Valerie Concepcion

Valerie Concepcion
Concepcion in 2010
Born
Valerie Norona Galang

(1987-12-21) December 21, 1987 (age 36)
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Alma materArellano University
Occupation(s)Actress, host, endorser
Years active2002–present
Spouse
Francis Sunga
(m. 2019)
Children2

Valerie Norona Galang-Sunga (born December 21, 1987), known professionally as Valerie Concepcion (Tagalog pronunciation: [kɔnsɛpˈʃon]), is a Filipino actress, television host, and endorser. She is known for her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera Sinasamba Kita but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN. She then became a host in Wowowee and Pilipinas Win na Win as well as the first incarnation of Banana Split in 2008. In June 2013, she transferred back to her home network GMA Network and was cast as Ruth Monteclaro, the main antagonist in Anna Karenina. In December 2013, she transferred back again in ABS-CBN network and was cast as Gigi in Annaliza. In June 2014, she went back to GMA Network as Lavender Catacutan in My BFF. She also played the role of Veronica Salcedo in the hit primetime TV series, Because of You. In 2018, she starred as the main antagonist in 2018–2019 Ika-5 Utos as Clarisse Alfonso-Buenaventura / Cynthia and later joined its rival show Kadenang Ginto as Cindy Dimaguiba. She also guested in 2019 Wowowin as a co-host of Willie Revillame. Concepcion graduated from Arellano University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In 2023, she is recently portrayed the main antagonist role as Alexandra "Alexa" Cardinal in The Seed of Love.

Biography

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Valerie Concepcion was born as Valerie Norona Galang on December 21, 1987,[1] in Tondo, Manila, Philippines. She has one child.

While taping in a scene of the drama series Sinasamba Kita in 2007, she was accidentally run over by the stunt driver, damaging her lower back. She ended up shooting some scenes in the hospital. The ensuing incident was played according to the scene.

In August 2018, she got engaged to her long-time non-showbiz boyfriend, Francis Sunga. The two got married in December 2019.[2][3]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Network Source
2002 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Lilian Almendras
2003 Click Yasmin
2003–2007 Bubble Gang
2003–2004 All Together Now
Walang Hanggan Almira Castelo
2004 Love to Love Annaliza
2005 Now and Forever: Mukha Karen
2006 Love to Love Kaye
Majika Naryan
2006–2007 Atlantika Elisa
2007 Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita Nora Ferrer
Fantastic Man Agent Belle
2007–2010 Wowowee Herself
2007–2009
2011–2016
ASAP
2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya Laura
Your Song Yna
2008 Janna
Maalaala Mo Kaya Cara
Love Spell Pearl
Banana Split Herself
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Hiromi "Lady Tiger" Santa Maria
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Ayra
Your Song College Girl
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Me Again Preciosa "Precy" Pilapil
Elena M. Patron's Momay Libra Monte
Pilipinas Win Na Win Herself / co-host
2011 Laugh Out Loud
TV5
Talentadong Pinoy Judge
Star Confessions: Bella Flores Story Bella Flores
Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak Violet Alindogan
100 Days to Heaven Miranda Salviejo-Ramirez
2012 Wansapanataym Ms. Fajardo
Maalaala Mo Kaya Marie
E-Boy Karla Mariano
Wansapanataym Mrs. Perez
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Emily
Toda Max Dianne
Wansapanataym Madame Sunshine
2013 May Isang Pangarap Lorraine Castro
Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay Dolores "Dolor" Bernabe
Wansapanataym Mom of Diego
Anna Karenina Ruth Monteclaro-Barretto†
One Day, Isang Araw Sandra
Genesis Annicka de Guzman
Vampire ang Daddy Ko Holly
Wagas Yuri Bijasa
GMA News TV
(and is now on GTV)
Annaliza Angelina "Gigi" Ramos
Maalaala Mo Kaya Judith
2014 Ipaglaban Mo Auring
Ismol Family Marie
My BFF Lavander "Lav" Catacutan
Wagas Atty. Ipat Luna
GMA News TV
(and is now on GTV)
Elemento Lucida
2015 Ipaglaban Mo Norma
Once Upon a Kiss Minnie Servando-Rodrigo
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Herself / #18 Lucky Star
FlordeLiza Daisy Cruz-Hizon†
Imbestigador Mylene Angeles
Karelasyon Tere
2015–2016 Because of You Veronica Sodico-Salcedo
2016 Karelasyon Eva
Ipaglaban Mo Irene
Maalaala Mo Kaya Evelyn
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Nurse Andrea
Karelasyon Joni
Wish Ko Lang Manilyn Malupa
Maalaala Mo Kaya Denise
2016–2017 Magpahanggang Wakas Cassandra Flores
2017 Tadhana Ara
Mulawin vs. Ravena Tuka†
Alyas Robin Hood Helga Montemayor†
The Good Son Young Doña Matilda Gesmundo
2018 Ipaglaban Mo! Ning
Tadhana Rosa
Magpakailanman Linda
2018–2019 Ika-5 Utos Clarisse Alfonso-Buenaventura†
2019 Magpakailanman Lelang
Kadenang Ginto Cindy Dimaguiba
Maalaala Mo Kaya Nanay
Wowowin Herself / Co-host
Tadhana Danica
Imbestigador Hazel
2020 Lunch Out Loud Herself / Guest Co-host
TV5
2021 Tadhana Daisy
Saying Goodbye Olive
2022 Tadhana Flor
Raising Mamay Sylvia Gonzales-Renancia
Wish Ko Lang Mylene
2023 The Seed of Love Alexandra "Alexa" Cardinal
Black Rider Jamila Asuncion-Aguilero
2024 Love. Die. Repeat. Gretchen Macalintal

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2003 Fantastic Man Valerie Credited as "Valerie Concepcion"
2005 Mulawin: The Movie Sang'gre Danaya
2006 Moments of Love Young Ceding Credited as "Valerie Concepcion"
Pitong Dalaga Tina
2007 Angels Leny
Ouija Rape Victim Credited as "Valerie Concepcion"
2008 Anak ng Kumander Rebel
Supahpapalicious Athena
One Night Only Vicky Uncredited
2012 Flames of Love Carla Also producer (as My Own Man)
2015 Beauty and the Bestie Edith Villavicencio
2019 Marineros: Men in the Middle of the Sea Credited as "Valerie Concepcion"
2024 Hello, Love, Again Jambi

Awards

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Year Award Giving Body Category Result Source
2003 "Best New Female TV Personality" Click Won
2008 Won
2009 PMPC Star Awards for TV Wowowee Won

References

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  1. ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "Valerie Concepcion turns 33!". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  2. ^ "Valerie Concepcion confirms she's engaged". GMA News Online. August 19, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "Valerie Concepcion marries non-showbiz bf Francis Sunga". push.abs-cbn.com. December 28, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
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