Born : April 23, 1985

Angel Locsin (born Angelica Colmenares; April 23, 1985) is a Filipina television and film actress, commercial model, film producer and fashion designer.

She starred 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, Locsin did not renew her contract with GMA Network and signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.

Her first project under ABS-CBN was the television series Lobo. Locsin starred in her first box office movie under Star Cinema, Love Me Again, directed by Rory Quintos. In 2012, she starred in the film ÜnOfficially Yours which became her highest grossing film to date.

Early life and education

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

Locsin had her elementary education in St. James College, Quezon City and finished high school at the University of Santo Tomas High School, Manila. In August 2007 she attended a short-course for fashion design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.

Locsin, despite being of Christian faith, is part of a Muslim Royal Family in Marawi City in the province of Lanao de Sur through her mother. Reports also said that Locsin's maternal grandfather is one of the 15 sultanates in Lanao del Sur.

Career

Early work

Locsin was discovered by a talent scout when she was shopping at SM City North EDSA in Quezon City. She then auditioned for several commercials. She was supposed to be a part of ABS-CBN's Star Circle Batch 9, but failed to sign a contract because her father opposed the idea. In 2001, she became a contract star of GMA Artist Center, first appearing on the second season of teen-oriented series,Click. Locsin was also included in the cast of Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin. In 2004, she starred in All Together Now.

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.

GABRIELA

GABRIELA Women's Party

Leader	Liza Maza
Spokesperson	Luzviminda Ilagan
Founded	1984, 2003 (as partylist)
Headquarters	Quezon City
Ideology	Socialist feminism
Political position	Left
National affiliation	Bayan
International affiliation	none
Official colors	Purple, White
Seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines	2 / 287
House of Representatives party-list seats	2 / 57
Website
Official Website of GABRIELA Women's Party
Politics of the Philippines Political parties Elections

GABRIELA is a leftist Filipino organization that advocates for women's issues.

It is a nationwide network of grassroots organizations, institutions, and programs that address issues such as human rights, poverty, globalization, militarism, violence, health, sex trafficking, censorship and other issues affecting women. Its name is an acronym of General Assembly Binding Women for Reforms, Integrity, Equality, Leadership, and Action. There are regional chapters in Metro Manila, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Mindanao; sub-regional chapters in Negros, Panay and Samar, and provincial chapters in Bicol and Cebu.

History

GABRIELA was founded in April 1984 after 10,000 women marched in Manila, defying a Marcos decree against demonstrations. The NGO was named in honor of Gabriela Silang, who led a revolt against Spain in the second half of the eighteenth century.

Electoral performance

In 2003, the party-list 'Gabriela Women's Party' was launched by GABRIELA. In the 2004 elections for the House of Representatives the party-list got 464,586 votes (3.6518% of the nationwide vote and one seat; Liza Maza) In the 14 May 2007 election, the party won 2 seats in the nationwide party-list vote.

Electoral performance

Election	Votes	%	Seats
2004	464,586	3.65%	1
2007	621,171	3.89%	2
2010	1,001,421	3.31%	2

Representatives to Congress

13th Congress (2004–2007) - Liza Maza
14th Congress (2007–2010) - Luzviminda Ilagan, Liza Maza
15th Congress (2010–2013) - Luzviminda Ilagan, Emerenciana de Jesus

Human Trafficking

In the Philippines, GABRIELA is actively involved in awareness campaigns to prevent the trafficking of women and girls from the Philippines. Its strategies consist of seminars and information dissemination to NGOs and government agencies and awareness campaigns at the community level. GABRIELA Philippines reports that a Filipina woman sells for between $3000 and $5000 in the international sex trade.

GABRIELA USA

GABRIELA-USA is the first overseas chapter of the Philippine-based organization, extending the Filipino women's mass movement to the United States.

GABnet in United States

GABRIELA has a sister network in the United States, GABRIELA Network (GABNet). GABnet is a US-Philippine women’s solidarity mass organization. GABnet conducted a nationwide vigil on Friday, May 20th, 2005 in six US cities—Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle. The vigil was the first nationally coordinated action in the US to protest the escalating political killings in the Philippines.

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Philippine Red Cross Ambassador Angel Locsin in Action

Posted by admin on Oct 31st, 2010

Despite her busy schedule, Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Ambassador Angel Locsin dropped by the PRC National Headquarters to help hundreds of other volunteers in repacking relief goods for families affected by typhoon “Juan.”

