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Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion (born October 17, 1992) is a Filipino people singer, dancer, actor, VJ and host. in April 2006 Concepcion won the Big Division in the first season of Little Big Star. Concepcion signed a contract under Stages and ABS-CBN's Star Magic. Concepcion began with 12 theater roles and participated in plays at a young age, including the role of Edmund Pevensie in the local adaptation of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and Mr. Noah's Big Boat. He played Peter Pan from 2002 to 2012. Aside from theater roles, he has acted in movies including Way Back Home and Shake, Rattle & Roll 13. His first lead role came in 2012 in the first Filipino musical-film entitled, . He had his first role in television in ABS-CBN's Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, and his major break was as Boy Bawang in Super Inggo.
In 2007, Concepcion launched his self-titled album under Universal Records. It was certified Gold by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry. He launched two other albums, Pop Class (2010), and Forever Young (2011). The latter was his biggest hit, charting at Number 1 for seven straight weeks. In 2008, Concepcion was chosen by DreamWorks to sing the theme song of Kung Fu Panda, entitled, "Kung Fu Fighting", which was included in the Asian soundtrack album. With this project, Concepcion is the first Filipino artist to have collaborated with DreamWorks.
Concepcion was an ambassador for many agencies and organizations. He was appointed by the Department of Education as 'Youth Role Model and Spokesperson' and National Book Development Board's (NBDB) 'Get Caught Reading campaign' ambassador in 2007. In 2008, Concepcion was appointed by the Business Software Alliance as the Official Spokesperson of the Philippines for 'B4USurf', 'Youth Ambassador for Education and the Arts' in the 3rd District of Manila and World Vision's 'Ambassador for Children'.
Concepcion was given a representative role by the Department of Tourism to the Korea World Travel Fair (2006). He was chosen by the Philippine government to sing in front of the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and world economic leaders during APEC's 'Business Advisory Council Gala' opening. He was awarded by the United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines the United Nations Association of the Philippines "Outstanding Youth Leader Awards".
Concepcion's musical influences include Gary Valenciano, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Billy Crawford and Christian Bautista. Concepcion was invited to guest at two of Christian Bautista's concerts namely, Dunkin Donuts: Color Everywhere in March 2005 and Heartfelt in November 2005.
In June 2006, Concepcion, along with other Trumpets Playshop talents, was tasked by the Philippines' Department of Tourism to represent the country for the Korea World Travel Fair. Their team brought home the Best Folk Performance Award. In the same month, Concepcion was chosen by the Philippine government to sing in front of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and world economic leaders during APEC's Business Advisory Council Gala Opening. In July that year, he won Nickelodeon's Pinoy Wannabe Award with 40% of the votes, becoming the youngest and sole male recipient. In September 2006, Concepcion appeared on a magazine cover for the first time for Candy magazine. In that issue, he was announced as the Top Candy Cutie for 2006. Enzo Pineda beats Sam Concepcion PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2012 He held the title for three consecutive years; no other local celebrity has held since. In October 2006, Sam had his first concert via a back-to-back birthday celebration with Christian Bautista.
