Gabby Concepcion

Gabriel Arellano Concepcion (Tagalog: [ˈgabɪ kɔnˈsɛpʃon]; born November 5, 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 romanticized associations. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network.

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
Gabby Concepcion at the KC Concepcion Live US Concert Tour, November 2010
Born
Gabriel Arellano Concepcion

(1964-11-05) November 5, 1964
San Juan, Rizal, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, singer and businessman
Years active1980–1995
2008–present
AgentGMA Artist Center (2015–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)​
      PartnerGrace Ibuna (1990s)

      Dindi Gallardo (1990s)

      Anjanette Abayari (1990s)
      Children5 (including KC Concepcion)
      Websitehttp://www.gabconcepcionlive.com

      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 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 and First Lady.

      Family

      Gabriel Arellano Concepcion was born in San Juan (then part of Rizal province), Philippines to Rolando "Rollie" Concepcion is Spanish Ancestry and Maria 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 November 13, 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 1995, he ventured to the United States for a real estate career. In 2008, he returned part-time to Philippine show business and was accepted by the Filipino people despite his controversial abandonment many years ago.

      Personal life

      Concepcion married the following women:

      During the 1990s, Concepcion partnered with:

      • Grace Ibuna — mother of musician, Maria Gabrielle Ibuna Concepcion.[8]

      Filmography

      Television
      YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
      1993–2001Star Drama PresentsGerardoEpisode GuestABS-CBN
      2008Maalaala Mo Kaya: TaxiBert
      ASAPHimself
      Iisa Pa Lamang[9]Rafael Torralba Main role / Protagonist
      The BuzzHimself / Guest
      2009May Bukas PaRicardo
      Elive EntertainmentHimself / Guest
      2009–2010Dahil May Isang IkawJaime AlferosLead Role / Protagonist
      2010Kung Tayo'y MagkakalayoSteve S. Sebastian
      2011Maalaala Mo Kaya: BulaklakManuel Episode Guest
      Regal Shocker: ElevatorTony SalvacionTV5
      2011–2012P.S. I Love YouMark RoxasMain role
      2012 BandilaHimself / GuestSegment: Ikaw Na!ABS-CBN
      2012–2013Kahit Puso'y MasugatanMiguel De GuzmanMain Role / Protagonist
      2013Cassandra: Warrior AngelAzraelMain Role / AntagonistTV5
      Uriel / ArielMain Role / Protagonist
      Bukas na Lang Kita MamahalinMartin DizonSpecial participationABS-CBN
      Banana NiteHimself
      2014Mars Ravelo's DyesebelDante MontillaSupporting cast
      2015Walang Tulugan with the Master ShowmanHimself / Guest GMA Network
      Sunday PinaSaya!
      2015–2016Because of YouJaime SalcedoMain role / Protagonist
      2016Idol sa KusinaHimself / Guest Co-host GMA News TV
      Poor SeñoritaJaime SalcedoGuest Cast (a crossover character from Because of You)GMA Network
      Pepito ManalotoReggieEpisode Guest
      Dear UgeDante Mercado
      Bubble GangHimself
      Magpakailanman: Finding Earl: The Dollente Family StoryErnest
      2016–2017TsuperheroSergeant CruzSupporting role / Protagonist
      2016–2018 Ika-6 na UtosCapt. Jerome "Rome" Fuentebella / Jordan "Chef J" FranciscoMain role / Protagonist
      2017KarelasyonRomeoEpisode Guest
      Sarap DivaHimself / Guest
      Wowowin
      Magpakailanman: May ForeverAriel CruzEpisode Guest
      2018Celebrity BluffHimselfMaster Bluffer
      Magpakailanman: Ibalik Mo Sa Akin Ang Anak KoRaulEpisode Guest
      2019 Love You TwoJoaquin 'Jake' Reyes Jr.Lead Cast / Protagonist
      2021 First YayaVice President Glenn Francisco W. AcostaMain Cast / Protagonist
      2022 First LadyPresident Glenn Francisco W. Acosta
      2023Stolen Life Darius Rigor
      TBAAgainst All OddsDr. Anthony Leon Leading role with Marian Rivera[10]

