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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 popular Mars Ravelo comics. When her contract expired last March 2007, Angel did not renew her contract to her mother studio, GMA Network, and signed an exclusive contract in ABS-CBN despite her booming career on the first.

Biography

Early life

She grew up in Bulacan, Philippines. Her parents separated when she was fourteen, and she has since lived with her father (Angelo Colmenares).

Education

Locsin is a native of Bulacan where she spent her elementary education. Angel finished her High School in University of Santo Tomas, Manila. In August 2007, she attended a short-course for fashion design in London, United Kingdom.

Career

Early work

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

Television career

Early career

Locsin first appeared on Click, a 1999 teen-oriented program under GMA Network. Locsin 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.

Mulawin

Locsin star to fame when she appeared in the fantasy series Mulawin which was about two races of winged humanoids, the Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It also tells the story of Aguiluz and Alwina, whose love for each other hinders to fulfill their mission. It premiered on August 2, 2004 and ended on March 18, 2004. Mulawin solidified the number 1 place for GMA Network with a peak of nearly 50%. It had featured a film entitled Mulawin: The Movie which was included in the 2005's Metro Manila Film Festival entries.

Darna

Locsin got her stardom when she portrayed Darna in GMA Network's telefantasya, Mar's Ravelos Darna which aired in 2005. She was paired to Dennis Trillo. Since then, she received several TV commercials and endorsements, film projects, lead role projects thus getting huge popularity in the Philippines. Locsin has been considered as the Queen of GMA Network after reigning this successful fantaserye.

Majika

In March 20, 2006, Locsin starred in GMA Network's Majika with Dennis Trillo as her leading man. She played the role Sabina, the elder daughter of Ayesa and Garam which were played by Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi. It was officially ended on September 29, 2006.

Asian Treasures

In 2007, Locsin gave her extra-ordinary action performance when she starred in Asian Treasures with Philippine's Action Star, Robin Padilla. It was the first Philippine series that was shot in multiple countries such as Mongolia, Thailand and China . Its pilot episode aired on January 15, 2007. The series gained much popularity even before the pilot episode, This was because of the popularity of its two leads especially Locsin. It was the most expensive TV series ever produced in the Philippine television costing more than 140 million pesos, roughly 3.1 million dollars.The ending was shot in Luneta Park, Manila.

Move to ABS-CBN

On August 11, 2007 Locsin finally signed a 2-year exclusive contract in ABS-CBN after she left the GMA Network. Angel was warmly welcomed by ABS-CBN executives including Eugenio Lopez III, Malou Santos and Ms.Charo Santos. Angel said that she is really excited to work with Anne Curtis and Judy Ann Santos.

Lobo

In January 28, 2008, Locsin launched her first teleserye in ABS-CBN entitled Lobo where she was paired to Piolo Pascual. The teleserye was also the most expensive teleserye made by ABS-CBN and it ended last July 11, 2008.

Film career

Early Films

Locsin first starred in films such as Ping Lacson Supercop, Mano Po 2, Kuya and Singles. In 2004, Locsin starred films, Mano Po 3 and Sigaw which were both included in 2005's Metro Manila Film Festival.

2005-2007

In 2005, Locsin starred in her first movie under GMA Films, Let the Love Begin which had grossed P122 Million Pesos. 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 P160 Million Pesos, In that same year, Locsin starred 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 considered mature compared than their past movies. Locsin also produced her own film entitled Angels which was shown in theaters in April 12, 2007. Locsin is also considered as the Queen of Valentine Movies, having three successful valentine movies under GMA Films and Regal Films.

2008-present

Locsin will have her first movie under Star Cinema to be film in Bukidnon, Mindanao and in some cities in Australia and expected to be shown in theaters nationwide on October 1, 2008. Locsin is also expected to do a valentine movie with John Lloyd Cruz to be shown in theaters this February 14, 2009. On the same year she and Aga Muhlach will also having a movie together under Star Cinema.

Personal life

Relationships

Locsin had a relationship with late actor Miko Sotto, son of Ali Sotto. Locsin also had a relationship with Oyo Boy Sotto which lasted in January, 2007..

Interests

Locsin consistently helps Gabriela Partylist and other Children Foundations. In fact last April 23, 2007, Locsin celebrated her birthday with Gabriela foundation, a political-sector partylist that support women and less-fortunate children. On April 20, 2008, Locsin was scheduled for 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.

Controversies

Locsin had her fair share of controversy after appearing in a TV ad for Axe deodorant. Many feminist groups, as well as former Senator Nikki Coseteng, complained about the offensive gestures in the advertisement. In the television commercial, Angel is teasing a man by showing off money and her body, but the man approaches Angel and takes only her money. On July 20, 2007, Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 81 Presiding Judge Ma. Theresa Yadao dismissed Locsin's Petition for Reformation of Instrument and/or Rescission/Breach of contract and damages filed against Rebecca "Becky" Aguila after granting her Motion to Dismiss, based on settlement of their differences. Locsin sued her manager on December 6 where she asked the court to order the reformation of the terms of the Artist Management Contract which she had signed, to reflect the true intention of the parties.

Locsin's five-year contract with GMA expired in mid-2007. Her manager, Becky Aguila, and her father, Angel Colmenares, sent a letter a few hours to GMA as the first and official statement confirming her transfer and informing GMA that Angel Locsin would not renew her contract with the Kapuso network. In August 2007, she transferred to ABS-CBN Network, the rival TV station of GMA. She told in an interview with Boy Abunda that she is no longer happy with GMA and she is looking forward to having a better career in ABS-CBN.

Locsin had been the newest endorser of Folded & Hung where she had given a chance for a Big Launch which was held in TriNoma, Metro Manila. However, her launching was very successful where she proved that she's really a Superstar in the Philippine Entertainment. Locsin also made a controvercial Billboards in EDSA, Metro Manila where she posed Topless.

Filmography

Television

Movies

Awards and nominations

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References

1. Philippine Entertainment Portal
2. Journal.com.ph
3. Angel Locsin finally signed 2-year exclusive contract in ABS-CBN
4. Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual do final taping for Lobo
5. Fans crowd in The Promsie Premier
6. Angel Locsin produces her own film
7. Piolo Pascual talk about a movie with Angel
8. Angel Locsin's movie to be shoot in Bukinon and Australia
9. Angel Locsin confirmed break-up with Oyo Boy Sotto
10. Journal Online - Philippine Tabloid featuring news, current events, celebrities, entertainment, local balita, tsismis, and much more
11. "QC court dismisses Angel Locsin's case vs manager", GMANews.TV, July 20, 2007
12. "It’s official: Angel Locsin leaving GMA-7", Inquirer.net, July 21, 2007
14. Angel Locsin agrees for a Topless Billboard
15. Maria Mercedes TDP Forums
16. ABS-CBN Community Angel Locsin as Maria Mercedes
17. Philippine Entertainment Portal
18. Aga Muhlach and Angel Locsin's movie forum
19. Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual Movie
20. FHM Philippines Sexiest Women of 2007
21. Angel Locsin wins Pinoy Wannabe Award at Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards 2007
22. FHM Philippines Sexiest Women of 2006

External links

• Angel Locsin at IMDb
• Angel Locsin's Profile
• Angel Locsin in Askmen
• I Will Always Love You Official Website

• Articles with dead external links from May 2008
• Filipino film actors
• Filipino television actors
• Filipino child actors
• Filipinos of Chinese descent
• People from Bulacan
• University of Santo Tomas alumni
• 1985 births
• Living people