In September 2007, Concepcion launched his first solo, self-titled album for Universal Records. His first single was "Even If", a revived song from the American boy band 2Be3. His second single was a Jackson 5 hit, "Happy". The last single from the album, "I'll Find Your Heart" topped various charts of myx. The album was later certified Gold by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry. Sam Concepcion receives a 'Gold' Award MYX Philippines!. Retrieved July 9, 2012 Sam Concepcion receives a gold record award ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 9, 2012
In February 2008, Concepcion became part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, signing a co-management contract with Stages and was launched at ASAP '08. In May 2008, Concepcion was chosen by DreamWorks to sing the theme song of Kung Fu Panda, entitled, "Kung Fu Fighting", which was included in its Asian soundtrack album. Kung Fun Fighting! DVD Active. Retrieved 089-07-2012 With this project, Concepcion became the first Filipino artist to have collaborated with DreamWorks. Concepcion won Favorite New Artist in the 3rd MYX Music Awards in March 2008. Sam Concepcion becomes MYX's youngest Favorite New Artist PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2012 This win made him the category's youngest winner as he garnered 61% of the votes. Sam Concepcion becomes MYX's youngest Favorite New Artist PEP.ph. Retrieved August 4, 2009 In 2009, Concepcion won Top Teen Male Entertainer award in the first Pure & Fresh Top Teens Awards. In August 2009, Concepcion was awarded by the United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines the UNAP Outstanding Youth Leader award for his positive achievements in the Entertainment category. Sam awarded UN Youth Leader Award
Aside from album release and theater roles, Concepcion returned to doing regular television shows in August 2008 on the remake of a Colombian series, i ♥ Betty la fea, which starred Bea Alonzo. Sam admits he's still new to showbiz ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 9, 2012 He was included on a TV5 show, Lipgloss, where he played Kyle, the protagonist. Sam Concepcion stars on Lip Gloss Telebisyon.net. Retrieved July 9, 2012 TV5 introduces its own homegrown stars via teen show "Lipgloss" PEP.ph. Retrieved August 14, 2008 During its second season, Concepcion left the show. He joined a group called GiggerBoys in ASAP together with Enchong Dee, Robi Domingo, the late AJ Perez, Arron Villaflor, Dino Imperial, and Chris Gutierrez. Sam Concepcion says he is happy to be part of the Giggerboys by Rachelle Siazon. ABS-CBN News. May 20, 2009 The group launched in acting when Concepcion played Bobet, the optimist of the group, in in 2009. Sam is Bobet on Boystown ABS-CBN News Concepcion, together with 40 Star Magic artists, flew to the United States for the Star Magic World Concert Tour held in Ontario, Canada and San Francisco wherein he did a Michael Jackson-inspired number.
Concepcion staged his first major solo concert dubbed as I'll Find Your Heart held at the Music Museum in October 2008 that coincided with his 16th birthday. Later in the year, Concepcion held a free Christmas concert at the CCP open grounds. In May 2009, Concepcion held another concert entitled, I'll Find Your Heart: Part 2 held at the Crossroads77 Convenarium in Quezon City. September 2009 marked Concepcion's return to theater, reprising his role as The Narrator/God. Concepcion portrayed the young Noynoy Aquino in Maalaala Mo Kaya, which depicted the untold love story of the country's historic icons, Ninoy and Corazon Aquino. In October 2009, Concepcion became Candy's Top Celeb Cutie for the fourth consecutive time. In November 2009, he was hailed by the Consumers League of the Philippines Foundation the Dangal ng Pilipinas for Best Promising Male Young Singer Performer award.
In 2010, Concepcion became the youngest model to participate in the yearly fashion show of Bench, Bench Uncut 2010. Edgy, Exotic Under-fashions at the Bench Uncut Runway Show Female Network. Retrieved July 9, 2012 Concepcion starred on the "Braso" (Arm) episode of a Star Cinema trilogy movie, Cinco.Napoleon Quintos. "Sam Concepcion grows up in the upcoming film ‘Cinco’" ABS-CBN News.Napoleon Quintos. "AJ Perez top-bills the new horror film ‘Cinco’". ABS-CBN News Retrieved July 9, 2012. In 2011 he acted in the teen-oriented show Good Vibes, and family movie Way Back Home. Sam Concepcion dedicates his role in ‘Way Back Home’ to AJ Perez PUSH.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2012 Sam Concepcion hopes to be worthy replacing his late friend AJ Perez in Way Back Home PEP.ph Retrieved July 9, 2012 Sam Concepcion: Next big leading man? ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 10, 2012
