Global InformationAngel Locsin filmography information
Filipino actress Angel Locsin has appeared in motion pictures and television programs. She made her screen debut at age 15 as the young Robina Gokongwei in the biopic Ping Lacson: Super Cop (2000).[1] Her first television appearance was in the teen drama series Click (2002), followed by a string of guest roles in the romance series Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw (2002), Twin Hearts (2003), and Love to Love (2003). Locsin had minor appearances in the second and third installments of the Mano Po film franchise, Mano Po 2: My Home (2002) and Mano Po 3: My Love (2003). In 2004, she had her breakthrough role as the avian-human hybrid heroine in the fantasy series Mulawin,[2] a role she reprised in its 2005 film adaptation.[3]
Locsin gained wider recognition and received praise for portraying the title character in the 2005 television series Darna,[4][5][6] which is based on Mars Ravelo's comics superheroine of the same name.[7] She starred opposite Richard Gutierrez in the romantic dramas Let the Love Begin (2005) and I Will Always Love You (2006).[8] During this period, Locsin appeared alongside Dennis Trillo in the horror thriller Txt (2006) and the fantasy adventure series Majika (2006).[9] She reunited with Richard Gutierrez in the coming-of-age drama The Promise (2007) and played a collector for a secret society in the action-adventure series Asian Treasures (2007) with Robin Padilla.[10][11] For her role as a fledgling lycanthrope in the supernatural drama series Lobo (2008), she earned an International Emmy Award nomination for Best Actress.[12] The same year, Locsin appeared in an episode of the anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya, for which she won a Star Award for Best Actress.[13] She then played an aspiring chef in the comedy series remake Only You (2009), and portrayed the offspring of her lycan character in Lobo's sequel, Imortal (2010).[14]
Critical success followed with Locsin's performances in collaborations with high-profile directors. She played a ranch worker in Rory Quintos' drama Love Me Again (2009),[15] a courtesan in Olivia Lamasan's star-crossed romance In the Name of Love (2011),[16] and a sexually promiscuous journalist afraid of commitment in Cathy Garcia-Molina's comedy Unofficially Yours (2012).[17] For playing a single mother forced to reconnect with her estranged husband to be their son's stem cell donor in the romantic drama One More Try (2012),[18] she garnered Best Actress wins at the FAMAS and Star Awards.[19][20] Locsin's portrayals of the grief-stricken title character in the drama series The Legal Wife (2014)[21] and the indoctrinated military nurse in the spy-action thriller series The General's Daughter (2019)[22] earned her nominations at the Star Awards.[23][24] She won Best Actress in a Drama Series for the latter.[24] In 2016, she appeared in the comedies Everything About Her and The Third Party.[25][26]
Aside from acting, Locsin served as a judge during the fifth and sixth seasons of the reality talent competition show Pilipinas Got Talent.[27][28] She also provided her voice to the animated series Initial D: Fourth Stage (2004).[29]
- ^ Requintina, Robert (July 18, 2021). "Sen. Ping Lacson to act as principal sponsor in Angel Locsin-Neil Arce wedding". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on July 18, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (December 10, 2018). "Angel Locsin looks back on GMA-7 days via Mulawin photo". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (December 21, 2005). "Mulawin: The Movie". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 5, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ Torre, Nestor (April 25, 2005). "Reworking old films into hit telenovelas". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- ^ Carvajal, Dolly Ann (September 6, 2005). "Why girls and gays are glued to Darna". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ Gabrillo, James; Diokno, Pepe (September 10, 2005). "Our fictional dream interview with the super amazing Darna!". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel; Valle, Jocelyn (March 16, 2005). "It's official: Angel Locsin plays the Pinoy superheroine in GMA 7 series". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (May 9, 2017). "Angel Locsin reunites with Richard Gutierrez for Star Cinema movie". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ Avante, Wells (February 8, 2007). "Dennis Trillo still has feelings for Angel Locsin" (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 20, 2017. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ Salanga, Elyas Isabelo (February 19, 2007). ""The Promise" is an immortal classic of enduring love". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ "Asian Treasures (2007)" (video). GMA Network. Archived from the original on March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Angel gears for International Emmy awards night". ABS-CBN Entertainment. November 23, 2009. Archived from the original on July 3, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ "10 Best Kapamilya Characters of Angel Locsin". ABS-CBN Entertainment. July 3, 2020. Archived from the original on March 6, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Angel Roleswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Dizon, David (January 24, 2009). "Review: 'Love Me Again' leaves few surprises". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ Allende, Julia (May 12, 2011). "PEP Review: In the Name of Love depicts the dark side of love". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on May 16, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ "Mature Rom-Com Effective In 'Unofficially Yours'". Yahoo! Philippines. February 17, 2012. Archived from the original on March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (January 2, 2013). "MMFF Review: One More Try". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ "Angel, 'El Presidente' win at FAMAS Awards". ABS-CBN Entertainment. April 22, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ "'El Presidente,' Angel Locsin win at Star Awards". ABS-CBN Entertainment. March 11, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ "Angel Locsin returns to teleserye as 'The Legal Wife'". The Philippine Star. January 22, 2014. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ "Angel's action-packed scenes in "The General's Daughter" scores high ratings, praises from netizens". ABS-CBN Entertainment. May 30, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 5, 2014. Archived from the original on November 3, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ a b Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (October 14, 2019). "Arjo gives sweet message for Maine at 33rd Star Awards for TV 2019". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ "Everything About Her (2016)". TV Guide. Archived from the original on March 5, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ "The Third Party (2016)". TV Guide. Archived from the original on March 5, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ "Angel Locsin is 'Pilipinas Got Talent 5' judge". ABS-CBN Entertainment. January 9, 2016. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ Santos, Mari-An (January 9, 2018). "How did Pilipinas Got Talent Season 6 pilot fare in AGB ratings?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ "Initial D: Race to the finish with Matteo Guidicelli". The Philippine Star. October 9, 2005. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2022.