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 on the Box office.[citation needed] Locsin 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.

In early 2007, Locsin also reunited with Richard Gutierrez in The Promise where their roles were considered more mature than their last film.[18] 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.[19]

In 2009, Locsin starred in her first movie under Star Cinema, Love Me Again[20][21] 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.

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Career

Early work

Locsin was discovered by a talent scout while she was shopping at SM City North EDSA in Quezon City.[1] She then auditioned for several commercials. She is supposed to be a part of ABS-CBN's Star Circle Batch 9, but failed to sign a contract because her father, Angelo Colmenares, did not agree.[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 which also starred Christopher De Leon, Richard Gomez and Alice Dixson on the lead roles. In 2004, she also starred in All Together Now[citation needed]

Mulawin
Main article: Mulawin

In August 2, 2003, Locsin starred in Mulawin, where she portrayed the role of Alwina and was paired with Richard Gutierrez, who played Aguiluz. It ended on March 18, 2004.[8]

Darna
Main article: Darna (TV series)

After Mulawin, Locsin played the title role of super heroine 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.[citation needed] 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 received several TV commercials and endorsements, film projects, lead role projects thus getting huge popularity in the Philippines.[9]

Majika
Main article: Majika

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]

Asian Treasures
Main article: Asian Treasures

In 2007, Locsin starred in Asian Treasures with action star Robin Padilla. Angel's role was inspired by Angelina Jolie's movie protrayals 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 the drama series Maalala Mo Kaya.[13] In this exact episode is also where Angel won her first award as a Best Single Performance by an Actress in the recent 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television.[citation needed]

In 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%.[14] Eventually, in the end of the series, it got the highest rating of 33.4% in the nationwide ratings game conducted by NUTAM Ratings.[15] The series ended on July 11, 2008.[16]

This 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.[17] Angel stars with Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo, directed by Rory Quintos which aired last April 27, 2009 at ABS-CBN Primetime.

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Biography

Early life

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

Education

Locsin had her elementary education in Bulacan and finished high school at the University of Santo Tomas High School, Manila.[citation needed] In August 2007 she attended a short-course for fashion design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, United Kingdom.[7]

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Angel Locsin

Angel Locsin (born Angelica Colmenares on April 23, 1985), is a television and film actress, commercial model, film producer and fashion designer in the Philippines.

Locsin rose to prominence after being cast as one of the lead stars in the fantasy-themed television series Mulawin in 2004. Soon after, she starred as the superheroine Darna in the TV adaptation of the 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 is currently featured in the TV series Only You with Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo.

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Angel misses Luis

PNS – Angel Locsin (left with Luis Manzano) didn’t know she loves to cook until she played the role of Jillian, a chef, in “Only You.”

“It’s so enjoyable pala and I realize I could make a career out of cooking,” she says. “Gusto ko ngang seryosong mag-aral nito kasi when you have your own family, I think hindi ka mapapahiya sa husband and kids mo kung magaling kang magluto. As of now, meron na ring ilang dishes na alam kong lutuin, like talangkanin, combined talangka and kanin. I learned them while we’re taping ‘Only You’ in a culinary school in Korea.”

Has she made her BF Luis Manzano taste her cooking?

“Hindi pa. Ayoko muna kasi baka kapag natikman na niya, lalo siyang ma-in love sa’kin at mag-propose na,” she laughs. “So huwag na lang.”

She misses Luis very much as he’s now in New York shooting the movie “In My Life” with his mom, Gov. Vilma Santos. “Ang tagal naming hindi nagkasama kasi before he left, ako naman ang nasa Korea with Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo taping ‘Only You’ on location for three weeks din. Pagdating ko rito, sandali lang kami nagkasama at siya naman ang umalis. Pero okay lang, talagang we’re both more focused on our work.”

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Lucky jittery over kissing scene with Lloydie

Actor-host Luis "Lucky" Manzano was a bit apprehensive to do a kissing scene with John Lloyd Cruz in their first film together, his actress girlfriend divulged to “The Buzz” Sunday.

