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John Lloyd Cruz says that being paired with Angel Locsin is worth the wait
by Rachelle Siazon | July 10, 2010 1:39 AM

John Lloyd joked that if it were not for Luis Manzano, he and Angel Locsin would have made a great onscreen couple from the moment she became a Kapamilya almost three years ago. “Naalala ni’yo dati nung winelcome siya sa ASAP sa red carpet pa? Sinundo pa siya sa kotse, isa-isa kaming mga lalaki na nakapila. Napansin ko nun may chemistry na kami. Napansin ko na dati, kaya lang, wala, nabakuran ni Luis. Tapos ayun, sunod-sunod ang project nila ni Piolo (Pascual). So ayun, nag-antay na lang ako kasi siyempre good things come to those who wait,” he remarked in an interview during the cast pictorial of Imortal last July 8.

The multitalented actor was quick to clarify, however, that he has no hard feelings even though it took some time before he got the chance to work with Angel. “Hindi, biro lang naman yun. Siyempre kanya-kanyang ano ‘yan e. Ako na magsasalita kasi baka ma-misinterpret yung sinabi ko. Lahat naman ‘yan naka-plano. Ngayon, yung nangyari sa personal side ng buhay ni Angel sa ABS-CBN, wala tayong magagawa, wala tayong pakialam. Pero in terms of professional aspect, siyempre may kanya-kanyang timing ‘yan e.”

After three days of working closely together on the set of Imortal, John Lloyd admitted that he’s still getting used to Angel as his new leading lady. But he doesn’t let that feeling of awkwardness affect his dramatic performance whenever they are taping. “Hindi siya hiya pero parang may konting ilang which I think is normal pa rin. Pero walang ganon ‘pag nasa harap na kami ng camera kasi siguro alam namin kung anong dapat namin gawin. Ang pinakahuling bagay na gusto naming maramdaman ng tao sa amin is pinahihirapan namin yung mga katrabaho namin. So hindinamin hahayaan yun,” he stressed.

When asked what he discovered about Angel off cam, John Lloyd shared that she remained true to his first impression of her. “Ako lagi ko sinasabi ‘to, since day one, napansin ko na sobrang maalaga si Angel sa leading man niya. Kaya nga parang feeling ko ako yung leading lady. At sa tanong mo kung magwo-work ba yung team-up namin, as far as our chemistry is concerned, sa totoo lang hindi ako ang makakapagsabi niyan. Siguro hayaan natin makapagsabi niyan e yung mga makakapanood ng Imortal kapag naipalabas na siya sa TV,” he stated.

Keep logging on to www.ABS-CBN.com for more updates about John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin’s much-awaited teleserye Imortal.

- ABS-CBN News

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IMORTAL!

MALAPIT NA!



credits to Myrrh Lao To

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Earth Angel: Actress and advocate Angel Locsin
By RACHEL C. BARAWID and ANGELO G. GARCIA
July 10, 2010, 5:05pm

It's easy to think of Angel Locsin as some sort of superheroine.

After all, the 25-year-old actress has essayed superheroine roles for so many times, first flying out of television screens and into viewers’ hearts with her breakout role as “Alwina” in the 2003 fantaserye “Mulawin”, and then as the iconic “Darna” in 2005.

But more than just playing the roles of strong women, Angel has proven herself to be one in real life.

Despite being saddled with a father slowly going blind and some other showbiz issues, Angel has chosen to take action rather than wallow. Her father’s blindness was what drove her to showbiz in the first place, and still motivates her up to now.

Angel’s courage has extended to causes outside of her family. She works alongside women’s rights group Gabriela, and rallies around the children orphaned by the conflict in Mindanao.

Most recently, she has organized the Shop and Share online auctions, which raised one million pesos for the victims of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng.

“Nakatingin lang ako sa mga ibang gamit ko kasi at that time naghahanap ako kung ano bang puwede kong maibigay. Hindi ko naman maibibigay ‘yung mga bags ko, parang hindi naman tama,” she explains. “So naisip ko bakit kaya hindi na lang i-auction, tapos ‘yung funds can benefit those who were affected by the flood.”

Her good work is not without its rewards. Angel has emerged as one of the most bankable endorsers of her generation, becoming

the face of products like Century Tuna, Head and Shoulders, and Folded and Hung.

And just like any superheroine, she longs for a quiet alter ego away from the public eye — Teacher Angel perhaps?

