Gabby Concepcion

Gabby Concepcion
Gabby Concepcion
	Concepcion at the KC Concepcion Live U.S. Concert Tour (2010)
Born	Gabriel Arellano Concepcion; November 5, 1964 (age 60); San Juan, Rizal, Philippines
Occupation(s)	Actor, singer and businessman
Years active	1980–1995; 2008–present
Agent(s)	GMA Artist Center (2015–present); Regal Entertainment (1980–present); Viva Artists Agency (1984–present)
Spouses	; Sharon Cuneta (m. 1984; ann. 1993) ; Jenny Syquia (m. 1993; ann. 1996) ; Genevieve Gonzales (m. 2004)
Partner(s)	Grace Ibuna (1990s); Dindi Gallardo (1990s) ; Pia Arroyo Magalona (1991) Diane Castillejo (1993) ; Anjanette Abayari (1990s) ; Junoh Acebuche (2000s)
Children	5 (including KC Concepcion)
Website	http://www.gabbyconcepcionlive.com

Gabriel Arellano Concepcion (Tagalog: [ˈgabɪ kɔnsɛpˈʃon]; born 5 November 1964)^[1] is a Filipino actor, singer 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 romantic relations with both men and women along with several extramarital children. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network.

Concepcion made a comeback to film and TV in 2008. His successful comeback roles are in hit series Iisa Pa Lamang, Dahil May Isang Ikaw, Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo and Kahit Puso'y Masugatan. He transferred over to TV5 to do shows as well like P. S. I Love You and Cassandra: Warrior Angel in 2013, he starred in Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin. In 2015, he transferred to GMA Network to star in hit shows such as Because of You and his two-year drama Ika-6 na Utos, also he did Love You Two, First Yaya, First Lady, Stolen Life, and My Guardian Alien.

Family

Gabriel Arellano Concepcion was born in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines. His parents were Rolando Concepcion (of Filipino—Spaniard descent) and Maria Lourdes Arellano. He was named after the Archangel Gabriel and was baptized at the Convent of Santuario del Santo Cristo. He later attended both Miriam College and Lincoln University.^[2]

In 23 September 1984, Concepcion married actress Sharon Cuneta (already pregnant at the time with their unborn child) at the Manila Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in a grand televised wedding ceremony attended by former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and Imelda Marcos, whom both served as their nuptial sponsors. The Catholic wedding was officiated by the former Archbishop of Manila, Cardinal Jaime Lachica Sin and Monsignor Augusto Pedrosa.

Concepcion is the great—grandson of the Filipino painter and architect Juan Arellano.^[3]

Career

Concepcion first appeared as a model in a 1980 Close-Up toothpaste TV commercial.^[4] He later starred in the Regal Films production Katorse (English: Fourteen). From 1980–1995, he made 80 films and had several modeling and endorsement advertisements.^{[citation needed]}

On 13 November 1988, Concepcion left for the United States despite not yet finishing his scenes for the film Pahiram ng Isang Umaga (English: "Let Me Borrow the Twilight”), 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 1995, he migrated to the United States for a real estate career in Stockton, California.^[6] In 2008, he returned part-time to Philippine show business.

Personal life

Concepcion married the following consecutive women and issued the following daughters:

Sharon Cuneta — ^[7] (1984–1987)
- Singer and actress, Maria Kristina Cassandra Concepcion.^[7]
Jenny Syquia — (1993–1996)
- Former beauty queen, Maria Helena Skarne—Hill.^[8]
Genevieve Yatco Gonzales — (2004–present)
- Maria Samantha and Maria Savannah Concepcion.

Concepcion partnered with:

Grace Ibuna (1990s)
- Creative musician, Maria Gabrielle Concepcion.^[9]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Network
1993–2001	Star Drama Presents	Gerardo	Episode Guest	ABS-CBN
2008	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taxi	Bert	Episode Guest
	ASAP	Himself
	Iisa Pa Lamang^[10]	Rafael Torralba	Main role / Protagonist
	The Buzz	Himself	Guest
2009	May Bukas Pa	Ricardo
2009	Elive Entertainment	Himself	Guest
2009–2010	Dahil May Isang Ikaw	Jaime Alferos	Lead Role / Protagonist
2010	Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo	Steve S. Sebastian	Lead Role / Protagonist
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bulaklak	Manuel	Episode Guest
2011	Regal Shocker: Elevator	Tony Salvacion		TV5
2011–2012	P.S. I Love You	Mark Roxas	Main role	TV5
2012	Bandila	Himself / Guest	Segment: Ikaw Na!	ABS-CBN
2012–2013	Kahit Puso'y Masugatan	Miguel De Guzman	Main Role / Protagonist	ABS-CBN
2013	Cassandra: Warrior Angel	Azrael	Main Role / Antagonist	TV5
	Cassandra: Warrior Angel	Uriel / Ariel	Main Role / Protagonist	TV5
	Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin	Martin Dizon	Special participation	ABS-CBN
	Banana Nite	Himself
2014	Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel	Dante Montilla	Supporting cast
2015	Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman	Himself	Guest	GMA Network
2015	Sunday PinaSaya!	Himself	Guest
2015–2016	Because of You	Jaime Salcedo	Main role / Protagonist
2016	Idol sa Kusina	Himself	Guest Co-Host	GMA News TV
	Poor Señorita	Jaime Salcedo	Guest Cast (a crossover character from Because of You)	GMA Network
	Pepito Manaloto	Reggie	Episode Guest
	Dear Uge	Dante Mercado
	Bubble Gang	Himself
	Magpakailanman: Finding Earl: The Dollente Family Story	Ernest
2016–2017	Tsuperhero	Sergeant Cruz	Supporting role / Protagonist
2016–2018	Ika-6 na Utos	Capt. Jerome "Rome" Fuentebella / Jordan "Chef J" Francisco	Main role / Protagonist
2017	Karelasyon	Romeo	Episode Guest
	Sarap Diva	Himself	Guest
	Wowowin	Himself	Guest
	Magpakailanman: May Forever	Ariel Cruz	Episode Guest
2018	Celebrity Bluff	Himself	Master Bluffer
2018	Magpakailanman: Ibalik Mo Sa Akin Ang Anak Ko	Raul	Episode Guest
2019	Love You Two	Joaquin 'Jake' Reyes Jr.	Lead Cast / Protagonist
2020	Dear Uge: My Dream Girl	Roy	Episode Guest
2021	First Yaya	Vice President Glenn Francisco W. Acosta	Main Cast / Protagonist
2022	First Lady	President Glenn Francisco W. Acosta	Main Cast / Protagonist
2023; 2024	All-Out Sundays	Himself	Guest Performer
2023–2024	Stolen Life	Darius Rigor	Main Cast / Protagonist
2024	My Guardian Alien	Carlos Soriano/Jesus	Leading role with Marian Rivera^[11]

Film

Year	Title	Role	Film Production
1980	Katorse	Gabby	Regal Films
1981	Under-Age	Gary	Regal Films
	Totoo Ba ang Tsismis?	Gabriel
	P.S. I Love You	Mark
	Dear Heart	Jimmy
	Boystown	Bobet	Regal Films
	Bilibid Boys	Butch
	Burgis	Juni Locsin
	Hello, Young Lovers	Tony Lara
1982	My Only Love	Billy
1982	Miracle of Love	Gabriel
1983	I'll Wait for You (Even If It takes Forever)	Gabby Cruz
	Pepe en Pilar	Pepe
	Don't Cry for Me, Papa	Nonoy
	Always in My Heart	Gary
	Story of 3 Loves	Benjie	Regal Films
1984	Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?	Lito
	The Best of Sharon & Gabby (docufilm)	Himself
	Sa Hirap at Ginhawa	Arnold Zaragoza	Viva Films
	Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday	Eddie
1985	Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso?	Aldrin
1985	Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang	Principe Amante (segment "Sleeping Beauty")
1986	Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow	Neil
1987	Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa	Efraim	Regal Films
	Asawa Ko, Huwag Mong Agawin	Mike Ledesma
	Bakit Iisa ang Pag-ibig	Louie
1988	Rosa Mistica	Dio	Regal Films
	Bukas Sisikat Din ang Araw	Gerry
	Nagbabagang Luha	Alex	Regal Films
	Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang Mundo	Benjie Tuazon
1989	Rosenda	Robbie
	Gorio en Tekla	Danny
	Pahiram ng Isang Umaga	Manuel Domingo
	Kokak	Leo
	Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo	Crisanto
1990	Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?	Paul	Viva Films
	Hahamakin Lahat	Renato
	Kaaway ng Batas	Rafael Aleta
1991	Pakasalan Mo Ako	Dodie
	Pangako ng Puso	Alfred
	Kislap sa Dilim	Dick
	The Adventures of Gary Leon at Kuting	Gary
	Sgt. Gabo: Walang Patawad Kung Pumatay	Sgt. Gabo	Regal Films
	Kailan Ka Magiging Akin	Ramir Macalincag	Cinemax Studios now GMA Pictures
	Makiusap Ka sa Diyos	Allan	Regal Films
	Una Kang Naging Akin	Nick/Darwin	Viva Films
1992	Tayong Dalawa	Tonchi	Viva Films
	Sinungaling Mong Puso	Roman Ong-Chiong	Regal Films
	True Confessions (Evelyn, Myrna & Margie)	Warren	Good Harvest Productions
	Bakit Ako Mahihiya?	Joey	Regal Films
	The Good, the Bad & the Ugly	Gabriel	Good Harvest Productions
	Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal	Nick
	Kailangan Kita	Gerry
	Narito ang Puso Ko	Louie	Viva Films
1993	Kapag May Gusot Walang Lusot	Sam Allan	Cinemax Studios now GMA Pictures
1993	Kung Ako'y Iiwan mo	Felix Martin	Regal Films
1994	Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin	Dave	Star Cinema
	Mancao	Joey De Leon	Regal Films & Moviestars Production
	Iukit Mo sa Bala	Rico Velez	Star Cinema Productions & Mega Vision Films
	Ika-11 utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo	Roy	Regal Films/Star Cinema
1996	Kristo	John the Baptist	Cine Suerte Productions
2009	I Love You, Goodbye	Dr. Adrian Benitez	Star Cinema
2010	I'll Be There	Pocholo "Poch" dela Cerna	Star Cinema
2010	White House	Jet	Regal Films
2011	Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow	Gary
2012	The Mommy Returns	William
2013	A Moment in Time	Steve Linden	Star Cinema
2013	When the Love Is Gone	Emman	Viva Films
2014	Diary ng Panget	Cross' Dad/Mr. Sandford	Viva Films
2015	Crazy Beautiful You	Mayor Ito Alcantara	Star Cinema
2015	Felix Manalo	Eraño Manalo	Viva Films
2017	Across the Crescent Moon	Johnny Garcia	Gold Barn International
2019	Man and Wife	Carding	Cineko Productions

