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.
Gabby Concepcion | |
|---|---|
 Concepcion at the KC Concepcion Live U.S. Concert Tour (2010) | |
| Born | Gabriel Arellano Concepcion November 5, 1964 |
| Occupations | Actor, singer and businessman |
| Years active | 1980–1995 2008–present |
| Agent(s) | ABS-CBN (1993–1995, 2008–2015) GMA Artist Center (since 2015) Regal Entertainment (1980–present) Viva Artists Agency (since 1984) |
| Spouses | Genevieve Gonzales (m. 2004) |
| Partner | Grace Ibuna (1989) |
| Children | 5 (including KC Concepcion) |
| Website | http://www.gabbyconcepcionlive.com |
He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network[2] and exclusive talent of Sparkle GMA Artist Center[2] and exclusive talent of GMA Pictures.[2] His accolades includes 1x Urian Best Actor Award,[3] 2x GAWAD Parangal Best TV Actor Award,[3] 2x FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award,[3] a Seoul International Drama Award,[4] 3x PMPC Stars for Television Best Actor Award,[3] 5x PMPC Stars for Movies Best Actor Award,[3] including nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in Metro Manila Film Festivals.[3]
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
editGabriel 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 in California, USA.[5] He was a Dean's List at Lincoln University.[6]
On 23 September 1984, Concepcion married actress Sharon Cuneta 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.[7]
Career
editConcepcion first appeared as a model in a 1980 Close-Up toothpaste TV commercial.[8] He later starred in the Regal Films production Katorse (English: Fourteen). From 1980 to 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.[9]
In 1995, he migrated to the United States for a real estate career in Stockton, California.[10] In 2008, he returned part-time to Philippine show business.
Politics
editIn 1986, Concepcion campaigned alongside his former wife Sharon Cuneta for the re—election bid of former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 Philippine presidential election.[11]
In 1988, he ran for mayor of San Juan,[12] but was not successful.
Personal life
editConcepcion was married to:
- Sharon Cuneta — [13] (1984–1987)
- Daughter: Singer and actress, Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Concepcion.[13]
- Jenny Syquia — (1993–1996)
- Daughter: Former beauty queen, Maria Helena Skarne—Hill.[14]
- Genevieve Yatco Gonzales — (2004–present)
- Daughters: Samantha Alexis and Savannah Concepcion.
Concepcion partnered with:
- Grace Ibuna (1989)
- Daughter: Creative musician, Maria Gabrielle Concepcion.[15]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Katorse | Gabby | |
| Under-Age | Gary | ||
| 1981 | Bihagin: Bilibid Boys | Butch | |
| Totoo Ba ang Tsismis? | Gabriel | ||
| Burgis | Juni Locsin | ||
| Dear Heart | Jimmy | ||
| Hello, Young Lovers | Tony Lara | ||
| P.S. I Love You | Mark | ||
| 1982 | My Only Love | Billy | |
| Miracle of Love | Gabriel | ||
| Boystown | Bobet | ||
| 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 | ||
| 1984 | Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Lito | |
| The Best of Sharon & Gabby (docufilm) | Himself | ||
| Sa Hirap at Ginhawa | Arnold Zaragoza | ||
| 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 | |
| Asawa Ko, Huwag Mong Agawin | Mike Ledesma | ||
| Bakit Iisa ang Pag-ibig | Louie | ||
| 1988 | Rosa Mistica | Dio | segment "Mga Dilaw Na Rosas ni Rosario" |
| Bukas Sisikat Din ang Araw | Gerry | ||
| Nagbabagang Luha | Alex Montaire | ||
| Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang Mundo | Benjie Tuazon | ||
| 1989 | Gorio en Tekla | Danny | |
| Pahiram ng Isang Umaga | Manuel Domingo | ||
| Kokak | Leo | ||
| Jessa: Blusang Itim Part II | Manolo | ||
| Rosenda | Robbie | ||
| Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo | Crisanto | ||
| 1990 | Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin? | Paul | |
| 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 | ||
| Kailan Ka Magiging Akin | Ramir Macalincag | ||
| Makiusap Ka sa Diyos | Allan | ||
| Una Kang Naging Akin | Nick/Darwin | ||
| 1992 | Tayong Dalawa | Tonchi | |