In this quick fire 60 Minutes interview, Angel Locsin sheds some light on the person behind the personality. For this earthbound angel, heroic deeds are possible, even without a magic stone. (Ronald S. Lim)

STUDENTS AND CAMPUSES BULLETIN (SCB): During typhoon Ondoy last year, you were one of the first celebrities who rolled up her sleeves, got herself dirtied, and went to the community to help. What made you do this?
ANGEL LOCSIN (AL): Na-inspire ako ng family ko. My older sister works with an NGO (non-government organization) at lagi siyang nagkukuwento sa akin. Pero dumating ‘yung time na sabi ko ayaw kong magkuwento ka sa akin, gusto kong makita.

Kasi siyempre hindi naman puwede na sabi ng ate ko ganito at ganyan, gusto ko may sarili rin akong version.

SCB: But you went beyond giving out relief goods by putting up the Shop and Share project…
AL: After the typhoon, lahat tayo tumulong kung anong kaya nating gawin di ba. Tinanong ako, anak ano bang ibibigay mo, wala ka namang binili sa grocery,wala ka bang ganito? Nakatingin lang ako sa mga ibang gamit ko kasi at that time naghahanap ako kung ano bang puwede kong maibigay. Hindi ko naman maibibigay ‘yung mga bags ko, parang hindi naman tama.

So naisip ko bakit kaya hindi na lang i-auction, tapos ‘yung funds can benefit those who were affected by the flood. Among my friends, the first one to reply was Anne (Curtis). She was also excited about the project. We met the following day agad, then we researched, took photos and them posted on the website.

SCB: How much funds were you able to raise?
AL: One million pesos. The money went straight to Red Cross account and they were the ones who allocated. Binibigyan lang kami ng report. Hindi pa tapos dahil hanggang ngayon tumutulong pa kami. Inaayos lang namin ang mga gamit and Shop and Share will be back. Isa-isa naming pini-pick up ang items, ganoon siya katrabaho. Pero ok lang instead na gumimik ka, at least eto may ginagawa kang something worthy at new na natututunan mo rin naman.

SCB: How did you convince your fellow actors to support the cause?
AL: It was not difficult. Dimples Romana helped us measure the items, write the details and description. People from Red Cross and Chikka helped too. We had many volunteers, even photographers.

‘Yung office ko punong-puno ng mga gamit!

SCB: Why do you think many supported your cause?
AL: Kasi sabi nga nila dito sa bansa natin, everyone’s a hero. Ngayon naniniwala na ako sa suporta ng Filipino. Kaya siguro sa Miss Universe laging panalo ang Filipino sa Miss Photogenic kasi ang Filipino andiyan talaga, kahit walang wala na, gusto pa rin talaga tumulong.

SEEING THE REALITIES IN MINDANAO
SCB: A lot of people also do not know that you support an advocacy for the children of Mindanao…
AL: Nakapunta ako last year. Mga lima lang kami. May bodyguards kasi hindi ko pa nakikita ‘yung situation. Gusto kong mag-research kasi ayaw kong magpaapekto kung ano man ‘yung ipinaalam sa atin ng media. Gusto ko makita kung ano ba talaga ang nangyayari doon. Kasi may mga relatives din kami na Muslim. Hindi naman ako nagpupunta ng Mindanao pero gusto ko lang makita ‘yung situation.

SCB: Where in Mindanao did you go?
AL: Sa Marawi. I also went to Lanao kung saan talaga ‘yung giyera.

SCB: Weren’t you scared?
AL: Hindi ako mag-papakaplastic. Siyempre naririnig ko ‘yung mga putok eh. Tapos nung nasa daan kami, nasira ‘yung tulay! Pero kung gusto mo talagang malaman, gusto mong maging aware, kailangan mo magsakripisyo talaga. Hindi naman ako pumunta doon para manghusga.

Actually, hindi ako naniniwala sa away ng mga Muslim at Kristiyano kasi kami Kristiyano welcome kami dun as long as wala namang bastusan sa mga kultura ng isa’t isa.

SCB: When you saw that condition, what went through your mind?
AL: Kasi ang Mindanao, sa totoo lang, sobrang yaman. Magtapon ka lang siguro ng kangkong o kung anong halaman sa gilid, tutubo ‘yun. Ganon ka rich ang lupa ng Mindanao. Kaya nagtataka ako kung bakit ang hirap hirap ng Mindanao eh lahat ng tao doon kayang kumain nang lampas pitong beses isang araw pero bakit hindi nila nagagawa? Ano at sino ang dahilan?