On February 19, 2011, he was the opening act for Taylor Swift's concert in Manila and sang his hits "Yeah2x", "Kung Fu Fighting", "Even If" and "Fireworks". FIRST READ ON PEP: Taylor Swift charms Pinoy crowd; thanks Sam Concepcion for "awesome" performance PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2012 On June 17 of the same year, he was joined by Elmo Magalona as the opening acts for Miley Cyrus's Manila concert. Sam Concepcion at Elmo Magalona, front act sa concert ni Miley Cyrus Bombo Radyo Philippines. Retrieved March 10, 2012 He became an endorser of My|Phone cellphone. MyPhone Online music video launched SunStar. Retrieved March 10, 2012 Concepcion directed Tippy and Morisette's Face Off concert. He joined the Pilipinas, Tara Na! music video together with other Filipino artists to boost domestic tourism. Sam Concepcion on Pilipinas! Tara Na! Our Paradise Philippines. Retrieved July 9, 2012 In the same year, he became the cover model of Candy mini-magazine. He attended the first Candy press conference and Candy Fair 2011 and performed his latest single "Forever Young". During this time, he was dethroned as Hottest Candy Cutie by Enzo Pineda. He was featured in Sense and Style and Total Girl Philippines magazines. In 2011, Concepcion became one of World Vision's Yumbassadors of fast-food chain Jollibee. "Fly High" with World Vision and Jollibee Yumbassadors: Yumbassadors shared their secret to becoming youth achievers Jollibee Official Website. Retrieved September 30, 2012 According to Jollibee, the nine Yumbassadors "...represent the best in every young Pinoy" and "...form a new breed of role models that the country can proudly present to the rest of the world.". Bam Aquino, 8 others named 'Yumbassadors' ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 30, 2012
Concepcion celebrated his 10th anniversary in show business by starring as the lead character of Peter Pan in the musical version staged by Repertory Philippines and S.T.A.G.E.S at the Meralco Theater. Sam Concepcion topbills 'Peter Pan' Manila Bulletin. April 30,20122 Sam Concepcion busy with rehearsals for his musical play, Peter Pan PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2012 This production was the first time that this version of Peter Pan, written by Stiles and Drewe and the late Willis Hall, was staged in Asia. Sam Concepcion: Not in a rush for international acclaim PEP.ph. By Vanessa A. Balbuena. Retrieved November 9, 2012 Sam keeps flying high By Marinel R. Cruz Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 10, 2012 He released his third studio album, Forever Young, under Universal Records. "Forever Young" became the single.
target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Sam Concepcion – Forever Young iTunes Store. Retrieved September 30, 2012 Sam Concepcion Releases New Music Video Candy Mag. Retrieved July 9, 2012 The single stayed at No. 1 for seven consecutive weeks. Sam Concepcion is 'Forever Young' Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 9, 2012
In 2012, Concepcion took the lead role in the first Filipino musical-comedy film, , With ‘I Do Bidoo Bidoo’, Tippy Dos Santos is ready for her close-up InterAksyon. Retrieved August 29, 2012 after Peter Pan. After 'Peter Pan,' Sam plays role of teen dad ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 30, 2012 In an interview with PEP, he stated that the film would be his biggest break. Sam Concepcion considers I Do Bidoo Bidoo his biggest break: "Musical movie siya na hindi pa nagagawa. It's something new." PEP.ph. Retrieved July 30, 2012 Mainstream filmmaking scene perks up Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 20, 2012 Gary V to do film with Zsa Zsa, Ogie ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 30, 2012 Concepcion was nominated at the 10th Golden Screen Awards for Movies for Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role-Musical or Comedy in 2013.
In July 2012, Concepcion was invited to Indonesia to appear on a morning variety show, Dahsyat Musik. Singer-actor Sam Concepcion goes international via live and network shows in Indonesia PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2012 He performed "Forever Young" and "Yeah 3x". Sam Concepcion performs in Indonesian TV show PEP.ph. Retrieved June 30, 2012 This was the first time that he performed for Indonesians, and he became the top trending topic there. The same month, he released "Forever Young" in Indonesia. Sam Concepcion Release Single "Forever Young" in Indonesia Pikiran-Rakyat Online – Indonesia. Retrieved November 9, 2012 Following his appearance, Concepcion won "Most Awesome Guest" on Dahsyat in 2013.
Concepcion's second full-length album, Infinite in 2013. The album celebrates his 10th anniversary in the music industry. He stated, "It's totally different from the way I used to sound. It's a new sound and a new look for me as a recording artist. That's one thing that my fans can look forward to." He added, "It's going to be new music for me, something that you haven't heard me do. " The first single was "No Limitations", released as a digital download that became no. 1 for five consecutive weeks. Concepcion was chosen as one of the new VJs for Myx – the first year where Myx did not hold public auditions.
Concepcion appeared in the Mira Bella series in 2014. He released the "Teka Break" singlefrom his upcoming album.
In 2020, Trumpets' longest running musical Joseph The Dreamer was revived and Concepcion was chosen to star. It ran in early 2020. In July 2022, Joseph the Dreamer opened again at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater in Taguig City.
In 2021, he served as a judge in a singing competition in the Season 2 of TV5's Born to Be a Star. In October 2021, Concepcion released his single "Diwata", which was part of the soundtrack for Miss Universe. He performed it for the first time during the live coronation. An accompanying music video and the single was later released. In 2022, Concepcion returned to the Miss Universe stage and launched his new single "Dalisay" which was used for the 2022 edition of the pageant.
