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Gabby Concepcion

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Not to be confused with Gaby Concepcion.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Arellano and the surname or paternal family name is Concepcion.

Gabby Concepcion
Concepcion at the KC Concepcion Live U.S. Concert Tour (2010)
Born
Gabriel Arellano Concepcion

(1964-11-05) November 5, 1964 (age 60)
San Juan, Rizal, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, singer and businessman
Years active1980–1995
2008–present
Agent(s)GMA Artist Center (2015–present)
Regal Entertainment (1980–present)
Viva Artists Agency (1984–present)
Spouses
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(m. 1984; ann. 1993)​
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(m. 1993; ann. 1996)​
Genevieve Gonzales
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(m. 2004)​
Partner(s)Grace Ibuna (1990s)

Dindi Gallardo (1990s)
Pia Arroyo Magalona (1991) Diane Castillejo (1993)
Anjanette Abayari (1990s)

Junoh Acebuche (2000s)
Children5 (including KC Concepcion)
Websitehttp://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

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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

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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

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

Concepcion partnered with:

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

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Network
1993–2001 Star Drama Presents Gerardo Episode Guest ABS-CBN
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taxi Bert
ASAP Himself
Iisa Pa Lamang[10] Rafael Torralba Main role / Protagonist
The Buzz Himself Guest
2009 May Bukas Pa Ricardo
Elive Entertainment Himself Guest
2009–2010 Dahil May Isang Ikaw Jaime Alferos Lead Role / Protagonist
2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Steve S. Sebastian
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bulaklak Manuel Episode Guest
Regal Shocker: Elevator Tony Salvacion TV5
2011–2012 P.S. I Love You Mark Roxas Main role
2012 Bandila Himself / Guest Segment: Ikaw Na! ABS-CBN
2012–2013 Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Miguel De Guzman Main Role / Protagonist
2013 Cassandra: Warrior Angel Azrael Main Role / Antagonist TV5
Uriel / Ariel Main Role / Protagonist
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
Sunday PinaSaya!
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
Magpakailanman: May Forever Ariel Cruz Episode Guest
2018 Celebrity Bluff Himself Master Bluffer
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
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

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Year Title Role Film Production
1980 Katorse Gabby Regal Films
1981 Under-Age Gary
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
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
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
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
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
White House Jet Regal Films
2011 Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Gary
2012 The Mommy Returns William
2013 A Moment in Time Steve Linden Star Cinema
When the Love Is Gone Emman Viva Films
2014 Diary ng Panget Cross' Dad/Mr. Sandford
2015 Crazy Beautiful You Mayor Ito Alcantara Star Cinema
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

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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

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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

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Footnotes
  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. ^ https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/15640/gabby-concepcion-before-his-13-year-leave-from-showbiz-?s=5m1noufkoj46lssmjuopi778o1 [bare URL]
  7. ^ a b "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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