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Angel Locsin
Born	Angelica Locsin Colmenares April 23, 1985 (1985-04-23) (age 23) Bulacan, Philippines
Occupation	Actress, Model
Years active	1999-present
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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 to her mother studio, GMA Network, and signed an exclusive contract in ABS-CBN despite her booming career on the first.^[1] Locsin is currently filming her first movie in Star Cinema to be released on November, 2008 on theaters.^[2]

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. However, she finished her High School education at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila. In August 2007, she also attended a short-course for fashion design in St. Martin's School of Arts in London, United Kingdom.^[3]

Discovery

Early work

Locsin 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 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.

Television career

Early career

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 as Tetet.

Mulawin

Main article: Mulawin

Locsin star to fame when she appeared in the fantasy series Mulawin which is 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 best GMA Network program with a peak of nearly 50% rating.

Darna

Main article: Darna (TV Series)

Locsin 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.

Majika

Main article: Majika

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

Asian Treasures

Main article: Asian Treasures

In 2007, Locsin 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^{citation needed}. 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, Robin Padilla and Angel 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.

Move to ABS-CBN

On August 11, 2007 Locsin finally signed a 2-year exclusive contract in ABS-CBN. 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.^[4]

Lobo

Main article: Lobo (TV series)

In January 28, 2008, Locsin launched her first teleserye in ABS-CBN entitled Lobo where she was paired to Piolo Pascual. The show premiered on January 28, 2008 with a rating of 27.7%. This registered a higher pilot reception compared to Palos and Kung Fu Kids in Mega Manila ratings.^[5]The cast of Lobo was ecstatic with the warm reception from viewers to their pilot episode, especially Angel whose transfer to ABS-CBN was considered very controversial.^[6] Eventually, in the end of the series, it got the highest rating of 33.4% (compared to its on-screen rival Dyesebel (aired on GMA 7, top-billed by Locsin's so-called rival Marian Rivera) which only garnered 33.2% in the nationwide ratings game conducted by NUTAM Ratings.^[7] However, It is currently the most expensive teleserye made by ABS-CBN. The series ended on July 11, 2008.^[8]

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 such as Mano Po 3 and Sigaw which both included in the 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 were considered more mature than their last film. ^[9]

Locsin had also produced her own film entitled Angels where she spent roughly more than 20 Million Pesos. It was shown in theaters on April 12, 2007.^[10]

2008-present

Locsin will have her first movie in Star Cinema entitled Land Down Under, to be filmed in Bukidnon and in different cities in Australia. It is expected to be shown in theaters nationwide on November, 2008.^[11]

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, her former boyfriend's cousin.^[12]

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.^[13]

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.^[14]

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.^[15] 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.

Filmography

Television

Movies

Awards and nominations

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References

External links

• Angel Locsin at the Internet Movie Database
• Angel Locsin's Profile
• I Will Always Love You Official Website
• Angel Locsin at Telebisyon.net