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Angel Locsin
Born	Angelica Locsin Colmenares April 23, 1985 (1985-04-23) (age 24) Bulacan, Philippines
Occupation	Actress, Model, Producer
Years active	1999-present
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Angel Locsin (b. April 23, 1985) is a Filipina television and film actress, commercial model, film producer and fashion designer.

Born Angelica Locsin Colmenares, she 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.^[1] Her first project under ABS-CBN was the television series Lobo. Locsin recently starred her first box office movie under Star Cinema,^[2] Love Me Again,^[3] directed by Rory Quintos.^[4]

She stars in the previous television series Only You with Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo.^[5][6]

Biography

Early life

Locsin was born in Santa Maria, Bulacan. Her parents separated when she was 14 years old and she has since lived with her father, Angelo Colmenares.^{[citation needed]}

Education

Locsin had her elementary education in Bulacan and finished high school 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.^[7]

Career

Early work

Locsin was discovered by a talent scout when she was shopping at SM City North EDSA in Quezon City.^[1] She then auditioned for several commercials. She 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]} After a year, she became a contract star of GMA Artist Center, first appearing on the 1999 teen-oriented series Click. Locsin was also included in the cast of Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin. In 2004, she starred in All Together Now.

GMA Network

In August 2, 2003, Locsin starred in Mulawin, where she portrayed "Alwina", opposite Richard Gutierrez, who played "Aguiluz". The show ended on March 18, 2004.^[8]

After Mulawin, Locsin played the title role ("Darna") in the fantasy television series Ravelo's Darna 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 by that year, on its fourth episode, when Angel transformed from Narda to Darna.^{[citation needed]} Since then, she has worked in TV commercials and endorsements, as well as film projects, enhancing her popularity in the Philippines.^[9]

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.^[10]

In 2007, Locsin starred in Asian Treasures with action star Robin Padilla. Angel's role was inspired by Angelina Jolie's movie portrayals of Lara Croft. 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 June 29, 2007, which turned out to be her last project for GMA.^[11]

ABS-CBN

On August 11, 2007, Locsin signed a two-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.^[12], where her first assignment was an episode in Maalala Mo Kaya.^[13]

On 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%. By the end of the series, it got the highest rating of 33.4% in the nationwide ratings game conducted by NUTAM Ratings.^[14] The series ended on July 11, 2008.^[15]

In 2009, Angel launched her new TV series, Only You, a Philippine remake of the Korean drama of the same title aired by SBS (South Korea) in 2005.^[16] Angel stars with Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo, directed by Rory Quintos which aired last April 27, 2009 at ABS-CBN Primetime.^[6]

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.^{[citation needed]}

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 at the box office. She 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.^{[citation needed]}

In early 2007, Locsin also reunited with Richard Gutierrez in The Promise where their roles were considered more mature than their last film.^[17] 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, which was shown in theaters on April 12, 2007.^[18]

In 2009, Locsin starred in her first movie under Star Cinema, Love Me Again^[19][20] The film was shot in Impasug-ong and Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Other scenes were also shot in Darwin, Australia. The film premiered on January 15, 2009.

Personal life

Interests

On April 23, 2007, Locsin celebrated her birthday with GABRIELA Foundation, an NGO that supports women and children. In 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.^[21]

Filmography

Television

Movies

Awards

Acting Awards

Other Awards

References

External links

• Angel Locsin's Official Website
• Angel Locsin at the Internet Movie Database