ABS-CBN Star Magic is very proud to announce that the Malaysian actress who has captured the hearts of the Filipino is now their kapamilya. Carmen Soo recently joined the roster of stars of the country’s leading star discoverer and builder, ABS-CBN Star Magic.

Carmen started working as a model at a very young age of 17. As a model, she did print and commercials. At 21, she was already based Hong Kong and stayed there for four years. She enjoyed modeling as she was able to travel, meet a lot of people and experience new things. The work was also fast-paced so she loved her job that paid well so she earned and saved money.

She started acting four and a half years ago but she never turned her back from modeling. Despite being a model and an actress, life in Malaysia is simple. She claims that she can do stuff like drive, shop and go around places without being noticed. She adds that in Malaysia, there are hardly any intrigues and her projects vary, not just drama. Her working hours are long but she gets a day off. But she also says that she got used to shooting with just one camera, unlike our productions which utilize multiple cameras.

Carmen is of course the leading lady of Jericho Rosales in the hit teleserye "Kahit Isang Saglit." The teleserye is the first co-production of ABS-CBN and Malaysia’s Double Vision. She admits that she is not so familiar with the Philippines so she had not much idea what she was getting into when she was presented the project "Kahit Isang Saglit." The teleserye was directed by the late "Manong" Gilbert Perez and according to Carmen, "Manong was kind to explain how the local industry works, TFC, the fans, the working hours etc."

Working in Malaysia for two months prior to taping the Philippines gave Carmen the chance to get to know everyone and warm up with the Filipino actors and crew. She admits that she also had idea that Echo is very popular in Malaysia as she is out of the country most of the time because of work.

Her projects prior to "Kahit Isang Saglit" were "A Girl From Ipo," "Rose Rose I Love You" (a musical), "Trio and A Bed" (Chinese version of "Sex in the City"), a horror movie, a play "Wish I Was There" and "Ghost" (a Malay-English TV series). She also did movies such as "Sayang," "You Can Dance" and the soon-to-be released "My Spy."

Carmen is back in Manila for a movie under Star Cinema with Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa. She is also taking Tagalog lessons. She had a cameo role in "T2" where she had to speak pure Tagalog. Carmen had a grand welcome last Sunday in "ASAP ’09." Recently, she had a fans day with the "Echomen" and she had a great time. She has been to Donsol and the US and she was surprised that she was recognized by the people despite her simple get up. She credits this to the reach of TFC. Carmen is one of the endorsers of Petit Monde Clothing in the Philippines and Slek Shampoo in China.