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Angel Locsín (born Angélica Locsín Colmenares on April 23, 1985), is a Filipina television and Film Actress, Commercial model, Film producer, Fashion designer, and product endorser who was introduced in GMA Network's youth-oriented program, Click.She 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 hit. She top-billed in several films and is known as the screen love interest of Richard Gutierrez and Dennis Trillo. GMA Network offered her to star Marimar but Angel beg-off because she wants to take a crash course, Fashion Design in London. She signed an exclusive contract in ABS-CBN. Her Manager, Becky Aguila claimed in her interviews done by ABS-CBN that it's just a career move thats why Angel transferred. She is also called as The Young Famous Superstar.

Life and career

Angel Locsín was born on April 23 1985 in Bulacan , Philippines where she also grew up. She is the second of three children. Her parents separated when she was fourteen, and she has since lived with her father.Her career in show business began after she was discovered by a talent scout while she cut classes with a friend and was shopping at SM City North EDSA in Quezon City. She auditioned for several commercials. She was supposed to be part of the Batch 9 of ABS-CBN's Star Circle Batch 9,now Star Magic but she failed to sign a contract with ABS-CBN's Talent Center because her father, Angelo Colmenares, did not agree. After a year, she became a contract star of GMA Network.

She first appeared in Click, a teen-oriented program on the GMA Network, as Charley (short for Charlotte), where she was first paired with Brian Revilla, then eventually to Railey Valeroso. She became widely known when she first appeared on the cover of FHM (Philippine edition). The same magazine consistently lists her as one of the "100 Sexiest Women in the World",In 2005 She was Voted as the Sexiest Woman in the Philippines through FHM ranking #2 next to Angelina Jolie.In 2006 She ranked #3 next to Katrina Halili and Scarlet Johansson. In 2007 She ranked #3 next to Katrina Halili and Keira Knightley. In 2006 and 2007 She's voted as the Most Beautiful Woman in the Philippines through Starmometer ranking in the #1 spot.

In 2003, her boyfriend, actor Miko Sotto, fell off from the 9th floor of his condominium in December 2003. Afterwards, her boyfriend's mother, movie actress and ABC newscaster Ali Sotto, donated his eyes to those in need. Angel eventually portrayed the dramatization of the life of one of these recipients in the TV drama show Magpakailanman. After She appeared in Click, She gained further exposure when she was cast in the television shows Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin, All Together Now, and Love to Love. Suddenly in 2004, She got the lead role as Alwina , the half-human, half-avian in telefantasya Mulawin with Richard Gutierrez as Aguiluz. She auditioned for the title role in Darna and won the role. Her popularity rose up when She got this role.She started to Endorse popular products and Business Establishments in the Philippines.She got a Rating of 53.5%, The Highest Rating in the Philipppine Television. She also voiced the character of Kyoko Iwase in the Philippine Tagalog version of Initial D aired in Animax.

After Darna, She reunited with former love team Dennis Trillo as they top-billed GMA Network's fantasy series, Majika. After this project, Angel was the lead role with Robin Padilla in adventure-themed series Asian Treasures, which was shot in several countries in Asia such as Thailand , Mongolia and China. This was her last project with GMA-7 before she left and took a fashion design course in London.

She also starred in films. Among her big screen credits are Kuya, Mano Po 2, Singles, Sigaw and the 2005 and 2006 Box-office hit Let The Love Begin and I Will always love you where she worked with on-screen partner Richard Gutierrez. Her team-up with Richard Gutierrez is considered as one of the best pairings in the country. She also reprised her role as Alwina in Mulawin The Movie.She reunited with Richard Gutierrez for the movie The Promise which was co-produced by Regal Films and GMA Films. Their roles were considered more mature than any they have done in the past, and the movie showed a bed scene between the two characters.This January 2008 She and Piolo Pascual will go to Hawaii to shoot their first ever movie together entitled, I Knew I Love You.

ABS-CBN confirmed that Locsin and Piolo Pascual will be launched as their newest love team. Both of them already signed a movie contract and said during an interview with The Buzz that they are very much excited to do projects together. Lobo will be their first Project that will be air this January 14 2008.

She also dated Oyo Boy Sotto, son of actor Vic Sotto and actress Dina Bonnevie and cousin of her late boyfriend Miko Sotto. She also admitted on Filipino talk show Ali that she has been an avid fan of WWF/WWE (World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment) since childhood. Her favorite wrestlers are Triple H and the Filipino-Greek-American Batista, whom she met at the show 'Eat Bulaga' backstage.

She is an Endorser of Avon Philippines include Avon Glazewear Lipstick and Avon wish of Happiness perfume. She Also Endorses her own Clothing Line, Angel Active. Which was first opened in SM Taytay. Angel Active Available in Selected SM Outlets. She also actively participates in conceptualizing designs for the clothing line.

Controversies

She 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. Because of these complaints, Unilever pulled out the commercial.

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, 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. GMA7 noted its disappointment in the statement, even accusing her of being an ingrate because of her ungrateful actions. It could be noted that GMA7 has developed Angel into one of the Philippines' most sought-after actresses in a short period of time. On the same note, it could be considered, though, that Angel did contribute much to GMA7, devoting her time and talents to the network.

Moreover, Locsin had an alleged video sex scandal. The video, sold on DVD format, was found out to be of a different person, one Natt Chanapa, an alleged pornstar from Thailand.

Filmography

Movies

External links

• Angel Locsin at IMDb

1. GMA NEWS.TV, Court Dismisses Case
2. "It's official: Angel Locsin leaving GMA". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 22, 2007. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
3. "Manager confirms talks with ABS-CBN for Angel". ABS-CBN News. July 22, 2007. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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