Richard Gutierrez is the country's hottest matinee idol today

efinitely, Richard Gutierrez is the country's hottest matinee idol today.

Not only is he very popular among the young movie/TV fans, but Richard is also idolized for his wholesome image, and as being one very hardworking actor.

And for really working hard, Richard is now reaping the fruits of his labor: He has now to his name a posh condominium unit at one of the country's prime locations, The Fort. Richard also has some other investments, plus a business venture to boot.

Anyway, Richard's popularity zoomed to greater heights when he embodies the stalwart fantasy hero, the half-human, half-bird Aguiluz in "Mulawin the Series," with former "Click" co-star Angel Locsin , although at that time they had different screen partners.

Richard and Angel's loveteam was put to test via the GMA Films movie "Let the Love Begin" which was shown in Febuary last year and which was a monumental box-office hit. In the movie, so enamored were audiences with the gorgeous Richard that they willingly suspended their disbelief and accepted the actor in his dirt-poor janitor-cum-scholar role. To his credit, Richard acquitted himself wonderfully well in the role, making millions of boys and girls feel sorry for him.

A few months after "Mulawin's" TV run ended, Richard followed it up with the martial arts action serial "Sugo," another ratings triumph for GMA 7. "Sugo" has Richard playing dual roles and battling evil forces, for which he had to learn martial arts. Meanwhile, the public clamor for a reteaming with Angel Locsin was hard to resist, as was the demand for a new chapter in the "Mulawin" saga. So when "Mulawin the Movie" was shown in last December's film festival, audiences came in droves and made it a bonafide blockbuster.

It was also the only MMFF entry to be given an "A" rating for excellence by the hard-to-please Cinema Evaluation Board.

Richard and Angel are hoping to strike it three-in-a-row with Regal Films' "I Will Always Love You," also Richard's first movie for the calendar year.

In the kilig movie which was filmed in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, Richard plays Justin, a spoiled rich boy who falls in love with Cecille, a simple provincial lass.

"It's an engaging and touching love story, and Angel is always a pleasure to work with," Richard says. "Our working relationship is as great as ever. I think it helps that aside from the chemistry and rapport we share, we're also very good friends."

Partly shot in San Francisco , the city which no one can leave without leaving part of his/her heart behind, "I Will Always Love You" is the perfect date movie for the love month. Director Mac Alejandre is ecstatic at the prospect of starting a brand-new year with a wondrous, romantic film about a young couple learning to fight for love despite all odds. "Dito sa movie, Richard (and Angel) have never been better as actors, and never more beautifully photographed."

Starting Feb. 8, Richard's huge billboards all over EDSA will not be the sole cause of traffic. Expect his loyal fans to congregate in theaters and cause traffic in the streets on that day, when "I Will Always Love You" opens in selected theaters nationwide.

"I Will Always Love You" is a co-production of Regal Entertainment Inc . and GMA Network Films . It also stars Jean Garcia, Lloyd Samartino , James Blanco, Bearwin Meily, Tuesday Vargas, Miriam Pantig , Lloyd Samartino and Jean Garcia.

Angel Locsin wins Pinoy Wannabe Award at Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards 2007.

Nickelodeon 20th milestone anniversary Kid's Choice Awards 2007: The grandest preview party ever! The carpet was orange. The stars and stunts were big. The entertainment outrageous. And undoubtedly, all Nicksters "freed their mind" and had the greatest SLIME of their lives!

It was an 'orange-letter day' for all Nicksters who celebrated their power to choose, to let it all out and hailed Angel Locsin as this year's "Pinoy Wannabe Awardee" during the recently concluded Nickelodeon's 20th Kids' Choice Awards (KCA) Preview Party. But aside from the record-breaking 42,000 kids who voted, Aliw Theater was jam-packed with a total of 2,600 kids and kids at heart who—together with the biggest stars, biggest stunts, the most outrageous oddballs and larger-than-life entertainment—rejoiced in what was considered the grandest, slimiest mess-fest in all of KCA preview party history!

Hosts Sam Concepcion (last year's Pinoy Wannabe Awardee), the comical and klutzy Nickie plus the Parkour and hiphop dancersled the slime-packed preview party starting with a retrospection of past KCA hosts, Wannabes, slimed artists, highlights and taking kids' votes seriously through the years.

Pinoy Wannabe nominees John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin sent in greetings while Makisig Morales gave a super performance (with his group Mak and the Dudes ).Christian Bautista, who proudly showed off his SpongeBob necktie, rendered his latest single. Imago's spirited performance of their hit single "Taralets!" got the audience groovin'. No one made the Nicksters more animated to stand up, "pound the hammer, drill the floor and shoot the crane" than the loveable Dora The Explorer who helped announce this year's Pinoy Wannabe winner, Angel Locsin.

Though Makisig Morales didn't bag the blimp, kids still considered him their hero when he agreed to sit down the humongous slime machine and got slimed silly…all in the name of Nickelodeon tradition of messy fun!

The celebration, which ended with a fountain of fireworks and confetti burst, was so far biggest, slimiest and most outrageous get-together in Philippine KCA history! back

Angel Locsin to Jennylyn Mercado: Prove your worth

Angel Locsin was placed on the defensive when asked about her take on the spat between her manager, Becky Aguila, and Jennylyn Mercado, a co-'alaga' of Becky. Her response? She complained that she was always being blamed for the troubles of Becky's talents in GMA-7.

In a press conference attended by a Showbiz Talk insider last Friday, Angel, according to him, was exasperated about the issue and said that Jennylyn's camp should not pin the blame on her transfer to ABS-CBN for the young actress' problems with GMA-7. "Hindi ko na problema yon," Angel was quoted as saying. She added Jennylyn should take care of her own career and not blame her for any misfortunes that had happened. She also dared her former GMA-7 co-star to "prove her worth."

Jennylyn previously commented that she would rather severe ties with Becky than face the prospect of GMA-7 dumping her. With a fiery tone, Jennylyn also noted she had not spoken to Angel since the US theatrical premiere of the Angel-Becky production "Angels" in early July. Jennylyn was a lead star in that film. On July 20, Becky announced that Angel was not renewing her contract with GMA-7, the television network that built her successful showbiz career from scratch. A few weeks later, Becky confirmed Angel was transferring to ABS-CBN as an exclusive talent. Angel signed with ABS-CBN in mid-August.

Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin in 'The Promise'

The beautiful onscreen tandem of Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin will once again hit the movie house in the upcoming flick "The Promise". This movie could be the most daring role of the two, as they portray serious and mature characters.

"(We) took it to the next level," Richard stresses, pertaining to their new role as lovers. He is willing to show some flesh if the movie will require but with limitations. The young actor is still nervous, as the details of their love scenes has not been discussed. The film was patterned from a 1939 American film "Wuthering Heights".

This Valentine's Day presentation of GMA Films features TJ Trinidad and Rhian Ramos

Angel Locsin is No. 1 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2007

Starmometer.com recently initiated a survey on the Most Beautiful Filipina of 2007. Results show that Angel Locsin retains her title as the no. 1 Most Beautiful Pinay. She received 2,155 votes in the Top 30 poll with more than 20,000 respondents.

Angel Locsín (born Angélica Locsín Colmenares on April 23, 1985), is a 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.

I agree with the poll. Though I am not an avid celebrity fan, I find Angel Locsin's beauty enchanting and very Filipina.

