Angel Locsin : biography
Angel Locsin (born Angelica Colmenares; April 23, 1985) is a Filipina television and film actress, commercial model, film producer and fashion designer. She came to prominence for her television roles as Alwina in the 2004 fantasy-themed television series Mulawin and as the superheroine Darna in the TV adaptation of the Mars Ravelo comics. Locsin was a contract artist of GMA Network up to early 2007 until she transferred to its rival network, ABS-CBN. She then starred as Lyka in the television series Lobo, which earned her an International Emmy Award nomination for best performance. She later on starred in blockbuster films In The Name Of Love and One More Try for which she garnered critical acclaim for both performances. The two films earned Locsin the Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year and the Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actress of the Year, winning both awards two consecutive years. In 2013, she won the FAMAS Award and the Film Academy of the Philippines Award for best actress for her performance in One More Try.
Personal life
On April 23, 2007, Locsin celebrated her birthday with GABRIELA Foundation, an NGO that supports women and children. On April 20, 2008, Locsin organized a gift-giving to the less fortunate children in Payatas, Quezon City and gave poor children food, clothing and other basic needs. It was her birthday gift supported by her sponsors.
Awards and nominations
Television Awards | ||||
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Award | Year | Category | TV Show | Result |
Asian Star Entertainment Global Excellence Awards | 2008 | Most Outstanding Actress | Lobo | |
Golden Screen Awards | 2011 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series | Imortal | |
2013 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program | Toda Max | ||
International Emmy Awards | 2009 | Best Performance by an Actress | Lobo | |
Philippine Psychiatric Association (SiSA Awards) | 2010 | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Performance | Maalaala Mo Kaya | |
PMPC Star Awards for TV | 2007 | Best Drama Actress | Asian Treasures | |
2008 | Best Single Performance by an Actress | (for Episode: "Pilat")}} | ||
Best Drama Actress | Lobo | |||
2009 | Best Drama Actress | Only You | ||
2010 | Best Single Performance by an Actress | (for Episode: "Litrato")}} | ||
2011 | Best Drama Actress | Imortal | ||
2013 | Best Comedy Actress | Toda Max | ||
Film Awards | ||||
Award | Year | Category | Film | Result |
Box-Office Entertainment Awards | 2012 | Film Actress of the Year | In the Name of Love | |
2013 | One More Try | |||
FAMAS Awards | 2012 | Best Actress | In the Name of Love | |
2013 | One More Try | |||
Film Academy of the Philippines Awards | 2013 | Best Actress | One More Try | |
Gawad PASADO Awards | 2012 | Pinakapasadong Aktres | In the Name of Love | |
Golden Screen Awards | 2012 | Best Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) | In the Name of Love | |
Metro Manila Film Festival Awards | 2012 | Best Actress | One More Try | |
PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2012 | Movie Actress of the Year | In the Name of Love | |
2013 | One More Try | |||
Yahoo! OMG Awards | 2012 | Actress of the Year | Unofficially Yours | |
2013 | One More Try |