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Angel Locsin Profile |
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Birth Date: April 23, 1985
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Birth Place: Bulacan, Philippines
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Birth Name: Angelica Colmenares
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Biography |
Angel Locsin is a Filipina television and film actress who
was introduced in the youth-oriented program of GMA Network
entitled Click. Locsin rose to prominence after being casted
as one of the lead stars in the fantasy-themed television
series Mulawin in 2004. Soon after she headlined as the
titular superheroine Darna in the TV adaptation of the
popular Mars Ravelo comics hit. Locsin top-billed in several
chartbusting films and is widely famous as the love pair of
Richard Gutierrez and Dennis Trillo.
Locsín grew up in Bulacan and was the second child in a
brood of three. Her parents were separated when she was
fourteen and she has since lived with her father. Locsin's
career in show business began after she was spotted by a
talent scout while shoppping at SM Mall. She auditioned for
several commercials and soon after she landed a contract
with GMA Network.
Locsín first appeared in Click, a teen-oriented program on
the GMA Network, as the tomboyish Charley (short for
Charlotte). However, she only became widely known when she
first appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines. The same
magazine frequently lists her as one the "100 Sexiest Women
in the World", as well as sexiest Filipina, ranking No. 2
behind Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie.
After appearing in Click, Locsin gained further exposure as
she was cast in television shows like Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa
Rin, All Together Now and Love to Love
In 2004, Locsin received what is considered her biggest
break yet. She starred as one of the lead stars in the
telefantasya Mulawin. After her role as the half-human,
half-avian Alwina, she auditioned for the title role of the
classic Filipina superhero in Darna television series. She
won the part hands down, and was chosen to don the iconic
red suit and crest among numerous actresses who tried out.
Locsin reunited with former love team Dennis Trillo as they
top-bill in GMA's newest fantasy-themed series, Majika.
Aside from television, Locsín also starred in films. Among
her big screen credits are Kuya, Mano Po 2, Singles, Sigaw
and in 2005 the box-office hit Let The Love Begin, alongside
perennial partner Richard Gutierrez. Her team-up with
Gutierrez is considered by some as one of the best pairings
in the country. She reprised her role as Alwina in the movie
adaptation of Mulawin.
Locsin also had her fair share of controversy after
appearing in one of the Axe TV ads, 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 the complaints, Unilever Philippines, the
maker of Axe, slowly pulled out the commercial.
Locsin, on 21 April 2006, spent a pre-21st birthday
get-together with close friends and relatives in Aurora
Ville Resort. After a short program hosted by Joel Almagro,
Locsin thanked the organizers for a simple but sincere
effort to make her day complete. This, after spending the
whole day with kids with various medical conditions and
giving free medical aid. |
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Other
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Her hobbies include dancing, reading, cooking, and learning
new recipes.
Style: casual
Hang-out: house, mall
Likes: friendly, thoughtful, and loyal people
Dislikes: untidy and mayabang person
School: ABE (freshman)
Fave Color: Blue
Fave Food: Lasagna, chocolate
Fave Cologne: Baby Bench
Fave Actress: Sharon Cuneta
Fave Singer: Mandy Moore
Fave Book: Harry Potter series
Motto in Life: Just be yourself. |
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