Based on same survey, sarah Geronimo is No. 2 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2007. Last year's no. 2 was Kristine Hermosa. Sarah climbed 1 notch this year. She received 1,776 votes in the Top 30 poll.

Angel Locsin in Tears After Break-Up with Oyo Boy Sotto

While most of showbiz is still on vacation or still caught up in the MMFF (Metro Manila Film Festival) fever, Angel Locsin shocked everyone with the announcement that Oyo Boy Sotto and she have broken up.

Days before the New Year's celebration, the teary-eyed young actress confirmed the separation in an interview with Butch Francisco of Startalk on December 28.

Speculations have been rampant as to the cause of what appears to be 2006's last controversial falling out. According to S-Files, there are two possible reasons for the break-up. First, Oyo is allegedly having a relationship with Enteng Kabisote 3 co-star Bing Loyzaga. Both have also worked in "Txt", which also starred Angel. Second, Angel's ties with Asian Treasures co-star Robin Padilla.According to a PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) contributor, the real reason for the break-up is lack of time for each other, especially Angel. The young actress has been frequently traveling for her new show with Robin, GMA-7's Asian Treasures.

The PEP contributor also negates that Angel was hospitalized for depression. The Mano Po 5 star was apparently confined in the hospital after eating too much seafood. Angel's former manager, Becky Aguila—whom she had a falling out with months ago, was said to have visited the young actress.

With only two weeks left before the Asian Treasures television premiere, showbiz insiders are saying Angel's break-up with Oyo spells trouble.

The show's male lead, Robin, is known for being overly gracious to his leading ladies. Just coming from a relationship, Angel might just be vulnerable to her co-actor's charms.

In any film or television outfit, it is not recommendable to have leads developing a relationship. More often than not, the shooting of the scenes is at the mercy of the lovers' tempers. In this instance, a boyfriend for Angel means a security blanket for the production.

As of press time, Angel and Oyo have yet to divulge any more information about the issue.

As most young loves go, hopefully, the two are just taking some time off from each other.

Angel Locsin is newest star producer

In the local movie industry, not a few actors tried their hands in producing movies. There was Amalia Fuentes with AM Productions, Fernando Poe Jr., with FPJ Productions, Dolphy and his RVQ Productions, among many others.

Yet, not everyone who went into production became as successful as these three. And not a few regretted having lost their shirt and ended up being deep in debt.

Now, Angel Locsin has decided to go into producing movies. No, she's not going solo in it but in partnership with her longtime manager Becky Aguila. Together, they formed Eagle Eye Entertainment Productions Inc. and Angels is the company's first major venture.

The movie, a trilogy, is opening today in theaters across the archipelago.

Angel stars in the first story titled "Angel of Mine," which Gina Alajar directed from the screenplay by TV tearjerker writer Gina Marissa Tagasa.

Interestingly, Angel plays a feisty police reporter who also becomes a surrogate mother to an orphaned girl, the daughter of her yaya (wet nurse).

Last Monday, the movie was premiered to a cheering crowd of fans at SM Megamall Cinema 10. Unfortunately, Angel Locsin couldn't leave the set of a movie she is shooting for another movie production. Her fans were disappointed, but Jennylyn Mercado's fans were in their elements shrieking each time the name of their favorite star was mentioned during the pre-screening short program.

Jennylyn and Patrick star in the second story called "Angel of Love" where the two lovebirds play their real selves. In contrast to the more melodramatic "Angel of Mine," this is lighter in treatment. TV director Mark Reyes helmed the second of the trilogy from, again, Gina Marissa Tagasa's screenplay.

Marvin Agustin, rumored suitor of Angel, was at the premiere by his lonesome. He stars in the third story titled "Daddy's Angel." The former Kapamilya star whose career gets a second wind after hopping over to the Kapuso lot, plays a paroled convict who comes home after eight years in jail. His wife was gang raped on the day of their wedding and in his rage killed one of the rapists. While in jail, his wife gave birth to a son by one of the rapists. His mother adopted the son believing it is his son's child. But to the ex-convict it is no more than a painful reminder of the tragedy that befell their lives. Dingdong Dantes wears a different hat this time, as director.

Angels is a clever decision between Angel Locsin and Becky Aguila. Apart from the fact that the stories are shorter than the usual full-length feature films, the time limitation has made the writers and directors become more effective storytellers. I now know the handicap of the Filipino filmmaker. A full-length feature makes them lose focus, injecting unnecessary sub-plots (or back stories as they are called now) and populating the movies with extraneous (useless) characters, like a comedian if only to give the material some kind of a comic relief when in fact the plot can move on without them. That is the reason I can't (even if I try hard) sit through a Tagalog movie without getting bored, angry, or irritated. Tagasa is an experienced TV writer, trained when TV dramas were limited to three settings—sala, bedroom, and dining room. But of course, she has yet to shed the talkiness of her materials and make the images speak for themselves. Oh, I think that's the work of the director to see through the screenplay and order some revisions to make the materials more than a TV drama but something for the big screens with digital surround sound.

Angel Locsin: “Natagpuan ko na ang bagong bahay ko.���

After arriving in the country from her crash course in fashion design at the London College of Fashion and a very short vacation in Los Angeles, Angel Locsin is back in the country to face the controversies. The erstwhile GMA-7 talent arrived at the NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) last Thursday, August 9, at around 4 a.m.

Angel was met by her father, Angel Colmenares, her sister Ella, and her manager Becky Aguila. From the airport, she and her entourage proceeded to the Manila Peninsula to rest.

On Saturday, August 11, Angel kept her appointment at ABS-CBN to finally set her signature on two contracts that the Kapamilya network promised her before she left the country.

"It is exactly 12 noon and ongoing ang contract signing ni Angel Locsin sa 14th floor ng ELJ building sa ABS-CBN," narrates Bianca Gonzales, one of the hosts of the Saturday afternoon showbiz-variety show Entertainment Live.

After the ceremony was completed, Bianca was the first to greet the new addition to the Kapamilya family.

"Masaya ako. Sobrang saya ko at natagpuan ko na ang bagong bahay ko," said an overjoyed Angel about her transfer to rival network, ABS-CBN.

"Ang ganda naman nun. I love it!" gushed the equally overjoyed Bianca. "Ikuwento mo naman sa amin kung ano 'yung pinirmahan mong kontrata."

"Pumirma ako ng dalawang kontrata. Isa para sa TV at isa para sa Star Cinema. Habang ginagawa ko 'yon, nanginginig ako. Excited talaga ako at naramdaman ko kung paano ako sinuportahan ng ABS-CBN sa panahon na down na down ako.

"Nagpapasalamat ako sa kanila at sa tingin ko, tama ang ginawa ko talaga," she said with a smile.

"Siyempre, the first question is, saan ka nga ba namin unang makikita? What's your first project?" asks Bianca.

"Napag-usapan namin and excited ako, kung papayagan lang ako ni Piolo [Pascual] na makasama…" she trails off. "Pinawisan ako bigla. Sana makagawa ako ng pelikula with Piolo."

An earlier report of PEP says that Angel will star with Piolo in a fantasy-drama series titled Taong-Lobo.

Angel also ticked off the names of other big stars in the Kapamilya Network. "Excited rin ako makasama 'yung mga reyna ng ABS-CBN, tulad nina Ms. Claudine Barretto, Bea [Alonzo], Anne [Curtis], Ms. Judy Ann Santos, at marami pang iba."

