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 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. 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 in GMA. 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 in show business began after she was directly 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 Star Magic because her father, Angelo Colmenares did'nt agree. After a year, she became a contract star of GMA Artist Center and starred in Click where her potential discovered.
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. Since then she became a regular film actress. She starred also in Mano Po 4 and Sigaw. Luckily, 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 also reunited with Richard Gutierrez in The Promise, in which their roles were considered more mature than any they have done in the past.[2] Locsin also produced her own film entitled Angels which was shown in theaters in April 12, 2007.[3] Since Locsin signed an exclusive contract in Star Cinema she will not be able to make films in other film productions in the Philippines. Recently, Piolo Pascual confirmed that she and Angel will be having a movie tentatively titled Wild Hearts under Star Cinema that is supposed to shoot in Australia on June and July, 2008 and is expected for a nationwide showing on October 1, 2008.[4]
Television career
Early career
Locsin first appeared on television through Click, a 1999 teen-oriented program on the GMA Network, as the tomboyish Charley, where she was first 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 when she got her big break where 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
Main article: Darna (TV Series)
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 of the success of Darna she received several commercials and endorsements, film projects, lead role projects in GMA Network and popularity in the whole Philippines.
Majika
Main article: 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, although the last two episodes were replayed on the following two weekends for the benefit of those who weren't able to watch them after super typhoon 'Milenyo' hit the mid-northern part of the Philippines from September 27-28 and temporarily deprived much of the Luzon area of electricity. She played the role Sabina, the elder daughter of Ayesa (Carmina Villaroel) and Garam (Zoren Legaspi). Her love enterest was Argo (Dennis Trillo) and her main rival was Juno that was played by Katrina Halili.
Asian Treasures
Main article: Asian Treasures
In 2007 Locsin gave her extra-ordinary performance when she starred in Asian Treasures with Robin Padilla. It was the first Philippine drama shot in multiple countries such as Mongolia, Thailand and China[citation needed]. Its pilot episode aired on January 15, 2007.[5] The series gained much popularity even before the pilot episode was telecast. 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.[6]The ending was shot in Luneta Park, Manila. However this was her last project in GMA Network after she transferred to ABS-CBN.
Move to ABS-CBN
On August 11, 2007 Locsin finally signed a 2-year exclusive contract in ABS-CBN after she left to 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, Bea Alonzo, Anne Curtis and Judy Ann Santos.[7] After the contract signing she guested in ASAP 07' as a special guest. Angel also became a celebrity player in Kapamilya Deal or No Deal, where Locsin's mother was featured.[8], Angel also guested in ABS-CBN shows such as Boy & Kris, Wowowee, The Buzz, Umagang Kayganda etc. Locsin was also paired to Sam Milby in their Maalaala Mo Kaya episode entitled Pilat.
2008-present
In early 2008 Locsin was paired to Piolo Pascual in their first horror-fantasy-political thriller show together Lobo which premiered in January 28, 2008. Locsin recently promoted Lobo in Dubai with Piolo Pascual.
Personal life
Relationships
Locsin dated the late actor Miko Sotto, son of Ali Sotto. Locsin also had a relationship with Oyo Boy Sotto which lasted in January, 2007.[9].
Interests
Locsin consistently helps Gabriela Partylist and other Children Foundations. In fact last April 23, 2007, Locsin celebrated her birthday in Gabriela, a partylist that help 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 be also her birthday gift to the less fortunate children which is also supported by her tremendous sponsors.
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.[11] Locsin's five-year contract with GMA expired in mid-2007. Her manager, Becky Aguila, and her father, Angel Colmenares, sent a letter just a few hours away from the first and official statement confirming her transfer, formally informing GMA that her talent would not renew her contract with the Kapuso network.[12] 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. She worked round the clock all year round from the day she became a star and was left with little time to rest that even brought her to hospitals due to exhaustion. She also had little or almost no quality time with her family, most specially with her blind father. Angel fully supports her family and is the bread winner. With her statement, GMA was disappointed. Although on the same note, Angel did her part while she was in GMA, she made blockbuster movies and top rating tv series, Her official letter was also submitted to GMA in the morning of the same day she finally officially announced that she's switching networks. This unethical and unprofessional manner of informing the network which boosted her to stardom caused GMA and fans alike to frown upon this act.
