In a previous interview with Angel Locsin, she wasn't able to give a definite answer as to when she would start taping for Kokey@Ako, ABS-CBN's sequel to its 2007 hit fantaserye Kokey.
The actress cluelessly told the media, "Ako, naghihintay ng schedule. Naghihintay lang ako kung ano ang desisyon nila." (CLICK HERE to read related article.)
It can be recalled that the teaser of Kokey@Ako had been aired by ABS-CBN several times. In the said teaser, Angel is seen with the other stars of the show, including comedian-dancer Vhong Navarro and child actor Bugoy Cariño.
However, PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) learned recently that Angel was pulled out from Kokey@Ako to start working on another teleserye with Kapamilya leading man John Lloyd Cruz.
This was confirmed by Angel's new talent manager, veteran entertainment columnist Ethel Ramos, when PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) inquired about it this morning, March 16. Manay Ethel also handles the career of premier actor Aga Muhlach, with whom Angel is also set to do a movie.
In a text message, Manay Ethel told PEP: "The agreement to have her star in Kokey was decided before I became her talent manager. At ayon sa kanya [Angel], they were supposed to start taping for the series [last] December hanggang February. When I took over as her talent manager, Angge and Alou, two people behind the project, kept in touch with me, asking me to free some particular dates for her schedule in Kokey.
"[Hindi ko alam] kung ano ang naging problema. Her supposed taping dates for Kokey never materialized. Until I learned from June Rufino, talent manager ni Wenn Deramas, who is assigned to direct Kokey, na wala na sa series si Angel. It turned out that Star Cinema has decided to pull Angel out of the project dahil mag-i-start na siya sa mga dance rehearsals of her movie with Aga [Muhlach]. She also needs preparations for her series with John Lloyd, madugo pareho ang roles niya in both projects."
Angel has been replaced by Toni Gonzaga. Also part of Kokey@Ako are Pinoy Big Brother Double Up real-life sweethearts Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco.
kaya understandable ang pacing na ginagawa ng abs sa mga shows nila dahil marami sila compared to gma..sino ba gumagawa ng movie sa kanila? isang loveteam lang?
and while the other stars wait for their turn, nakasalang sila sa workshops, no wonder they are world-class LIKE MISS ANGEL LOCSIN!!
in my opinion, tv5 has yet to prove that they are in par with ABS...may tfc ang abs which tv5 doesnt have yet..... they have a long way to go...
id like to believe Ethel as her new manager has something to do about these changes. Mas maganda nga namang dekalidad ang gawin nya as a start than a very light tele serye...
am sure bagay na bagay si toni diyan..being a bubbly one joined by another crazy vhong....laughtrip!
begging for work is just a metophorical statement for being in hibernation after her last series despite an existing contract. It's not necessarily literal.
but then again, materva is correct haahahhaha angel doesnt need to beg for works.
ahhaha sori kay materva ung comment ko..didnt realize until i read your comment..
I was not Angel's decision to pull out, it was ABS. The contract only states the responsibility of ABS to provide work but they are not required to pay when there is no work. They are only talents not permanent employees. Based on the article, Angel was just waiting for the shooting to begin which did not happen.
otherwise....they would still pay you naka stipulate un sa contract....
ginawa pang kawawa si angel haahahhaha
so why then angel was pulled out by star cinema? if she doesnt have the choice to choose, nakks sa inglis.... bakit hindi sila nagpumilit na gawin ny kokey?
Hindi nman kasi bagay para sa kanya ang Kokey!
HIMALA REMAKE!!! CANT WAIT!!!!
kinaiinggitan ng mga inggitera pati na mga angelights hindi pinaptawad sa kanilang pagiging hatersssssssssssss-. haah
I do not believe that Angel is choosing shows. All primetime dramas in ABS are to die for. They are merely following orders. They could be sued for failure to comply the contract.
kaya pati ako nakikiskiiiii na rin kahit puro bagsak ako lol ome summer horsebackriding na namankahit kandalaglag ako...
ANGEL SEXY