Manzano and Cruz will portray the role of gay men who are in a relationship in the upcoming Star Cinema movie, “In My Life." Manzano’s mom, Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos, is also part of the film.

Angel Locsin admitted that her boyfriend, Manzano, felt uncomfortable to do the much-awaited kissing scene. Locsin also divulged that Manzano was even too embarrassed to personally tell her about it.

"Kinakabahan naman talaga siya, naiilang siya… Nalaman ko muna sa iba bago sa kanya. Tapos tinawagan ko siya sabi ko, 'bakit hindi ka nagkwe-kwento tungkol sa kissing scene mo?' Siyempre, siguro naiilang din siya. Pero ako naman suporta ako, hindi ba?" Locsin said during the launching of ABS-CBN's upcoming shows at The Fort Thursday.

The actress, however, stressed that in spite of his nervousness he did it anyway because he is a professional actor.

"Character lang naman 'yong ginagawa nila. Ang importante ay nagawa nila ng maganda [ang eksena]," Locsin said.

She added that, from what she gathered, the shooting in New York turned out well.

"Nagpalakpakan daw lahat ang mga tao," the “Only You” star shared.

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Summer blast in Boracay

I HAD A BLAST PARTYING A LA KApamilya in La Isla Bora. ABS-CBN’s Entertainment Cable Channels Velvet and Cinema One took the island by storm.

Velvet’s 90210 Beach Prom at Juice Bar Plazoleta made everyone feel like they were 18 all over again. It heightened the excitement for the premier of the new version of the iconic ’90s show Beverly Hills 90210 on May 15.

‘Sweetest couple’

There was a “Sweetest Couple” game where lovers had to outdo each other in the “PDA department.” Jon Avila and Maggie Wilson could have joined in since they seemed quite cozy. Is he courting her? “Maggie and I have been close for many years now,” Jon said. “We have a lot in common and we both have British dads.” What happened to his thwarted romance with Rufa Mae Quinto? “We both got too busy.”

Other celebs at the cool party were Victor Basa, Megan Young, Brent Javier, Krista and Kevin Ranillo, IC Mendoza, Xian Lim and the event’s host, Sarah Meier.

The night’s highlight was the hip fashion show featuring 90210-inspired get-ups. The skimpy outfits reminded me of Krista Ranillo’s tiff with her dad, Matt Ranillo, after portraying daring roles without his consent. “He’s more understanding now and I listen to him more,” she said.

Everyone partied like there was no tomorrow with the pop-hip hop music of DJ Mars Miranda of Embassy Super Club and an open bar all night long. We really painted the island red and Velvet!

Cinema One’s beach-side screening (at the Obama Bar and Grill) of the Elwood Perez ’80s classic “Waikiki,” featuring Alma Moreno, Rio Locsin and Lorna Tolentino, was a rousing success.

‘Waikiki’ remake?

Mother Lily, who produced the film, was enjoying with her daughter Roselle and granddaughter Bridget when I asked her preferred lead actresses in case she decides to do a remake of the movie.

“Marian Rivera, Angel Locsin and Karla Abellana,” she revealed. Jon Avila said he wants to play the character of Ricky Belmonte (Alma’s leading man) because he wants to know how he would look like with a moustache. Hosts were John Lapuz and Kitkat.

Celebs reenacted scenes from “Waikiki” with contestants bringing home cool give-aways. There was also a Limbo Rock contest and Fire Dancers exhibition number.

It’s amazing how an ’80s oeuvre still resonates in the spirit of a new generation of cineastes. Direk Elwood should do more films. Kudos to Cinema One for giving space for local movies that deserve a space in every Filipino’s heart.

Just as I had the time of my life at Velvet Channel and Cinema One’s parties, you can be sure those cable channels will keep you bewitched, entertained and bewildered!

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