Angel Locsin left the country this Thursday, November 19, to attend the 37th International Emmy Awards where she is nominated for Best Performance for an Actress.

This 2009, three out of 41 nominees came from the Philippines. Aside from Angel who was recognized for role as a she-wolf in the ABS-CBN fantaserye Lobo, two shows will be competing in the Best Telenovela category: ABS-CBN's Kahit Isang Saglit starring Jericho Rosales and Carmen Soo as well as GMA-7's Magdusa Ka starring Katrina Halili and Dennis Trillo.

Katrina and Dennis will be unable to attend the awards night that will take place at the Hilton Hotel, New York City, on November 23. Dennis is currently in Beijing, China to shoot the Metro Manila Film Fest entry Mano Po 6.

Organized by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the annual International Emmy Awards aims to celebrate excellence in television produced outside of the U.S.

This marks the second time that a Filipina was nominated for the category Best Performance for an Actress. Tessie Tomas was also nominated for her role as Imelda Marcos in the 1989 film A Dangerous Life.

In an interview with Showbiz News Ngayon (SNN) before boarding her flight to the United States, Angel disclosed that she is happy to represent the Philippines regardless of the outcome.

Lobo was co-directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and E. M. Reyes.

Is she confident that she will take home the prize? "I don't think about it, I only think that this is for every Filipino. It's our time to be commended. It's our time to shine."

Angel revealed that she will be wearing a creation by Michael Cinco when she walks on the red carpet. "My gown weighs six kilos. Actually it's been hold by the customs because it has Swarovski's in it. But I also have a business suit by Ivar Aseron and Rajo Laurel made my cocktail dress."

Who will be her escort that night? "None. I've asked PJ [Piolo Pascual, her leading man in Lobo] but he's busy with Lovers in Paris. I haven't thought about inviting anyone except for PJ because he was a part of Lobo and he was with us through ups and downs.."

Angel mentioned that she did not ask her former boyfriend, Luis Manzano, to accompany her to the International Emmy Awards.

PEP