Angel Locsin
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| Angel Locsin | |
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 Locsin at the Los Angeles premiere of Love Me Again in December 2008 |
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| Born | Angelica Locsin Colmenares April 23, 1985 Bulacan, Philippines |
| Other names | The Nation's Young Super star |
| Occupation | Actress, Model, Producer, Fashion Designer |
| Years active | 2002-present |
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| http://www.angellocsin.com.ph | |
Angel Locsin (born Angelica Colmenares;[1] April 23, 1985) is a Filipina television and film actress, commercial model, film producer and fashion designer.[2] She came to prominence for her television roles as Alwina in the 2004 fantasy-themed television series Mulawin and as the superheroine Darna in the TV adaptation of the Mars Ravelo comics. Locsin was a contract artist of GMA Network up to early 2007 until she transferred to its rival network, ABS-CBN.[1] She then starred as Lyka in the television series Lobo, which earned her an International Emmy Award nomination for best performance. She later on starred in blockbuster films In The Name Of Love and One More Try for which she garnered critical acclaim for both performances. The two films earned Locsin the Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year and the Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actress of the Year, winning both awards two consecutive years. In 2013, she won the FAMAS Award for Best Actress for her performance in One More Try.[3]
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Early life and education
Locsin was born on April 23, 1985 in Santa Maria, Bulacan. When she was only 14 years old, she got separated from her mother and since then have lived with his father, Angelo Colmenares.[citation needed] She studied at St. James College in Quezon City for her primary education and finished high school at the University of Santo Tomas High School in Manila. In August 2007, she attended a short-course for fashion design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. Despite being of Christian faith, she is a part of a Muslim Royal Family in Marawi City in the province of Lanao del Sur through her mother. Reports said that Locsin's maternal grandfather is one of the 15 sultanates in Lanao del Sur.
Career
Early work (2001-2004)
Locsin was discovered at a shopping center by a talent scout.[1] She then auditioned for several commercials and was supposed to be a part of ABS-CBN's Star Circle Batch 9, but failed to sign a contract because her father opposed the idea.[citation needed] Later, she became a contract star of GMA Artist Center, first appearing on the second season of the teen-oriented series, Click and was also included in the cast of Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin.
Breakthrough and GMA Network (2004-2007)
In August 2004, Locsin starred in the fantasy-themed TV series Mulawin, alongside Richard Gutierrez, wherein she portrayed, "Alwina", one of the two main protagonists.[1] The show was a huge success and received high ratings until its finale on March 2005.[1][4]
Following the success of Mulawin, Locsin was cast in the title role as Darna in the 2005 fantasy-themed TV series of the same name. The show was also highly regarded by the public, gaining immensely high ratings and surpassing the records set by her previous TV show. Darna's pilot week average is 50.08% and its highest rating was 52.1% while the lowest was 33.3%.
Locsin starred in another fantasy-themed TV series, Majika, together with Dennis Trillo, which was aired from March to September 2006. She played the role of Sabina, a seemingly ordinary girl who lived in the world of mortals but is unknowingly the one destined to become the most powerful female magician. Afterwards, she was cast in Asian Treasures, opposite Robin Padilla. It was the first Philippine TV series that was shot in multiple countries such as Mongolia, Thailand and China. The show was aired from January to June 2007. Both shows were also well-received.[1]
ABS-CBN (2007-present)
In August 2007, Locsin signed a two-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.[5] Her first acting appearance with the network was via Maalaala Mo Kaya in the episode "Pilat". Her performance gained her the Star Award for TV for Best Single Performance by an Actress. By January 2008, she launched her first drama series with the network entitled Lobo, together with Piolo Pascual in the lead role. She earned an International Emmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress nomination for her performance in the series.
In 2009, Locsin starred in the top-rated TV series, Only You, a Philippine remake of the Korean drama of the same title aired by SBS Korea in 2005. She starred alongside Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo. The show was directed by Rory Quintos.
Later in 2010, she starred in the TV series Imortal, the sequel to her earlier work, Lobo, together with John Lloyd Cruz. It was directed by Chito Roño.
In 2011, she became a guest star in the comedy sitcom, Toda Max. However, her guesting eventually turned into a regular stint.[6]
Films
Locsin's first film appearance was in 2000 via Ping Lacson Supercop, wherein she played the role of a young Robina Gokongwei. She later on made a cameo appearance in Mano Po 2 in 2003 and starred in the teen-oriented movie Kuya in 2004 as well as in the comedy film Singles. Also, she starred in the drama film Mano Po III: My Love and in the horror film Sigaw which were both entries to the 2004 Metro Manila Film Festival.