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	Label	Songs
2008	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"
January 28, 2010	Unforgettable	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"

References

Footnotes

^ Lim, Ron (November 5, 2023). "Gabby Concepcion hasn't aged a day". Archived from the original on November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023. Gabby also just celebrated his 59th birthday today, November 5...
^ "Gabby Concepcion". TV Guide. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
^ "KC Concepcion pays tribute to great-great-great-grandfather, Juan Arellano". gmanetwork.com. GMA News Network. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
^ "8 Commercial Endorsers Who Became Celebrity Superstars". juan-republic.com. Juan Republic. April 24, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
^ Mendoza, Meg (November 22, 1988). "Waiting for Gabby". Manila Standard. Standard Publishing, Inc. p. 15. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
^ https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/15640/gabby-concepcion-before-his-13-year-leave-from-showbiz-?s=5m1noufkoj46lssmjuopi778o1 ^{[bare URL]}
^ ^a ^b "Gabby greets Sharon on her birthday". ABS-CBN Corporation. January 7, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
^ "WATCH: Sweden's Cloie Syquia Skarne in Miss Earth Q&A". ABS-CBN Corporation. October 30, 2016. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
^ "Gabby Concepcion's daughter is Michael Pangilinan's girlfriend". ABS-CBN Corporation. May 31, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
^ "Gabby Concepcion to be paired with Claudine Barretto in "Iisa Pa Lamang"". Archived from the original on March 8, 2009. Retrieved May 4, 2008.
^ "Marian Rivera, gagawa ulit ng series; makakasama si Gabby Concepcion | 24 Oras | Comeback is real para kay Primetime Queen Marian Rivera. Excited na siya para sa binubuong serye kasama si Gabby Concepcion kung saan dalawa ang role niya. | By 24 Oras | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved June 21, 2023.

External links

Gabby Concepcion at IMDb

[1] Lim, Ron (November 5, 2023). "Gabby Concepcion hasn't aged a day". Archived from the original on November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023. Gabby also just celebrated his 59th birthday today, November 5...

[2] "Gabby Concepcion". TV Guide. Retrieved February 4, 2018.

[3] "KC Concepcion pays tribute to great-great-great-grandfather, Juan Arellano". gmanetwork.com. GMA News Network. Retrieved August 17, 2020.

[4] "8 Commercial Endorsers Who Became Celebrity Superstars". juan-republic.com. Juan Republic. April 24, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2020.

[5] Mendoza, Meg (November 22, 1988). "Waiting for Gabby". Manila Standard. Standard Publishing, Inc. p. 15. Retrieved January 6, 2019.

[6] ttps://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/15640/gabby-concepcion-before-his-13-year-leave-from-showbiz-?s=5m1noufkoj46lssmjuopi778o1 ^{[bare URL]}

[abs-cbn-7] "Gabby greets Sharon on her birthday". ABS-CBN Corporation. January 7, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2018.

[8] "WATCH: Sweden's Cloie Syquia Skarne in Miss Earth Q&A". ABS-CBN Corporation. October 30, 2016. Retrieved February 4, 2018.

[9] "Gabby Concepcion's daughter is Michael Pangilinan's girlfriend". ABS-CBN Corporation. May 31, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2018.

[10] "Gabby Concepcion to be paired with Claudine Barretto in "Iisa Pa Lamang"". Archived from the original on March 8, 2009. Retrieved May 4, 2008.

[11] "Marian Rivera, gagawa ulit ng series; makakasama si Gabby Concepcion | 24 Oras | Comeback is real para kay Primetime Queen Marian Rivera. Excited na siya para sa binubuong serye kasama si Gabby Concepcion kung saan dalawa ang role niya. | By 24 Oras | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved June 21, 2023.

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