Nakausap ko ang mayor who was younger than me, pero hindi niya alam ang ginagawa niya. I asked him “Bakit ka tumakbo?”

Sagot niya: “Sabi ng daddy ko eh.” Nandoon pa din ang dynasty at ang mga tao wala talagang magawa. ‘Yung mga apektado ng giyera, nililipat sila sa ibang lugar at naiiwan nila ang mga kabuhayan nila. Umaasa na lang sila sa donations, sa relief goods, nawawalan sila ng buhay, nawawalan sila ng kultura.

‘Yun ang problem dun eh. Ang ganda-ganda ng culture ng Muslim, ‘yung mga outfits nila and all pero nawawala kasi walang lupa. Kung walang lupa, walang kultura.

SCB: Aside from Marawi and Lanao, where else in Mindanao did you go?
AL: Nagpunta ako sa lugar ng mga lumads, mga Manobo. Natuwa ako kasi may nakausap akong lolo dun. Tapos umiiyak siya, pakilala ko ako si Gel, hindi niya ako kilala kasi wala namang TV dun kaya puwede kang pumasok na hindi ka nila makikilala.

‘Yung mayor dun nakatingin lang siya na parang kamukha ko si Angel Locsin. Pero bandang huli inamin na rin namin. Sabi nung lolo na umiiyak, dati daw meron na siyang apat sa buong lahi niya na nakatuntong ng Grade 4. Pero ngayon daw, sampu na sa buong angkan niya ang nakapagtapos ng high school. Hindi daw niya maipinta ‘yung kaligayahan niya. So pati ‘yung mga bata, iba ‘yung happiness na pag tinatanong sila, gusto talaga nilang mag-aral.

Ang mga lumads wanderers sila, ‘pag may tao umaalis sila. Ayaw nilang makipag-usap, pag kinakausap mo, nanginginig.

Napatunayan ko ‘yan eh kasi siguro nakikilala nila sa mga notebook na may artista. Sabi nung bata, sinabihan sila na kung sino man ‘yung bisita dapat tahimik sila. Tapos papasok sila sa loob ng kuwarto, sabay sigaw. Kilig! (laughs) Siguro hindi na siya nakatiis, sinabi niya “Ate Angel, thank you ha dinalaw mo kami.” Kasi wala namang artista na dumadalaw sa kanila dun eh. Siguro dahil feeling nila dahil iba itsura nila, pinagtatawanan sila ng mga tao, tingin sa kanila mangmang, eh wala silang karapatan na dalawin. May inferiority.

SCB: Why are you doing this?
AL: Gusto ko pag-usapan na meron palang mga ganitong communities para mas maging aware mga tao. Sana kung may time sila na puntahan din ang mga taong ito, tulungan nila kasi ang galing nila. Sa community nila, zero ang crime rate since 2000. Simula nung pinagbawal uminom, wala nang gumawa ulit.

SCB: Are you doing this for your own satisfaction, even if you’re not affiliated with any humanitarian organization?
AL: Kasama ko lang family ko, ang ate ko. Gusto ko lang ma-experience.

SCB: Joining Gabriela, did the organization also inspire you to do the things that you do now?
AL: Oh yes, very much. I’m really active with Gabriela. Ang ate ko kasi Gabriela. Gumawa ako ng ad before for Gabriela, tapos tuloy tuloy na. Nakita ko kung ano ‘yung ginagawa nila. Hindi lang actually mga babae ang mga tinutulungan nila, pati mga anak, magulang.

SCB: What about the women’s cause that made you support it?
AL: Ilang dekada rin naman na walang boses ang mga babae sa bansa natin. Marami pang mga kababaihan ang takot magsalita, ‘yung mga naabuso kasi nahihiya sila na sabihan na inaabuso sila o takot sila sa mga asawa nila. So kailangan lang nila ng kakampi para lumakas ang loob natin. Andito ang Gabriela para malaman nila ang mga karapatan nila. Hindi naman kasi porke’t Gabriela, aawayin ka na. Pinapaalam lang nila kung ano ‘yung karapatan ng tao para hindi naman mangmang ang tao.

TEACHER ANGEL
SCB: If you didn’t become an actress, do you think you would have gone to this line of work?
AL: Gusto ko talaga maging teacher eh. Siguro sa education talaga ako mapupunta. (smiles)

SCB: But you took a fashion course in London...
AL: Short course lang ‘yun, ‘yung tipong hindi ko puwedeng maituro sa mga kabataan na parang “O, ayan mag pair kayo ng mga damit” (laughs).