In 2005, Locsin with Richard Gutierrez starred in the romantic film Let the Love Begin, released under GMA Films. She and Gutierrez also reprised their roles as Alwina and Aguiluz in the movie adaptation of the TV series Mulawin, which was an entry to the 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Early in 2006, Locsin starred in the romantic movie I Will Always Love You. She also starred in the horror film TxT and in the romantic drama-comedy film Mano Po 5. The latter was an entry to the 2006 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Locsin reunited with Gutierrez in the romantic drama film The Promise in 2007 where their roles were considered more mature than the previous films they both starred in. She had also produced her own film entitled Angels, which was shown in theaters on April 2007.
In 2009, she starred in the movie Love Me Again together with Piolo Pascual in the lead titles and made a cameo in the romantic comedy film, My Amnesia Girl in 2010.
Locsin gained critical acclaim in her 2011 drama film with Aga Muhlach, In the Name of Love. Her performance garnered her several accolades including the Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year, the Gawad PASADO Award for Pinakapasadong Aktres, and a nomination for best actress at the FAMAS Awards.
She reunited with John Lloyd Cruz in the romantic comedy film UnOfficially Yours in 2012 and then starred, together with Dingdong Dantes and Angelica Panganiban in the drama film One More Try, Star Cinema's entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival. Locsin's performance in the latter was highly praised by film critics and media personalities and earned her the Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year for the second year in a row and the FAMAS Award for Best Actress.
Personal life
On April 23, 2007, Locsin celebrated her birthday with GABRIELA Foundation, an NGO that supports women and children. On April 20, 2008, Locsin organized a gift-giving to the less fortunate children in Payatas, Quezon City and gave poor children food, clothing and other basic needs. It was her birthday gift supported by her sponsors.
Filmography
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| Television | ||||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 2002 | Click | Charley | ||
| Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw | Mariella | |||
| 2003 | Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin | Mariella | ||
| Twin Hearts | Sweetheart | |||
| Love To Love | Chara/Charina | Episode: "Kissing Beauty" | ||
| 2004 | All Together Now | Tetet | ||
| SOP | Herself/Host | |||
| Magpakailanman | Jhunnalyn dela Peña | Episode: "Sa Kabila ng Kanyang Pamamaalam" | ||
| Mulawin | Alwina | |||
| 2005 | Initial D Fourth Stage | Kyoko Iwase | Voice only | |
| Darna | Darna / Narda | |||
| 2006 | Majika | Sabina | ||
| Tokyuu Shirei Solbrain | Reiko Higuchi | Voice only | ||
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Gabriella Agoncillo | Nominated—Star Award for TV for Best Drama Actress | |
| 2007-present | ASAP | Herself/Performer/Host | ||
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Melody | Episode: "Pilat" Star Award for TV for Best Single Performance by an Actress |
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| 2009 | Nemie | Episode: "Blusa" Philippine Psychiatric Association SiSA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Performance |
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| 2010 | Jenna | Episode: "Litrato" Nominated—Star Award for TV for Best Single Performance by an Actress |
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| 2008 | Lobo | Lyka Raymundo-Ortega | Asian Star Entertainment Global Excellence Award for Most Outstanding Actress Nominated—International Emmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress[7] Nominated—Star Award for TV for Best Drama Actress |
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| 2009 | Only You | Jillian Mendoza | Nominated—Star Award for TV for Best Drama Actress | |
| 2010 | Imortal | Lia Ortega-Rodriguez | Nominated—Golden Screen Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series Nominated—Star Award for TV for Best Drama Actress |
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| 2011-present | Toda Max | Isabel Padausdos | Nominated—Golden Screen Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program Nominated—Star Award for TV for Best Comedy Actress |
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| 2012 | Wansapanataym | Abby | Episode: "Ang Kulay ng Pasko" | |
| Film | ||||
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
| 2000 | Ping Lacson: Supercop | Young Robina Gokongwei | Credited as Angelica Culmonares | |
| 2003 | Mano Po 2 | Melissa | ||
| 2004 | Kuya | Barbs | ||
| Singles | Sam | |||
| Sigaw | Pinky | |||
| Mano Po III: My Love | Eliza | |||
| 2005 | Let the Love Begin | Patricia | ||
| Mulawin: The Movie | Alwina | |||
| 2006 | I Will Always Love You | Cecille | ||
| TxT | Joyce | |||
| Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di | Charity | |||
| 2007 | The Promise | Andrea de Vera | ||
| Angels[8] | Angie | Also producer Segment: "Angel of Mine" |
