# Gabby Concepcion

Gabriel Arellano Concepcion (Tagalog:; born 5 November 1964) 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 romantic relations with both men and women along with several extramarital children.
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 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 (of Filipino—Spaniard descent) 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.
In 23 September 1984, Concepcion married actress Sharon Cuneta (already pregnant at the time with their unborn child) 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 (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 (English: "Let Me Borrow the Twilight"), 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 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 married the following consecutive women and issued the following daughters:
* Sharon Cuneta — (1984–1987)
** Singer and actress, Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Concepcion.
* Jenny Syquia — (1993–1996)
** Former beauty queen, Maria Helena Skarne—Hill.
* Genevieve Yatco Gonzales — (2004–present)
** Maria Samantha and Maria Savannah Concepcion.
Concepcion partnered with:
* Grace Ibuna (1990s)
** Creative musician, Maria Gabrielle Concepcion.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 1993–2001 | Star Drama Presents | Gerardo | Episode guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taxi | Bert | Episode guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | ASAP | Himself | | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Iisa Pa Lamang | Rafael Torralba | Main role / Protagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | The Buzz | Himself | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Ricardo | | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Elive Entertainment | Himself | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2009–2010 | Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Jaime Alferos | Lead role | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Steve S. Sebastian | Lead role | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bulaklak | Manuel | Episode Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Regal Shocker: Elevator | Tony Salvacion | | TV5 |
| 2011–2012 | P.S. I Love You | Mark Roxas | Main role | TV5 |
| 2012 | Bandila | Himself / Guest | Segment: Ikaw Na! | ABS-CBN |
| 2012–2013 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Miguel De Guzman | Main role / protagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Cassandra: Warrior Angel | Azrael | Main role / antagonist | TV5 |
| 2013 | Cassandra: Warrior Angel | Uriel / Ariel | Main Role / Protagonist | TV5 |
| 2013 | Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Martin Dizon | Special participation | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Banana Nite | Himself | | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Dante Montilla | Supporting cast | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Himself | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Sunday PinaSaya! | Himself | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2015–2016 | Because of You | Jaime Salcedo | Main role / protagonist | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Idol sa Kusina | Himself | Guest co-host | GMA News TV |
| 2016 | Poor Señorita | Jaime Salcedo | Guest Cast (a crossover character from Because of You) | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Pepito Manaloto | Reggie | Episode guest | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Dante Mercado | Episode guest | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Bubble Gang | Himself | Episode guest | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Finding Earl: The Dollente Family Story | Ernest | Episode guest | GMA Network |
| 2016–2017 | Tsuperhero | Sergeant Cruz | Supporting role / Protagonist | GMA Network |
| 2016–2018 | Ika-6 na Utos | Capt. Jerome "Rome" Fuentebella / Jordan "Chef J" Francisco | Main role / Protagonist | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Karelasyon | Romeo | Episode Guest | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Sarap Diva | Himself | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wowowin | Himself | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: May Forever | Ariel Cruz | Episode Guest | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Celebrity Bluff | Himself | Master Bluffer | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Ibalik Mo Sa Akin Ang Anak Ko | Raul | Episode Guest | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Love You Two | Joaquin 'Jake' Reyes Jr. | Lead Cast / Protagonist | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Dear Uge: My Dream Girl | Roy | Episode Guest | GMA Network |
| 2021 | First Yaya | Vice President Glenn Francisco W. Acosta | Main Cast / Protagonist | GMA Network |
| 2022 | First Lady | President Glenn Francisco W. Acosta | Main Cast / Protagonist | GMA Network |
| 2023; 2024 | All-Out Sundays | Himself | Guest Performer | GMA Network |
