Talent manager Becky Aguila acknowledged the statement of her former ward Angel Locsin that their separation was done amicably.

In an article published yesterday, February 10, here in PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), actress Angel Locsin confirmed that she is no longer under Becky’s watch. The real state of Angel and Becky’s talent-manager relationship has been a source of speculation for a few months already.

Initially, some thought that Angel would join Viva Artist Agency given Becky’s decision to sign a co-management deal with the said group in overseeing the careers of Jennylyn Mercado and Valerie Concepcion. The name of talent manager-host Boy Abunda was also mentioned as a possible candidate to assume Becky’s role.

Angel’s new manager, however, turned out to be veteran entertainment columnist Ethel Ramos, who is also widely known in the showbiz circuit as the manager of Aga Muhlach.

MUTUAL DECISION. “Nag-usap kami ng maayos ni Angel. Napagkasunduan naming dalawa ang maghiwalay. Mutual decision,” Becky informed PEP through a text message sent earlier today, February 11.

It was obvious that the decision to let go of the partnership was a tough choice to make especially for Becky. The two had a long history together starting with Angel’s rise to stardom as part of GMA-7′s roster of young talents to her controversial transfer to rival network, ABS-CBN. The sudden shift in network alliance earned both Angel and Becky a lot of harsh criticisms.

“Magkasama kami sa hirap at ginhawa for eight years. Marami kaming pagsubok na dinaanan. May hangganan ang lahat. Nothing permanent except change. Basta ang imporante ay nagkahiwalay kami ng maayos,” continued Becky’s text message.

Becky also proudly mentioned that she was still able to secure certain pending deals, including a network contract and product endorsements, for Angel before they parted ways.

“For the rest of the commercial inquiries and endorsement renewals, ipanasa ko na kay Angel para si Manay Ethel na ang makipag-negotiate with the clients.”

GROWING DIFFERENCES. “Nothing to do with money matters,” Becky pointed out, pertaining to the reason behind the termination of the partnership.

What led to the decision, according to Becky, was their contrasting vision concerning the actress’s career path: “Marami na kaming ‘di napagkakasunduan. May sarili na ideas at konsepto si Angel na naiintindihan ko naman because she’s young… Life goes on.”

There are no hard feelings involved though, assured the talent manager despite of their growing differences. Becky is even confident that Angel will be in “good hands” with Ethel as her manager.

“Isa ring kagalang-galang na haligi ng showbiz si Manay Ethel kaya alam ko na maaalagaan niya si Angel kagaya ng pagmamahal at pag-aaruga ng ibinigay ko sa kanya nung kami pa.”

Becky continued in closing, “Ang importante sa isang samahan ay ang meeting of the hearts and minds. It’s time to let go and move on. Part ways as friends and wish each other good luck for good karma.”