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| 2009 | Love Me Again | Arah | ||
| 2010 | My Amnesia Girl | MMA Fighter | Cameo | |
| 2011 | In The Name Of Love | Mercedes "Cedes" Fernandez | Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actress of the Year[9] Gawad PASADO Award for Pinakapasadong Aktres Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actress Nominated—Golden Screen Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) |
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| 2012 | UnOfficially Yours | Princess Bricenio | Yahoo! OMG Award for Actress of the Year[10] | |
| One More Try | Grace | Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actress of the Year (tied with Angelica Panganiban)[11] FAMAS Award for Best Actress[12] Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year[13] Pending—Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Actress[14] Nominated—Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress |
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Awards and nominations
| Television Awards | ||||
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| Award | Year | Category | TV Show | Result |
| Asian Star Entertainment Global Excellence Awards | 2008 | Most Outstanding Actress | Lobo | Won |
| Golden Screen Awards | 2011 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series | Imortal | Nominated |
| 2013 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program | Toda Max | Nominated | |
| International Emmy Awards | 2009 | Best Performance by an Actress | Lobo | Nominated |
| Philippine Psychiatric Association (SiSA Awards) | 2010 | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Performance | Maalaala Mo Kaya (for Episode: "Blusa") | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for TV | 2007 | Best Drama Actress | Asian Treasures | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya (for Episode: "Pilat") | Won | |
| Best Drama Actress | Lobo | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | Best Drama Actress | Only You | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya (for Episode: "Litrato") | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Best Drama Actress | Imortal | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Best Comedy Actress | Toda Max | Nominated | |
| Film Awards | ||||
| Award | Year | Category | Film | Result |
| Box-Office Entertainment Awards | 2012 | Film Actress of the Year | In the Name of Love | Won |
| 2013 | One More Try | Won | ||
| FAMAS Awards | 2012 | Best Actress | In the Name of Love | Nominated |
| 2013 | One More Try | Won | ||
| Film Academy of the Philippines Awards | 2013 | Best Actress | One More Try | Pending |
| Gawad PASADO Awards | 2012 | Pinakapasadong Aktres | In the Name of Love | Won |
| Golden Screen Awards | 2012 | Best Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) | In the Name of Love | Nominated |
| Metro Manila Film Festival Awards | 2012 | Best Actress | One More Try | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2012 | Movie Actress of the Year | In the Name of Love | Won |
| 2013 | One More Try | Won | ||
| Yahoo! OMG Awards | 2012 | Actress of the Year | UnOfficially Yours | Won |
Other Ventures
| Year | Title |
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| 2010 | Beautiful Girl |
| Magkaibang Mundo | |
| Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin N'yo Ako) |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Godinez, Bong (July 11, 2008). "Angel Locsin's controversial network shift". PEP.Ph.
- ^ Lim, Candice. "Angel Locsin to study fashion design in London". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
- ^ Serato, Arniel. "Angel Locsin and ER Ejercito win top acting honors at 61st FAMAS Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ Pumaloy, Rey. "'Mulawin' umaariba pa rin sa ratings". Cerphin.net. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ Ancheta, Michael. "Angel Locsin to sign contract with ABS-CBN on August 10". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ http://www.push.com.ph/features/4246/angel-locsin-talks-about-working-with-vhong-navarro-and-robin-padilla-in-toda-max/
- ^ Santiago, Erwin. "Angel Locsin and two Filipino telenovelas nominated in the 37th International Emmys". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
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- ^ Remate Online. "Mga wagi sa Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Entertainment Awards". Remate. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ Rañoa-Bismark, Maridol. "Winners of Yahoo! OMG! awards 2012 revealed". Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ^ Calderon, Nora. "Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino, and Ai-Ai delas Alas named Phenomenal Box-Office Stars at 44th Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ Umbao, Ed. "FAMAS Awards 2013 Complete List of Winners". Philippine News. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin. "Angel Locsin and ER Ejercito repeat wins at Star Awards for Movies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
- ^ FAPweb. "Nominees for the 31st Luna Awards Announced". Retrieved 10 May 2013.
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