# Ian Veneracion

Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (Tagalog:; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino actor and singer.

## Career

His career started in 1982 as first appeared in RPN 9's show, Joey and Son. in 1986, Veneracion joined GMA Network's That's Entertainment, hosted by German Moreno. Throughout the 1990s, he starred in several action films. Veneracion's first drama appearance is Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin since 2001. He later transferred to ABS-CBN in 2003, and had his first main role in Darating ang Umaga. In 2004, Veneracion returned to GMA Network and appeared in several shows.
He once again moved to ABS-CBN in 2007, and returned to GMA Network in 2008. He also appeared in two shows of Robin Padilla, Joaquin Bordado and Totoy Bato. Veneracion transferred from GMA Network to ABS-CBN in 2011. He popularly appeared in the remake of 2000 drama, Pangako Sa' Yo, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla as Eduardo Buenavista in 2015. He appeared in the film directed by Antoinette Jadaone, The Achy Breaky Hearts, in a main role with Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap in 2016. He did his first indie film, "Puti", in 2013. Primarily known as an action star, he regained fame in 2015 due to the popularity of his loveteam with Jodi Sta. Maria. In 2017, he appeared in the drama, A Love to Last, with Bea Alonzo and Iza Calzado. In 2023, he is also a part of the cast of The Iron Heart as one of the main casts of the series.

## Personal life

His father is renowned painter Roy Veneracion, while his mother is Susan López-Veneración. He grew up in Las Piñas but spent many of his childhood summers in Liloan, Cebu where his mother originally came from. He is of Spanish descent and is married to Pam (née Gallardo), an industrial engineer, with whom he has three children. Veneracion is an equipment engineer known to be an avid outdoorsman. He is a licensed private pilot, skydiver, paragliding pilot and scuba diver. He also engages in various outdoor activities such as trail riding, climbing, sailing and recreational fishing. Veneracion was a rider for the Shell-Yamaha motocross racing team between 2004 and 2006.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1982 | Joey and Son | Jeffrey Laperal |
| 1986–1996 | That's Entertainment | Himself |
| 1987 | Hapi House | Episode guest |
| 1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pusang Itim | Bernie |
| 1999 | Tarajing Potpot | Andres |
| 2001 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Paolo |
| 2003 | Darating ang Umaga | Abel Reverente |
| 2004 | Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man | Amiel |
| 2004–2005 | Mulawin | Panabon |
| 2005 | Encantadia | Armeo |
| 2005 | Magpakailanman | Tonton† |
| 2006 | Now and Forever: Tinig | Juan Miguel |
| 2006 | Mahiwagang Baul: Alamat ng Bahaghari | Haring Gati |
| 2006 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | Armeo |
| 2006–2007 | Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Commander X |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong | Haring Arturo |
| 2007 | Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Tikwalin |
| 2007–2008 | Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Agaddon |
| 2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado | Jerome Apacible/Miguel Aguila |
| 2008 | Obra: Stella .45 | Arman |
| 2009 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Doctor Emmanuel |
| 2009 | Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato | Miguel Velarde |
| 2010 | First Time | Robert Gomez |
| 2010 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Migs |
| 2011 | I Heart You, Pare | Ramon Castillo |
| 2011–2012 | Maria la del Barrio | Fernando Dela Vega |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bibliya | Bong |
| 2012 | It's Showtime | Guest Celebrity Hurado |
| 2013 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Redentor "Red" Manrique |
| 2013–2014 | Got to Believe | Jaime Manansala |
| 2015–2016 | Pangako Sa'Yo | Eduardo Buenavista |
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Antonio "Anton" Noble IV |
| 2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Portrait | Cesar Legaspi |
| 2020–2021 | Oh My Dad! | Matthew Balderama |
| 2022 | My Papa Pi | Javier |
| 2022–2023 | The Iron Heart | Menandro Sin |
| 2025 | Incognito | Greg Paterno |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
| 2020 | My Single Lady | Chester Estero | |
| 2022 | One Good Day | Dale Sta. Maria | |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1982 | Never Ever Say Goodbye | | |
| 1983 | Mang Kepweng and Son | Son | |
| 1987 | Di Bale Nalang | Anthony | |
| 1987 | Ako si Kiko, Ako si Kikay | Jimbo | |
| 1987 | Black Magic | | |
| 1988 | Hiwaga sa Balete Drive | Jonathan | |
| 1988 | Hindi Tao, Hindi Hayop: Adventures of Seiko Jewels | | |
| 1988 | One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor | | |
| 1989 | Anak ng Demonyo | Devon | |
| 1989 | Pardina at ang Mga Duwende | | |
| 1990 | Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael | | |
| 1990 | Kristobal: Tinik sa Korona | | |
| 1990 | Alyas Baby Face | Paolo | |
| 1992 | Boy Praning (Utak Pulbura) | Boy Praning | |
| 1993 | Pugoy – Hostage: Davao | Felipe Pugoy | |
| 1993 | Zaldong Tisoy: Batang Gagalangin ng Tondo | Zaldo | |
| 1993 | Bukas... Tatakpan Ka ng Dyaryo! | Billy | |
| 1994 | Isa Lang ang Buhay Mo! Sgt. Bobby Aguilar | Sgt. Bobby Aguilar | |
| 1994 | Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iniiwan | Pedrito Masangkay | |
| 1995 | Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo | Guiller | 21st Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 1996 | Ben Balasador: Akin ang Huling Alas | Ben Balasador | |
| 1996 | Rubberman | cameo appearance | |
| 1997 | Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol | Armard Disierto | |
| 1997 | Bastardo | Roberto "Bobby" Cuevas | |
| 1997 | Totoy Hitman | Ernesto "Totoy" Ramirez | |
| 1997 | Halik ng Bampira | cameo appearance | |
| 1998 | Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko | Leonardo | |
| 1998 | Guevarra: Sa Batas Ko, Walang Hari | Capt. Daniel Guevarra | |
| 1998 | Gangland | Father Tunggo | |
| 1998 | Armadong Hudas | Rafael Reyes | |
| 1999 | Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Akong Maligaw | Jimmy | |
| 2000 | Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin | | |
| 2001 | Sgt. Maderazo: Bayad Na Pati ang Kaluluwa Mo | Sgt. Rodel Maderazo | |
| 2001 | Parehas ang Laban | Lt. David Valdez | |
| 2002 | Lapu-Lapu | Sebastian Del Cano | 28th Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2004 | inter.m@tes | Oliver Starman Dantes | |
| 2006 | Tulay | | |
| 2006 | Moments of Love | Captain Ricardo Santos | |
| 2008 | Siquijor: Mystic Island | Xavier Adriano | |
| 2008 | Ate | | |
| 2011 | Segunda Mano | Ivan's father | 37th Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2012 | El Presidente | General Ernesto Aguirre | 38th Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2013 | Puti | Amir | |
| 2014 | She's Dating the Gangster | Present Lucas | |
| 2014 | Once A Princess | Anthony | |
| 2014 | Feng Shui 2 | Douglas | 40th Manila Film Festival |
| 2015 | All You Need Is Pag-ibig | Erik | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2016 | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Ryan Martinez | |
| 2017 | Ilawod | Dennis | |
| 2017 | Bliss | Joshua | |
| 2018 | Paglisan | Crisanto | Animated film debut |
| 2019 | Unbreakable | Bene Saavedra | Cameo appearance |
| 2020 | Block Z | Mario | |
| 2022 | Nanahimik ang Gabi | Chief | 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival |

## Concert tours
### Solo major concerts

| Year | Title | Venue |
| 2018 | Ian in 3 Acts: The Concert | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino |
| 2018 | Ian in 3 Acts: Live in Manila | Resorts World Manila |
| 2019 - July 11 and 12 | Ian in Color | Music Museum |

## Discography
### Songs

| Year | Song | Distribution |
| 2018 | We're All Alone | ABS-CBN Star Music |
| 2018 | Ikaw (Paglisan OST) | ABS-CBN Star Music |
| 2018 | Hari ng Kwento (Paglisan OST) | ABS-CBN Star Music |
| 2018 | Ten Past Eleven (Paglisan OST) | ABS-CBN Star Music |
| 2018 | Dolores (Paglisan OST) | ABS-CBN Star Music |
| 2018 | Kilala Kita (Paglisan OST) | ABS-CBN Star Music |
| TBA | Through The Years | ABS-CBN Star Music |
| TBA | Can Find No Reason | ABS-CBN Star Music |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2015 | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | All You Need Is Pag-Ibig | Nominated |
| 2016 | 7th NSCART Awards | Best Supporting Actor in Primetime Teleserye | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Won |
| 2017 | 3rd Platinum Stallion Media Awards 2017 | Best Male TV Personality | Himself | Won |
| 2017 | 48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | All-Time Favorite Actor | | Won |
| 2017 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Loveteam of the Year with (Jodi Sta. Maria) | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Nominated |
| 2018 | 38th Fantasporto International Film Festival | Best Actor | Ilawod | Won |
| 2022 | 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | Nanahimik ang Gabi | Won |