Angel Locsin
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Angel Locsin | |
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 Angel Locsin at the Lobo Tour in Dubai | |
| Born | Angelica Locsin Colmenares |
| Other names | gel, gelai |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model |
| Website | http://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 popular Mars Ravelo comics. When her contract expired last 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. According to her, this is purely a career move. She is now the lead star in Lobo.[1]
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. Angel finished her high school in University of Santo Tomas, Manila. In August 2007, she attended a short-course for fashion design in London, United Kingdom.
Career
Early work
Locsin's career 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 was supposed to be a part of the Batch 9 under ABS-CBN's Star Circle Batch, but she failed to sign a contract with Star Magic because her father, Angelo Colmenares, didn't agree. After a year, she became a contract star of GMA Artist Center and starred in Click where her potential is discovered.
Television career
Early career
Locsin first appeared on Click, a 1999 teen-oriented program under GMA Network, as the tomboyish Charley, where she was paired with Leo Pascual, then eventually to Railey Valeroso. After appearing in Click in 2003, Locsin gained further exposure when she was included in the cast of Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin starring Christopher De Leon, Richard Gomez and Alice Dixson on the lead roles. In 2004, she starred in All Together Now and Love to Love. In the same year, she was chosen by GMA Network to star as lead role character with Richard Gutierrez as her loveteam in Mulawin which premiered in August 02, 2004 and lasted in March 18, 2005.
Darna
Locsin got her stardom when she auditioned and won the role Darna in GMA Network's telefantasya entitled Mar's Ravelos Darna which aired in 2005. Locsin was paired to Dennis Trillo portraying the role Efren. After the success of Darna, she received several commercials and endorsements, film projects, lead role projects in GMA Network thus getting popularity in the Philippines.
Majika
After Darna, Locsin starred again with Dennis Trillo in Majika. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. She played the role Sabina, the elder daughter of Ayesa (Carmina Villaroel) and Garam (Zoren Legaspi). Her love interests was Argo (Dennis Trillo) and her main rival was Juno that was played by Katrina Halili.
Asian Treasures
In 2007, Locsin gave her extra-ordinary performance when she starred in Asian Treasures with 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.[2] 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.[3]The ending was shot in Luneta Park, Manila.
Move to ABS-CBN
On August 11, 2007 Locsin finally signed a 2-year exclusive contract in ABS-CBN after she left the GMA Network. 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 Claudine Barretto, Anne Curtis and Judy Ann Santos.[4]
Lobo
In January 28, 2008, Locsin launched her first teleserye in ABS-CBN entitled Lobo where she was paired to Piolo Pascual. The teleserye was also the most expensive teleserye made by ABS-CBN. It is now expected to end this July 11, 2008.[5]
Film career
Locsin was first seen in films such as Ping Lacson Supercop, Mano Po 2 and Kuya. Then in 2004, she made her first lead role in Singles with Ara Mina and Aubrey Miles which was produced by Regal Films. She also starred in Mano Po 4 and Sigaw. In 2005, Locsin made her first valentine movie from GMA Films entitled Let the Love Begin with Richard Gutierrez which grossed P120 Million Pesos on the box-office. 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, she starred in TXT and her Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Mano Po 5. She reunited with Richard Gutierrez in The Promise, where their roles are considered mature compared than their past movies.[6] Locsin also produced her own film entitled Angels which was shown in theaters in April 12, 2007.[7] Since Locsin signed an exclusive contract in Star Cinema, she is not permitted to do films other than Star Cinema. Recently, Piolo Pascual confirmed that she and Angel will be having a movie tentatively titled Wild Hearts under Star Cinema that is expected to shoot in Bukidnon and in some cities in Australia on July and August 2008. It will be showing nationwide on October 1, 2008.[8] Locsin is also expected to do a valentine movie with John Lloyd Cruz to be shown in theaters this February 14, 2009. On the same year she and Aga Muhlach will also having a movie together under Star Cinema.[9]
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 which lasted in January, 2007.[10].
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 is scheduled for a gift-giving to the less fortunate children in Payatas, Quezon City to help certain poor children to give food, clothing and their basic needs. This will also be her birthday gift to them which is also supported by her sponsors.[11]
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.[12]
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.[13] In August 2007, she transferred to ABS-CBN Network, the rival TV station of GMA.[14] 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.
Locsin is the newest endorser of Folded & Hung where she made a big controversy especially for having a topless Billboard in EDSA, Metro Manila.[15]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Program | Role | Channel |
| 2008 | Lobo[16] | Lyka Raymundo | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | ASAP '08 | Semi-Regular | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pilat | Melody | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Gabriella Agoncillo | 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 | Tetet | GMA Network |
| 2003 | Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin | Mariella | GMA Network |
| 1999 | Click | Charley | GMA Network |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2009 | Lovers | TBA with Aga Muhlach |
| 2009 | I Knew I Loved You | TBA with John Lloyd Cruz |
| 2008 | Wild Hearts[17] | TBA |
| 2007 | Angels | Angie a.k.a. Angel (producer) |
| 2007 | The Promise | Andrea |
| 2006 | Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di | Charity |
| 2006 | TxT (movie) | 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 and nominations
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| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award |
| 2008 | FHM Philippines | FHM Philippines Sexiest Women (Rank #3) |
| 2008 | Maxim Philippine's Hot 100 | Hottest 100 Women (Rank #1) |
| 2008 | 38th Box Office Entertainment Awards[18] | Princess of Philippine Movies |
| 2007 | Anak TV Seal Awards | Most Admired TV Personality (Rank#5) |
| 2007 | Philippine Advertisers | Most Famous & Most Effective Endorser (Rank #3) |
| 2007 | FHM Philippines[19] | Sexiest Women in Philippines (Rank #3) |
| 2007 | Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award | Pinoy Wannabe (Texter's Choice) [20] |
| 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[21] | 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 | 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
- ^ Behind the scenes of Lobo Behind the scenes of Lobo
- ^ Philippine Entertainment Portal
- ^ Journal.com.ph
- ^ Angel Locsin finally signed 2-year exclusive contract in ABS-CBN
- ^ Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual do final taping for Lobo
- ^ Fans crowd in The Promsie Premier
- ^ Angel Locsin produces her own film
- ^ Piolo Pascual talk about a movie with Angel
- ^ Angel Locsin's movie to be shoot in Bukinon and Australia
- ^ Angel Locsin confirmed break-up with Oyo Boy Sotto
- ^ Journal Online - Philippine Tabloid featuring news, current events, celebrities, entertainment, local balita, tsismis, and much more
- ^ "QC court dismisses Angel Locsin's case vs manager", GMANews.TV, July 20, 2007
- ^ "It’s official: Angel Locsin leaving GMA-7", Inquirer.net, July 21, 2007
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ Angel Locsin agrees for a Topless Billboard
- ^ Philippine Entertainment Portal
- ^ Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual Movie
- ^ PEP.Ph Angel Locsin won as the Princess of Philippine Movies
- ^ FHM Philippines Sexiest Women of 2007
- ^ Angel Locsin wins Pinoy Wannabe Award at Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards 2007
- ^ FHM Philippines Sexiest Women of 2006