. It ended on September 29, 2006.

In 2007, Locsin starred in Asian Treasures with action star Robin Padilla. Its pilot episode, which garnered a 41.8% rating (Mega Manila), aired on January 15, 2007. Locsin's role was inspired by Angelina Jolie's Lara Croft: The Tomb Raider. This was Locsin's last project with GMA-7.

ABS-CBN

On August 11, 2007, Locsin signed a 2-year exclusive contract in ABS-CBN. In January 28, 2008, Locsin launched her first teleserye in ABS-CBN entitled Lobo where she was paired to Piolo Pascual. It premiered with a rating of 27.7%. Eventually, in the end of the series, it got the highest rating of 33.4% in the nationwide ratings game conducted by NUTAM Ratings. The series ended on July 11, 2008.

Film career

Locsin first starred in films such as Ping Lacson Supercop, Mano Po 2, Kuya and Singles. In 2004, Locsin starred in the films Mano Po 3 and Sigaw which both included in 31st Metro Manila Film Festival.

In 2005, Locsin starred in her first movie under GMA Films, Let the Love Begin which had grossed PHP 122 million. She also reprised her role as Alwina in Mulawin:The Movie. In early 2006, Locsin made another box-office hit I Will Always Love You which grossed more than PHP 160 million. Locsin also starred in the 2006 film TxT and in Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Mano Po 5. In early 2007, Locsin also reunited with Richard Gutierrez in The Promise where their roles were considered more mature than their last film. Locsin had also produced her own film entitled Angels where she spent roughly more than PHP 20 million. It was shown in theaters on April 12, 2007.

Land Down Under is Locsin's first movie in Star Cinema featuring her leading man Piolo Pascual, to be filmed in Bukidnon and in Darwin, Australia.

Product endorsements

Locsin is also an endorser and appeared in commercials. One of notable commercial she made is for for Axe deodorant. Feminist groups, as well as former Senator Nikki Coseteng, complained about the offensive gesticulation in the said advertisement where Angel is teasing a man by showing money and her sexiness, but the man approaches Angel and takes only her money.

Personal life

Interests

In April 23, 2007, Locsin celebrated her birthday with Gabriela foundation, a political-sector partylist that support women and less-fortunate children. In April 20, 2008, Locsin set a gift-giving to the less fortunate children in Payatas, Quezon City and helped certain poor children gave food, clothing and their basic needs. It was her birthday gift which was supported by her sponsors.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Channel Notes
1999 Click Charley GMA Network
2003 Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin Mariella GMA Network
2004 All Together Now Tetet GMA Network
Love To Love (Season 3): Kissing Beauty Chara/Charina GMA Network
Mulawin Alwina GMA Network with Richard Gutierrez
2005 Darna Darna/Narda GMA Network first GMA TV series to peak 52.1% ratings
2006 Majika Sabina GMA Network with Dennis Trillo
2007 Asian Treasures Gabriella Agoncillo GMA Network with Robin Padilla/Philippines' most expensive TV series
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pilat Melody ABS-CBN with Sam Milby
2008 Lobo Lyka Raymundo ABS-CBN with Piolo Pascual/ABS-CBN's most expensive teleserye

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Ping Lacson, Supercop Young Robina Gokongwei
2003 Mano Po 2 Eliza
2004 Kuya Barbs Dumlao
Singles Sam
Sigaw Pinky with Richard Gutierrez
Mano Po III: My Love Eliza first movie with Vilma Santos
2005 Let the Love Begin Pia / Patricia first GMA Films movie to grossed P120 Million Pesos
Mulawin the Movie Alwina
2006 I Will Always Love You Cecille
TxT Joyce
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di Charity
2007 The Promise Andrea
Angels Angie (producer)
2009 Land Down Under first movie with Piolo Pascual

Awards

Year Award Category Result
2003 FHM Philippines Sexiest Women in Philippines (Rank #10)
2004 FHM Philippines Sexiest Women in Philippines (Rank #6)
2004 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress for Sigaw Nominated
2005 FHM Philippines The Sexiest Woman in Philippines Won
2005 Box Office Entertainment Awards Princess of Philippine Movies and Television Won
2005 FAMAS Awards Miss FAMAS Popularity Won
2005 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress for Mulawin The Movie Nominated
2005 FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Award Won
2006 FHM Philippines Sexiest Women in Philippines (Rank #2)
2006 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress for Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di Nominated
2006 PASADO Awards Best Actress for TxT Nominated
2007 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award Pinoy Wannabe (Texter's Choice) Won
2007 FHM Philippines Sexiest Women in Philippines (Rank #3)
2007 Philippine Advertisers Most Effective Endorser (Rank #3)
2007 Anak TV Seal Awards Most Admired TV Personality (Rank#5)
2008 Box Office Entertainment Awards Princess of Philippine Movies and Television Won
2008 Maxim Philippines Hottest and Sexiest Women Won
2008 FHM Philippines FHM Philippines Sexiest Women (Rank #3)
2008 People Asia Awards Top 8 Philippines' Most Beautiful Women Won
2008 Uno Magazine Awards Real Hottest Uno Girls (Rank #2
2008 Supreme to the Extreme Awards Road Distraction Award for Folded & Hung Billboard Won

References

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  6. "Angel spreads her wings in Mulawin". PEP.Ph.
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  14. Godinez, Bong (August 14, 2008). "Lobo devours July primetime NUTAM rating contest". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
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  17. "Angel Locsin produces own film". GMANews.tv. April 2, 2007.Template:Languageicon
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  20. IMDb profile of Click
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  22. "Angel Locsin ready for any controvercy thrown at her". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 23, 2008.Template:Languageicon
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  24. "Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di". Regal Multimedia.
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  27. Siazon, Rachelle (September 4, 2008). "Angel Locsin on contract issue with Mother Lily: 'Wala namang problema talaga'". ABS-CBN.com.Template:Languageicon
  28. "FHM Philippines 2006 Sexiest Women". FHM Philippines.
  29. "Angel Locsin wins at Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards". ABS-CBN Global.
  30. "2007 FHM Philippines Sexiest Women". FHM Philippines.
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  32. "FHM Philippines Sexiest Women of 2008". FHM Philippines.
  33. Uno Magazine Official Website Retrieved on September 16, 2008.
  34. Angel Locsin won with her Folded & Hung Billboard in the first Supreme to the Extreme Award. Retrieved on October 18, 2008

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