Gabby Concepcion
Gabby Concepcion | |
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 Gabby Concepcion at the KC Concepcion Live US Concert Tour, November 2010 | |
| Born | Gabriel Arellano Concepcion November 5, 1963 |
| Occupation(s) | Television and Film Actor, Model, Director, Singer-Songwriter and Real Estate Broker. |
| Years active | 1981–1995 2008–present |
Gabriel Arellano "Gabby" Concepcion (born on November 5, 1963), is a Filipino actor, director, singer-songwriter and businessman.
Early Life
Gabby was born in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines to Rolando "Rollie" Concepcion and Lourdes Arellano. He received the name "Gabby" because he talks too much. He is the great grandson of prominent Manila landmark architect Juan M. Arellano. Concepcion attended elementary school at Ateneo de Manila, high school at Aquinas School, and spent part of his college life at Centro Escolar University where he took up pre-dentistry course before he was discovered and entered showbiz.
Media Career
Concepcion first appeared in a 1980 Close-up commercial and became famous as the "Close-up boy".[citation needed] Introduced into showbiz at around the age of 15, he starred in the Regal Films production Katorse, which catapulted him to Matinee idol status.[citation needed] From 1980 – 1995, Gabby made 80 films with Regal, Viva, and GC (his own production company) and had several modeling and endorsement deals. He received several Showbiz awards, including Best actor (Urian), Best supporting actor (Urian, Star, and Famas), Mr. RP movies, and more.
Gabby took a hiatus from acting and moved to the United States in March 1995 after his acting career was much affected in the 1994 Metro Manila Filmfest scandal. Aside from already having an advertising degree from Maryknoll College (now Miriam College) in the Philippines, Concepcion later graduated from Lincoln University in Oakland, California, double majoring in Management Information Systems and International Business Administration. He subsequently became a purchasing agent with Fisher Industries, a division of GAP, then joined Prudential California Realty in Stockton, California in 2003.
Gabby achieved professional status as a licensed real estate broker in March 2007. He specialized in residential real estate and excelled in buyer brokerage and Seller representation for referrals and relocations. He received the Chairman's Circle Gold, Leading Edge Society, Honor Society, Diamond Club award and the Newcomer of the Year award for 2004, and also achieved his eCertification designation and became Relocation Certificated.
Gabby then moved back to the Philippines in March 2008 to be with his father who later that year died of terminal heart disease. Concepcion made a comeback in Showbiz when he signed a contract with ABS-CBN in April 2008, first appearing in an episode of the television series Maalaala Mo Kaya. He then starred in Iisa Pa Lamang.
Personal Life and Philanthropy
Gabby was married to Dear Heart and P.S. I Love You co-star Sharon Cuneta from 1984-1987. Together they have a daughter, actress and model Kristina Cassandra Concepcion. He has two other daughters, Gabrielle with Grace Ibuna and Chloe, from his marriage to Jenny Syquia in the early 1990s. In 2004, Concepcion married long-time girlfriend Genevieve "Ginbee" Yatco Gonzales in California. Their daughters Samantha Alexis born in 2008 and Savannah in 2012.
Concepcion brought doctors every December to treat sick people in the whole peninsula[where?] who could not afford health care and repaid them by letting them stay in his beach resort in Lobo, Anilao, Batangas.[citation needed]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Dante Montilla | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Martin Dizon | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Cassandra: Warrior Angel | Uriel / Ariel / Azrael | TV5 |
| 2012–13 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Miguel De Guzman | ABS-CBN |
| 2011–12 | P.S. I Love You | Mark Roxas | Viva Television/TV5 |
| 2011 | Regal Shocker: Elevator | Tony Salvacion | TV5 |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bulaklak | Manuel | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Steve S. Sebastian | ABS-CBN |
| 2009–10 | Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Jaime Alferos | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Ricardo | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Iisa Pa Lamang[1] | Rafael Torralba | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taxi | Bert | ABS-CBN |
| 1993-2001 | Star Drama Presents | Gerardo | ABS-CBN |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ang Sugo: The Last Messenger | Eduardo V. Manalo | Viva Films |
| 2014 | Diary ng Panget | Cross' Dad/Mr. Sandford | Viva Films |
| 2013 | Boy, Girl, Bakla, Tomboy | - | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| 2013 | When the Love is Gone | Emman | Viva Films |
| 2013 | A Moment In Time | Steve Linden | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | William | Regal Films |
| 2011 | Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | Gary | Regal Films |