Bianca candidly told Angel that male Kapamilya actors are lining up to get the chance to do a project with her.

"In past interviews, kapag tinatanong 'yung mga male stars kung sino ang gusto nilang makatambal, ikaw yung lagi nilang sinasagot," says the host of Entertainment Live. "The other day, sabi ni Piolo, 'Sana movie with Angel.' How does it feel? Nagkita pala kayo ni Piolo kagabi, ikuwento mo naman sa amin 'yung pinag-usapan niyo."

"Nakalimutan ko kasi nakatingin talaga ko sa kanya," says Angel, obviously tickled by the chance to talk with the heartthrob.

The Not So Simple Life of Angel Locsin

Since her character soared high in GMA's fantasy series, Mulawin, Angel Locsin has been unstoppable. Now, the bankable young actress tries her luck into more challenging tasks of her young career, producing a trilogy film called "Angels."

Angel was originally a part of youth oriented show "Click," that was her break. But through continuous hard work, it was not surprising at all that being in her early twenties, she already owns a Php16 million-worth property and has co-produced a Php20 million flick

"Pasalamat ako na naging smooth naman lahat. Mas naging maproblema noong planning, nu'ng binubuo namin 'yung script, story conference, paghahanap ng mga director at ng mga artista. Nakaka-stress din iyong after ng pelikula, pagpapa-print at pag-e-edit, ang gastos nuon," Angel says about her being a film producer for the first time.

She admitted that it was not easy to doing two tasks at the same time. She's starring in the movie, top billing the "Angel of Mine" episode. "Angels" feature inspiring stories and today's hot young actors actors as Jennylyn Mercado, Patrick Garcia and Marvin Agustin.

The "Asian Treasures" lead star noted that she prepared herself in the difficulty of her new venture. Asked which part of the production was the hardest, she retorts "Everything!".

"Lahat! Iyong biglang magkakaroon ng problema. Kunwari, hindi available iyong ganyan (props) na laging may ganoon (conflict) pero buti nagagawan ng paraan at nasosolusyonan."

The favorite TV heroine is very thankful to the people who supported her projects with her manager and co–producer Becky Aguila.

"Nagpasalamat ako sa mga kasama ko sa Angels kasi lahat sila naging professional, walang nale-late at walang nagre-reklamo. Lahat naging excited sa project, nakikipag-cooperate. Pati ang iba ko pang kasama sa trabaho gaya nina Raymond at Richard (Gutierrez). Tuwang tuwa ako sa kanila kasi sa 'SOP," pino-promote nila iyong Angels 'di ba ang sweet-sweet nila."

Producing another film is not impossible for her, but as of now that will have to wait.

Angel Locsin is happy where she is now

You see, Angel's biggest project so far in her new home is "Lobo" with Piolo Pascual.

Angel says she's contended with the way her life and career are going. And the good thing is that she's no longer as stressed out as before and she's coping very well with her work schedule.

With "Lobo," Angel has come of age and her transformation is truly beautiful. In her role as Lyka, she is daring and exciting. Did you notice how sexy Angel is in scenes where she wore a two-piece bikini which is a first in her career?

Come to think of it, Angel also posed sexy on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine in its March issue. She's always been included in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll but Angel has yet to wear swimsuits in her pictorials.

The actress admitted during the shoot that it was indeed her first time to pose in a swimsuit and it was understandable if she was a bit shy and jittery during the pictorial. She said "first time ko talaga ito, but I thought kung gagawin ko ito, it might as well be on Cosmo."

Despite her busy schedule, Angel is constantly in search for things to enhance her personality and knowledge (did you know that she is now learning how to play the guitar?), and along the way, she doesn't forget to be charitable. So it isn't surprising to see Angel giving out food to streetchildren every now and then. She also enjoins girls everywhere to always try to look presentable.

In "Lobo," she's cute, funny, lovable and sexy, and she really fits the role of Lyka to a T. A big fan and admirer of Angel texted us saying that in "Lobo" Angel is back to her best elements, and she is yet to show more. "Expect Angel to attack and tackle her roles with pasion and zest as always," she says.

"Lobo" is definitely ABS-CBN's biggest and most expensive teleserye at the moment. And since the start, it has captured the perfect chemistry between Angel and her leading man, Piolo Pascual. They are indeed a handsome pair.

And if many are now addicted to watching "Lobo," it is because it is romance, suspense and action all rolled into one, not to mention the fact that it's also a beautiful love story.

For fans and supporters of Angel, watch out for her and Piolo Pascual's movie which they will soon start shooting.

A Filipina Angel Stars a new sex tape Scandal

When popular Filipina actress Angel Locsin dumped her longtime TV network GMA-7 for its rival, ABS-CBN, she boosted both companies' profiles in Search. But the buzz generated by her channel-hop paled next to another controversial event allegedly starring Angel—the emergence of a sex tape. Just like Noelia, Johanna Cardona, Galilea Montijo and Paris Hilton.

Angel, after all, has been voted the second most sexy woman in the world, just after that other heavenly looker, Angelina Jolie. When rumors proliferated of the Filipina beauty unclothed, searchers far beyond that country's borders beat a hot path to the Web. Interest in the scandal and Angel's pictures surged. Lookups for "angel locsin video" rose 625%. Other, more descriptive searches, raced upwards, too. But we'll just leave it at that.

Yet, as any number of the actress' fan blogs will furiously inform you, the film has been proved a fake. It's not her! A wickedly well-endowed Thai performer and model named Natt Chanapa actually stars in the steamy scenes. Buzz on the Asian bombshell promptly flooded the Search box, rising nearly 1,500% over the past week. Search terms like "angel locsin look alike" also leapt.

Sadly, Natt has not able to enjoy her spin upwards in Buzz. She's been arrested for her revealing appearance in the video. The Thai government doesn't like sex tapes—or phony angels.

Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual shines in La Loba Blanca

Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual is making the philippine tv exciting and sexy. With their team up in the Teleserye with ABS-CBN entitled La Loba Blanca which supposed to be Taong Lobo. ABS change the title don't know the real fact why they change it. The important thing Papa Piolo and Mama Angel can now been seen in one show. Beautiful People

Luis Manzano issues now

Rumors printed on newpapers that Luis is a "USER" - user to be talked by being close or dating female stars that are new in ABS-CBN. Among which are Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez, and now is Angel Locsin. In the Buzz show Luis explained, "Nong si Toni ay nasa Wazzup, wazzup pa lang nakakausap ko na... nasa GMA pa lang siya, wala pa siyang planong lumipat nakakausap ko na siya... at before pa siyang naging sobrang boom na dito sa channel 2 ay nanliligaw na ako kay Toni noon or at least I was trying to...noon before maging Ms. Toni Gonzaga siya. Second na I guess na sinasabi nila ay si Mariel dahil technically nanggaling din sa GMA nung lumabas-labas kami at yung issues namin ni Mariel ang tagal na niya sa ABS...never kami nagka-project together para sabihin na gagamitin ko o whatever....now its Angel...kay Angel I'd rather tatahimik na lang muna ako, I'd rather Talk about what she's doing for the Station"

Aside from this issues Luis is happy now with the company of Angel. "I found a person na napakabait, napakaganda, who is very talented but let's just leave it as that nalang and basta magkasama kami we're d kami humihinto sa tawanan namin. we're very happy pag magkasama kami." Luis already meet Angel Daddy, Manager Becky Aguila and Ali Sotto -the mother of Angel's ex-boyfriend- the late Mico Sotto (Ali is special to Angel because she is treated by Angel as her Mom)

Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano told press they're just friends

Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano were together when they launched Angel's self perfume line the "Angel Locsin wish of happiness" and asked in TV Patrol if they are already in a relationship of boyfriend and girlfriend. Both answered directly that they are going out together but they are just friends. "Ayoko nang magpaulit-ulit diba kasi wala naman dapat pag-usapan, walang dapat e-explain." Angel said. "'yung lumalabas kami, we enjoy each others company pero alam namin na marami pa siyang dapat asekasuhin." Luis never deny that she likes Angel but denied that they are just hiding their relationship so that it would not affect the team-up of Angel's upcoming tv series entitled Lobo with Piolo Pascual in ABS-CBN.

