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	Angel Locsin is a Filipina ~~pornographic~~ actress and entrepreneur ~~who has been called the world's most famous porn star and "The Queen of Porn"~~. She started acting ~~in erotic films~~ in 1993 after having worked as a ~~stripper and glamour~~ model. By 1996, she had won the three top newcomer awards from pornographic film industry organizations. She has since won more than 20 adult film awards, and has been inducted into both the X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) and Adult Video News (AVN) Halls of Fame.		Angel Locsin is a Filipina actress and entrepreneur. She started acting in 1993 after having worked as a model.
	She is also a daughter of a housemaid. Her parents meet when her mother works as a maid and later got pregnant. She did not finish highschool due to poor grades and low diction.


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	===Competition===		===Competition===
	Since Locsin is already a Kapamilya Star she was since then to ] who was chosen for the title role of ''Marimar'' instead of her and was offered to reprise the role of Locsin as '']'' in '']''.<ref>http://www.pep.ph/news/16265/Marian-Rivera-talks-about-rivalry-with-Angel-Locsin</ref> A week before of being a Kapamilya star of Locsin, she was directly compared to ] who finished studying in ], ] and followed her Mother, ] to live here in the Philippines and signed also a contract in ] and ] likewise with Angel. Since then they've been compared each other if who is the real princess of ] but still Locsin proved that she ~~dont~~ need to be compared to any actressess. ~~Locsin doesn't need a popularity because she is already a star made by ] that have multi-million fans all over the Philippines and in the other parts of the world through ].{{fact\|april2008}}~~		Since Locsin is already a Kapamilya Star she was since then to ] who was chosen for the title role of ''Marimar'' instead of her and was offered to reprise the role of Locsin as '']'' in '']''.<ref>http://www.pep.ph/news/16265/Marian-Rivera-talks-about-rivalry-with-Angel-Locsin</ref> A week before of being a Kapamilya star of Locsin, she was directly compared to ] who finished studying in ], ] and followed her Mother, ] to live here in the Philippines and signed also a contract in ] and ] likewise with Angel. Since then they've been compared each other if who is the real princess of ] but still Locsin proved that she doesn't need to be compared to any actressess.

	===Upcoming Projects===		===Upcoming Projects===
	Many rumored that ] will buy the right for a remake of ] and give the title role to Locsin. Recently, ] already bought the rights for such Mars Ravelo's comics hits one of them is ''Varga'', the first Darna. Now rumored that ] chosen Locsin for the title role of ''Varga''. If this happen, Varga might be compete to '']'' that will be starred by ] in ].{{fact\|april2008}}		Many rumored that ] will buy the right for a remake of ] and give the title role to Locsin. Recently, ] already bought the rights for such Mars Ravelo's comics hits one of them is ''Varga'', the first Darna. Now rumored that ] chosen Locsin for the title role of ''Varga''. If this happen, Varga might be compete to '']'' that will be starred by ] in ].{{fact\|april2008}}
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	the true intention of the parties.<ref>http://www.gmanews.tv/story/51918/QC-court-dismisses-Angel-Locsins-case-vs-manager</ref>		the true intention of the parties.<ref>http://www.gmanews.tv/story/51918/QC-court-dismisses-Angel-Locsins-case-vs-manager</ref>
	Locsin's five-year contract with GMA expired in mid-2007. Her manager, Becky Aguila, and her father, Angel Colmenares, sent a letter just a few hours away from the first and official statement confirming her transfer, formally informing GMA that her talent would not renew her contract with the ''Kapuso'' network.<ref>http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view_article.php?</ref> In August 2007, she transferred to ] Network, the rival TV station of GMA.<ref>http://beta.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/entertainment_stories/tabid/84/news/1643/</ref> She told in an interview with ] that she is no longer happy with GMA and she is looking forward to having a better career in ABS-CBN. She worked round the clock all year round from the day she became a star and was left with little time to rest that even brought her to hospitals due to exhaustion. She also had little or almost no quality time with her family, most specially with her blind father. Angel fully supports her family and is the bread winner.		Locsin's five-year contract with GMA expired in mid-2007. Her manager, Becky Aguila, and her father, Angel Colmenares, sent a letter just a few hours away from the first and official statement confirming her transfer, formally informing GMA that her talent would not renew her contract with the ''Kapuso'' network.<ref>http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view_article.php?</ref> In August 2007, she transferred to ] Network, the rival TV station of GMA.<ref>http://beta.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/entertainment_stories/tabid/84/news/1643/</ref> She told in an interview with ] that she is no longer happy with GMA and she is looking forward to having a better career in ABS-CBN. She worked round the clock all year round from the day she became a star and was left with little time to rest that even brought her to hospitals due to exhaustion. She also had little or almost no quality time with her family, most specially with her blind father. Angel fully supports her family and is the bread winner.
	With her statement, GMA was disappointed. Although on the same note, Angel did her part while she was in GMA, she made blockbuster movies and top rating tv series, Her official letter was also submitted to GMA in the morning of the same day she finally officially announced that she's switching networks. ~~This unethical and unprofessional manner of informing the network which boosted her to stardom caused GMA and fans alike to frown upon this seemingly ingrate act~~		With her statement, GMA was disappointed. Although on the same note, Angel did her part while she was in GMA, she made blockbuster movies and top rating tv series, Her official letter was also submitted to GMA in the morning of the same day she finally officially announced that she's switching networks.
	She is known as a two-timer actress. She dated both cousins at the same time. And later was announced that she had an abortion. She also did her chest enlargment and rhinoplasty. She has a blood of an aeta and later decided to take some whitening pills.
	She is known in the Philippine showbiz as one of the unprincipled woman. She does not have self-respect and a money hungry.