| 2010 | White House | Jet | Regal Films |
| 2010 | I'll Be There | Pocholo "Poch" dela Cerna | Star Cinema |
| 2009 | I Love You, Goodbye | Dr. Adrian Benitez | Star Cinema |
| 2009 | BFF: Best Friends Forever | the new guy prospect(uncredited) | Star Cinema |
| 1994 | Ika-11 utos: Mahalin mo, asawa mo | Roy | Regal Films & Star Cinema |
| 1994 | Iukit mo sa bala! | Rico Velez | Star Cinema Productions & Mega Vision Films |
| 1994 | Loretta | - | OctoArts Films |
| 1994 | Mancao | Joey De Leon | Regal Films & Moviestars Production |
| 1994 | Minsan lang kitang iibigin | Dave | Star Cinema |
| 1993 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan mo | Felix Martin | Regal Films |
| 1993 | Kapag May Gusot Walang Lusot | Sam Allan | |
| 1993 | Kailan Dalawa Ang Mahal | - | |
| 1992 | Narito Ang Puso Ko | Louie | Viva Films |
| 1992 | Kailangan Kita | Gerry | |
| 1992 | Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal | Nick | |
| 1992 | The Good,The Bad & The Ugly | Gabriel | |
| 1992 | Bakit Ako Mahihiya? | Joey | |
| 1992 | True Confessions (Evelyn,Myrna & Margie) | Warren | |
| 1992 | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Roman Ong-Chiong | Regal Films |
| 1992 | Tayong Dalawa | Tonchi | Viva Films |
| 1991 | Una Kang Naging Akin | Nick/Darwin | Viva Films |
| 1991 | Makiusap ka sa Diyos | Allan | Regal Films |
| 1991 | Kailan Ka Magiging Akin | Ramir Macalincag | |
| 1991 | Kislap Sa Dilim | Dick | Bonanza Films & Reflection Films |
| 1991 | Sgt. Gabo: Walang Patawad Kung Pumatay | Sgt. Gabo | Regal Films |
| 1991 | Ang Leon At Ang Kuting ... aka Adventures of Gary Leon and Kuting (Philippines: English title) | Gary | |
| 1991 | Pangako Ng Puso | Alfred | |
| 1991 | Pakasalan Mo Ako | Dodie | |
| 1990 | Nimfa | - | |
| 1990 | Inosente | Delmo | Double - M Productions |
| 1990 | Kristo | John the Baptist | |
| 1990 | Kaaway Ng batas | Rafael Aleta | |
| 1990 | Hahamakin Lahat | Renato | |
| 1990 | Kahit Isumpa Mo Ako | - | |
| 1990 | Bakit Ikaw Pa rin? | Paul | Viva Films |
| 1989 | Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito | - | |
| 1989 | Huwag Kang hahalik Sa Diablo | Cristanto | |
| 1989 | Abandonada... aka The Abandoned (Philippines: English title) | - | |
| 1989 | Kokak | Leo | |
| 1989 | Jessa: Blusang itim 2 | - | |
| 1989 | Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga | Manuel Domingo | |
| 1989 | Gorio en Tekla | Danny | |
| 1989 | Hot Summer | - | |
| 1989 | Rosenda | Robbie | |
| 1988 | Paano Tatakasan Ang Bukas | - | |
| 1988 | Sa Puso Ko Hahalik Ang Mundo | Benjie Tuazon | |
| 1988 | Nagbabagang Luha | Alex | |
| 1988 | Bukas Sisikat Din Ang Araw | Gerry | |
| 1988 | Lord, Bakit Ako Pa? | - | |
| 1988 | Rosa Mistika | Ramil (segment "Episode III: Rosario Karakol - Mga Dilaw na Rosas ni Rosalie") | |
| 1987 | Bakit Iisa Ang Pag-ibig | Louie | |
| 1987 | Asawa Ko, Huwag Mong Agawin | Mike Ledesma | |
| 1987 | Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa | Efraim | Regal Films |
| 1986 | Ibigay Mo Sa Akin Ang Bukas | - | (Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions) |
| 1986 | Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow | Neil | |
| 1985 | Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang | Prinsipe Amante (segment "Sleeping Beauty") | |
| 1985 | Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso? | Aldrin | |
| 1984 | Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday | Eddie | |
| 1984 | Sa Hirap At Ginhawa | Arnold Zaragoza | Viva Films |
| 1984 | The Best of Sharon & Gabby (Docu Film) | Himself | |
| 1984 | Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Lito | |
| 1983 | JR | - | |
| 1983 | Story of 3 Loves | Benjie | Regal Films |
| 1983 | Always In My Heart | Gary | |
| 1983 | Don't Cry for Me, Papa | Nonoy | |
| 1983 | Aking Prince Charming | - | |
| 1983 | Pepe en Pilar | Pepe | |
| 1983 | I'll Wait For You (even if it takes Forever) | Gabby Cruz | |
| 1982 | Puppy Love | - | |
| 1982 | Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! | - | Regal Films |
| 1982 | Miracle of Love | Gabriel | |
| 1982 | My Only Love | Billy | |
| 1981 | Hello, Young Lovers | Tony Lara | |
| 1981 | Bilibid Gays | - | |
| 1981 | Burgis | Juni Locsin | |
| 1981 | Bilibid Boys | Butch | |
| 1981 | Boystown | Bobet | Regal Films |
| 1981 | Dear Heart | Jimmy | |
| 1981 | Summer Love | - | |
| 1981 | Playgirl | - | |
| 1981 | P.S. I Love You | Mark | |
| 1981 | Totoo Ba Ang Tsismis? | Gabriel | |
| 1981 | Under-Age | Gary | Regal Films |
| 1980 | Katorse | Gabby | Regal Films |
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 Of 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 |
| 2009 | 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 |
External Links
References
- 1963 births
- Living people
- Filipino actors
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino television actors
- Filipino television personalities
- Filipino comedians
- Filipino businesspeople
- Filipino male singers
- Filipino songwriters
- Star Magic
- ABS-CBN Corporation
- GMA Network
- ABC Development Corporation
- Ateneo de Manila University alumni