SCB: Are you planning to finish college?
AL: Oo naman,‘pag may time. Nagtitingin na ako ng mga schools.

SCB: Have you always wanted to be a teacher?
AL: Iba-iba eh. Maging madre, militar, doctor, weird choices diba (laughs)? Gusto ko din talagang maging artista. Siguro ‘yung mga changes na nangyayari sa buhay ko nadadala ‘yung gusto ko.

Gusto kong maging teacher ng mga bata. Teachers are the second parents and kids spend more time with the teacher than the parents. So kung sino ‘yung humuhubog sa mga bata at kung nakikita nila ay hindi maganda, nagbebenta-benta ng ulam, nag-uutos sa kanila, ano na lang ang magiging ugali ng anak mo paglaki?

SCB: Is there a teacher who changed your life?
AL: May mga naging teachers ako na okay naman. May mga teachers naman na hindi ko makalimutan because of bad experiences. Like ‘yung nagtatapon ng notebook, ayaw na ayaw ko ‘yun eh! Puwede kayong maging terror eh, sige, pagalitan mo ‘yung estudyante pero ‘wag mong sisirain ‘yung gamit. Siyempre hindi naman lahat ng bata afford bumili ng notebook diba? Tapos ingat na ingat ka sa pagsusulat mo tapos itatapon lang sa bintana. Hindi ko talaga ma-gets...

SCB: Naitapon ang notebook mo?
AL: Oo (laughs). Nung elementary pati high school, kasi pangit daw ‘yung sulat tapos itatapon! Grabe naman kasi ‘yun! Kinuha niya lahat ng notebook namin tapos tinapon. Parang kami, “Bakit? Masyadong mainit ulo mo ha!” Hindi naman ata tama ‘yun. Tapos ‘yung mga nagtitinda ng gulay, ulam. Ako, guilty ako dun, pang PR sa teacher, plus one sa grade. Naiintindihan ko kasi alam naman natin na maliit lang ang suweldo ng mga teachers kaya kailangan nilang mag side line.

ALL FOR DAD
SCB: Are there lessons from your parents that you still treasure now?
AL: Madami. Pito kami lahat pero tatlo kami sa side namin. We’re the second family, ako ‘yung pangalawa sa magkakapatid. And I’m the black sheep (laughs). I’m the favorite kasi!

Although mas close ako sa dad ko kasi hiwalay na sila ng mommy ko. I remember ang dad ko, kahit corny, kahit nung elementary pa lang ako, mahilig kasi siya magbigay ng quotes bago ako pumasok. Like ‘yung “‘Pag hindi ka lumingon sa pinanggalingan mo wala kang patutunguhan.” Pinaka important talaga, para sa akin ah, na kahit anong sabihin ng ibang tao, okay lang ‘yan pero kapag ‘yung kapamilya mo na ‘yung nagsalita, makinig ka. Tumatak ‘yan sa akin.

Kapag may intriga hindi ko na iniintindi, iniisip ko na lang sila kasi kapag sila ang nagsalita iba na kasi sila lang naman ang may pakialam sa akin. ‘Yung ibang tao wala naman pakialam sa akin, baka galit lang or opinion lang talaga.

SCB: How were you growing up as a daddy’s girl?
AL: Akala yata ng daddy ko sa akin lalaki ako (laughs). Pag sinabi niyang punch! punch! punch!, punch naman ako. Hindi naman ako boyish, mahilig lang talaga ako sa sports like karate. Athletic talaga ako, swimmer ako since Grade 3. Nag compete ako for the Philippine team dati. Nag top ako nung third year high school. Nung first year ko sa UST (University of Santo Tomas) nag Rookie of the Year pa ako.

SCB: Do you still miss your athlete days?
AL: Oo naman. Kasi mag miss ka lang ng ilang days sa training mo ang laki na nang mawawala sa ‘yo eh paano pa ‘yung ilang years di ba? So, kapag nakikita ko ‘yung mga ka-batch ko, ayoko niyan parang hindi ko na kaya ‘yan. Pero ‘pag may time ako nagsu-swimming pa rin ako. ‘Pag nasa beach ako, pupunta ako dun sa malayong part from the shore, feeling ko kasi walang mangyayaring masama sa akin kapag nasa tubig ako.

SCB: Is that how you relax?
AL: Yes, I’m a beach person.