	==Filmography==		==Filmography==
	===Television===		===Television===

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Angel Locsin
Born	Angelica Locsin Colmenares
Other names	gel, gelai
Occupation(s)	Actress, Model
Website	http://angellocsin.com

Angel Locsin is a Filipina actress and entrepreneur. She started acting in 1993 after having worked as a model.

Darna

Main article: Darna (TV Series)

Locsin got her Stardom when she auditioned and won the role Darna in GMA Network's telefantasya entitled Mar's Ravelos Darna which aired in 2005. Locsin was paired to Dennis Trillo portraying the role Efren. Darna premiered having 47.1% and earned up to 52.1% in the fourth episode the rating was the highest ratings on Philippine television ever. The series got over-all ratings of 39.9%. After of the success of Darna she received several commercials and endorsements, film projects, lead role projects in GMA Network and popularity in the whole Philippines.

Majika

Main article: Majika

After her very successful show, Locsin starred again with Dennis Trillo in Majika. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006, although the last two episodes were replayed on the following two weekends for the benefit of those who weren't able to watch them after super typhoon 'Milenyo' hit the mid-northern part of the Philippines from September 27-28 and temporarily deprived much of the Luzon area of electricity. She played the role Sabina, the elder daughter of Ayesa (Carmina Villaroel) and Garam (Zoren Legaspi). Her love enterest was Argo (Dennis Trillo) and her main rival was Juno that was played by Katrina Halili.

Asian Treasures

Main article: Asian Treasures

In 2007 Locsin gave her extra-ordinary performance when she starred in Asian Treasures with Robin Padilla. It was the first Philippine drama shot in multiple countries such as Mongolia, Thailand and China. Its pilot episode, which garnered a 41.8% rating (Mega Manila), aired on January 15, 2007. The series gained much popularity even before the pilot episode was telecast. 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.The ending was shot in Luneta Park, Manila. However this was her last project in GMA Network after she transferred to ABS-CBN.

Celebrity life and success

Princess

Locsin became a princess nor a queen in GMA Network because of her very successful career. Now that she is in ABS-CBN she is called by most as the premier princess of ABS-CBN beating Judy Ann Santos and Anne Curtis. Locsin is also awarded as the Princess of Philippines Movies and TV in 2005. In 2008 she was again awarded as the Princess of Philippine Movies.