Angel Locsin, Philippine Red Cross Ambassadress

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Halukay Ube

Angel Locsin, Philippine Red Cross Ambassadress
Angel Locsin practically got married to the cause of the Philippine National Red Cross after Ondoy and Pepeng devastated many areas in Luzon.

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Dick Gordon talks about the contributions of Angel Locsin and Marian Rivera to the Red Cross

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Philippine Red Cross Chairman Richard "Dick" Gordon is grateful to celebrities who show their support for the PRC. He was interviewed during last night's press conference for the Million Volunteer Run that will take place on December 4, 2011 at the SM Mall of Asia. There will also be simultaneous runs conducted in key cities and municipalities all over the Philippines. The proceeds of the run will be used to fund the training program of Red Cross volunteers.

He says about stars who help in their advocacy, "Si Angel Locsin tumutulong rin yan. Maraming tumutulong sa akin. Angel even went to Red Cross at nag-pack siya. And that's good.

"Pero mas gusto ko pag nakikita ko sina Marian at lahat ng artista natin na busilak ang puso na pumupunta at hindi lang nagbibigay ng pagkain pero nagpapakita na mahalaga na ang Pilipino ay tumulong sa kapwa as a volunteer. I think Marian fits that role very well."

Mother Lily Monteverde, Roselle Monteverde-Teo, Mikael Daez and Isabelle Daza were also present at the Imperial Palace Suites to lend their support for the event.

Video taken by Jocelyn Dimaculangan

Celebs extend helping hand to 'Sendong' victims

By ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ

December 20, 2011, 3:16pm

MANILA, Philippines – Bayanihan among Filipinos is more palpable these days, with common folks and even local celebrities going out of their way to help victims of Typhoon Sendong (international name Washi).

Top stars of the Kapamilya network—Kris Aquino, Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, and Angel Locsin—flew on Dec. 19 to Cagayan de Oro, one of the immensely ravaged areas due to Sendong, in order to distribute relief goods.

Through her Twitter account, Kris related feeling “overwhelmed” by the genuine “appreciation of the people.”

“We r inspired because we know we can do much to make our kapamilyas in CDO feel not alone but that we care,” she posted on Dec. 20.

The TV host-actress likewise shared how hands-on they were in packing the relief goods.

“Si anne curtis nag re pack, si vice sa water, angel & me sa care packs. Thank God we brought Pantene, Safeguard, Hapee,” said Kris.

Meanwhile, Anne called out to her over two million Twitter followers to help out in their own ways.

“Just got back from Cagayan de Oro. There's still so many that need help. Let's all try and do what ever we can may it be in cash or kind,” she tweeted on Tuesday.

Like Anne, Philippine Red Cross ambassadress Angel Locsin has been tweeting since Dec. 17 updates on the assistance needed by the typhoon-stricken provinces.

“Sa mga nais pong mag donate in kind, PRC is requesting for cleaning materials, Latrines, Medicines (for tetanus, cough, colds, infections,diarrhea, skin problems) salamat po!” she posted on Dec. 19.

Vice, meanwhile, pleaded: “The people in Cagayan DeOro and Iligan badly need our HELP. WE can help. WE just need to have the WILL to help. Please!”

More help coming

The outpour of aid from celebrities does not end there. Actor, superstar boxer and congressman Manny Pacquiao has pledged donations for the typhoon victims, reported “Umagang Kay Ganda” on Dec. 20.

“Pinapunta ko ‘yung mga tao natin mismo para hindi lang sila magbibigay kundi makatulong pa dun kung anong mga dapat gawin doon,” said he in an interview on “UKG.” Manny’s relief operation, which will be executed before Dec. 23, will include distribution of bottled water and sacks of rice.

The “UKG” report added that this is one of Manny’s first projects as the newly appointed lieutenant colonel of the 1st Sarangani Ready Reserve Battalion.

“...kikilos tayo kung ano'ng magandang gawin at makakatulong sa ating mga kababayan,” added Manny, who celebrated his 33rd birthday via a grand celebration on Dec. 17, the same day that Sendong wrecked parts of the country.

International Filipino-American hip-hop artist apl.de.ap of The Black Eyed Peas is set to personally visit Cagayan de Oro on Dec. 23. In an abs-cbnNEWS.com report, apl.de.ap (Allan Pineda in real life), will participate in the relief operations of the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation (NCAF).

And as part of his “We Can Be Anything” campaign, which pushes for education among the youth, apl.de.ap will also check out the extent of damage in schools.