Angel Locsin dating Luis Manzano exclusively

In the press conference of the ABS-CBN's tv Series "Lobo", Angel Locsin admitted that she is exclusively dating Luis Manzano. According to her, she is not the type of girl dating different guys at the same time. She can't do the thing, and that would be a headache to her. She believe this would not affect her career because her fans are smart that her private life is another story from her showbiz life.

Angel Locsin finally dares to bare in "Cosmopolitan"

Trust Angel Locsin to take everyone by surprise. Despite being a constant fixture on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll, Angel has chosen to pose in a swimsuit for the very first time on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine.



"First time ko 'to," she told the Cosmo team during the shoot. "I hope it turns out well. Inisip ko kasi, if gagawin ko 'to, it might as well be on Cosmo." After all, posing for Cosmo would mean reaching fun-fearless females like herself.



Despite being one of the biggest names in the industry today, Angel was surprisingly shy at the Cosmo cover shoot, getting quite jittery over the sexy summer shoot and clowning around with the Cosmo team just to loosen up. The jitters don't show in Angel's confident pose, as she says, "Lahat naman tayong mga babae, may body issues, di ba? But you should be happy with your body and comfortable in your own skin."



For Angel, being comfortable in your own skin shows in the way you carry yourself. She encourages Cosmo girls everywhere to make an effort to always look presentable and even dare to be kikay.



"Iba rin yung feeling 'pag nakaayos, kapag lalabas ka't alam mong okay ang itsura mo, ready kang harapin kahit sino." Angel points out, "It's great to be in jeans and T-shirt, but it's also great to be in a dress."



Angel continues to strive towards becoming a better version of herself by branching out of her comfort zone. Since 2007, she has taken time off to study fashion in London, become a first-time producer with the movie Angels, and is now learning how to play the guitar. "You have to keep on learning," she says, "You shouldn't get complacent." Clearly, Angel has become a woman of substance.


Angel sizzles on the cover of Cosmopolitan's March issue, now available in all news stands and magazine stores nationwide at P125 per copy.

‘Demonizing’ Angel Locsin

Angels and demons are supposed to be exact opposites, but Angel Locsin's detractors don't think so. In fact, ever since the actress left GMA-7 for ABS-CBN, some of them have been "demonizing" her. They depict her as an ingrate, because she left the TV channel that invested heavily in her and made her a big star.

In addition, Angel has been accused of "starring" in a sex video—a charge which recently was proven false. To find some space and peace to mull things over, Angel took a quickie fashion course abroad.

Big plans

She's back now, and ABS-CBN has big plans for her. Tit for tat, GMA-7 is now building up Marian Rivera, the new Marimar, and it looks like the comely actress is on her way to bigtime stardom in her own right.

Now that the dust has settled, we can view the "Angel-demon" controversy with greater equanimity and objectivity, to wit: First off, we perfectly understand why GMA-7 reacted so strongly against Angel when she decided to leave for the proverbial greener pastures (and bigger bucks).

After all, the network did invest heavily in her, and showcased her in numerous TV series and films, which effectively made her one of the country's most popular and bankable young-adult actresses. Come contract-renegotiation time, it was right for the network to expect Angel to be grateful.

On the other hand, popular stars expect to get a raise when they renegotiate their contracts, and that too is understandable. Now, we don't know what the figures are in Angel's case, but the usual practice is for producers who build up talents to pay them only a modest amount.

They explain this by citing the huge investment they make in the new star's build-up campaign. And, in Angel's case, her former "mother network" adds that it also enabled the actress to make additional multi-millions in product endorsements, which should have compensated for her relatively modest contract earnings.

Additional factors

Apparently, however, this wasn't enough for Angel and her handlers, so she chose to leave. Additional factors could have been an inordinately hectic work schedule, lack of time left to develop her other talents and interests, etc. Well, now that Angel has "changed channels" careerwise, her mother studio should be expected to make up for this slack, and not just in terms of money—otherwise, what was all the pain and anger for?

GMA-7 is quite right to build up Marian or another new talent to replace Angel as its "signature" young star. As for ABS-CBN, the viewing public expects it to do even better in showcasing its hot, new property than her former network did.

But, the biggest expectations are of Angel herself. After putting everyone empathetically through the wringer these past weeks, her ABS-CBN and Star Cinema projects should be a decided improvement over her GMA-7 and GMA Films portrayals. If they don't pass muster, she'll have a lot of explaining to do.

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Postscript: Now that the Angel Locsin controversy has ebbed, one image remains in our mind: At the height of the sturm und drang, the hosts of a show biz talk show were commenting on Angel's "changing channels" move—and they confessed that they had all done the same thing at one time or other in their careers!

So, when all is said and done, what Angel did—like it or hate it—was pretty much par for the show biz course. Except, in her case, she was bigger than most and owed GMA-7 a lot because it had made her such a hot property. —But, aside from that, it was really (show) business as usual.

So, what price gratitude? These days, other factors intrude—like attitude, and plenitude— dude!

Angel Locsin seeks audience with GMA-7 bosses

Angel Locsin vowed to face her former superiors, handlers and colleagues in her former network GMA-7 upon her return to the Philippines this week from her two-week stay in London, England.

"Gusto ko nang kausapin ang mga taong dapat kong kausapin. Gusto ko matapos na ito once and for all (I want to speak with the people I need to speak with. I want to end this once and for all)," Locsin told ABS-CBN's "The Buzz" on Sunday.

According to Locsin's manager, Becky Aguila, Angel will meet the "owner" of GMA-7 and make a proper farewell to the network that made her a star. Aguila did not mention who the owner was, but she was most likely referring to Atty. Felipe Gozon, GMA chairperson and CEO. She did not mention if they were granted an appointment.

"Nagsabi siya na pag-uwi ko, haharapin ko sila. Magpapaalam ako sa kanila. Haharapin ko ang may-ari ng GMA, (She said that when she returns she will face them. I'll bid them farewell. I'll meet the owner of GMA-7)" Aguila said in a separate interview with "The Buzz".

This came as a result of Angel's dejection over charges she had been an "ingrate" and a "traitor."

"She's bothered. Nalulungkot siya. Sana sa pag-uwi, tapos na ito.Tama na. Just let her move on…Tumatanaw kami ng utang na loob sa GMA, most especially Angel. Nasasaktan nga siya," Aguila added.

