Angel Locsin

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Angel Locsin
Height	5 ft 3 in (160 cm)

Angel Locsín (born Angélica Locsín Colmenares on April 23, 1985), is a popular 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. 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 popular Mars Ravelo comics hit. Locsin top-billed in several chartbusting films and is known as the screen love interest of Richard Gutierrez and Dennis Trillo. In mid-2007, Angel left her mother studio, GMA Network and signed an exclusive contract in ABS-CBN despite her booming career in GMA. She told in an interview with Boy Abunda that she is no longer happy in GMA and she is looking forward to have a better career in ABS-CBN.

Life and career

Locsín was born on April 23, 1985 in Bulacan province, where she also grew up. She is the second child of three. Her parents separated when she was fourteen and she has since lived with her father.

Locsin's 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, but she failed to sign a contract with ABS-CBN"S Talent Center because her father, Angelo Colmenares, didn't agree. After a year, she became a contract star of GMA.

Locsín first appeared in Click, a teen-oriented program on the GMA Network, as the tomboyish 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", as well as sexiest Filipina, ranking No. 2 behind Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie. She has also been known as a sex symbol of the Philippines.[citation needed]

She’s also a Commercial Princess endorsing, among others, Robitussin, Centrum, Smart, Axe, Timex Watch (with Piolo Pascual), Eskinol, Avon, Lotus Ballpen, Happee Toothpaste, the new San Mig Coffee commercial called Dream (also with Piolo) and Head & Shoulders for which she and Dr. Pie Calayan and Fanny Serrano comprise TEAM H&S with a mission to rid Manila of dandruff the fastest time possible, she has other print ads endorsements that made her tie up with Piolo Pascual at the No.3 spot of the top product endosers in the Philippines.

In 2003, she was devastated when 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 appearing in Click, Locsin gained further exposure as she was cast in the television shows Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin, All Together Now and Love to Love'.

After her role as the half-human, half-avian Alwina in the 2004 Telefantasya Mulawin, where she was paired with Aguiluz (Richard Gutierrez), she auditioned for the title role of the classic Filipina superhero in Darna television series. She won the part handily among numerous actresses who tried out, and was chosen to don the iconic red suit and crest. She also voiced the character of Kyoko Iwase in the Philippine Tagalog version of Initial D aired in Animax.

After Darna, Locsin reunited with former love team Dennis Trillo as they top-billed GMA's fantasy-themed series, Majika.

Locsín also starred in films. Among her big screen credits are Kuya, Mano Po 2, Singles, Sigaw and the 2005 box-office hit Let The Love Begin, where she worked with on-screen partner Richard Gutierrez. Her team-up with Gutierrez is considered by some as one of the best pairings in the country.[citation needed] She also reprised her role as Alwina in the movie adaptation of Mulawin.

Locsín also dated Oyo Boy Sotto (born Vittorio Mari Sotto), son of actor Vic Sotto and actress Dina Bonnevie and cousin of her late boyfriend Miko Sotto.

Locsín also admitted on a Filipino talk show "Ali" that she has been an avid fan of WWF/WWE (World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment) since childhood [1]. Her favorite wrestlers are Triple H and the Filipino-Greek-American Batista whom she met at the show 'Eat Bulaga' backstage.

Locsín and Sotto have just broken up, but they stated that they are still friends.

Locsín is reunited with Richard Gutierrez for the blockbuster movie The Promise which was co-produced by Regal Entertainment and GMA FILMS Production. The movie has a different portrayal for both, showcasing a more mature role. It has a love scene and a bed scene which the two haven't done in any other films. She and Richard are considered the most popular young stars of their generation and both are one of the most highest paid stars.

Controversies

Locsin 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 recission/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. On 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 in GMA and she is looking forward to have a better career in ABS-CBN.

GMA's Senior Vice-President for Entertainment, Wilma Galvante, expressed her disappointment with Angel's career move. In a phone patch interview with Showbiz Central, Galvante said that they were the last to know about Angel and her manager's intentions. Galvante said that they had asked Angel Locsin twice if her camp was negotiating with the rival network and Locsin and her Manager repeatedly denied there was a negotiation going on. The GMA Executive further expressed disappointment that they were only informed of the impending transfer, through a letter from Becky Aguila, a few hours before Aguila and Locsin's father discussed the transfer on an interview with one of the shows of ABS-CBN

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Channel
2007	Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal	Player	ABS-CBN
2007	Taong Lobo	confirmed	ABS-CBN
2007	Asian Treasures	Gabriella Agoncillo/ Abigail Mediran / Josephine Rivera / Leonore Mercado	GMA Network
2006	Majika	Sabina	GMA Network
2006	Tokyuu Shirei Solbrain	Reiko Higuchi (voice)	ABC
2005	Initial D - Fourth Stage	Kyoko Iwase (Voice)	ABC
2005	Darna	Darna/Narda	GMA Network
2004	Mulawin	Alwina	GMA Network
2004	Love To Love (Season 3): Kissing Beauty	Chara/Charina	GMA Network
2004	All Together Now	Marie	GMA Network
2003	Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin	Mariella	GMA Network
1999	Click	Charley	GMA Network

Movies

Year	Title	Role
2007	Angels	Jenny / producer
2007	The Promise	Andrea
2006	Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di	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 Three: My Love	Eliza
2004	Sigaw (The Echo)	Pinky
2004	Singles	Sam
2004	Kuya	Barbs Dumlao
2003	Mano Po Two: My Home	Eliza
2000	Ping Lacson, Supercop	Young Robina Gokongwei

Awards & Nominations

Year	Film Award/Critics	Award
2007	Philippines No.3 Endorser (tied with Piolo Pascual)	Rank #3
2007	FHM Philippines	Rank #3
2007	Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award	Pinoy Wannabe (Texter's Choice)
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	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 TV
2005	FHM Philippines	Sexiest Women in Philippines (#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

External links

• Angel Locsin at IMDb
• Angel Locsín - Photo gallery

• the official Angel locsin fansite with lots of Graphics, info and photos