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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 will star Land Down Under, her first film under Star Cinema directed by Rory Quintos. The film is expected to be released in Philippine theaters this January, 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.

Career

Early work

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. 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.

Mulawin

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.

Darna

After Mulawin, Locsin played the role of Darna in GMA Network's fantasy television series (telefantasya), Mar's Ravelos Darna , a Filipina super 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.

Majika

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.

Asian Treasures

In 2007, Locsin starred in Asian Treasures with action star, Robin Padilla. Angel's role was inspired by Angelina Jolie's "Lara Croft: The Tomb Raider". It was the first Philippine TV series that was shot in multiple countries such as Mongolia, Thailand and China. It aired on January 15, 2007 and ended last June 29, 2007. However, this was Angel's last project with GMA-7.

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-Concio. In January 28, 2008, Locsin launched her first drama series (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.

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, GMA Films released the film, Let the Love Begin starring Locsin with Richard Gutierrez, Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras, directed by Mac Alejandre. It grossed PHP 122 million on the Box office. Locsin also reprised her role as Alwina in Mulawin: The Movie with Richard Gutierrez.

In early 2006, Locsin starred her second valentine movie film with GMA Films, I Will Always Love You with Richard Gutierrez and directed by Mac Alejandre. She starred the Filipino horror film, TxT and in 2006's Metro Manila Film Festival offering, 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. This was her last film with GMA Films before she signed a contract with Star Cinema.

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

This 2009, Locsin will star her first movie under Star Cinema, Land Down Under The cast including Angel and Piolo Pascual were been training for weeks in Horseback riding at Manila Polo Club under the guidance of couturier Vic Barba and Mikee Cojuangco. The film was shot in Impasug-ong and Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Other scenes were also shot in Darwin, Australia. The film will be shown on theaters this January, 2009.

Product and endorsements

In 2006, Locsin signed an exclusive contract with Avon as its official lead endorser in the Philippines. In 2007, Avon launches its perfume brands, named after Angel Locsin, "Angel Locsin Wish of Happiness" on November, 2007, "Angel Locsin Wish of Love" in May, 2008 and "Angel Locsin Wish of Peace" by December, 2008. However, Locsin has existing contracts with Head & Shoulders shampoo, Folded & Hung apparels, Timex watches, Rexona deodorant, Smart telecommunications, Mcdonalds foods corporation, Myra-E lotions, Met Tathione anti-oxidants and her own sportwear business, Angel Active. Angel Active, sportswear and lifestyle brand exclusively for women, was opened on November 2007. It has branches at SM City North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Makati, SM Southmall, SM Cubao, SM Fairview and SM Taytay.

Achievements

Locsin was awarded by FHM Philippines as the sexiest woman in the Philippines. In 2005, when Locsin awarded in the FAMAS Awards for "Miss FAMAS Popularity" and she received the "German Moreno Youth Award". She also hailed as the Princess of Philippine Movies and Television for 2005 by the Box Office Entertainment Awards. In 2006 and 2007, Locsin ranked second in the FHM sexiest women list.

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 awarded by Anak TV Seal Awards.

In early 2008, she received the award for the Princess of Philippine Movies and Television again. Locsin also hailed as the Maxim Philippines Hottest woman for 2008 where she ramped the her title at the Maxim Hot 100 Party. In the FHM sexiest 2008 voting, Locsin topped in the partial list but week later she dropped and its a reason why her fans complained against FHM. Eventually she ranked third on the 100 sexiest list. Locsin was also 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 by an Actress for her portrayal in Maalaala Mo Kaya episode, entitled, Pilat, she was also nominated for Best Actress in her first teleserye in ABS-CBN, Lobo where many observed her improvements in acting.

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. Land Down Under Official Website
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11. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (August 12, 2008). "Angel Locsin: "Natagpuan ko na ang bagong bahay ko."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)Template:Languageicon
12. "TV Ratings (Jan. 25-28): Good start for three new ABS CBN primetime shows". PEP.Ph. January 29, 2008.Template:Languageicon
13. Godinez, Bong (August 14, 2008). "Lobo devours July primetime NUTAM rating contest". Philippine Entertainment Portal.Template:Languageicon
14. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (July 5, 2008). "Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin do final taping for "Lobo"". Philippine Entertainment Portal.Template:Languageicon
15. 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
16. "Angel Locsin produces own film". GMANews.tv. April 2, 2007.Template:Languageicon
17. 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
18. Lo, Ricardo (August 27, 2008). "Piolo, Angel insured for 'risky' Star Cinema starrer". Philippine Star.Template:Languageicon
19. Camet, Therese. "Avon Color campaign featuring today's most popular female celebrity, Angel Locsin". Manila Bulletin Online.
20. Angel Locsin and three business partners will launch Angel Active. Retrieved on September 17, 2007
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22. "FHM Philippines 2006 Sexiest Women". FHM Philippines.
23. "2007 FHM Philippines Sexiest Women". FHM Philippines.
24. "Angel Locsin wins at Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards". ABS-CBN Global.
25. Calderon, Nora (March 13, 2008). "Angel Locsin is the Princess of Philippine Movies and Television". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
26. Godinez, Bong (June 17, 2008). "Angel Locsin fans question FHM's 100 Sexiest Women tally". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
27. "FHM Philippines Sexiest Women of 2008". FHM Philippines.
28. Angel Locsin won with her Folded & Hung Billboard in the first Supreme to the Extreme Award. Retrieved on October 18, 2008
29. Navarro, Mell (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
30. Bonifacio, Julie (April 24, 2008). "Birthday girl Angel Locsin gets surprise party from "Lobo" cast and crew". PEP.Ph.Template:Languageicon
31. IMDb profile of Click
32. "Angel Locsin and Sam Milby fall in love in October 19 episode of "Maalaala Mo Kaya"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 18, 2007.
33. "Angel Locsin ready for any controvercy thrown at her". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 23, 2008.Template:Languageicon
34. I Will Always Love You Website
35. "Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di". Regal Multimedia.
36. "Fans crown at premier of The Promise". GMANews.tv. February 14, 2008.Template:Languageicon
37. Erece, Dinno (March 25, 2007). "Angel Locsin's talent manager now a movie producer". Philippine Entertainment Portal.Template:Languageicon
38. 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