SCB: What else do you do in your spare time?
AL: Hang-out sa bahay or nasa Fuel Up, bar namin ng friends ko. I also bike, pole dance and do Muay Thai. I’m preparing for my character in a movie that’s why I pole dance.

SCB: How was your experience in attending the Emmy Awards?
AL: It was a proud moment. Ako lang 'yung Asian dun, ang makakasabay mo mga taga Hollywood. Iisipin mo, anong ginagawa ko dito? Ang masaya dun na-appreciate ng tao tapos nagugulat ‘yung mga tao “Uy, Filipino!” kasi hindi naman madalas na may entry tayo. At saka ‘yung work conditions sa atin na minsan 24 hours nagte-tape, sila eight hours lang pagod na sila, nagco-complain na sila parang hindi sila makapaniwala. Sinabi ko sa kanila na sobrang suwerte ninyo! Ganun kagaling ang mga Pilipino, hindi lang sa pag-aartista, ‘pag nagdemand ka, gagawin talaga ‘yung trabaho. Masipag talaga tayo.

SCB: Do you have any regrets in your young life?
AL: Hindi naman siguro regret pero sana earlier ako nagsimula. Nag artista lang naman kasi ako dahil sa tatay ko, because of his eyesight. Pero parang wala pa kasing technology, and now na meron nang technology parang masyado nang late for my father.

Ayoko naman talagang mag showbiz kahit sa mga friends ko, nagtatanong sila, “Ikaw ba ‘yung sa Click?” idinedeny ko, nahihiya ako. Parang iniisip ko kasi, someday makakakita ulit ang dad ko. Kasi diba parang lahat kilala ako, tapos siya hindi niya nakikita ‘yung mga ginagawa ko.

SCB: May chances pa ba for him to see again?
AL: Parang it’s too late na, he’s 83 na rin pero I’m hoping pa rin. He’s okay, happy na siya sinasabi niya sa akin na ‘wag na akong mag-alala. Ang daddy ko ang problem niya sa eyesight lang talaga, ako lang ‘yung makulit.

SCB: What is your dream for yourself?
AL: After all this glitz and glam, gusto ko magkaroon ng bahay, kahit bahay kubo lang na may garden, maraming puno. Somewhere na makakapag relax talaga, normal life, ‘yung puwede akong magtanim.

SCB: A life out of showbiz?
AL: Kasi sa ngayon hindi ko rin naman alam kung ano ‘yung gagawin ko kapag hindi ako umaarte, maayos pa naman ang career ko. Pero siguro, someday, hindi ka na papansinin ng tao, medyo may edad ka na , meron ka ng ganun na puwede ka ng mag-relax.

And ‘yung mag focus na rin ako sa advocacy ko. Siguro pag naging teacher na ako…(smiles)

- Manila Bulletin

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Manila gets ‘caught up’ by Usher
By ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ
July 10, 2010, 5:01pm

Imagine if R&B superstar Usher stayed in the Philippines all year round to perform night after night for his fans. It was him who actually said he would if he could, to the estimated 30,000 crowd who enveloped the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds last July 9 like a spirited sea for his first concert here in the country. Oh, aren’t we honored?

But even if the Philippines wouldn’t have Usher nights the whole year, his concert is enough of a treasure for the fans. He was unstoppable in his dancing, his singing…and his playful teasing to the ladies. Usher clearly showed that he wasn’t dubbed as the heir to Michael Jackson for nothing.

His 22-song (including those sung in medleys) set was composed mostly of his hits from then until now, opening with one of his hit dance tunes, “Caught Up.” Fans yearning to hear his "classics" were not disappointed, as they gamely sang along to “You Remind Me,” “Nice and Slow,” “Confessions,” “You Got It Bad,” “Burn,” “My Boo,” and “Lovers and Friends,” and grooving to ditties like “Yeah” and “You Don’t Have To Call.” Usher was impressed with his audience, clapping his hands and uttering at one point, “You guys are really good singers.”

Usher’s sexy yet solid vocals were admirable, but the real treat was seeing the dance moves he did in his music videos live. Choreography obviously was inspired by the King of Pop’s signature moves. Usher’s favorite seemed to be the crotch grab, which was used the most number of times.

His energy was unbelievable, singing and dancing at the same time. Noticeably, though, there were some parts particularly during the second half of his show wherein he wasn't really singing, but recorded vocals can be heard (like how it sounded on his CDs). Perhaps this was done so he could concentrate on his dancing. However, this left us somehow wanting to hear more as much as we were seeing more through his superb dancing.

