Gabby Concepcion
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Gabby Concepcion is a Filipino
actor and businessman.
Gabby took a hiatus from acting and moved to the United States in March 1995. Aside from already having an advertising degree from Maryknoll College (now Miriam College) in the Philippines, Concepcion later graduated from Lincoln University in Oakdale, 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.
He 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.
from 1984-1987. Together they have a daughter, actress and model Kristina Cassandra Conception
. He has two other daughters, Gabrielle with Grace Ibuna and Chloe, from his marriage to Jenny Syquia in the early 1990’s. In 2004, Concepcion married long-time girlfriend Genevieve Gonzalez in California. Their daughter Samantha Alexis born in 2008.
Concepcion brought doctors every December to treat sick people in the whole peninsula who could not afford health care and repaid them by letting them stay in his beach resort in Anilao, Batangas.
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
actor and businessman.
Early Life
Gabby was born in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines to Rolando “Rollie” Concepcion (Filipino of Spanish descent) and Lourdes Arellano. He is the great grandson of prominent Manila landmark architect Juan Arellano. Concepcion attended the Ateneo de Manila from elementary through high school and spent part of his high school years in Aquinas. He is a graduate of Maryknoll College.Media Career
Concepcion first appeared in a 1980 Close-up commercial and became famous as the “Close-up boy”. Introduced into showbiz at the age of fifteen, he starred in the Regal Films production Katorse, which catapulted him to Matinee idol status. 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. Aside from already having an advertising degree from Maryknoll College (now Miriam College) in the Philippines, Concepcion later graduated from Lincoln University in Oakdale, 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.
He 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
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
in April 2008, first appearing in an episode of the television series Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...
. 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 CunetaSharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....
from 1984-1987. Together they have a daughter, actress and model Kristina Cassandra Conception
KC Concepcion
KC Concepcion is a Filipina actress and singer and who is currently a National Ambassador Against Hunger of the UN's World Food Programme.- Personal life :...
. He has two other daughters, Gabrielle with Grace Ibuna and Chloe, from his marriage to Jenny Syquia in the early 1990’s. In 2004, Concepcion married long-time girlfriend Genevieve Gonzalez in California. Their daughter Samantha Alexis born in 2008.
Concepcion brought doctors every December to treat sick people in the whole peninsula who could not afford health care and repaid them by letting them stay in his beach resort in Anilao, Batangas.
TV shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | P.S. I Love You P. S. I Love You (TV Series) P. S. I Love You is the TV sequel of the 1981 movie itself starred by Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta. It is a Filipino drama / Romance series offered by TV5 and Viva Television.... |
Mark Roxas | VIVA Films VIVA Films Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:... /TV5 TV5 TV5 may refer to the following television enterprises, networks and stations:*Associated Broadcasting Company, television network in the Philippines, founded in 1960, which identifies itself as "TV5"... |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bulaklak Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Manuel | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2010 | Simply KC Simply KC Simply KC is Philippine TV's Weekday talk show that airs on ABS-CBN. It is hosted by KC Concepcion. It premiered on May 24, 2010. It is aired Weekdays at 8:00-8:30 AM on ABS-CBN. Also aired worldwide via The Filipino Channel.... |
Himself / Guest | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2010 | Sharon Sharon Sharon can be a female name which can be spelled with one "r" or two . It also refers to several places in the world.It derives from a Israelite place name meaning "forest" in Hebrew, referring to a fertile plain near the coast of Israel. This gives its name to a type of flowering shrub, the rose... |
Himself / Guest | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN.It became the part of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera Celebration for its First Roaster of Primetime Drama's it won 3 ASAP awards for Best TV Series of the year Favorite TV Couple characters played by Gerald... |
NBI sub-agent Steve S. Sebastian | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2009 | Dahil May Isang Ikaw Dahil May Isang Ikaw Dahil May Isang Ikaw is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired by ABS-CBN starring Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, John Estrada, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Karylle and Sid Lucero... |
Jaime Alferos | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa May Bukas Pa May Bukas Pa is a Philippine drama series which started long-airing on February 2, 2009 at ABS-CBN. The show's run was extended multiple times until its end run on February 5, 2010.-Production:... |
Magician (Great Ricardo) Ricardo (Guest Role) | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2008 | Iisa Pa Lamang Iisa Pa Lamang Iisa Pa Lamang is a Philippine drama series aired in ABS-CBN.It is a suspense melodrama produced by ABS-CBN's drama department. It is led by actress Claudine Barretto, showing her worth not as a multi-awarded actress in movies and television but even with a powerhouse cast and reigning her role as... |
Atty.Congressman. Raphael Torralba | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taxi Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Bert (Driver) | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
Movies
- Yesterday,Today,Tomorrow Regal Films (2011) ... filming
- Ded na Ded Ako Sayo Regal Films (2011)... filming
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as Jet Regal Films (2010) - I'll Be ThereI'll Be There (2010 film)I'll Be There is a 2010 Filipino drama film starring Gabby Concepcion with daughter, KC Concepcion. It is Star Cinema's offering for Father's Day...
(2010) .... Pocholo "Poch" dela Cerna Star CinemaStar CinemaABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... - I Love You, GoodbyeI Love You, GoodbyeI Love You, Goodbye is a 2009 Filipino film starring Angelica Panganiban, Gabby Concepcion, Derek Ramsay and Kim Chiu. It is produced and released by Star Cinema...
