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.
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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
| GABRIELA Women's Party | |
|---|---|
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| 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 |
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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.
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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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
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.
Dick Gordon talks about the contributions of Angel Locsin and Marian Rivera to the Red Cross
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"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.
Kailangan pa bang sabihin kung sino siya.
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