      Film
      YearTitleRoleFilm Production
      1980KatorseGabbyRegal Films
      1981Under-AgeGary
      Totoo Ba ang Tsismis?Gabriel
      P.S. I Love YouMark
      Dear HeartJimmy
      BoystownBobetRegal Films
      Bilibid BoysButch
      BurgisJuni Locsin
      Hello, Young LoversTony Lara
      1982My Only LoveBilly
      Miracle of LoveGabriel
      1983I'll Wait for You (Even If It takes Forever)Gabby Cruz
      Pepe en PilarPepe
      Don't Cry for Me, PapaNonoy
      Always in My HeartGary
      Story of 3 LovesBenjieRegal Films
      1984Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?Lito
      The Best of Sharon & Gabby (docufilm)Himself
      Sa Hirap at GinhawaArnold ZaragozaViva Films
      Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni BidayEddie
      1985Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso?Aldrin
      Mga Kwento Ni Lola BasyangPrinsipe Amante (segment "Sleeping Beauty")
      1986Yesterday, Today & TomorrowNeil
      1987Pinulot Ka Lang sa LupaEfraimRegal Films
      Asawa Ko, Huwag Mong AgawinMike Ledesma
      Bakit Iisa ang Pag-ibigLouie
      1988Rosa MisticaDioRegal Films
      Bukas Sisikat Din ang ArawGerry
      Nagbabagang LuhaAlexRegal Films
      Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang MundoBenjie Tuazon
      1989RosendaRobbie
      Gorio en TeklaDanny
      Pahiram ng Isang UmagaManuel Domingo
      KokakLeo
      Huwag Kang Hahalik sa DiabloCristanto
      1990Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?PaulViva Films
      Hahamakin LahatRenato
      Kaaway ng BatasRafael Aleta
      1991Pakasalan Mo AkoDodie
      Pangako ng PusoAlfred
      Kislap sa DilimDick
      The Adventures of Gary Leon at KutingGary
      Sgt. Gabo: Walang Patawad Kung PumataySgt. GaboRegal Films
      Kailan Ka Magiging AkinRamir MacalincagCinemax Studios now GMA Pictures
      Makiusap Ka sa DiyosAllanRegal Films
      Una Kang Naging AkinNick/DarwinViva Films
      1992Tayong DalawaTonchi
      Sinungaling Mong PusoRoman Ong-ChiongRegal Films
      True Confessions (Evelyn, Myrna & Margie)WarrenGood Harvest Productions
      Bakit Ako Mahihiya?JoeyRegal Films
      The Good, the Bad & the UglyGabrielGood Harvest Productions
      Ayoko Na Sanang MagmahalNick
      Kailangan KitaGerry
      Narito ang Puso KoLouieViva Films
      1993Kapag May Gusot Walang LusotSam AllanCinemax Studios now GMA Pictures
      Kung Ako'y Iiwan moFelix MartinRegal Films
      1994Minsan Lang Kitang IibiginDaveStar Cinema
      MancaoJoey De LeonRegal Films & Moviestars Production
      Iukit Mo sa BalaRico VelezStar Cinema Productions & Mega Vision Films
      Ika-11 utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa MoRoyRegal Films/Star Cinema
      1996KristoJohn the BaptistCine Suerte Productions
      2009I Love You, GoodbyeDr. Adrian BenitezStar Cinema
      2010I'll Be TherePocholo "Poch" dela Cerna
      White HouseJetRegal Films
      2011Yesterday, Today, TomorrowGary
      2012The Mommy ReturnsWilliam
      2013A Moment in TimeSteve LindenStar Cinema
      When the Love Is GoneEmmanViva Films
      2014Diary ng PangetCross' Dad/Mr. Sandford
      2015Crazy Beautiful YouMayor Ito AlcantaraStar Cinema
      Felix ManaloEraño ManaloViva Films
      2017Across the Crescent MoonJohnny GarciaGold Barn International
      2019Man and WifeCardingCineko Productions

      Awards and nominations
      Awards and Nomination
      YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
      199014th Gawad Urian AwardsBest ActorPahiram ng Isang UmagaNominated
      199115th Gawad Urian Awards Best ActorHahamakin Ang LahatNominated
      199216th Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting ActorMakiusap Ka Sa DiyosWon
      1993 17th Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor Narito Ang Puso Ko Won
      199240th FAMAS Awards Best ActorUna Kang Naging AkinNominated
      1992 40th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting ActorKislap sa DilimNominated
      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
      200822nd PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Single Performance by an ActorMaalaala Mo Kaya: "Taxi"Nominated
      200935th Metro Manila Film FestivalBest ActorI Love You, GoodbyeNominated
      201058th FAMAS Awards Best ActorI Love You, GoodbyeNominated
      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
      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"
      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"

      References
      1. Soriano, Gia Allana (November 5, 2017). "Gabby Concepcion celebrates his birthday with the 'Ika-6 Na Utos' team". GMA Network. Retrieved February 4, 2018. Ika-52nd birthday ng aktor na si Gabby Concepcion ngayong November 5. Siyempre pa, hindi pinalagpas ng staff at cast ng Ika-6 Na Utos na i-celebrate ang special day ng aktor.
      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. "Gabby greets Sharon on her birthday". ABS-CBN Corporation. January 7, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
      7. "WATCH: Sweden's Cloie Syquia Skarne in Miss Earth Q&A". ABS-CBN Corporation. October 30, 2016. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
      8. "Gabby Concepcion's daughter is Michael Pangilinan's girlfriend". ABS-CBN Corporation. May 31, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
      9. "Gabby Concepcion to be paired with Claudine Barretto in "Iisa Pa Lamang"". Archived from the original on March 8, 2009. Retrieved May 4, 2008.
      10. "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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