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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 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 in Star Cinema to be released on November 12, 2008 on Philippine theaters.

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. It was also annouced that TFC Subscribers are very excited to watch the movie and on its playdate. It is expected to be shown in theaters nationwide on November 12, 2008.

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

Movies

Awards

References

1. ^ Godinez, Bong (July 11, 2008). "Angel Locsin's controvertial network shift". PEP.Ph.
2. Lucio, Remedios (June 27, 2008). "Angel Locsin's movie to be shoot in Bukinon and Australia". Philippine Entertainment Portal.Template:Languageicon
3. Lim, Candice (June 18, 2008). "Angel Locsin to study fashion design in London". Philippine Entertainment Portal.Template:Languageicon
4. "Angel spreads her wings in Mulawin". PEP.Ph.
5. "Angel soars high in Darna". PEP.Ph.
6. "Angel's magic formula". PEP.Ph.
7. ^ "Angel's last project in GMA-7". PEP.Ph. Cite error: The named reference "AsianTreasures" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
8. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (August 12, 2008). "Angel Locsin: "Natagpuan ko na ang bagong bahay ko."". Philippine Entertainment Portal.Template:Languageicon
9. "It’s official: Angel Locsin leaving GMA-7", Inquirer.net, July 21, 2007
10. "TV Ratings (Jan. 25-28): Good start for three new ABS CBN primetime shows". PEP.Ph. January 29, 2008.
11. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (January 29, 2008). "Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual grateful for warm recepcion of Lobo". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
12. Godinez, Bong (August 14, 2008). "Lobo devours July primetime NUTAM rating contest". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
13. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (July 5, 2008). "Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin do final taping for "Lobo"". Philippine Entertainment Portal.Template:Languageicon
14. Erece, Dinno (January 13, 3007). "Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin play their first mature roles in "The Promise"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)Template:Languageicon
15. "Angel Locsin produces own film". GMANews.tv. April 2, 2007.Template:Languageicon
16. Bonifacio, Julie (August 23, 3008). "Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin set to start shooting their film for Star Cinema". Philippine Entertainment Portal. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)Template:Languageicon
17. Bonifacio, Julie (April 24, 2008). "Birthday girl Angel Locsin gets surprise party from "Lobo" cast and crew". PEP.Ph.Template:Languageicon
18. IMDb profile of Click
19. "Angel Locsin and Sam Milby fall in love in October 19 episode of "Maalaala Mo Kaya"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 18, 2007.
20. "Angel Locsin ready for any controvercy thrown at her". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 23, 2008.Template:Languageicon
21. I Will Always Love You Website
22. "Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di". Regal Multimedia.
23. "Fans crown at premier of The Promise". GMANews.tv. February 14, 2008.Template:Languageicon
24. Erece, Dinno (March 25, 2007). "Angel Locsin's talent manager now a movie producer". Philippine Entertainment Portal.Template:Languageicon
25. Siazon, Rachelle (September 4, 2008). "Angel Locsin on contract issue with Mother Lily: 'Wala namang problema talaga'". ABS-CBN.com.Template:Languageicon
26. "FHM Philippines 2006 Sexiest Women". FHM Philippines.
27. "Angel Locsin wins at Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards". ABS-CBN Global.
28. "2007 FHM Philippines Sexiest Women". FHM Philippines.
29. Calderon, Nora (March 13, 2008). "Angel Locsin is the Princess of Philippine Movies and Television". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
30. "FHM Philippines Sexiest Women of 2008". FHM Philippines.
31. Uno Magazine Official Website Retrieved on September 16, 2008.
32. Angel Locsin won with her Folded & Hung Billboard in the first Supreme to the Extreme Award. Retrieved on October 18, 2008

External links

• Angel Locsin's Official Website
• Angel Locsin Multiply Website
• Angel Locsin at Askmen
• Angel Locsin at IMDb

• ABS-CBN
• Filipino film actors
• Filipino television actors
• Filipino female models
• Filipino child actors
• Filipinos of Chinese descent
• People from Bulacan
• University of Santo Tomas alumni
• 1985 births
• Living people
• GMA Artist Center