Usher may not have spiels prior to each and every performance, but he sure took the time to express his love for the fans. “I’m thankful and I appreciate each and everyone of you. I love you,” he said, eliciting squeals which can only come from the ladies in the audience.

For someone who has not a few “naughty” songs, the “naughtiness” during the concert was inevitable. Usher, during one number, looked to have “made little love” with his mic stand. He also teased fans with a few abs exposures and even asked them at one point, “do you want me to take it off?” pertaining to his clothing. “There might be a law against it; I don’t know if this is the right thing to do,” he joked.

What could well be considered as the most special part of the night was the original song Usher performed with his audience. He began with beat boxing, then guided his band and the fans to the melody and lyrics of the song. The recurrent lyrics were: “Alright…I’m having the time of my life!” It was a unique and total performance, with Usher rapping on some parts and dancing as well.

Of course, the night wouldn’t be complete if he didn’t sing his newer hits “Love In This Club,” “Hey Daddy” (which he began with Lionel Richie’s “Hello”), and his chart-topping club favorite, the encore “OMG.” And to promote his sixth album, “Raymund vs. Raymund,” Usher also performed two songs from it, namely “There Goes My Baby” and “She Don’t Know.”

The whole concert lasted for more than two hours, including performances from front acts South Border, Nina, and Kris Lawrence, who all delivered energized numbers.

Fans screamed “more!” after Usher exited the stage. Although he didn’t come back for one more number, he promised before leaving that there is no way he wouldn’t come back to the Philippines. We will be waiting.

Postscript: Star-studded!

Usher wasn’t the only star who was on the Concert Grounds last Saturday. His show was attended by lots of celebrities. Spotted during the event were the following:

Brothers Rayver and Rodjun Cruz, Angel Locsin, Bubbles Paraiso, sisters Ehra and Michelle Madrigal, Sam Concepcion, Luigi Muhlach, Andi Manzano, Janno Gibbs and Bing Loyzaga with daughters, Keanna Valenciano, Robin Nievera, engaged couple Prisicilla Meirelles and John Estrada, rumored couple Daiana Menezes and Sam YG, couple Paolo Contis and Lian Paz, Magalona siblings Elmo and Maxene, Nina, soon-to-be married Oyo Boy Sotto and Kristine Hermosa, Lovi Poe, Chavit Singson, Megan Young, Ruffa and Raymond Gutierrez, Georgina Wilson, Solenn Heusaff, Ruby Rodriguez, Pauleen Luna, Vicki Belo, Patrick Garcia, Enchong Dee, and Amy Perez.

www.mb.com.ph/articles/266166/manila-gets-caught-usher

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Angel pahinga muna ang puso
SUNTOK SA BUWAN Ni Emy Abuan
Updated July 11, 2010 12:00 AM

Deserving si Angel Locsin na matawag na sexiest woman ng FHM. Naa­lagaan nitong mabuti ang pangangatawan sa pamamagitan ng pagwo-work out, Muay Thai, pagtakbo, at ng bagong work out video na tinatawag na Insanity.

Sa rami ng trabaho niya ngayon at wala na siyang pahinga dahil ratsada sa rami ng commercial shoots, pelikula at telebisyon, mahilig pa rin itong magluto lalo na ng adobo.

Pahinga muna siya sa lovelife dahil tutok na tutok nga siya sa kanyang career.

‘‘Pero kung may ibibigay si Lord sa akin na mas perfect para sa akin balang araw, magpapasalamat ako,” sabi ni Angel. “Masarap kasi ang magmahal, ’di ba?

- Pilipino Star Ngayon

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Seen : Si Vivian Velez ang ipinalit kay Amy Austria sa Imortal : Lobo 2, ang teleserye nina Angel Locsin at John Lloyd Cruz sa ABS-CBN.

- Pilipino Star Ngayon, July 11, 2010

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Angel Locsin on John Lloyd Cruz: Hindi ko pa siya nakikitaan ng sumpong

Since it’s the first time that John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin will be working together (the two star in the teleserye Imortal), they plan to get to know each other better by hanging out at Fuel Up (Angel’s resto-bar) or going trail biking (John Lloyd’s latest hobby) in certain spots around the metro. Unfortunately, they just couldn’t find the time in their busy schedule. “Hindi kasi ako from Talent Center so parang ‘di ko pa siya nakakasama talaga. So mas dahan-dahan yung process kung paano namin ginagamay yung isa’t isa. Sabi ko nga napaka-mysterious ni John Lloyd,” said Angel in an interview with ABS-CBN.com last July 8.

