Gabby Concepcion

Infobox actor
name = Gabby Concepcion

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birthname = Gabriel Arellano Concepcion
birthdate = birth date and age|1963|11|5
location = flagicon|PhilippinesSan Juan City, Philippines
yearsactive = 1980s-Present
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occupation = model, director, television and film actor
othername = Gabô
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Gabriel Arellano Concepcion, known as Gabby Concepcion (born November 5, 1963) is a Filipino actor. Also nicknamed "Gabô."

Early life

Born in San Juan to Rolando "Rollie" Concepcion (1937-2008), who was also Gabo's Manager, a Filipino of Spanish descent, and Lourdes Arellano. Gabby was a prominent relative of Juan Arellano (National Artist for Architecture who built many landmarks in Manila like Metropolitan Theater, and the Post Office building), his great grandfather.

Beginning of success and scandals

Gabby's rise to stardom began when he first appeared in a Close-Up commercial. That led him to become a moviestar as "Regal baby" with "Katorse" and earned him a Matinee Idol status. He was also teamed up with the megastar, Sharon Cuneta, (whom he later married in 1984 and lasted only a few years before their annulment) in a pre-Viva movie "Dear Heart" and Viva's first movie "P.S. I Love You" (which became a major success in Philippine cinema). Aside from Sharon, he also co-starred with big actors such as Christopher de Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Janice de Belen, Maricel Soriano, Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor in numerous films.

Gabby Concepcion's career however was much affected when he was involved in the 1994 Manila Filmfest Scandal. The winners announced for Best Actor and Best Actress were Gabby Concepcion and Ruffa Gutierrez (of "Loreta," of which Gabby also starred). The scandal erupted when it was later learned that the real winners were supposed to be Edu Manzano and Aiko Melendez (Maalaala Mo Kaya the Movie). It was Concepcion who blew the whistle on an attempt by his own manager Lolit Solis to manipulate the results of the film festival awards.

Leaving Showbiz

Gabby left showbiz in March 1995 and moved to the United States, where he pursued a degree in Management Information Services at Lincoln University. Gabby later became a successful multi-awarded licensed realtor in California, USA.

Back to the screen

He appeared content with his career and family life in the US when in early 2008, Gabby made a surprise and warmly received comeback to Philippine showbiz when he became one of the contract stars of ABS-CBN. First appearing in an episode of "Maalaala Mo Kaya" he will next star with Claudine Barretto in a teleserye Iisa Pa Lamang. With an initial contract of 7 years with ABS-CBN only time will tell if Gabby will Comeback now in the Philippines for good.

Personal life

Gabby has four children namely: Maria Kristina Cassandra C. Concepcion (popularly known as KC Concepcion, a commercial model-actress and daughter to Sharon Cuneta); Gabrielle (daughter to Grace Ibuna); Chloe (daughter to model-actress Jenny Syquia); and Samantha Alexis (daughter to present wife Genevieve Yatco Gonzales).

TV Shows

Movies

*I Will Wait for You... If It Takes Forever (2009) (pre-production)
*Ayoko na sanang magmahal (1996) .... Nick
*Loretta (1994)
*Ika-11 utos: Mahalin mo, asawa mo (1994) .... Roy
*aka Ikalabing isang utos ng Diyos (Philippines: Tagalog title)
*Iukit mo sa bala! (1994) .... Rico Velez
*Minsan lang kitang iibigin (1994) .... Dave
*Kailangan kita (1993) .... Jerry
*Narito ang puso ko (1992)
*Sinungaling mong puso (1992) .... Roman Ong-Chiong
*Tayong dalawa (1992) .... Tonchi
*Makiusap ka sa Diyos (1991)
*Kailan ka magiging akin (1991) .... Ramir Macalincag
*Kislap sa dilim (1991) .... Dick
*Sgt. Gabo: Walang Patawad Kung Pumatay (1991) .... Sgt. Gabo
*Leon at ang Kuting, Ang (1991)
*... aka Adventures of Leon and Kuting (Philippines: English title)
*Una kang naging akin (1991)
*Inosente (1990) .... Nanding
*Kaaway ng batas (1990)
*Hahamakin lahat (1990)
*Kahit isumpa mo ako (1990)
*Flavor of the Month (1990)
*Bakit ikaw pa rin? (1990)
*Pangako ng puso (1990)
*Bihagin ang dalangang 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)
*Rosa mistika (1989)
*Rosenda (1989) .... Robbie
*Paano tatakasan ang bukas (1988)
*Sa puso ko hahalik ang mundo (1988)
*Nagbabagang luha (1988)
*Lord, bakit ako pa? (1988)
*Asawa ko, huwag mong agawin (1987) .... Mike
*Pinulot ka lang sa lupa (1987)
*Ibigay mo sa akin ang bukas (1986)
*Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (1986)
*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)
*Dapat ka bang mahalin (1984) .... Lito
*Pepe en Pilar (1984) .... Pepe
*Sa hirap at ginhawa (1984) .... Arnold Zaragoza
*JR (1983)
*Always in My Heart (1983)
*Don't Cry for Me Mama (1983)
*Don't Cry for Me, Papa (1983)
*Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! (1982)
*My Only Love (1982) .... Billy
*Puppy Love (1982)
*Hello, Young Lovers (1981) .... Tony Lara
*Bilibid Gays (1981)
*Burgis (1981) .... Juni Locsin
*Bilibid Boys (1981) .... Butch
*Boystown (1981) .... Bobet
*Dear Heart (1981)
*Playgirl (1981)
*P.S. I Love You (1981) .... Mark
*Totoo ba ang tsimis? (1981)
*Katorse (1980)
*Under-age (1980) .... Gary
*Aking prince charming (????)
*Bakit ako mahiya (????)
*Hatulan Bilibid Boys 2 (????)
*Kapag may gusot walang lusot (????)
*Nymfa (????)
*Sgt. Gabo Boga (????)
*Miracle of Love (????)

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