Gabby Concepcion
Gabriel Arellano Concepcion (born 5 November 1964)[1] is a Filipino actor and businessman. He began his show business career in the 1980s as a teen commercial model and is known for his debonair career in Philippine cinema, spanning several romanticized associations.
Gabby Concepcion | |
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 Gabby Concepcion at the KC Concepcion Live US Concert Tour, November 2010 | |
| Born | Gabriel Arellano Concepcion November 5, 1964 |
| Occupation | Actor and businessman |
| Years active | 1980–1995, 2008–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (1993–2011; 2012–2013; 2013–2015) Talent 5 (2011–2012; 2013) GMA Artist Center (2015–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Genevieve Gonzales (m. 2004) |
| Partner(s) | Grace Ibuna (1990s) |
| Children | 5 (including KC Concepcion) |
| Website | http://www.gabconcepcionlive.com |
Family
Concepcion was born in San Juan (then part of Rizal province), Philippines to Rolando "Rollie" Concepcion and Ma. Lourdes Arellano. He attended Miriam College and Lincoln University.[2]
His great grandfather is the Filipino painter and architect Juan Arellano.[3]
Career
Concepcion first appeared as a model in a 1980 Close-up toothpaste commercial.[4]
Introduced into show business at age 15, he starred in the Regal Films production Katorse (English: Fourteen). From 1980–1995, he made 80 films and had several modeling and endorsement advertisements.
On 13 November 1988, Concepcion left for the United States despite not yet finishing his scenes for the film Pahiram ng Isang Umaga, directed by Ishmael Bernal, causing the film's intended release date of December 25 (for the 1988 Metro Manila Film Festival) to be moved next year.[5]
In 1993, he ventured to the United States for a real estate career. But prior to this he left the Philippines due to wrongful and criminal doings in the Philippine entertainment industry. In 2008, he returned part-time to the Philippine show business and accepted by the Filipino people despite the what he did many years ago, and this can be possible only in the Philippines.
Personal life
Concepcion married the following women:
- Sharon Cuneta — [6] (1984–1987); issue of daughter, actress and model Kristina Cassandra Concepcion.[6]
- Jenny Syquia — (1993—1996); issue of daughter, beauty queen titleholder Cloie Helena Syquia Skarne.[7]
- Genevieve Yatco Gonzales — (2004—Present); issued of two daughters, Samantha and Savannah Concepcion.
During the 1990s, Concepcion partnered with:
- Grace Ibuna — issue of daughter, musician Maria Gabrielle Ibuna Concepcion.[8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Love You Two | Joaquin 'Jake' Reyes Jr. | Lead role / Protagonist | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Ibalik Mo Sa Akin Ang Anak Ko | Raul | Episode Guest | |
| Celebrity Bluff | Himself | Master Bluffer | ||
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: May Forever | Ariel Cruz | Episode Guest | |
| Wowowin | Himself / Guest | |||
| Sarap Diva | ||||
| Karelasyon | Romeo | Episode Guest | ||
| 2016–2018 | Ika-6 na Utos | Jerome 'Rome' Fuentebella / Jordan Francisco | Main role / Protagonist / Antagonist | |
| 2016–2017 | Tsuperhero | Sergeant Cruz | Supporting role / Protagonist | |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Finding Earl: The Dollente Family Story | Ernest | Episode Guest | |
| Bubble Gang | Himself | |||
| Dear Uge | Dante Mercado | |||
| Pepito Manaloto | Reggie | |||
| Poor Señorita | Jaime Salcedo | Guest Cast (a crossover character from "Because Of You" | ||
| Idol Sa Kusina | Himself / Guest Co-Host | GMA News TV | ||
| 2015-2016 | Because Of You | Jaime Salcedo | Main role / Protagonist | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Sunday PinaSaya! | Himself / Guest | ||
| Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | ||||
| 2014 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Dante Montilla | Supporting cast | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Banana Nite | Himself | ||
| Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Martin Dizon | Special participation | ||
| Cassandra: Warrior Angel | Uriel / Ariel / Azrael | Main role / Protagonist (Ariel / Uriel) / Antagonist (Azrael) | TV5 | |