But if there’s anything she has learned about John Lloyd, it’s the fact that he remains grounded despite his countless achievements in showbiz. “Walang halong biro, si Lloydy na yata ang pinaka-humble na tao na nakilala ko. And kahit alam nating lahat kung gaano siya kagaling na artista, nakikinig lang siya kina direk, tapos nagtatanong kung anong magandang atake sa isang eksena.” She further shared that he never made her feel awkward on the set. “Maalaga kasi siya, tahimik, at napakabait. Hindi ko pa siya nakikitaan ng sumpong. Sabi nga ng boss namin i-spread niya yung good vibes para manghawa siya ng kabaitan.”

Angel was also impressed with the way John Lloyd has such high regard towards the people he works with.  “Kasi may one time nahihiya siyang magpaalam sa set. May hinihintay siya nun tapos nag-wo-worry siya kung makakaabot siya sa appointment niya kasi nahihiya siya magpaalam sa set. Ganon siya kabait na ayaw niyang nakakasagabal, ayaw niyang ma-offend yung director namin. Bihira yun sa kalagayan ni John Lloyd,” she cheerfully related.

But when asked what makes John Lloyd different from her previous leading men like Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby, Angel simply stated that she had fun working with all of them. “Ayoko naman mag-compare kasi lahat naman ng nakatrabaho ko naging mabait sa akin at may pinagsamahan kami kaya ayokong mag-compare. Basta ako masyang-masaya ako na nabigyan ako ng chance makatrabaho si Lloydy kasi hinintay ko din siya. One year ko din siyang hinintay bago natuloy ang proyekto namin.”

For now, Angel refuses to give details about their roles in Imortal because she just might spoil the surprises they have in store for the Kapamilya viewers in this fantaserye which seems to be a little similar to Lobo. “Ang dami pa kasing mga sikreto. Kapag nagsalita na ako baka ma-award kami. Hindi pa kasi pwede sabihin. Basta napakaganda ng storya.” Is she worried that they wouldn’t be able to meet people’s expectations once it makes its debut on primetime TV?  “Sa lahat naman ng bagay na ginagawa natin may pressure talaga lalo na kung seryoso ka sa ginagawa mo. Ang mahalaga dito nag-e-enjoy kami sa ginagawa namin. Dun na lang ako magpo-focus sa positive.”

- ABS CBN News

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Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano Reunite on Myra-E TV Commercial
July 11, 2010 by cd

Old flames Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano reunite on Myra-E TV commercial.

The TV commercial was shot last June 15 with remaining shots taken a week later at “The Lakehore” in Mexico, Pampanga.

It features the character of Luis Manzano contemplating under a tree if he will return to his old flame which is portrayed by Angel Locsin. Parang true to life di ba?

- Starmometer

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Angel may have reached Parokya ng Pag-ibig

By Dolly Anne Carvajal
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 18:38:00 07/11/2010

Insistent friend

Someone close to Chito Miranda of Parokya ni Edgar insists that Angel Locsin is really his girl; they just refuse to admit it. In fact, they have both denied any romantic involvement, saying that they’re just barkada. Okay. But are they anywhere near the Parokya ng Pag-ibig?

- Inquirer

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Angel Locsin gipasalamatan sa libreng serbisyo

Wala mapugngan sa mga tawo sa likod sa bag-ong music video sa banda nga Hale ang pagsugot sa actress nga si Angel Locsin nga mahimong libre ang iyang appearance sa nahisgutang music video.

Giangkon sa bokalista ug gitarista nga si Champ Lui Pio nga limited lamang ang ilang budget sa latest video niya nga “Magkaibang Mundo” hinungdan nga team effort na lang matud pa ang ilang nahimong kapital.

Gidayeg sa grupo si Angel nga matud pa tinuod nga anghel gikan sa langit.

Usa matud pa ka dili mahikalimtan nga higayon nga nakauban si Angel.

Ang kanta adunay tema nga nawagtang nga gugma ug paglaom nga makabalikay bisan sa problema.

- brigade news

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Angel Locsin's eye for investments
Posted at 07/12/2010 5:16 PM | Updated as of 07/12/2010 5:18 PM

MANILA, Philippines - While other celebrities are spending their money on designer items and huge parties, Angel Locsin is securing her future through investments.

After the successful launch of her Fuel Up bar and KTV 2 months ago, the young actress recently agreed to endorse SoleMare Parksuites, an 18-storey twin tower residential development of Anchor Land Holdings Inc. in Parañaque City's bay area.