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 in show business began after she was directly 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 Star Magic because her father, Angelo Colmenares did'nt agree. After a year, she became a contract star of GMA Artist Center and starred in Click where her potential discovered.
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. Since then she became a regular film actress. She starred also in Mano Po 4 and Sigaw. Luckily, 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 also reunited with Richard Gutierrez in The Promise, in which their roles were considered more mature than any they have done in the past.[2] Locsin also produced her own film entitled Angels which was shown in theaters in April 12, 2007.[3] Since Locsin signed an exclusive contract in Star Cinema she will not be able to make films in other film productions in the Philippines. Recently, Piolo Pascual confirmed that she and Angel will be having a movie tentatively titled Wild Hearts under Star Cinema that is supposed to shoot in Australia on June and July, 2008 and is expected for a nationwide showing on October 1, 2008.[4]
Television career
Early career
Locsin first appeared on television through Click, a 1999 teen-oriented program on the GMA Network, as the tomboyish Charley, where she was first 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 when she got her big break where 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
Main article: Darna (TV Series)
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 of the success of Darna she received several commercials and endorsements, film projects, lead role projects in GMA Network and popularity in the whole Philippines.
Majika
Main article: 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, although the last two episodes were replayed on the following two weekends for the benefit of those who weren't able to watch them after super typhoon 'Milenyo' hit the mid-northern part of the Philippines from September 27-28 and temporarily deprived much of the Luzon area of electricity. She played the role Sabina, the elder daughter of Ayesa (Carmina Villaroel) and Garam (Zoren Legaspi). Her love enterest was Argo (Dennis Trillo) and her main rival was Juno that was played by Katrina Halili.
Asian Treasures
Main article: Asian Treasures
In 2007 Locsin gave her extra-ordinary performance when she starred in Asian Treasures with Robin Padilla. It was the first Philippine drama shot in multiple countries such as Mongolia, Thailand and China[citation needed]. Its pilot episode aired on January 15, 2007.[5] The series gained much popularity even before the pilot episode was telecast. 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.[6]The ending was shot in Luneta Park, Manila. However this was her last project in GMA Network after she transferred to ABS-CBN.
Move to ABS-CBN
On August 11, 2007 Locsin finally signed a 2-year exclusive contract in ABS-CBN after she left to 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, Bea Alonzo, Anne Curtis and Judy Ann Santos.[7] After the contract signing she guested in ASAP 07' as a special guest. Angel also became a celebrity player in Kapamilya Deal or No Deal, where Locsin's mother was featured.[8], Angel also guested in ABS-CBN shows such as Boy & Kris, Wowowee, The Buzz, Umagang Kayganda etc. Locsin was also paired to Sam Milby in their Maalaala Mo Kaya episode entitled Pilat.
2008-present
In early 2008 Locsin was paired to Piolo Pascual in their first horror-fantasy-political thriller show together Lobo which premiered in January 28, 2008. Locsin recently promoted Lobo in Dubai with Piolo Pascual.
Personal life
Relationships
Locsin dated the late actor Miko Sotto, son of Ali Sotto. Locsin also had a relationship with Oyo Boy Sotto which lasted in January, 2007.[9].
Interests
Locsin consistently helps Gabriela Partylist and other Children Foundations. In fact last April 23, 2007, Locsin celebrated her birthday in Gabriela, a partylist that help 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 be also her birthday gift to the less fortunate children which is also supported by her tremendous sponsors.
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.[11] Locsin's five-year contract with GMA expired in mid-2007. Her manager, Becky Aguila, and her father, Angel Colmenares, sent a letter just a few hours away from the first and official statement confirming her transfer, formally informing GMA that her talent would not renew her contract with the Kapuso network.[12] 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. She worked round the clock all year round from the day she became a star and was left with little time to rest that even brought her to hospitals due to exhaustion. She also had little or almost no quality time with her family, most specially with her blind father. Angel fully supports her family and is the bread winner. With her statement, GMA was disappointed. Although on the same note, Angel did her part while she was in GMA, she made blockbuster movies and top rating tv series, Her official letter was also submitted to GMA in the morning of the same day she finally officially announced that she's switching networks. This unethical and unprofessional manner of informing the network which boosted her to stardom caused GMA and fans alike to frown upon this act.