| 2012-2013 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Miguel De Guzman | Main role | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Bandila | Himself / Guest | Segment: Ikaw Na! | |
| 2011-2012 | P.S. I Love You | Mark Roxas | Main role | TV5 |
| 2011 | Regal Shocker: Elevator | Tony Salvacion | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bulaklak | Manuel | Episode Guest | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Steve S. Sebastian | Main role | |
| 2009–2010 | Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Jaime Alferos | ||
| 2009 | Elive Entertainment | Himself / Guest | ||
| May Bukas Pa | Ricardo | |||
| 2008 | The Buzz | Himself / Guest | ||
| Iisa Pa Lamang[9] | Rafael Torralba | Main role | ||
| ASAP | Himself | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taxi | Bert | Episode Guest | ||
| 1993-2001 | Star Drama Presents | Gerardo |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Man and Wife | Carding | Cineko Productions |
| 2017 | Across the Crescent Moon | Johnny Garcia | Gold Barn International |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Eraño Manalo | Viva Films |
| Crazy Beautiful You | Mayor Ito Alcantara | Star Cinema | |
| 2014 | Diary ng Panget | Cross' Dad/Mr. Sandford | Viva Films |
| 2013 | When the Love Is Gone | Emman | |
| A Moment in Time | Steve Linden | Star Cinema | |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | William | Regal Films |
| 2011 | Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | Gary | |
| 2010 | White House | Jet | |
| I'll Be There | Pocholo "Poch" dela Cerna | Star Cinema | |
| 2009 | I Love You, Goodbye | Dr. Adrian Benitez | |
| 1996 | Kristo | John the Baptist | Cine Suerte Productions |
| 1994 | Ika-11 utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo | Roy | Regal Films/Star Cinema |
| Iukit Mo sa Bala! | Rico Velez | Star Cinema Productions & Mega Vision Films | |
| Mancao | Joey De Leon | Regal Films & Moviestars Production | |
| Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin | Dave | Star Cinema | |
| 1993 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan mo | Felix Martin | Regal Films |
| Kapag May Gusot Walang Lusot | Sam Allan | ????? | |
| 1992 | Narito ang Puso Ko | Louie | Viva Films |
| Kailangan Kita | Gerry | Good Harvest Prod. | |
| Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal | Nick | ||
| The Good, the Bad & the Ugly | Gabriel | ||
| Bakit Ako Mahihiya? | Joey | ||
| True Confessions (Evelyn, Myrna & Margie) | Warren | ||
| Sinungaling Mong Puso | Roman Ong-Chiong | Regal Films | |
| Tayong Dalawa | Tonchi | Viva Films | |
| 1991 | Una Kang Naging Akin | Nick/Darwin | |
| Makiusap Ka sa Diyos | Allan | Regal Films | |
| Kailan Ka Magiging Akin | Ramir Macalincag | ????? | |
| Sgt. Gabo: Walang Patawad Kung Pumatay | Sgt. Gabo | Regal Films | |
| The Adventures of Gary Leon at Kuting | Gary | ????? | |
| Kislap sa Dilim | Dick | ||
| Pangako ng Puso | Alfred | ||
| Pakasalan Mo Ako | Dodie | ||
| 1990 | Kaaway ng batas | Rafael Aleta | |
| Hahamakin Lahat | Renato | ||
| Bakit Ikaw Pa rin? | Paul | Viva Films | |
| 1989 | Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo | Cristanto | ????? |
| Kokak | Leo | ||
| Pahiram ng Isang Umaga | Manuel Domingo | ||
| Gorio en Tekla | Danny | ||
| Rosenda | Robbie | ||
| 1988 | Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang Mundo | Benjie Tuazon | |
| Nagbabagang Luha | Alex | ||
| Bukas Sisikat Din ang Araw | Gerry | ||
| Rosa Mistika | Ramil (segment "Episode III: Rosario Karakol - Mga Dilaw na Rosas ni Rosalie") | ||
| 1987 | Bakit Iisa ang Pag-ibig | Louie | |
| Asawa Ko, Huwag Mong Agawin | Mike Ledesma | ||
| Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa | Efraim | Regal Films | |
| 1986 | Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow | Neil | ????? |
| 1985 | Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang | Prinsipe Amante (segment "Sleeping Beauty") | |
| Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso? | Aldrin | ||
| 1984 | Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday | Eddie | |
| Sa Hirap at Ginhawa | Arnold Zaragoza | Viva Films | |
| The Best of Sharon & Gabby (docufilm) | Himself | ????? | |
| Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Lito | ||