| 2023–2024 | Stolen Life | Darius Rigor | Main Cast / Protagonist | GMA Network |
| 2024 | My Guardian Alien | Carlos Soriano/Jesus | Leading role with Marian Rivera | GMA Network |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Film production |
| 1980 | Katorse | Gabby | Regal Films |
| 1980 | Under-Age | Gary | Regal Films |
| 1981 | Bihagin: Bilibid Boys | Butch | Regal Films |
| 1981 | Totoo Ba ang Tsismis? | Gabriel | Regal Films |
| 1981 | Burgis | Juni Locsin | Four Seasons Films International |
| 1981 | Dear Heart | Jimmy | Sining Silangan |
| 1981 | Hello, Young Lovers | Tony Lara | Regal Films |
| 1981 | P.S. I Love You | Mark | Viva Films |
| 1982 | My Only Love | Billy | Viva Films |
| 1982 | Miracle of Love | Gabriel | G.C. Films |
| 1982 | Boystown | Bobet | Regal Films |
| 1983 | I'll Wait for You (Even If It takes Forever) | Gabby Cruz | |
| 1983 | Pepe en Pilar | Pepe | |
| 1983 | Don't Cry for Me, Papa | Nonoy | |
| 1983 | Always in My Heart | Gary | |
| 1983 | Story of 3 Loves | Benjie | Regal Films |
| 1984 | Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Lito | |
| 1984 | The Best of Sharon & Gabby (docufilm) | Himself | |
| 1984 | Sa Hirap at Ginhawa | Arnold Zaragoza | Viva Films |
| 1984 | Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | Eddie | |
| 1985 | Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? | Aldrin | |
| 1985 | Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang | Principe Amante (segment "Sleeping Beauty") | |
| 1986 | Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow | Neil | |
| 1987 | Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa | Efraim | Regal Films |
| 1987 | Asawa Ko, Huwag Mong Agawin | Mike Ledesma | |
| 1987 | Bakit Iisa ang Pag-ibig | Louie | |
| 1988 | Rosa Mistica | Dio | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Bukas Sisikat Din ang Araw | Gerry | |
| 1988 | Nagbabagang Luha | Alex | Regal Films |
| 1988 | Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang Mundo | Benjie Tuazon | |
| 1989 | Rosenda | Robbie | |
| 1989 | Gorio en Tekla | Danny | |
| 1989 | Pahiram ng Isang Umaga | Manuel Domingo | |
| 1989 | Kokak | Leo | |
| 1989 | Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo | Crisanto | |
| 1990 | Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin? | Paul | Viva Films |
| 1990 | Hahamakin Lahat | Renato | |
| 1990 | Kaaway ng Batas | Rafael Aleta | |
| 1991 | Pakasalan Mo Ako | Dodie | |
| 1991 | Pangako ng Puso | Alfred | |
| 1991 | Kislap sa Dilim | Dick | |
| 1991 | The Adventures of Gary Leon at Kuting | Gary | |
| 1991 | Sgt. Gabo: Walang Patawad Kung Pumatay | Sgt. Gabo | Regal Films |
| 1991 | Kailan Ka Magiging Akin | Ramir Macalincag | Cinemax Studios |
| 1991 | Makiusap Ka sa Diyos | Allan | Regal Films |
| 1991 | Una Kang Naging Akin | Nick/Darwin | Viva Films |
| 1992 | Tayong Dalawa | Tonchi | Viva Films |
| 1992 | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Roman Ong-Chiong | Regal Films |
| 1992 | True Confessions (Evelyn, Myrna & Margie) | Warren | Good Harvest Productions |
| 1992 | Bakit Ako Mahihiya? | Joey | Regal Films |
| 1992 | The Good, the Bad & the Ugly | Gabriel | Good Harvest Productions |
| 1992 | Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal | Nick | Good Harvest Productions |
| 1992 | Kailangan Kita | Gerry | Good Harvest Productions |
| 1992 | Narito ang Puso Ko | Louie | Viva Films |
| 1993 | Kapag May Gusot Walang Lusot | Sam Allan | Cinemax Studios |
| 1993 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan mo | Felix Martin | Regal Films |
| 1994 | Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin | Dave | Star Cinema |
| 1994 | Mancao | Joey De Leon | Regal Films Moviestars Production |
| 1994 | Iukit Mo sa Bala | Rico Velez | Star Cinema Productions & Mega Vision Films |
| 1994 | Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo Asawa Mo | Roy | Regal Films Star Cinema |
| 1996 | Kristo | John the Baptist | Cine Suerte Productions |
| 2009 | I Love You, Goodbye | Dr. Adrian Benitez | Star Cinema |
| 2010 | I'll Be There | Pocholo "Poch" dela Cerna | Star Cinema |
| 2010 | White House | Jet | Regal Films |
| 2011 | Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | Gary | Regal Films |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | William | Regal Films |
| 2013 | A Moment in Time | Steve Linden | Star Cinema |
| 2013 | When the Love Is Gone | Emman | Viva Films |
| 2014 | Diary ng Panget | Cross' Dad/Mr. Sandford | Viva Films |
| 2015 | Crazy Beautiful You | Mayor Ito Alcantara | Star Cinema |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Eraño Manalo | Viva Films |
| 2017 | Across the Crescent Moon | Johnny Garcia | Gold Barn International |
| 2019 | Man and Wife | Carding | Cineko Productions |

## Awards and nominations

Awards and Nomination :
| 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 | Label | Songs |
| 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" |
| 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" |