Gabby Concepcion
Quick Facts
Biography
Gabriel Arellano Concepcion (born 5 November 1964) is a Filipino actor 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 portrayed the character Jake in Love You Two.
Early life
Concepción was born in San Juan (then part of Rizal province), Philippines to Rolando "Rollie" Concepción and Lourdes Arellano. He attended Miriam College and Lincoln University.
Career
Concepción first appeared as a model in a 1979 Close-up toothpaste commercial.
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 13 November 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.
In 1993, he ventured to the United States for a real estate career. But prior to this he left the Philippines due to wrongful and criminal doings in the Philippine entertainment industry. In 2008, he returned part time to the Philippine show business and accepted by the Filipino people despite the what he did many years ago, and this can be possible only in the Philippines.
Personal life
Concepción married the following women:
- Sharon Cuneta —(1984–1987); issue of daughter, actress and model Kristina Cassandra Concepción.
- Jenny Syquia — (1993—1996); issue of daughter, beauty queen titleholder Cloie Helena Syquia Skarne.
- Genevieve Yatco Gonzales — (2004—Present); issued of two daughters, Samantha and Savannah Concepcion.
During the 1990s, Concepcion partnered with:
- Grace Ibuna — issue of daughter, musician Maria Gabrielle Ibuna Concepcion.
Awards and nominations
Awards and Nomination | ||||
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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
Date | Album Title | Song Artist / Singer | Music Company | Songs |
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January 28, 2010 | Unforgettable | Gabby Concepcion | 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 | 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" |