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[[Image:Angel_in_B&K.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Angel Locsin at the [[Boy & Kris]] during her [[2008]] Fans Day]]
In [[2005]], Locsin starred in her first movie under [[GMA Films]], ''[[Let the Love Begin]]'' which had grossed P122 Million Pesos. She also reprised her role as Alwina in ''[[Mulawin|Mulawin:The Movie]]''. In early 2006, Locsin made another box-office hit [[I Will Always Love You (film)|I Will Always Love You]] which grossed more than P160 Million Pesos, In that same year, Locsin starred ''[[TxT (movie)|TxT]]'' and in [[Metro Manila Film Festival]] entry, [[Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di|Mano Po 5]]. In early 2007, Locsin also reunited with [[Richard Gutierrez]] in ''[[The Promise (2007 film)|The Promise]]'' where their roles were considered more mature than their last film.<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/191/Richard-Gutierrez-and-Angel-Locsin-play-their-first-mature-roles-in-The-Promise/1 Angel Locsin and Richard Gutierrez play their first mature roles in The Promise]</ref>
In [[2005]], Locsin starred in her first movie under [[GMA Films]], ''[[Let the Love Begin]]'' which had grossed P122 Million Pesos. She also reprised her role as Alwina in ''[[Mulawin|Mulawin:The Movie]]''. In early 2006, Locsin made another box-office hit [[I Will Always Love You (film)|I Will Always Love You]] which grossed more than P160 Million Pesos, In that same year, Locsin starred ''[[TxT (movie)|TxT]]'' and in [[Metro Manila Film Festival]] entry, [[Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di|Mano Po 5]]. In early 2007, Locsin also reunited with [[Richard Gutierrez]] in ''[[The Promise (2007 film)|The Promise]]'' where their roles were considered more mature than their last film.<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/191/Richard-Gutierrez-and-Angel-Locsin-play-their-first-mature-roles-in-The-Promise/1 Angel Locsin and Richard Gutierrez play their first mature roles in The Promise]</ref>


