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Angel Aquino (born February 7, 1973) is a Filipino actress and model. She is a recipient of various accolades, including six Star Awards, two Golden Screen Awards, and a Gawad Urian. Prominent in independent films, she has also worked on television shows of varying genres, and is known for her versatility and adaptability in portraying protagonists and villains. She began her career as a model, before presenting the lifestyle show F! (1999). She achieved wider recognition for starring in Crying Ladies (2003) and Donsol (2006), which were submitted by the Philippines for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards. Aquino drew praise as a leading actress playing villainous roles in the drama series Magkaribal (2010), Maria la del Barrio (2011), Apoy sa Dagat (2013), And I Love You So (2015), Till I Met You (2016), and Dirty Linen (2023). Beyond film, she promotes causes, including education, gender equality, and women's rights. (This article is part of a featured topic: Overview of Angel Aquino.)