Top 10 Interesting Facts about Angel Locsin

Angel Loscin Photo by Gery Edra Wikimedia

Top 10 Interesting Facts about Angel Locsin

Angelica Locsin Colmenares who was born April 23, 1985 is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television.

She is a recipient of various accolades, including four Star Awards, three FAMAS Awards, two Box Office Entertainment Awards, and a Luna Award.Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting facts about her;

1.Locsin was born in Santa Maria, Bulacan

Angelica Locsin Colmenares was born on April 23, 1985 in Santa Maria, Bulacan to Angelo and Emma Colmenares. Locsin’s father was a swimmer who earned a bronze medal when the Philippine team won the 4×200-meter freestyle relay during the 1954 Asian Games in Manila.

She has two younger siblings: Ella and Angelo.Locsin is reluctant to publicly discuss her family background;she was estranged from her mother until 2007.She loves all her siblings in equal measures and has since reconciled with her mum. 

2.She began her acting career in the early 2000s as a support on screen

Angel Goscin performing at during the ABS-CBN’s concert tour “One Kapamilya Go” in Toronto, Ontario on 21st June 2014 Photo sourced from Wikimedia

Born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, Locsin began her acting career in the early 2000s by appearing in supporting roles on screen. She had her breakthrough as the avian-human hybrid protagonist in the fantasy series Mulawin (2004). 

Before starring as the titular superhero in the Ravelo Komiks Universe series Darna (2005) to critical acclaim. For her role as a fledgling lycanthrope in the supernatural drama series Lobo (2008). Locsin’s breakthrough role came as the avian-human hybrid protagonist in the fantasy action series Mulawin (2004). 

3.She has ties to a noble family in Marawi, Lanao del Sur through her maternal relatives

Locsin has ties to a noble family in Marawi, Lanao del Sur through her maternal relatives.Locsin and her siblings were raised by their father, who was later diagnosed with complete blindness.

Locsin has said she regrets not being able to financially provide for her father’s treatment at the onset of his condition. She shares a close bond with her father and credits him as “instrumental” to her achievements. 

4.Locsin was educated at the University of Santo Tomas High School

Locsin was educated at the University of Santo Tomas High School, where she was a member of the varsity swimming team. During this period, she was spotted running errands at SM City North EDSA by a talent scout, who arranged for her to audition for television commercials.

After high school, she pursued acting and attended workshops under ABS-CBN’s talent management arm Star Magic. She then unsuccessfully auditioned for a role in the teen series G-mik (1999). She then signed a management deal with GMA Network and received her first television part in 2000.

5.She is married to professional poker player and film producer Neil Are 

In September 2017, Locsin began dating professional poker player and film producer Neil Arce. They became engaged in June 2019 and married two years later in a civil ceremony on July 26, 2021.

Locsin was in a relationship with actor Miko Sotto for six months until he died from a falling accident at his high-rise apartment building in Mandaluyong in December 2003.

She has also been involved romantically with high-profile personalities, including Miko Sotto’s cousin Oyo Boy Sotto,her Majika co-star Dennis Trillo, former footballer Phil Younghusband, and actor Luis Manzano. 

6.Locsin has received several awards and accolades in her career

Angel Goscin performing at during the ABS-CBN’s concert tour “One Kapamilya Go” in Toronto, Ontario on 21st June 2014 photo by Wikimedia

Locsin has received several awards and accolades in her career including; Best Supporting Actress at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival for Everything About Her. For her role in One More Try, she was awarded the Box Office Entertainment, FAMAS, Luna and Star Award for Best Actress.

She has also received a Box Office Entertainment and Star Award for In the Name of Love.In addition, for her role in the television series The General’s Daughter, she received a Star Award for Best Actress, and won TV Actress of the Year and Best Acting Ensemble in a Drama Series at the Box Office Entertainment Awards. 

7.She as been Portrayed as one the world’s sexiest woman 

She as been Portrayed as one the world’s sexiest woman. Since her portrayal of the superhero Darna, Locsin has been cited as a sex symbol by many sources,including FHM Philippines who named her the world’s sexiest woman in 2005 and 2010.

She has been included in Yes! magazine’s annual beauty list in 2009, 2014, 2016, and 2018.In December 2011, Locsin received a star on the Philippines Walk of Fame.The director in her first movie described her as perfect for the role, according to him, she had the figure for it.

8.She has been involved various Charity works 

Angel Locsin in Toronto photo sourced from Wikimedia

She has been involved various Charity works including; She is an active volunteer and an ambassador of the Philippine Red Cross. In the aftermath of typhoons Ketsana (Ondoy) and Parma (Pepeng) in 2009, she joined actress Anne Curtis and organized a fundraising initiative called “Shop & Share” which raised ₱1 million in emergency assistance for the non-profit organization.

She also provided ₱600,000 towards ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya Fund.After the 2019 Cotabato earthquakes, she facilitated relief operations and contributed ₱1 million in financial aid. Locsin has advocated for children’s education. She has also funded scholarships and personally contributed over US$300,000 to the cause.A vocal supporter of women’s rights and gender equality. 

9.She has featured in several movies and Tv series 

She has featured in several movies and Tv series including; Block Z as Rescuer, The General’s Daughter (99 episodes) as 2nd Lt. Rhian Bonifacio, The Third Party as Andi, Everything About Her as Jaica Domingo, Four Sisters and a Wedding as Alex Salazar, One More Try as Grace , UnOfficially Yours as Ces Bricenio and In the Name of Love as Mercedes Fernandez. 

Other movies and series include; My Amnesia Girl as The MMA Fighter, Imortal (148 episodes) as Lyka Ortega,(148 episodes) as Lia Ortega, Only You (85 episodes) as Jillian, Love Me Again as Arah, Angels as Angie (segment “Angel of Mine”),The Promise as Andrea, Asian Treasures (117 episodes) as Gabriela, Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di as Charity, I Will Always Love You as Cecille and many more. 

10.Her net worth is around $7 million

Angel Locsin’s net worth is around $7 million is a popular influencer and has built a huge social media fanbase on Instagram. As of this time, the influencer has amassed a fanbase of 7.39 million.Angel Locsin earns an estimated $7 million a year.She is one of the richest people in Philippines and she got most of her wealth from all her acting, endorsements, and businesses combined.

Angel Locsin is a versatile actress with a successful film and television career. She has landed roles in a number of blockbuster films and she has been lauded as one of the stars renowned for their generosity.