Aguila further confirmed in an interview with GMA-7's "24 Oras" newscast on Monday Locsin's desire to make a graceful exit from the Kapuso network by meeting the network bosses she had worked with during the course of her four-year stint in GMA-7. This includes Gozon, GMA-7 senior vice president for entertainment Wilma Galvante, GMA Films president Annette Gozon-Abrogar, and the production head who handled all of her top-rating shows, Redgie Acuña-Magno.

GMA-7 refused to comment on the matter.

Locsin will sign with ABS-CBN immediately after arriving in Manila on August 10. Terms of the contract were not revealed.

Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano, seen kissing in Bangkok?

ANGEL Locsin and Luis Manzano were sighted at the MBX Mall in Bangkok while shopping. Angel was apparently in a shopping spree with matching bags. She was seen holding hands with Luis, at may kissing-kissing pa sa escalator. It was on Friday, March 21.

Another sighting -- Angel and Luis were seen HHWWPSSP at Siam Discovery Bangkok last Holy Thursday last March 20.

What does HHWWPSSP mean? "Holding hands while walking pa-sway-sway pa" was the playful display of words sent by our source.

When we got to talk to Luis at the presscon for PBB Teen Edition hosts, he said that he and Angel have an understanding. He wouldn't want to term it as "mutual" understanding but he added that whatever it is that he and Angel have, they'd rather keep it to themselves for the time being

Angel Locsin VS Marian Rivera - Primetime Queen Poll Results

The poll that started it all! Marian Rivera or Angel Locsin: Sino ang itatanghal na reyna ng primetime tv ngayong 2008?

With a total of 2,250 votes, 758 poll comments and 328 post comments, your results after the jump…
Angel Locsin - 1,188 votes (53%)
Marian Rivera - 1,062 votes (47%)

Angel Locsin holds the record of 54.3 percent from the highest single episode of GMA's Darna in 2005. Darna is the fourth in the list of all time highest-rating Philippine tv series.

Marian Rivera holds the record of 49.5 percent from an episode of GMA's Marimar, the highest rating achieved by a Philippine tv series in the year 2007. Marimar is the 2nd highest-rating tv program in 2007.

Angel Locsin: Flight to stardom and cloudy skies for Dada's girl

n the beginning, she was a very simple and unassuming girl who loved her "Dada." Her life revolved around school and swimming. One time, she cut classes and went to SM North EDSA with her best friend to shop for groceries. A lady approached her and asked if she'd be willing to do a commercial. The young lady said, "Pwede!"

Her life has been constantly changing since then.

ANGEL'S TAKEOFF. As fate would have it, she eventually got acquainted with Becky Aguila, who became her manager and her surrogate mother as well. The world of showbiz officially opened its doors to Angel Locsin in 2000.

When she talked about her family, the public would learn that she was very fond of her dad, Angel Colmenares, who lost his eyesight several years ago; that she had five siblings, four of them from Mr. Colmenares's first family. But hardly anyone would hear a word from her about her mom.

Last July 27, showbiz veteran Lolit Solis dropped a bomb on Ogie Diaz's radio show. She claimed Angel's mom is "dating katulong na nabuntis ng tatay."

Manay Lolit, as the talent manager and host is called, put it this way: "Di ba, usually 'pag ganitong pagkakataon, 'pag may problema ang anak, ang lumalabas nanay? Bakit, 'asan ba 'yung nanay ni Angel? Lalo na 'pag lumabas 'yung isyu tungkol sa pagkaka-abort, kailangan 'yung nanay, 'di ba? Pero nagkahiwalay daw [ang parents ni Angel] kaya si Angel yata lumaki sa tatay, kaya hindi close sa nanay."

This revelation sent the fans of Angel ballistic. On July 27, in PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), they lashed back at Manay Lolit through the "Comments Column" following the article posted on the subject by Roldan Castro.

Ivyca wrote: "hey manay lolit tumigil kana ha.... nagpuputok butse mo kase wala na sa gma s angel the more na sinisiraan mo sya the more na maggogrow ang career nya... ang tanda mo na lolit puro pa rin paninira sa kapwa ang inaatupag mo huh!"

Likewise, Girlyme felt that Lolit's claims about Angel are offensive: "Lolit solis, wala tayong pakialam kung katulong ang nanay ni angel. marangal na trabaho yan walang dinaya na tao."

Good point. However, being a newsmaker, Angel has to face up to any and all information being attached to her, whether to verify or to deny. Meantime, PEP did its own research by talking to Angel's former neighbors in Baesa, Caloocan City.

Ms. Rose Labing-isa, the sister of the barangay captain, said this about Angel's mom: "Maganda ang Nanay niya. Wala akong naririnig na ganyan dito [referring to the maid issue]."

One former neighbor, who refused to be publicly identified, had her theory on the possible reason Angel does not usually mention her mom. In her email, the former neighbor wrote that Angel's mom left to go with another man when Angel was just a budding teen star. Our informant said it was the "usap-usapan" in their small barangay several years ago, but nobody from the Colmenares family confirmed it, and no one in their barangay bothered to verify it. In addition, she seconded Lolit Solis's "maid" allegation.

But even if some of them believed that the tittle-tattle about Angel's mom was true, these former neighbors say they did not think less of Angel. Baesa Adventist Academy's principal, Ms. Luzviminda Saramosing, said about the school's former student Angelica Colmenares:

"She came to Baesa for one school year. She's a good student. The mother would excuse her to join beauty contests in the municipality. She is loved by her classmates. Ang bait-bait na bata."ES! magazine featured her house in its September 2006 issue. The article mentioned that Angel is renting an apartment for her mom. "May boyfriend siya dati, pero ngayon wala—thank God," Angel disclosed. YES! wrote that she was smiling and rolling her eyes while sharing that tidbit about her mom.

Becky Aguila is probably the closest person that Angel can relate to as a "nanay." She calls the lady "Tita." In a PEP article posted on February 5, Becky said: "I love her like my own." Angel also treats the twin daughters of Becky, Katrina and Paula, like her own blood-sisters.

THE NEWCOMER CLICKS. Six years ago, Angel first appeared on GMA-7's Click. She played the twin sister of Richard Gutierrez and the love interest of Bryan Revilla, and later, of Railey Valeroso.

The fans instantly liked Charley, nickname for her Charlotte role. The viewing public found her beauty utterly refreshing and charming. Fans wrote in the Internet forums, "para siyang bagong gising parati."

Her contemporaries, Chynna Ortaleza and Karen delos Reyes, are both products of TV ads (Chynna endorsed a soft drink brand, while Karen appeared on a popular fast-food chain TV commercial). Write-ups would later divulge that Angel's work attitude and versatility put her a cut above the rest.

It was on the set of the youth-oriented show that she met Mico Sotto, the son of Vic Sotto's older brother Maru and radio host Ali Sotto. The two fell in love but their relationship was tragically cut short. Six months after they officially became a couple, Mico accidentally fell from his ninth floor condominium unit, causing the young actor's untimely demise.

Eight months after Mico's death, Angel Locsin rose to stardom.

WINGS FOR ANGEL. In August 2004, Angel spread her wings as Alwina in GMA-7's grand production, Mulawin, in a role that would have been Maxene Magalona's if the latter had not declined it in favor of her studies. Angel was paired with Richard Gutierrez, now the biggest young male star of GMA-7.

Mulawin, together with GMA-7's Extra Challenge, dramatically pulled up the average-to-good ratings of the network's primetime block. The show averaged 35.5%, the highest ratings for a fantaserye at that time.

