KC Concepcion
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 Concepcion at her US concert press conference, November 2010 | |
| Born | Maria Kristina Cassandra Cuneta Concepcion April 7, 1985 Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | American University of Paris |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, songwriter, celebrity endorser, model, host, dancer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
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Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Cuneta Concepcion (Tagalog pronunciation: [kuˈnɛtɐ kɔnˈsɛpʃon]; born April 7, 1985) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, entrepreneur, socialite, and humanitarian. She has had lead roles in Philippine films For The First Time (2008) and When I Met U (2009), and television series such as Lovers in Paris (2009), Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (2013) and Ikaw Lamang (2014).
She is often dubbed as the "Mega Daughter", in reference to her mother
Personal life
Maria Kristina Cassandra Cuneta Concepcion is the daughter of singer-actress Sharon Cuneta and actor Gabby Concepcion, and the adopted daughter of former senator Francis Pangilinan following her mother's marriage to him. She reconnected with her father after thirteen years since her parents' annulment and his immigration to the United States in 1995.[4]
She graduated grade school at
Career
Concepcion made several guest appearances in her mother's concerts and television shows. In 2003, she became a
As World Food Programme's Philippine ambassador, she shared the stage with Bill Clinton in 2008 to present the former US leader's foundation its commitment to feed more people in impoverish countries.[6]
In 2009, she starred in the
On the April 11, 2010 episode of The Buzz, it was announced that Concepción had been chosen to be the replacement co-host after Ruffa Gutierrez's departure.[7] She was also featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan Mexico. In 2011, she made another film with Star Cinema, a romantic, drama film Forever and a Day.
In 2012, she hosted the first and only season of The X Factor Philippines. She was also featured in USA's Complex Magazine as one of The 25 Sexiest International Actresses.[8]
In 2013, she starred in her first lead antagonist role in
In 2019, Concepcion was the first Filipina celebrity to represent global brand Shiseido as an ambassador and endorser.[10]
She is set to make a showbiz comeback after signing an exclusive management contract with Cornerstone Entertainment.
Music
2008–2009: a.k.a Cassandra
In 2008, Concepción released her first studio album on July 15, 2008, entitled "a.k.a Cassandra", on the Sony BMG Philippines label, which ranked number 1 based on the total album sales in all Odyssey Record Bar branches nationwide. In fact, 1,102 copies of the album were sold in all Odyssey branches alone. KC Concepción made Philippine music history with her lead single "Imposible" during that year. KC has the most number of music downloads in the Philippines in the same year, which marked 1 million downloads online. KC Concepción thought that she would just perform her newest single, "Doo Be Doo", on the noontime TV show Wowowee on ABS-CBN Channel 2 on November 15, 2008. However, she was surprised when she was given a Platinum Record Award for her album "a.k.a. Cassandra".
2010–2011: KC
In 2010, Concepcion released her Second Studio Album entitled
Acting
Theater
- 2003, The Little Mermaid[11]
- 2005, Beauty and the Beast[11]
- 2008, Katy, the Musical Concert[12]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Film Company | Source |
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| 2008 | For the First Time | Sophia Carmina Sandoval | Star Cinema | |
| 2009 | When I Met U | Jenny | GMA Films
Regal Entertainment |
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| 2010 | I'll Be There | Maxi/Mina dela Cerna | Star Cinema | |
| 2011 | Forever and a Day | Raffy | Star Cinema | |
| 2013 | Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story
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Marla "Marla Dy" De Guzman | Scenema Concept International, Inc Viva Films |
[13][14][15] |
| 2023 | Asian Persuasions | Avery Chua | Jhett Tolentino Productions Film Emporium HBG Casting |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2003–2005 | MTV Philippines |
VJ | MTV Philippines
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| 2006–2010 | Sharon | Guest Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | KC from Paris to Pinas (Documentary) | Herself | |
| 2008 | I Am KC |
Various Roles | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mansyon | Darlene | ||
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Abigail Lorraine "Abby" Cruz | |
| Lovers In Paris | Vivian Vizcarra | ||
| 2010–2011 | The Buzz[16] | Host | |
| 2007–2016; 2020–present | ASAP |
Host/Performer | |
| 2010 | Wowowee | Guest Host | |
| Simply KC | Host | ||
| Star Circle Quest: The Search for the Next Kiddie Superstars | Host | ||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Piyesa | Angeline Quinto | |
| Binibining Pilipinas 2011 | Host | ||
Gandang Gabi Vice |
Guest | ||
| 100 Days to Heaven | Tagabantay (street sweeper) | ||
| Wansapanataym: Christmas Caroline | Caroline | ||
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Liham | Aurora | |
| The X Factor Philippines | Host | ||
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Host | ||
| 2013 | Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Alexis Ganzon | |
| 2013–2016 | Kris TV | Recurring Host | |
| 2014 | Ikaw Lamang (book 2) | Natalia Miravelez Hidalgo | |
| 2015 | Give Love on Christmas: The Exchange Gift | Anna Cabrera | |
Kapamilya Deal or No Deal |
Guest Player | ||
41st Metro Manila Film Festival |
Host | ||
| 2016 | Tonight with Boy Abunda | Guest | |
| Binibining Pilipinas 2016 | Host | ||
| Magandang Buhay | Guest | ||
| 2020 | Usapang Real Life | Guest | TV5
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Discography
Studio albums
Soundtrack
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Awards and recognitions