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| 2007 || [[Maalaala Mo Kaya|Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pilat]] || Melody || ABS-CBN
| 2007 || [[Maalaala Mo Kaya|Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pilat]] || Melody || ABS-CBN
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| 2007 || [[Asian Treasures]]|| Gabriella Agoncillo || [[GMA Network]]
| 2007 || [[Asian Treasures]]<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951261/ Asian Treasures (2007 TV Series)]</ref>|| Gabriella Agoncillo || [[GMA Network]]
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| 2006 || [[Majika]] || Sabina || GMA Network
| 2006 || [[Majika]]<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0781902/ Majika (2006 TV Series)]</ref> || Sabina || GMA Network
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| 2006 || [[Tokyuu Shirei Solbrain]] ||Reiko Higuchi (voice) || [[Associated Broadcasting Company|ABC]]
| 2006 || [[Tokyuu Shirei Solbrain]] ||Reiko Higuchi (voice) || [[Associated Broadcasting Company|ABC]]
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| 2005 || [[Initial D|Initial D - Fourth Stage]] ||Kyoko Iwase (Voice) || ABC
| 2005 || [[Initial D|Initial D - Fourth Stage]] ||Kyoko Iwase (Voice) || ABC
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| 2005 || [[Darna (TV Series)|Darna]] || [[Mars Ravelo's Darna|Darna/Narda]] || GMA Network
| 2005 || [[Darna (TV Series)|Darna]]<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452903/ Mars Ravelo's Darna (2005 TV Series)]</ref> || [[Mars Ravelo's Darna|Darna/Narda]] || GMA Network
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| 2004 || [[Mulawin]] ||Alwina || GMA Network
| 2004 || [[Mulawin]]<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0441936/ Mulawin (2004 TV Series)]</ref> ||Alwina || GMA Network
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| 2004 || [[Love to Love|Love To Love (Season 3): Kissing Beauty]] || Chara/Charina || GMA Network
| 2004 || [[Love to Love|Love To Love (Season 3): Kissing Beauty]] || Chara/Charina || GMA Network
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| 2003 || Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin || Mariella || GMA Network
| 2003 || Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin || Mariella || GMA Network
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| 1999 || [[Click (Philippine TV series)|Click]]<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0331734/ Click (1999 TV Series)] IMBD</ref> || Charley || GMA Network
| 1999 || [[Click (Philippine TV series)|Click]]<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0331734/ Click (1999 TV Series)]</ref> || Charley || GMA Network
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| 2007 || [[Angels (2007 film)|Angels]]<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/news/12514/Angel-Locsin& Angel Locsin is now a producer]</ref> || Angie a.k.a. Angel (producer)
| 2007 || [[Angels (2007 film)|Angels]]<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/news/12514/Angel-Locsin& Angel Locsin is now a producer]</ref> || Angie a.k.a. Angel (producer)
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| 2007 || [[The Promise (2007 film)|The Promise]]<ref>[http://www.gmanews.tv/video/4145/Fans-crowd-at-premiere-of-Richard-Gutierrez-Angel-Locsin-movie Fans crowd in The Promsie Premier]</ref> || Andrea
| 2007 || [[The Promise (2007 film)|The Promise]]<ref>[http://www.gmanews.tv/video/4145/Fans-crowd-at-premiere-of-Richard-Gutierrez-Angel-Locsin-movie Fans crowd at the Premier of Richard Gutierrez-Angel Locsin's Movie]</ref> || Andrea
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| 2006 || [[Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di]]<ref>[http://www.regalfilms.com/newshop/designItems.php?product_id=52742 Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di] Regal Home Entertainment</ref>|| Charity
| 2006 || [[Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di]]<ref>[http://www.regalfilms.com/newshop/designItems.php?product_id=52742 Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di] </ref>|| Charity
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| 2006 || [[TxT (movie)|TxT]] ||Joyce
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| 2004 || [[Singles]] || Sam
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| 2004 || Kuya<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398157/ Kuya (2004 film)] IMBD</ref> || Barbs Dumlao
| 2004 || Kuya<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398157/ Kuya (2004 film)]</ref> || Barbs Dumlao
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| 2003 || [[Mano Po 2]] ||Eliza
| 2003 || [[Mano Po 2]] ||Eliza
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| 2000 || Ping Lacson, Supercop<ref>[http://www.regalmultimedia.net/shop/items.php?id=48144 Ping Lacson Supercop] Regal Home Entertainment</ref> || Young Robina Gokongwei
| 2000 || Ping Lacson, Supercop<ref>[http://www.regalmultimedia.net/shop/items.php?id=48144 Ping Lacson Supercop]</ref> || Young Robina Gokongwei
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Angel Locsin
File:Gel in studio.jpg
Angel Locsin
Born
Angelica Locsin Colmenares
Other namesgel, gelai
Occupation(s)Actress, Model
Websitehttp://angellocsin.com

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 to her mother studio, GMA Network, and signed an exclusive contract in ABS-CBN despite her booming career on the first. Locsin recently debuted in her first teleserye in ABS-CBN, Lobo (TV series).[1] Locsin is now set to do a movie with Piolo Pascual under Star Cinema to be shown in theaters this November 2, 2008.[2]

Biography

Early life

She grew up in Bulacan, Philippines. Her parents separated when she was fourteen, and she has since lived with her father (Angelo Colmenares).

Education

Locsin is a native of Bulacan where she spent her elementary education. However, she finished her High School education University of Santo Tomas, Manila. In August 2007, she also attended a short-course for fashion design in St. Martin's School of Arts in London, United Kingdom.[3]

Discovery

Early work

Locsin was discovered by a talent scout while she cuts classes with a friend. 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.

Television career

Angel Locsin during her GMA days, being the most lovable Kapuso Star

Early career

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 as Tetet.

Mulawin

Main article: Mulawin

Locsin star to fame when she appeared in the fantasy series Mulawin which is about two races of winged humanoids, the Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It also tells the story of Aguiluz and Alwina, whose love for each other hinders to fulfill their mission. It premiered on August 2, 2004 and ended on March 18, 2004. Mulawin solidified the best GMA Network program with a peak of nearly 50% rating.