After Mulawin, Angel became Narda in Darna, another GMA-7 fantasy-adventure. Sans wings, Angel continued to soar to the skies and to capture the hearts of the public. She became every kid's heroine and every man's fantasy. She posed for FHM magazine the same year Darna was aired and became FHM's sexiest Pinay in 2005.

Then she also did Majika and Asian Treasures, both successful primetime shows of GMA-7. From 2004 to 2007, Angel was a staple figure on TV's evening programming. In between, she top-billed blockbuster movies like Let the Love Begin (GMA Films); Sigaw and Text (Regal Entertainment); I Will Always Love You, Mulawin: The Movie, and The Promise (GMA Films and Regal Entertainment).

And then, the biggest prize of them all: the numerous endorsements. GMA-7 senior vice-president for entertainment Wilma Galvante recently announced that GMA Artist Center closed deals with various brands for Angel Locsin amounting to 60-million pesos.

These days, some PEP users wonder how Angel got so lucky. They say "she doesn't really have the talent." Indeed, her acting is not outstanding and there are many young stars who can deliver on those roles better. But the people who have worked with her attest to her dedication and professionalism.

Her manager said in a PEP article dated July 22: "Si Angel matiisin 'yan, e. Remember, she had this laser sa left eye niya? Sobrang matiisin na 'pag nagbabasa siya ng script almost sa mukha na niya."

Redgie Magno, GMA-7 program manager was also heard once, saying: "Si Angel naman, kapag nag-commit na 'yang magtrabaho, kahit 'di na 'yan matulog, okay lang sa kanya."

LOVE MATCH. On February 11, 2005, or fourteen months after Mico's death, another young man caught the love bug. He was Oyo Boy Sotto, Mico's first cousin and son of Box Office King Vic Sotto.

He fell in love with the girl he was calling, "'Tol," which is the Tagalog slang for "brother."

As Oyo narrated in the October 2006 issue of YES! magazine, his first admission was relayed via text. Here's his story: "Hi, Angel'—so, nag-iba na, Angel na ang tawag ko sa kanya, hindi na 'Tol'—'it was nice seeing you. I just want to tell you something, pero you don't have to reply naman. Bahala ka na. Basta gusto ko lang malaman mo ito.'

"Sumagot siya, 'Bakit, ano 'yon?'

"Sabi ko, 'I think I'm falling for you!'"

"Yong reply pa niya sa akin: ''Tol, nagkamali ka yata ng text.' Sabi ko, 'Naku, patay!' Sabi ko, 'Hindi, Angel, para sa 'yo talaga 'yan.'

"'Tapos, hindi nagre-reply. 'Naku, patay,' sabi ko. Feeling ko, nagalit na sa akin. Ewan ko kung ano pinag-iisip niya. Sabi ko, 'Puwede ba tayong mag-usap?'

And they talked, admitting to each other that they were both feeling "something" for each other. At dawn of February 13, Oyo said, "I love you." And they marked that as their anniversary date.

CLOUDY SKIES. Skies darkened for Angel in August 2005. Reports say that in Angel's condo unit, she and her manager Becky Aguila had a heated argument. The young actress accused Becky Aguila of mishandling her money. The story goes that when Angel asked an accountant to audit her finances, she found there discrepancies.

Two months after, Angel confirmed the incident in an interview with Startalk. Becky Aguila aired her side of the story through Cristy Fermin's column. Becky's twins spoke on her behalf. The latter claimed that in the course of the argument, Angel pointed a finger at their mom and cursed her.

The July 2006 issue of YES! magazine picked up this statement of Becky from tatakpilipino.com: "Mas masakit ang mga murang tinanggap ko mula kay Angel. Mas masasakit ang mga salitang lumabas sa alaga ko kaysa sa panduduro at amba na alternately nilang ginawa ni Oyo Boy na kahit hayop, e, hindi makatatanggap."

In another write-up, this time in the tabloid Balita, Becky turned more upfront about the root of the issue. She was quoted as saying, "Hindi ko siya ninakawan! Hindi ako kumukuha sa kanya nang sobra-sobra sa commission ko. Angel knows the truth. And kung sakaling she has doubts and concerns, tinanong at hinarap niya dapat ako. I'm more than willing to show her financial statement. Puwede kong ipakita ang labas at pasok ng pera niya, wala akong kahit magkanong ginalaw sa sarili niyang pera."

For more than a year, the two were not on speaking terms. An article put out by June 2006 issue of Hi! magazine reported that Becky was said to have told her ward that Angel's contract with her was "for life." According to lawyers that PEP consulted, there was "no such thing." Moreover, the actual contract indicated that the young actress was tied to her manager only until December 2006.

The entire hubbub almost reached the courts.

Then came the breakup with Oyo Sotto.

Oyo and Angel called it quits on December 26, 2006, or just two months after they went public with their relationship. In a PEP article dated January 2, "lack of time" was said to be the cause of the breakup. Due to the actress's hectic schedule, boyfriend and girlfriend "barely managed a 'hello' and a 'good night' over the phone at the beginning and end of the day." Fame indeed has its price, and it cost Angel the relationship that seemed perfect at the time.

In the aftermath of Oyo's and Angel's love story, the feuding GMA-7 primetime princess and her controversial manager reconciled.

On February 5, Becky said to PEP: "Angel and I patched up our differences, came up with an agreement, kissed and made up with my twins last Dec. 27 [the day after Angel's breakup with Oyo]. Apparently, the complaint was filed earlier than expected and Angel will formally withdraw the case.

"Past is past, everything is water under the bridge. We've been separated for a year-and-a-half. We're both making up for lost time. I'm spending more time with her and [keeping] closely in touch when I'm not. She also finds time bonding with my twins. We're even closer and sweeter the second time around. I'm glad that all's well that ends well with my twins and Angel. Finally my 'prodigal' daughter is back."

Some said it was out of the kind heart of the young actress that she chose to forget her issues against Becky. Others assumed that Angel had lost Oyo, so she was turning to Becky, or that Becky made the move to get Angel back since Oyo was now out of the picture. Others said that Becky had a "hold"on Angel.

In the same article posted by PEP on February 5, Becky insinuated deceit in those close to Angel. Said she: "Alam kong marami nang nakapagsulsol sa kanya. Alam kong may naglason na sa isip niya."

The controversies did not rock Angel's career. The public saw her as "matiisin" at "mabait" in the midst of tribulations. They loved her even more.

THE NETWORK STORM. Becky's July 22 announcement on "The Buzz" saying Angel was making the transfer from GMA-7 to ABS-CBN came as a shock to everyone.

People thought of the "Angel-transfers-to Kapamilya-network" rumor as a publicity stint for GMA-7's Marimar.

Weeks before GMA-7's Asian Treasures went off the air on April 29, an article posted on PEP squealed on Angel Locsin's attitude problem on the set of her TV series with actor Robin Padilla. The attitude problem reportedly consisted of Angel shouting at elders like her fight instructor and generally being difficult on the set. Her co-stars and even GMA-7 management came to her defense and denied the rumors.

On May 14, PEP contributor Dinno Erece reported that Angel's next project would be the Pinoy version of Marimar. But weeks later, on June 8, he posted two articles: one talked about Angel refusing the role of Marimar; another, that the GMA-7 management never formally offered the role to Angel.