More, apl.de.ap has asked his friends in the US to join a charity auction on Dec. 20, according to NCAF's statement as cited by abs-cbnNEWS.com.

"Part of the proceeds of this event will go to the flash flood victims in Mindanao," NCAF added.

TV host-actress Ruffa Gutierrez, meanwhile, also vouched her support for typhoon victims in CDO.

“Canceling luxurious gifts to friends & donating to CDO instead. Time to re-think & help others in need. Christmas is all about giving. PAK!”

“There is no greater joy than giving joy to others, no greater inspiration than inspiring others and no greater gift than a selfless heart. ♥” she tweeted on Tuesday morning.

Award-winning actress-comedienne Eugene Domingo is also willing to personally fly to CDO to help hand out relief goods and give joy and inspiration to the residents, added the “UKG” report.

According to reports, death toll from Sendong has risen to 957, which is said to have exceeded the combined recorded deaths during the devastation of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng in 2009.

Angel Locsin and Phil Younghusband lead a relief operation for Typhoon Sendong victims

1/04/2012 9:34 AM

by: Rachelle Siazon

In a recent Push.com.ph poll, Angel Locsin and Phil Younghusband were voted as the favorite real-life couple of 2011, beating Maja Salvador-Matteo Guidicelli, Bea Alonzo-Zanjoe Marudo, and Cristine Reyes-Rayver Cruz. Although they have yet to make their relationship official, a lot of people feel inspired with the way they show their support and affection for each other. Angel often watches Phil’s football games while the Azkals’ striker has made the effort to be involved with the actress’s outreach projects.

The two recently spearheaded a Red Cross relief operation for the victims of Typhoon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro and in Iligan City from December 26 to 27, 2011 without media coverage. Other celebrities who joined them included Maxene Magalona, Chito Miranda, and Victor Basa. They helped with the repacking and distribution of goods such as water jugs, assorted kitchen utensils, and food. They also brought joy to their chosen beneficiaries by interacting with them.

Even though it was Christmas time, Angel actively raised funds by collecting donations from her own endorsements and showbiz friends like Kris Aquino, Star Cinema Head Malou Santos, Iza Calzado, and Victor among others. As stated on her Twitter account, she also mentioned Phil in the list of people who generously extended their help to the Typhoon Sendong victims.

In the meantime, Angel is set to resume shooting her upcoming movie Unofficially Yours today with co-star John Lloyd Cruz. (Photo courtesy of http://www.divinemlee.com)

Angel Locsin, together with Kris Aquino at Vice Ganda, was in Cagayan de Oro kahapon (December 19). They left by chopper with the Kapamilya group, like Ted Failon at ABS-CBN executive Monchet Olives.

They distributed to the victims of typhoon Sendong, packs of food, clothing materials, blankets, pati na mga school supplies and footwear para sa mga bata.

Angel is known for her numerous charitable acts. In the recent Philippine Red Cross Awards ceremony, para sa mga taong naging katulong nila sa kanilang mga charitable endorsers, isa si Angel sa napiling awardees.

Sa kaunting tulong at pagdamay na puwede nating gawin sa ating kapuwa, lalo sa mga nangangailangan, tulad nga ng mga biktima ng bagyong Sendong sa Mindanao, bakit natin ito ipagkakait sa kanila.

Lalo pa nga at isa ka doon sa mga pinagpalang nilalang na binibigyan ng magandang suwerte sa taong ito, tukoy pa ni Angel.

No doubt nga na blessed si Angel this year. Bukod sa naging big success sa takilya ang pelikulang In The Name Of Love which teamed her up with Aga Muhlach at ipinalabas sa mga sinehan early this year ay naging top-rater din ang series na Imortal na ang naging kapareha niya ay si John Lloyd Cruz.

Sa kasalukuyan Angel and John Lloyd are doing their first movie together, Unofficially Yours, with blockbuster director Cathy Garcia-Molina directing.

She is one of the stars of the sitcom Toda Max together with Robin Padilla, Vhong Navarro at Pokwang.

It was this year, likewise, na natupad ang pangarap niyang mapasama sa mga deserving Walk of Famers, when Kuya Germs (German Moreno) who, wika nga, initiated what every movie stars now considered an honor na mapabilang, told her, its time that she, too, be honored with her own star

She has several new endorsements, aside sa mga iilang pang nanatiling naniniwala sa kanya bilang endorsers.

As for her lovelife, while she refuses to articulate it, walang dudang she is happy.

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