Darna

Main article: Darna (TV Series)

Locsin portrayed Darna in GMA Network's telefantasya, Mar's Ravelos Darna which aired in 2005. She was paired to Dennis Trillo. Since then, she received several TV commercials and endorsements, film projects, lead role projects thus getting huge popularity in the Philippines.

Majika

Main article: Majika

In March 20, 2006, Locsin starred in GMA Network's Majika with Dennis Trillo as her leading man. She played the role of Sabina, the elder daughter of Ayesa and Garam which were played by Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi. It ended on September 29, 2006.

File:M2008 AngelLocsin.jpg
Angel Locsin hailed as the Philippines' Sexiest Woman of 2008

Asian Treasures

Main article: Asian Treasures

In 2007, Locsin gave her extra-ordinary action performance when she starred in Asian Treasures with Philippine's Action Star, Robin Padilla. It was the first Philippine series that was shot in multiple countries such as Mongolia, Thailand and China [citation needed]. Its pilot episode aired on January 15, 2007. The series gained much popularity even before the pilot episode, 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.[4]

Move to ABS-CBN

On August 11, 2007 Locsin finally signed a 2-year exclusive contract in ABS-CBN.[5] Angel was warmly welcomed by ABS-CBN executives including Eugenio Lopez III, Malou Santos and Ms.Charo Santos. Angel said that she is really excited to work with Anne Curtis and Judy Ann Santos.[6]

Lobo

Main article: Lobo (TV series)

In January 28, 2008, Locsin launched her first teleserye in ABS-CBN entitled Lobo where she was paired to Piolo Pascual. The teleserye is the most expensive teleserye made by ABS-CBN. The series ended on July 11, 2008. [7]

Film career

Early Films

Locsin first starred in films such as Ping Lacson Supercop, Mano Po 2, Kuya and Singles. In 2004, Locsin starred films such as Mano Po 3 and Sigaw which both included in the 2005's Metro Manila Film Festival.

2005-2007

File:Angel in B&K.jpg
Angel Locsin at the Boy & Kris during her 2008 Fans Day

In 2005, Locsin starred in her first movie under GMA Films, Let the Love Begin which had grossed P122 Million Pesos. 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 P160 Million Pesos, In that same year, Locsin starred 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.[8]

Locsin had also produced her own film entitled Angels where she spent roughly more than 20 Million Pesos. It was shown in theaters on April 12, 2007.[9]

2008-present

Locsin will have her first movie in Star Cinema entitled Land Down Under, to be filmed in Bukidnon and in different cities in Australia. It is expected to be shown in theaters nationwide on November 2, 2008.[10]

Personal life

Relationships

Locsin had a relationship with late actor, Miko Sotto, son of Ali Sotto. Locsin also had a relationship with Oyo Boy Sotto, her former boyfriend's cousin.[11]

Interests

Locsin consistently helps Gabriela Partylist and other Children Foundations. In fact last April 23, 2007, Locsin celebrated her birthday with Gabriela foundation, a political-sector partylist that support women and less-fortunate children. On April 20, 2008, Locsin was scheduled for 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.[12]

Controversies

Locsin had her fair share of controversy after appearing in a TV ad for Axe deodorant. 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.[13]

Locsin's five-year contract with GMA expired in mid-2007. Her manager, Becky Aguila, and her father, Angel Colmenares, sent a letter a few hours to GMA as the first and official statement confirming her transfer and informing GMA that Angel Locsin would not renew her contract with the Kapuso network.[14] 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.