Subsequently, a GMA insider told PEP that the Kapuso network simply did not want to preempt the project by announcing who was going to star in their new primetime investment. In this light, the talk spreading about Angel not doing Marimar was seen as an effort to create buzz for the upcoming teleserye.

Then "talent fee" issues arose, followed by news about Angel's non-renewal of contract with GMA Artist Center. There was also an item saying that Angel was staying with GMA, the network that made her the big star she was today. Then followed stronger ripples of talk that Angel, through her manager, had actually started sending feelers to the Kapamilya network even as she and her manager were sitting at the table with the Kapuso executives.

In the end, the latter rumor would be proven true.

On July 22, Becky Aguila announced to the media that her most-prized talent was 80 percent sure of making the move to ABS-CBN.

Everyone was shocked—and, if GMA-7 management is to be believed, the network most of all.

The Kapuso executives (GMA-7) claimed they were totally clueless about the transfer. Insider information coming from the top levels of the network reveals: "Angel told management that she could not sign the new contract with GMA because she did not know when she would be back from a projected London trip, and that it would be unfair to GMA to make them wait indefinitely. Management was shocked to find out that even as they were sitting at the negotiation table, their prize star was already committing to ABS-CBN."

The Kapamilya executives (ABS-CBN) kept quiet for the most part during the rocky period. Insider information coming from the top levels of that network reveals: "ABS was very interested in Angel. Talagang interested. It has been looking for female stars to partner with its male stars, particularly with Piolo Pascual. Judy Ann [Santos] already had Ryan [Agoncillo] and they were a hit, so there was no reason to break that up. Claudine [Barretto] had just had a baby and was not expected to be in fighting form till after a couple of months. Angel would be perfect! But ABS did not want to be accused of pirating from GMA-7 and it did not want to start a legal network war. Its legal department scrutinized Angel's contract very well and advised Becky to clear everything with GMA before it could make a move on Angel. It was Becky's call."

In the meantime, as far as the public knew, Becky Aguila was renegotiating Angel's contract with GMA-7. When all was said and done, and Angel ended up negotating with ABS-CBN, Becky stated: "It's time to move on."

ANGEL WITH A DARK SIDE? For her part, Angel went to London for a brief study on clothes design. In her absence, the Pandora's Box opened.

Lolit Solis quoted the rumor that Angel had an "abortion" when she was with Mico Sotto; that she currently has a "rich boyfriend" who financed her London trip; and that she has a sex video somewhere.

Since then, others have been sending in their own reports. A web mole sent an email to PEP claiming that Angel cannot defy the wishes of her manager because the latter holds information that may ruin the career of the woman of the hour. A freelance reporter said to PEP: "Pinagtakpan lang siya ng GMA-7 noon, talagang nag-maldita siya sa Asian...Siguro sa pagod na rin niya."

The rumor has been going both ways. A person from Becky's camp claims that Wilma Galvante, GMA-7's senior vice president for entertainment, is making noise about Angel's transfer because she is allegedly "under fire" from Kapuso top gun Atty. Felipe Gozon who is reportedly upset over the way Wilma handled the contract with Angel. Another insider hinted, "May ABS-CBN star na babalik sa GMA dahil lahat ng possible projects for her, mapupunta kay Angel."

All these rumors have elicited either denial or silence from the people concerned.

Is the issue about money?

"Burned out si Angel at pagod na pagod na," Becky said to explain Angel contemplating the move to ABS-CBN. With her death-defying stunts in tapings that usually end before sunrise, Angel is supposed to want to get what she's worth.

Her perennial screen partner, Richard Gutierrez, is reportedly getting a lot more. Becky, reports say, cried foul. But GMA-7 responded to this claim: "Richard has more shows. He has Nuts, SOP, Lupin..."

Rumor has it that Angel's talent fee in ABS-CBN will be thrice the amount GMA-7 is paying her. If it is, then the move is a good business decision.

In showbiz where star power is transitory, "strike while the iron is hot" is no longer the name of the game. "Strike big, while the iron is hot" has become more apt. A star is usually given only a brief period of time to shine, so they make the most of it, grabbing the brightest offers in sight.

Is the issue about integrity?

The Kapuso network is upset that its prized female star made a big career move without proper closure with the people who "gave her the best projects, nurtured her, and helped her become the big star that she is now." All reports are consistent about this: GMA-7 feels betrayed.

As such, Angel and Becky defied showbusiness's universal rule: "Don't burn bridges."

We're not privy to what transpired inside their closed-door meetings. We don't know the extent of their negotiations. But Angel's sudden change of heart towards her former Kapuso family is giving the sweet-faced lady a not-so-pretty profile. Unlike her TV series, the twist in this particular episode in Angel's life is not what the majority expected and wanted.

But the noise that cannot be ignored is coming from the viewing public. Staunch supporters of the young star are happy for their idol's decision. Kapuso fans, on the other hand, call Angel "dark angel," "ingrata," "walang utang na loob," and "traydor."

Will the skies be bright and clear for Angel when she starts working again? Heaven knows. And only the mortals will tell. -

Angel Locsin "sex scandal" actress revealed

For several weeks the hottest ticket on the streets of the Philippines have been copies of an alleged sex video featuring Angel Locsin who has just moved from GMA7 to ABS-CBN. Angel denied it was her in the video and said her rivals were trying to discredit her and ruin her name. However now the real actress in the video has been revealed, it is Thai porn actress Natt Chanapa. Natt has already illegally (in Thailand) appeared in hardcore porn and received a fine and a suspended jail sentence for her "pains".

Angel Locsin

Angel Locsin (born on April 23, 1985), is a popular 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 hit.Locsin top-billed in several films and is known as the screen love interest of Richard Gutierrez and Dennis Trillo. 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 its just a career move. She is now the lead star in the most awaited soap opera of ABS-CBN, Lobo where she paired to Piolo Pascual. Angel was recently awarded in Yes Magazine as the Most Beautiful Woman in the Philppines. She was also awarded in 38 Box Office Entertainment Awards as the Princess of Philippine Movies.Locsin is one of the most famous product endorser in the Philippines. She was first shown with her TV Ad in Axe in 2004. She received many commercial offers when she starred in Darna in 2005 which received 52.1%,the highest rating in the Philippines TV history. Since then Locsin became one of the most famous TV Ad model and endorser among of her numerous TV Ads of Robitussin, Eskinol, Happee Toothpaste, Mcdonalds, Head & Shoulders, San Mig Coffee, Smart Communications, Avon, Centrum, Magnolia Health Tea, Avon Wish of Happiness and McDonalds Summer Colors of Love.She is also an official image endorser of Jag Skinny Jeans, Calayan, W.L Foods, AB Spire Notebooks, Priston Netplay, Belo Medical Group, Lotus Ballpen, Converse Shoes and Timex Watches. In 2007, Locsin was also chosen to endorse candidates for Senator such as Sen.Manny Villar and Koko Pimentel also for the Gabriela Partylist. As a result, She rank as the third top product endorser in the Philippines.Locsin is a favorite covergirl of magazines in the Philippines. In 2003, she posed in FHM Philippines and two times in 2005 where she was awarded as the sexiest woman in the Philippines ranking no.1 spot. Locsin recently pose in Cosmopolitan Magazine wearing a very sexy bikini swimsuit and she also posed in the latest issue of Manual Magazine. Locsin is also a regular covergirl of Sense & Style, Chalk, Yes Magazine and Starstudio.Locsin had her fair share of controversy after appearing in a TV ad for Axe. 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.Locsin had an alledge video sex scandal. The video was being sold in a pirated DVD. After a while, they figured out that the woman in the video was a pornstar from Thailand "Natt Chanapa" who looked just like her.