(2009) ... Dr. Adrian Benitez Star CinemaStar CinemaABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... - Ika-11 utos: Mahalin mo, asawa mo (1994) .... Roy
- Iukit mo sa bala! (1994) .... Rico Velez (Star Cinema Productions & Mega Vision Films)
- Loretta (1994) (Octo Arts Films)
- Mancao (1994) .... Joey De Leon (Regal Films & Moviestars Production)
- Minsan lang kitang iibigin (1994) .... Dave
- Kung Ako'y Iiwan mo (1993) .... Chester
- Kapag may Gusot walang Lusot (1993)... Sam Allan
- Kailan Dalawa Ang Mahal (1993)
- Narito ang Puso Ko (1992)
- Kailangan Kita (1992) .... Gerry
- Ayoko na Sanang Magmahal (1992) .... Nick
- The Good,The Bad & The Ugly (1992)
- Bakit Ako Mahihiya? (1992)... Joey
- True Confessions(Evelyn,Myrna & Margie) (1992)(episode1)...Warren
- Sinungaling mong Puso (1992) .... Roman Ong-Chiong
- Tayong Dalawa (1992) .... Tonchi
- Una Kang Naging Akin (1991) ... Nick/Darwin
- Makiusap ka sa DiyosMakiusap ka sa DiyosMakiusap ka sa Diyos is a 1991 Filipino film starting Ruffa Gutierrez, Christopher de Leon and Gabby Concepcion. It was director Lino Brocka's final movie prior to his death in a car accident.- Plot :...
(1991) .... Allan - Kailan ka magiging Akin (1991) .... Ramir Macalincag
- Kislap sa Dilim (1991) .... Dick
- Sgt. Gabo (1991) .... Sgt. Gabo
- Ang Leon at ang Kuting (1991)
- ... aka Adventures of Leon and Kuting (Philippines: English title)
- Pangako ng puso (1991)....Alfred
- Pakasalan mo ako (1991)...Dodie
- Nimfa (1990)
- Inosente (1990) .... Delmo
- Kristo ...John the Baptist (1990)
- Kaaway ng batas (1990)...Rafael Aleta
- Hahamakin lahat (1990)...Renato
- Kahit isumpa mo ako (1990)
- Bakit ikaw pa rin? (1990)
- Bihagin ang dalagang ito (1989)
- Huwag kang hahalik sa diablo (1989) .... Cristanto
- Abandonada (1989)
- aka The Abandoned (Philippines: English title)
- Kokak (1989)
- Jessa: Blusang itim 2 (1989)
- Pahiram ng isang umaga (1989) .... Manuel Domingo
- Gorio en Tekla (1989) .... Danny
- Hot Summer (1989)
- Rosenda (1989) .... Robbie
- Paano Tatakasan ang bukas (1988)
- Sa puso ko hahalik ang mundo (1988)...Benjie Tuazon
- Nagbabagang luha (1988)...Alex
- Bukas sisikat din ang araw (1988)...Gerry
- Lord, Bakit ako pa? (1988)
- Rosa Mistika (1988)
- Bakit iisa ang Pag-ibig... louie (1987)
- Asawa ko, huwag mong agawin (1987) .... Mike Ledesma
- Pinulot ka lang sa lupa (1987)... Efren
- Ibigay mo sa akin ang bukas (1986)(Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions)
- Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (1986)...Neil
- Kwento ni Lola Basyang, Mga (1985) .... Prinsipe Amante (segment "Sleeping Beauty")
- Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso? (1985) .... Aldrin
- Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday (1984)
- Sa Hirap at Ginhawa (1984) .... Arnold Zaragoza
- The Best Of Sharon & Gabby (Docu Film) ... Himself
- Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?Sine Novela Presents: Gilda Olvidado's Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? is an Philippine suspense drama aired on GMA Network. This is the first starring roles of StarStruck Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal. This is a revival of a Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion movie from the mid 80's...
(1984) .... Lito - JR (1983)
- Story of 3 Loves (1983)
- Always in My Heart (1983)....Gary
- Don't Cry for Me, Papa (1983)
- Aking Prince Charming (1983)
- Pepe en Pilar (1983) .... Pepe
- I'll Wait For You (even if it takes Forever) (1983)
- Puppy Love (1982)
- Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! (1982)
- Miracle of Love (1982)
- My Only LoveMy Only LoveMy Only Love is a Philippine drama airing on GMA Network as the fifth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1982.-Plot:They are teeners trapped in the conflicted world of their parents. Two children of two marriages gone sour...
(1982) .... Billy - Hello, Young Lovers (1981) .... Tony Lara
- Bilibid Gays (1981)
- Burgis (1981) .... Juni Locsin
- Bilibid Boys (1981) .... Butch
- Boystown (1981) .... Bobet
- Dear Heart (1981)...Jimmy
- Playgirl (1981)
- P.S. I Love You (1981) .... Mark
- Totoo ba ang Tsismis? (1981) .... Gabriel
- Under-Age (1981) .... Gary
- Katorse (1981) .... Gabby
Discography
- Unforgettable (January 28, 2010) Warner Music Philippines
- Gabby Concepcion (2009) Warner Music Philippines