Competition

Since Locsin is already a Kapamilya Star she was since then to Marian Rivera who was chosen for the title role of Marimar instead of her and was offered to reprise the role of Locsin as Darna in Captain Barbell Meets Darna. A week before of being a Kapamilya star of Locsin, she was directly compared to KC Concepcion who finished studying in Paris, France and followed her Mother, Sharon Cuneta to live here in the Philippines and signed also a contract in Star Cinema and ABS-CBN likewise with Angel. Since then they've been compared each other if who is the real princess of ABS-CBN but still Locsin proved that she doesn't need to be compared to any actressess.

Upcoming Projects

Many rumored that ABS-CBN will buy the right for a remake of Maria Mercedes and give the title role to Locsin. Recently, ABS-CBN already bought the rights for such Mars Ravelo's comics hits one of them is Varga, the first Darna. Now rumored that ABS-CBN chosen Locsin for the title role of Varga. If this happen, Varga might be compete to Captain Barbell Meets Darna that will be starred by Richard Gutierrez in GMA Network.

Personal life

Relationships

Locsin dated the late actor Miko Sotto, son of Ali Sotto. Locsin also had a relationship with Oyo Boy Sotto which lasted in January, 2007. Locsin is now rumored dating with Luis Manzano, they were rumored seen together in Bangkok, Thailand during the 2008 Holy week.

Interests

Locsin consistently helps Gabriela Partylist and other Children Foundations. In fact last April 23, ], Locsin celebrated her birthday in Gabriela, a partylist that help less-fortunate children. On April 20, 2008 Locsin is scheduled for a gift-giving to the less fortunate children in Payatas, Quezon City to help certain poor children to give food, clothing and their basic needs. This will be also her birthday gift to the less fortunate children which is also supported by her tremendous sponsors.

Controversies

Locsin had her fair share of controversy after appearing in a TV ad for Axe (manufactured by Unilever Philippines). 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 just a few hours away from the first and official statement confirming her transfer, formally informing GMA that her talent 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. She worked round the clock all year round from the day she became a star and was left with little time to rest that even brought her to hospitals due to exhaustion. She also had little or almost no quality time with her family, most specially with her blind father. Angel fully supports her family and is the bread winner. With her statement, GMA was disappointed. Although on the same note, Angel did her part while she was in GMA, she made blockbuster movies and top rating tv series, Her official letter was also submitted to GMA in the morning of the same day she finally officially announced that she's switching networks.

Filmography

Television

|- | 2008 || ASAP '08 || Semi-Regular || ABS-CBN |- | 2008-present || Lobo || Lyka Raymundo || ABS-CBN |- | 2007 || Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pilat || Melody || ABS-CBN |- | 2007 || Asian Treasures || Gabriella Agoncillo || GMA Network |- | 2006 || Majika || Sabina || GMA Network |- | 2006 || Tokyuu Shirei Solbrain ||Reiko Higuchi (voice) || ABC |- | 2005 || Initial D - Fourth Stage ||Kyoko Iwase (Voice) || ABC |- | 2005 || Darna || Darna/Narda || GMA Network |- | 2004 || Mulawin ||Alwina || GMA Network |- | 2004 || Love To Love (Season 3): Kissing Beauty || Chara/Charina || GMA Network |- | 2004 || All Together Now ||Tetet|| GMA Network |- | 2003 || Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin || Mariella || GMA Network |- | 1999 || Click || Charley || GMA Network |- |}

Movies

Year	Title	Role
2008	I Knew I Loved You	TBA
2007	Angels	Angie a.k.a. Angel (producer)
2007	The Promise	Andrea
2006	Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di	Charity
2006	TxT (movie)	Joyce
2006	I Will Always Love You	Cecille
2005	Mulawin the Movie	Alwina
2005	Let the Love Begin	Pia / Patricia
2004	Mano Po Three: My Love	Eliza
2004	Sigaw (The Echo)	Pinky
2004	Singles	Sam
2004	Kuya	Barbs Dumlao
2003	Mano Po Two: My Home	Eliza
2000	Ping Lacson, Supercop	Young Robina Gokongwei

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