| Sinungaling Mong Puso | Roman Ong-Chiong | ||
| True Confessions (Evelyn, Myrna & Margie) | Warren | ||
| Bakit Ako Mahihiya? | Joey | ||
| The Good, the Bad & the Ugly | Gabriel | ||
| Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal | Nick | ||
| Kailangan Kita | Gerry | ||
| Narito ang Puso Ko | Dr. Louie Chavez | ||
| 1993 | Kapag May Gusot Walang Lusot | Sam Allan | |
| Kung Ako'y Iiwan mo | Felix Martin | ||
| Mancao | Joey De Leon | ||
| 1994 | Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin | Dave | |
| Loretta | Richard Eloriaga | ||
| Iukit Mo sa Bala | Rico Velez | ||
| Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo | Roy | ||
| 1996 | Kristo | Juan Bautista | |
| 2009 | I Love You, Goodbye | Dr. Adrian Benitez | |
| 2010 | I'll Be There | Pocholo "Poch" dela Cerna | |
| White House | Jet | ||
| 2011 | Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | Gary | |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | William | |
| 2013 | A Moment in Time | Steve Linden | |
| When the Love Is Gone | Emmanuel "Emman" Luis | ||
| 2014 | Diary ng Panget | Cross' Dad/Mr. Sandford | |
| 2015 | Crazy Beautiful You | Mayor Ito Alcantara | |
| Felix Manalo | Eraño Manalo | ||
| 2017 | Across the Crescent Moon | Johnny Garcia | |
| 2019 | Man and Wife | Carding |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–2001 | Star Drama Presents | Gerardo | Episode guest |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taxi | Bert | |
| ASAP | Himself | ||
| Iisa Pa Lamang[16] | 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 |
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Steve S. Sebastian | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bulaklak | Manuel | Episode Guest |
| Regal Shocker: Elevator | Tony Salvacion | ||
| 2011–2012 | P.S. I Love You | Mark Roxas | Main role |
| 2012 | Bandila | Himself / Guest | Segment: Ikaw Na! |
| 2012–2013 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Miguel De Guzman | Main role / protagonist |
| 2013 | Cassandra: Warrior Angel | Azrael | Main role / antagonist |
| Uriel / Ariel | Main Role / Protagonist | ||
| Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Martin Dizon | Special participation | |
| Banana Nite | Himself | ||
| 2014 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Dante Montilla | Supporting cast |
| 2015 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Himself | Guest |
| Sunday PinaSaya! | |||
| 2015–2016 | Because of You | Jaime Salcedo | Main role / protagonist |
| 2016 | Idol sa Kusina | Himself | Guest co-host |
| Poor Señorita | Jaime Salcedo | Guest cast (a crossover character from Because of You) | |
| 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[17] |
| 2025 | My Father's Wife | Robert Rodriguez | Main Cast / Protagonist / Antagonist |
Awards and nominations
edit| 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
editAlbums
edit| Date | 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
edit- 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...
- 1 2 3 "Kapuso actor Gabby Concepcion renews exclusive TV and movie contract with GMA Network, September 8, 2022". GMA Network. September 8, 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Gabby Concepcion list of awards and nominations". GMA Network.
- ↑ "Kapuso actor Gabby Concepcion bags Asian Star Prize for his Outstanding Performance in Acting for Ika-6 na Utos. Winners are selected by the judges, jurors and panelists". GMA Network. September 10, 2017.
- ↑ "Gabby Concepcion". TV Guide. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSnY6hAcFpQ?si=5g1ggMIQZb7qxFQc
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Gabby Concepcion before his 13-year leave from showbiz".
- ↑ "More stars join KBL campaign". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. January 30, 1986.
AS THE Feb. 7 election nears, more and more showbiz personalities have signified their support for the KBL campaign.
- ↑ "No gov't funds for campaign". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. January 12, 1988. p. 9. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- 1 2 "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.