Angel Locsin as Varga

Word is going around that Angel Locsin will play Varga, the first Darna at the Kapamilya network. As most of us know, she previously portrayed the role of Darna during her stay at channel 7 which was said to be one of the best komiks tv series of the network.

Mars Ravelo created "Varga" in Bulaklak Magazine in year 1947, month of July. Varga was actually the first Darna since Mr. Ravelo created it three years before the much renowned "Darna" that was aired at the Kapuso network. The author actually remade the komiks because he left his previous employ (B. M.) and was hired at Ace Publications where he reintroduced Varga to the public as Darna.

Angel Locsin finally dares to bare in "Cosmopolitan"

Trust Angel Locsin to take everyone by surprise. Despite being a constant fixture on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll, Angel has chosen to pose in a swimsuit for the very first time on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine.



"First time ko 'to," she told the Cosmo team during the shoot. "I hope it turns out well. Inisip ko kasi, if gagawin ko 'to, it might as well be on Cosmo." After all, posing for Cosmo would mean reaching fun-fearless females like herself.



Despite being one of the biggest names in the industry today, Angel was surprisingly shy at the Cosmo cover shoot, getting quite jittery over the sexy summer shoot and clowning around with the Cosmo team just to loosen up. The jitters don't show in Angel's confident pose, as she says, "Lahat naman tayong mga babae, may body issues, di ba? But you should be happy with your body and comfortable in your own skin."



For Angel, being comfortable in your own skin shows in the way you carry yourself. She encourages Cosmo girls everywhere to make an effort to always look presentable and even dare to be kikay.



"Iba rin yung feeling 'pag nakaayos, kapag lalabas ka't alam mong okay ang itsura mo, ready kang harapin kahit sino." Angel points out, "It's great to be in jeans and T-shirt, but it's also great to be in a dress."



Angel continues to strive towards becoming a better version of herself by branching out of her comfort zone. Since 2007, she has taken time off to study fashion in London, become a first-time producer with the movie Angels, and is now learning how to play the guitar. "You have to keep on learning," she says, "You shouldn't get complacent." Clearly, Angel has become a woman of substance.


Angel sizzles on the cover of Cosmopolitan's March issue, now available in all news stands and magazine stores nationwide at P125 per copy.

Angel Locsin is No. 1 Most Beautiful Filipina

Angel Locsín (born Angélica Locsín Colmenares), is a Filipina television and film actress 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 superhero 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.

Locsín was born on April 21, 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 and later landed a contract with GMA.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.

Angel 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. She also reprised her role as Alwina in the movie adaptation of Mulawin.

Angel as she appears in FHM PhilpiinesLocsin 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.[citation needed] 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.

She 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.

She also admitted on a Filipino TV show "Ali" that she has been an avid fan of WWF/WWE (World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment) eversince she was a kid. Her favourite wrestlers are Triple H and the Filipino-Greek Dave Batista whom she met at the show 'Eat Bulaga' backstage.

Angel and Oyo has just broke up, but they stated that they're still friends.

Angel Locsin is voted no. 1 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2006.

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 toRailey 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 the current sex symbol of the Philippines.[citation needed]

In 2003, she was devastated when her boyfriend, actor Miko Sotto, fell off the 9th floor of his condominium in December 2003. Afterwards, her boyfriend's mother, movie actress and ABC-5newscaster 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

Angel Locsin

Angel Locsin was born and raised in the Philippines, and though her parents split up when she was 14, much of her adolescence was spent in the care of both her mother and father. Her entry into the entertainment industry was fortuitous, as she was spotted by a talent scout while skipping school and hanging out at a nearby mall. Following a series of auditions for local commercials and advertisements, Angel Locsin was offered a contract with GMA Network -- one of the biggest television networks in the Philippines -- and she soon made her debut on a teen program, Click.

Her popularity among male viewers skyrocketed after she appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines, and she has since been featured prominently within their pages -- she's become a staple in their special 100 Sexiest Women in the World issues and has been ranked first and second on the list.

Her burgeoning fame and increased notoriety led to several movie and TV roles, including 2000's Ping Lacson, Supercop, 2004's Singles and 2005's Let the Love Begin. Angel Locsin has never been afraid of controversy, as evidenced by her brief stint as a pitchwoman for Axe deodorant. In this role, she was featured in a risqué commercial which was eventually pulled after viewers complained about its content. Angel Locsin has also starred in the romantic film The Promise alongside Richard Gutierrez, and she stepped into the shoes of well-known Philippine comic-book heroine Darna in the film adaptation Darna: The Movie.

2006 was a busy year for Angel Locsin as she appeared on the TV shows Majika, and the movies TxT, I Will Always Love You and Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di. Then, in 2007, Angel Locsin had roles on television in Asian Treasures and Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pilat and on the big screen in The Promise and Angels. Her '08 projects included ASAP '08 (TV) and I Knew I Loved You (film).

Angel Locsin finally dares to bare in "Cosmopolitan"

Trust Angel Locsin to take everyone by surprise. Despite being a constant fixture on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll, Angel has chosen to pose in a swimsuit for the very first time on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine.



"First time ko 'to," she told the Cosmo team during the shoot. "I hope it turns out well. Inisip ko kasi, if gagawin ko 'to, it might as well be on Cosmo." After all, posing for Cosmo would mean reaching fun-fearless females like herself.



Despite being one of the biggest names in the industry today, Angel was surprisingly shy at the Cosmo cover shoot, getting quite jittery over the sexy summer shoot and clowning around with the Cosmo team just to loosen up. The jitters don't show in Angel's confident pose, as she says, "Lahat naman tayong mga babae, may body issues, di ba? But you should be happy with your body and comfortable in your own skin."



For Angel, being comfortable in your own skin shows in the way you carry yourself. She encourages Cosmo girls everywhere to make an effort to always look presentable and even dare to be kikay.



"Iba rin yung feeling 'pag nakaayos, kapag lalabas ka't alam mong okay ang itsura mo, ready kang harapin kahit sino." Angel points out, "It's great to be in jeans and T-shirt, but it's also great to be in a dress."



Angel continues to strive towards becoming a better version of herself by branching out of her comfort zone. Since 2007, she has taken time off to study fashion in London, become a first-time producer with the movie Angels, and is now learning how to play the guitar. "You have to keep on learning," she says, "You shouldn't get complacent." Clearly, Angel has become a woman of substance.


Angel sizzles on the cover of Cosmopolitan's March issue, now available in all news stands and magazine stores nationwide at P125 per copy.

Angel Locsin "sex scandal" actress revealed

For several weeks the hottest ticket on the streets of the Philippines have been copies of an alleged sex video featuring Angel Locsin who has just moved from GMA7 to ABS-CBN. Angel denied it was her in the video and said her rivals were trying to discredit her and ruin her name. However now the real actress in the video has been revealed, it is Thai porn actress Natt Chanapa. Natt has already illegally (in Thailand) appeared in hardcore porn and received a fine and a suspended jail sentence for her "pains".