| 1983 | Story of 3 Loves | Benjie | Regal Films |
| Always in My Heart | Gary | ????? | |
| Don't Cry for Me, Papa | Nonoy | ||
| Pepe en Pilar | Pepe | ||
| I'll Wait for You (Even If It takes Forever) | Gabby Cruz | ||
| 1982 | Miracle of Love | Gabriel | |
| My Only Love | Billy | ||
| 1981 | Hello, Young Lovers | Tony Lara | |
| Burgis | Juni Locsin | ||
| Bilibid Boys | Butch | ||
| Boystown | Bobet | Regal Films | |
| Dear Heart | Jimmy | ????? | |
| P.S. I Love You | Mark | ||
| Totoo Ba ang Tsismis? | Gabriel | ||
| Under-Age | Gary | Regal Films | |
| 1980 | Katorse | Gabby | |
Awards and nominations
| Awards and Nomination | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
| 1990 | 14th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor | Pahiram ng Isang Umaga | Nominated |
| 1991 | 15th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor | Hahamakin Ang Lahat | Nominated |
| 1992 | 16th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Makiusap Ka Sa Diyos | Won |
| 1993 | 17th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor | Narito Ang Puso Ko | Won |
| 1992 | 40th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Una Kang Naging Akin | Nominated |
| 1992 | 40th FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Kislap sa Dilim | Nominated |
| 1993 | 41st FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Won |
| 1992 | 3rd Young Critics Circle Awards | Best Performance | Narito ang Puso Ko | Nominated |
| 1992 | 3rd Young Critics Circle Awards | Best Performance | Tayong Dalawa | Nominated |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Taxi" | Nominated |
| 2009 | 35th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | I Love You, Goodbye | Nominated |
| 2010 | 58th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | I Love You, Goodbye | Nominated |
| 2016 | 6th OFW Gawad Parangal | Best Actor | Because of You | Won |
| 2016 | 64th FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Crazy Beautiful You | Won |
| 2017 | 12th Seoul International Awards | Asian Star Prize | Ika-6 na Utos | Won |
Discography
| Date | Album Title | Song Artist / Singer | Music Company | Songs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2010 | Unforgettable | Gabby Concepcion | Warner Music Philippines | "Moon River", "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", "Put Your Head on My Shoulder", "I Have Told You Lately That I Love You", "Smile", "Unforgettable", "Reminiscing", "You've Got a Friend", "Sunday Morning", "Cool Change", "How Did You Know?", "Sway", "Save the Last Dance for Me", "Fly Me To The Moon", "It's Over Now" |
| 2008 | Gabby Concepcion | Gabby Concepcion | Warner Music Philippines | "Iisa Pa Lamang", "Nakapagtataka", "When I Met You", "Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga", "Come What May", "Ako Pa Ba?", "Just Once", "Give Me a Chance", "Kung Kailangan Mo Ako", "Hanggang", "Please Forgive Me", "Manila-Awitin Mo Isasayaw Ko" |
References
- Soriano, Gia Allana (5 November 2017). "Gabby Concepcion celebrates his birthday with the 'Ika-6 Na Utos' team". GMA Network. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- "Gabby Concepcion". TV Guide. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- "KC Concepcion pays tribute to great-great-great-grandfather, Juan Arellano". gmanetwork.com. GMA News Network. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- "8 Commercial Endorsers Who Became Celebrity Superstars". juan-republic.com. Juan Republic. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- Mendoza, Meg (22 November 1988). "Waiting for Gabby". Manila Standard. Standard Publishing, Inc. p. 15. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- "Gabby greets Sharon on her birthday". ABS-CBN Corporation. 7 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- "WATCH: Sweden's Cloie Syquia Skarne in Miss Earth Q&A". ABS-CBN Corporation. 30 October 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- "Gabby Concepcion's daughter is Michael Pangilinan's girlfriend". ABS-CBN Corporation. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- "Gabby Concepcion to be paired with Claudine Barretto in "Iisa Pa Lamang"". Archived from the original on 2009-03-08. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
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