She looks for projects that appreciate in value and provide a solid return on her investment, and that's what made Anchor Land choose Locsin as its newest endorser.

"When we were looking for an endorser for SoleMare, we wanted someone with an eye for investment, not just another popular face," said Elizabeth Ventura, Anchor Land vice president for sales.

Ventura added, "Locsin's activities outside showbiz, such as her latest business venture, show the public the importance of investing."

All units in SoleMare Parksuites are fully fitted and furnished, Ventura said.

Here, customers can purchase 2 or more single-bedroom units and put them together, giving them their own flexible space.

Locsin, considered one of the country's most sought-after personalities, is currently filming a movie with Aga Muhlach and a television series with John Lloyd Cruz.

- abs-cbnNEWS.com

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KC Montero dresses up in drag after Justin Bieber follows him on Twitter
Mark Angelo Ching
Monday, July 12, 2010 06:42 PM

KC Montero is one of the few Pinoy celebrities who's very active in Twitter. Each day, the TV and radio host uses the social networking site to connect to his friends and fans, as well as to promote his radio show, The KC Show on U92 and broadcasted online through ustream.tv.

What makes The KC Show interesting are the unique schemes that KC pulls off to rope in followers.

Aside from live musical guests—recent ones were Ely Buendia and La Diva—there are comedy skits, commentary, and also a "Phone a Celebrity" segment where KC calls a celebrity and broadcasts the conversation live.

But a new gimmick takes the cake: this involves a wig, a dress, and tons of makeup. Yes, the tall and bulky macho male celebrity is dressing up in drag.

This afternoon, July 12, The KC Show featured KC dressing up as a woman. Shown live on the Web was KC's transformation from a brute to a butterfly named "Cassandra Monteroid."

KC wore a wig from Angel Locsin, a dress from Sarah Meier, and makeup applied live by Bubbles Paraiso.

KC took on the drag challenge today because he lost a bet he made on July 5. On that date, he posted on Twitter: "Lets start a campaign for Justin Bieber to follow me. I will come to work in drag if he does."

Justin Bieber is a young international popstar popular for his songs "Baby" and "One Time." The 16-year old singer has millions of fans all over the world, composed mostly of pre-pubescent girls.

After KC posted his Twitter campaign, hundreds of Pinoy Twitter users immediately reposted it. Even his celebrity friends Denise Laurel, Maxene Magalona, and Angel Locsin promoted his campaign.

The next day, KC posted that the campaign was a success, and that Justin Bieber had indeed followed him on Twitter.

"For those of you who don't know yet. The campaign for the bieb to follow me worked. For that I will be in drag all next week," KC said.

This is why KC started Monday on his radio show in drag.

But who does KC look like the most? Some Twitter users say he looks like beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez, while some say he looks like TV host Iya Villania.

Ruffa jokingly denied the comparison; Iya said she feels "flattered."

"LMAO!!!! OMG....this is definitely not Ruffa G! Since when did I have bangs???" Ruffa exclaimed on Twitter.

"Hahaa I'm flattered! *blushes*" was Iya's comment.

- PEP


photos credit to twitter of bubbles paraiso

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photo credit to twitter of bubbles paraiso

From last fri: @superelmo's Angels! Angelica (@143redangel) and Angela (me) ☺

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TV Patrol World

Hawak ulit ni Angel Locsin ang korona bilang "sexiest woman" ng isang men's magazine! Pero totoo nga bang isang singer ang bago niyang "Prince Charming"? Sapul naman si Piolo Pascual nang tanungin kung in-love nga ba siya kay KC Concepcion! Nagpa-Patrol, Mario Dumaual. TV Patrol, Lunes, Hulyo 12, 2010
07/12/2010 11:32 PM

- ABS CBN News

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Luis Manzano Admits He Wants Angel Back

Actor Luis Manzano disclosed that he is still courting ex-flame Angel Locsin.
Manzano said he and Locsin are still in communication but they have not been together for quite a time. He added that he is far from writing the last sentence of his chapter with the actress.

What is keeping them from being reunited is their decision to focus on their respective showbiz career in other to maximize the opportunities offered to them.

Locsin is busy shuttling between taping for “Imortal” and shooting her movie.

Manzano on the other hand, is juggling two films in “Hating Kapatid” and “Petrang Kabayo” while hosting the “Wowowee,” “Panahon Ko ‘To,” “E-Live,” “MYX” and “ASAP.”

- Filipino Journal