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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 with Star Cinema. The film will be released this January, 2009. Locsin is also set to do a new TV remake in ABS-CBN, Lovers in Paris where she will be paired to her new loveteam, Sam Milby. It will be air this early 2009.

Biography

Early Life

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.

Education

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, she bagged the role of Darna in GMA Network's telefantasya, Mar's Ravelos Darna , a Pinay heroine, 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 2007, Locsin starred in Asian Treasures with Philippine's Action Star, Robin Padilla. It aired on January 15, 2007. It is believed to be the most expensive TV series ever produced in Philippine TV costing more than 140 million pesos. It was the first Philippine series that was shot in multiple countries such as Mongolia, Thailand and China . The series got extended, adding 20 more episodes to give way to the clamor of the viewers. Angel's role here was inspired by Angelina Jolie's "Lara Croft: The Tomb Raider". However, this was Angel's last project with GMA-7.

ABS-CBN

[[Image:Angel locsin lobo.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Angel Locsin on her portrayal in Lobo

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%.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. Eventually, in the end of the series, it got the highest rating of 33.4% in the nationwide ratings game conducted by NUTAM Ratings. However, It is currently the most expensive teleserye made by ABS-CBN. The series ended on July 11, 2008.

Films

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 116 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.

Locsin will star Land Down Under, her first movie under Star Cinema which was filmed in Bukidnon and in Darwin, Australia.The film is expected to released this January, 2009 on Philippine theaters.

Achievements

] Locsin star to fame when she starred Darna, after her successful debut. In 2005, she was awarded in FHM Philippines as the sexiest woman in the Philippines. Locsin also awarded in the FAMAS Awards for Miss FAMAS Popularity and for German Moreno Youth Award. She also hailed as the Princess of Philippine Movies and Television by the Box Office Entertainment Awards. In 2006 and 2007, Locsin ranked second in the FHM sexiest women list only next to Katrina Halili.

In 2007, Locsin awarded in the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for Pinoy Wannabe Award. She also ranked fifth in the Top 10 Most Admired Female TV Personality.

In early 2008, she received the award for the Princess of Philippine Movies and Television. Locsin also hailed as the Maxim Philippines hottest woman for 2008. In the FHM Philippines voting, she topped in the partial list, but eventually her fans complained because she only ranked third on the 100 sexiest list. Locsin was again nominated in the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Actress category. Locsin also received an Award from Supreme to the Extreme Awards for her Folded & Hung Billboard for the Road Distraction Award. In the 24th Star Awards for Television, Locsin was nominated for Best Performance as an Actress in her portrayal in Maalaala Mo Kaya episode, Pilat, she was also nominated for Best Actress in her first teleserye in ABS-CBN, Lobo.

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

Acting Awards

Other Awards

References

1. ^ Godinez, Bong (July 11, 2008). "Angel Locsin's controversial 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. ^ Salut, Eric John (2008-11-03). "Staff ng 'The Buzz,' pumalag sa 'Showbiz Central'". People's Tonight. Journal Online. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
4. Salut, Eric John (2008-11-05). "Angel Locsin set to fly to Australia for shooting" (in Tagalog). Journal Online. Retrieved 2008-11-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
5. "Angel Locsin next project in ABS-CBN is the remake of Lovers in Paris". Angel Locsin Website. November 09, 2008. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help).
6. Lim, Candice (June 18, 2008). "Angel Locsin to study fashion design in London". Philippine Entertainment Portal.Template:Languageicon
7. "Angel spreads her wings in Mulawin". PEP.Ph.
8. "Angel soars high in Darna". PEP.Ph.Template:Languageicon
9. ^ "Angel's last project in GMA-7". PEP.Ph.Template:Languageicon Cite error: The named reference "AsianTreasures" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
10. "TV Ratings (Jan. 25-28): Good start for three new ABS CBN primetime shows". PEP.Ph. January 29, 2008. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)Template:Languageicon
11. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (January 29, 2008). "Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual grateful for warm recepcion of Lobo". Philippine Entertainment Portal. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
12. Godinez, Bong (August 14, 2008). "Lobo devours July primetime NUTAM rating contest". Philippine Entertainment Portal. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)Template:Languageicon
13. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (July 05, 2008). "Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin do final taping for "Lobo"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)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. "FHM Philippines 2006 Sexiest Women". FHM Philippines.
18. "2007 FHM Philippines Sexiest Women". FHM Philippines.
19. "Angel Locsin wins at Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards". ABS-CBN Global.
20. Calderon, Nora (March 13, 2008). "Angel Locsin is the Princess of Philippine Movies and Television". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
21. Godinez, Bong (June 17, 2008). "Angel Locsin fans question FHM's 100 Sexiest Women tally". Philippine Entertainment Portal. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
22. "FHM Philippines Sexiest Women of 2008". FHM Philippines.
23. Angel Locsin won with her Folded & Hung Billboard in the first Supreme to the Extreme Award. Retrieved on October 18, 2008
24. Navarro, Mell (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
25. Bonifacio, Julie (April 24, 2008). "Birthday girl Angel Locsin gets surprise party from "Lobo" cast and crew". PEP.Ph.Template:Languageicon
26. IMDb profile of Click
27. "Angel Locsin and Sam Milby fall in love in October 19 episode of "Maalaala Mo Kaya"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 18, 2007.
28. "Angel Locsin ready for any controvercy thrown at her". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 23, 2008.Template:Languageicon
29. Angel Locsin will star the remake of Top rated Koreanovela, Lovers in Paris this 2009 Retrieved on November 03, 2008
30. I Will Always Love You Website
31. "Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di". Regal Multimedia.
32. "Fans crown at premier of The Promise". GMANews.tv. February 14, 2008.Template:Languageicon
33. Erece, Dinno (March 25, 2007). "Angel Locsin's talent manager now a movie producer". Philippine Entertainment Portal.Template:Languageicon
34. Siazon, Rachelle (September 4, 2008). "Angel Locsin on contract issue with Mother Lily: 'Wala namang problema talaga'". ABS-CBN.com.Template:Languageicon

External links

• Angel Locsin's Official Website
• Angel Locsin 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