Filmography

Television

Year Program Role Channel
2008 Lobo[15] Lyka Raymundo ABS-CBN
2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pilat Melody ABS-CBN
2007 Asian Treasures[16] Gabriella Agoncillo GMA Network
2006 Majika[17] Sabina GMA Network
2006 Tokyuu Shirei Solbrain Reiko Higuchi (voice) ABC
2005 Initial D - Fourth Stage Kyoko Iwase (Voice) ABC
2005 Darna[18] Darna/Narda GMA Network
2004 Mulawin[19] 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[20] Charley GMA Network

Movies

Year Title Role
2008 Land Down Under TBA
2007 Angels[21] Angie a.k.a. Angel (producer)
2007 The Promise[22] Andrea
2006 Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di[23] Charity
2006 TxT Joyce
2006 I Will Always Love You Cecille
2005 Mulawin the Movie Alwina
2005 Let the Love Begin Pia / Patricia
2004 Mano Po III: My Love Eliza
2004 Sigaw (The Echo) Pinky
2004 Singles Sam
2004 Kuya[24] Barbs Dumlao
2003 Mano Po 2 Eliza
2000 Ping Lacson, Supercop[25] Young Robina Gokongwei

Awards and nominations

Year Film Award/Critics Award
2008 People Asia Awards Top 8 Philippines' Most Beautiful Women (Rank #1)
2008 FHM Philippines[26] FHM Philippines Sexiest Women (Rank #3)
2008 Maxim Philippines Hottest and Sexiest Women (Rank #1)
2008 Box Office Entertainment Awards Princess of Philippine Movies and Television
2007 Anak TV Seal Awards Most Admired TV Personality (Rank#5)
2007 Philippine Advertisers Most Effective Endorser (Rank #3)
2007 FHM Philippines[27] Sexiest Women in Philippines (Rank #3)
2007 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award Pinoy Wannabe (Texter's Choice) [28]
2006 PASADO Awards Pinakapasadong Aktres (Best Actress) Nomination for TXT
2006 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress Nomination for Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
2006 FHM Philippines[29] Sexiest Women in Philippines (Rank #2)
2005 FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Award
2005 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress Nomination for Mulawin The Movie
2005 FAMAS Awards Miss FAMAS Popularity
2005 Box Office Entertainment Awards Princess of Philippine Movies and Television
2005 FHM Philippines The Sexiest Woman in Philippines (Rank #1)
2004 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress Nomination for Sigaw
2004 FHM Philippines Sexiest Women in Philippines (Rank #6)
2003 FHM Philippines Sexiest Women in Philippines (Rank #10)

References

  1. ^ Angel Locsin's controvercial network shift
  2. ^ Angel Locsin's movie to be shoot in Bukinon and Australia
  3. ^ Angel Locsin to study fashion design in London
  4. ^ Philippine Entertainment Portal
  5. ^ Angel Locsin signs 2-year exclusive contract
  6. ^ Angel Locsin finally signed 2-year exclusive contract in ABS-CBN
  7. ^ Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual do final taping for Lobo
  8. ^ Angel Locsin and Richard Gutierrez play their first mature roles in The Promise
  9. ^ Angel Locsin produces her own film
  10. ^ Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual set to start shooting their film for Star Cinema
  11. ^ Angel Locsin confirmed break-up with Oyo Boy Sotto
  12. ^ Angel Locsin is scheduled for a gift-giving to the less fortunate children in payatas
  13. ^ "QC court dismisses Angel Locsin's case vs manager", GMANews.TV, July 20, 2007
  14. ^ "It’s official: Angel Locsin leaving GMA-7", Inquirer.net, July 21, 2007
  15. ^ Angel Locsin ready for any controvercy thrown at her
  16. ^ Asian Treasures (2007 TV Series)
  17. ^ Majika (2006 TV Series)
  18. ^ Mars Ravelo's Darna (2005 TV Series)
  19. ^ Mulawin (2004 TV Series)
  20. ^ Click (1999 TV Series)
  21. ^ Angel Locsin is now a producer
  22. ^ Fans crowd at the Premier of Richard Gutierrez-Angel Locsin's Movie
  23. ^ Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
  24. ^ Kuya (2004 film)
  25. ^ Ping Lacson Supercop
  26. ^ FHM Philippines Sexiest Women of 2008
  27. ^ FHM Philippines Sexiest Women of 2007
  28. ^ Angel Locsin wins Pinoy Wannabe Award at Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards 2007
  29. ^ FHM Philippines Sexiest Women of 2006
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