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2008 | 1st Supreme to the Extreme Awards (Philippine Star) | Collaboration of the year with (Richard Gutierrez) with (Mark Nicdao) | For the First Time | Won |
| — | Nominated | |||
| She Supreme Award for (Best Actress) | Won | |||
| 4th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2008 | Pop Love Team with (Richard Gutierrez) | For the First Time | Nominated | |
| Pop Female Performance | Nominated | |||
| Pop Movie | Nominated | |||
| Pop Movie Theme Song | Nominated | |||
| 2009 | 3rd Gawad Genio Awards | Best Film Debut Performer | Won | |
| 25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actress of the Year | Won | ||
| 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | Won | ||
40th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards[17]
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Princess of Philippine Movies & TV | Won | ||
| Most Promising Female Star of Movies & TV | Won | |||
| New Female Recording Artist of the Year (Promising Singer) | A.k.a Cassandra | Won | ||
| 11th Gawad Pasado Awards | Pasadong Kabataan | — | Won | |
| 5th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Female Fashionista | — | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV
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Best Talent Search Program Host | Star Circle Quest: The Search for the Next Kiddie Superstars | Nominated |
| Best Celebrity Talk Show Host | Simply KC | Nominated | ||
| Female Face of the Night | — | Won | ||
| 2012 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Female Star of the Night | — | Won |
| Yahoo! OMG! Awards | Celebrity of the Year | — | Nominated | |
| ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards | Pop Female Fashionista | — | Nominated | |
| Pop Cover Girl | — | Nominated | ||
| 30th Luna Awards | Best Actress | Forever and a Day | Nominated | |
26th PMPC Star Awards for TV
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Best Female TV Host | ASAP 2012
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Nominated | |
| Best Female Celebrity Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host | The Buzz | Nominated | ||
| Fabulous Body of the Night | — | Won | ||
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV[18]
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Best Drama Supporting Actress | Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Won |
| Best Talent Search Program Host | The X-Factor Philippines
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Nominated | ||
39th Metro Manila Film Festival
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Best Festival Actress | Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story
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Nominated | |
| 2014 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story
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Won |
| Darling of the Press | — | Nominated | ||
62nd FAMAS Awards
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Best Actress | Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story
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Won | |
| Female Star of the Night | — | Won | ||
28th PMPC Star Awards for TV
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Best Drama Supporting Actress | Ikaw Lamang | Won | |
| 2015 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Darling of the Press | — | Nominated |
References
- ^ "WFP National Ambassador Against Hunger KC Concepcion Reflects On Africa Visit". World Food Programme. January 26, 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ^ "Hello, Panda! KC Concepcion officially joins the Panda Family as the newest WWF-PH Ambassador". Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ "KC in Indonesia for SEA Games". ABS-CBN. November 10, 2011. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ San Diego Jr., Bayani (August 26, 2006). "When KC met Gabby (again)". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ^ "When KC met Gabby (again)". ABS-CBN News. December 21, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- ^ "KC, Bill Clinton together on stage for World Food Program". ABS-CBN News. December 4, 2008. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ "KC Concepcion Starts Work". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2010.
- ^ "The 25 Sexiest International Actresses You Haven't Heard Of". Complex. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ "KC Concepcion named one of GQ India's Hottest Actresses Around The World – CHISMS.net". Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ Corp, ABS-CBN. "Filipina Pride: KC Concepcion Is The First Pinay Ambassador To Represent Shiseido". Metro.Style. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ a b "KC Concepcion in The Little Mermaid". Archived from the original on April 13, 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (December 13, 2008). "KC Concepcion returns to the stage via multi-media musical "Katy"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 16, 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ^ "ER Ejercito returns to MMFF as 'Boy Golden'". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ^ "'Kaleidoscope World,' 'Boy Golden' join 2013 MMFF lineup". SunStar. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ^ "KC Concepcion has the same martial arts instructor as Angelina Jolie". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ^ Alvares, Trisha (April 6, 2010). "KC Concepcion accepts The Buzz hosting job". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on August 12, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ^ "40th Box Office Entertainment Awards given out". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ PMPC announces nominees of the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television, LionhearTV 27th PMPC Star Awards For TV 2013 Complete List of Winners, Entervrexworld
External links
- KC Concepcion at IMDb
- KC Concepcion on Twitter
- KC Concepcion on Instagram
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