Gabby Concepcion


Gabriel Arellano Concepcion 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.
He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network and exclusive talent of Sparkle GMA Artist Center and exclusive talent of GMA Pictures. His accolades includes 1x Urian Best Actor Award, 2x GAWAD Parangal Best TV Actor Award, 2x FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award, a Seoul International Drama Award, 3x PMPC Stars for Television Best Actor Award, 5x PMPC Stars for Movies Best Actor Award, including nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in Metro Manila Film Festivals.
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 (TV series)|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

Gabriel Arellano Concepcion was born in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines. His parents were Rolando Concepcion 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.
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.

Career

Concepcion first appeared as a model in a 1980 Close-Up toothpaste TV commercial. He later starred in the Regal Films production Katorse. From 1980 to 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 to be moved next year.
In 1995, he migrated to the United States for a real estate career in Stockton, California. In 2008, he returned part-time to Philippine show business.

Politics

In 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.
In 1988, he ran for mayor of San Juan, but was not successful.

Personal life

Concepcion was married to:
Concepcion partnered with:
  • Grace Ibuna
  • *Daughter: Creative musician, Maria Gabrielle Concepcion.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNote
1980KatorseGabby
1980Under-AgeGary
1981Bihagin: Bilibid BoysButch
1981Totoo Ba ang Tsismis?Gabriel
1981BurgisJuni Locsin
1981Dear HeartJimmy
1981Hello, Young LoversTony Lara
1981P.S. I Love YouMark
1982My Only LoveBilly
1982Miracle of LoveGabriel
1982BoystownBobet
1983I'll Wait for You Gabby Cruz
1983Pepe en PilarPepe
1983Don't Cry for Me, PapaNonoy
1983Always in My HeartGary
1983Story of 3 LovesBenjie
1984Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?Lito
1984The Best of Sharon & Gabby Himself
1984Sa Hirap at GinhawaArnold Zaragoza
1984Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni BidayEddie
1985Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso?Aldrin
1985Mga Kwento ni Lola BasyangPrincipe Amantesegment "Sleeping Beauty"
1986Yesterday, Today & TomorrowNeil
1987Pinulot Ka Lang sa LupaEfraim
1987Asawa Ko, Huwag Mong AgawinMike Ledesma
1987Bakit Iisa ang Pag-ibigLouie
1988Rosa MisticaDiosegment "Mga Dilaw Na Rosas ni Rosario"
1988Bukas Sisikat Din ang ArawGerry
1988Nagbabagang LuhaAlex Montaire
1988Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang MundoBenjie Tuazon
1989Gorio en TeklaDanny
1989Pahiram ng Isang UmagaManuel Domingo
1989KokakLeo
1989Jessa: Blusang Itim Part IIManolo
1989RosendaRobbie
1989Huwag Kang Hahalik sa DiabloCrisanto
1990Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?Paul
1990Hahamakin LahatRenato
1990Kaaway ng BatasRafael Aleta
1991Pakasalan Mo AkoDodie
1991Pangako ng PusoAlfred
1991Kislap sa DilimDick
1991The Adventures of Gary Leon at KutingGary
1991Sgt. Gabo: Walang Patawad Kung PumataySgt. Gabo
1991Kailan Ka Magiging AkinRamir Macalincag
1991Makiusap Ka sa DiyosAllan
1991Una Kang Naging AkinNick/Darwin
1992Tayong DalawaTonchi
1992Sinungaling Mong PusoRoman Ong-Chiong
1992True Confessions Warren
1992Bakit Ako Mahihiya?Joey
1992The Good, the Bad & the UglyGabriel
1992Ayoko Na Sanang MagmahalNick
1992Kailangan KitaGerry
1992Narito ang Puso KoDr. Louie Chavez
1993Kapag May Gusot Walang LusotSam Allan
1993Kung Ako'y Iiwan moFelix Martin
1993MancaoJoey De Leon
1994Minsan Lang Kitang IibiginDave
1994LorettaRichard Eloriaga
1994Iukit Mo sa BalaRico Velez
1994Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa MoRoy
1996KristoJuan Bautista
2009I Love You, GoodbyeDr. Adrian Benitez
2010I'll Be TherePocholo "Poch" dela Cerna
2010White HouseJet
2011Yesterday, Today, TomorrowGary
2012The Mommy ReturnsWilliam
2013A Moment in TimeSteve Linden
2013When the Love Is GoneEmmanuel "Emman" Luis
2014Diary ng PangetCross' Dad/Mr. Sandford
2015Crazy Beautiful YouMayor Ito Alcantara
2015Felix ManaloEraño Manalo
2017Across the Crescent MoonJohnny Garcia
2019Man and WifeCarding