Concepcion was appointed by the Business Software Alliance as the Official Spokesperson of the Philippines for B4USurf, an Asia-wide campaign that promoted safe internet use. Sam Concepcion is B4USurf's Official Spokesperson Sam Concepcion encourages safe, responsible Internet surfing PEP.ph. Retrieved February 28, 2008 Concepcion was the Youth Ambassador for Education and the Arts in the 3rd District of Manila during that time. DepEd youth ambassador Sam Concepcion launches 2009 PaperClay Art Competition PEP.ph. Retrieved November 19, 2009 For the campaign, he launched his PaperClay Art Competition at the Manila Ocean Park with a theme, Ako Para sa Kalikasan.
In 2008, Concepcion began advocating the rights and welfare of every Filipino child as World Vision's Ambassador for Children. World Vision Ambassador Sam Concepcion: On sharing blessings & paying it forward Philippine Star. Retrieved July 9, 2012 He visited poor municipalities and provinces in the Philippines to encourage everyone to share their blessings, so poor Filipino families could experience the joy of Christmas through World Vision's Noche Buena Gift. In early 2009, he visited Palawan, particularly far-flung areas to see the lives of Filipino children. Sam Concepcion prepares lunch with a WV sponsored child in Palawan World Vision. Retrieved July 9, 2012 Concepcion was appointed as Youth Ambassador for Education and the Arts in the 3rd District of Manila wherein he launched his PaperClay Art Competition at the Manila Ocean Park with the theme, Ako Para sa Kalikasan. He believes that PaperClay art is a great tool for exercising the creativity of students. In May 2009, Concepcion held another major concert entitled, I'll Find Your Heart: Part 2. This concert helped raise funds for Aim Christian Learning Center. When the Philippines was hit by Typhoon Ondoy, Concepcion along with other celebrities helped distribute relief goods to the isolated families in evacuation centers in Metro Manila. In Marikina, which was the mostly affected by the typhoon, Concepcion gathered all the children to encourage positivity. Sam Concepcion, a role model for today’s youth by Rachelle Siazon, ABS-CBN News. November 9, 2009 In December 2011, Concepcion and Star Magic artists, led by Piolo Pascual held a one-night concert dubbed as A Night to Give Back at Zirkoh Morato, benefitting handicapped and disadvantaged children. Piolo headlines Star Magic’s charity programs By Karen Valeza "Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom" Retrieved February 10, 2012 The proceeds were donated to Elsie Gaches, Reception and Study Center for Children, Sanctuary Center and Sagip Kapamilya. Star Magic artists give back to charity through concert ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 10, 2012 On December 29, 2011, Concepcion was joined by co-ambassador Tippy Dos Santos as part of the "Child Friendly Space (CFS)" in the Macasandig, (Cagayan de Oro) evacuation center to aid relief efforts for the victims of Typhoon Sendong. Teen stars bring smiles to CDO children by Jon Carlo Fortich and Crislyn Felisilda, World Vision Official Website. Retrieved March 10, 2012 The two visited some of the hardest-hit areas in Tibasak and Sitio Cala-Cala to listen and bond with survivor families.
On September 30, 2012, Concepcion joined the campaign against world hunger taglined as Your Hunger can Feed a Child. Celebrities join campaign against world hunger By Aliana Gimena, InterAksyon.com. Retrieved January 10, 2012
In 2013, Concepcion performed at the annual MYX! Mo, 2013 concert, with proceeds going to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, the Philippines' strongest typhoon ever recorded.
| 2022–2025 | All-Out Sundays | Himself / Guest Performer | ||
| 2025 | Beauty Empire | Migoy | ||
| Beyond 75: The GMA 75th Anniversary Special | Himself / Performer |
| 2024 | Popoy (alternate with CJ Navato) | Philippine Educational Theater Association |
| 2005 | Aliw Awards | Best Child Performer | ||
| Entertainment Konek | Male Crush ng Bayan | |||
| 2006 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Pinoy Wannabe | ||
| Aliw Awards | Best New Male Artist | |||
| Yes! Philippines Award | Next Male Superstar | |||
| CREBA | Filipino World Champion Artist Award | |||
| K-Zone Awards | Favorite Male Singer of the Year | |||
| CandyRap Awards | Favorite Teen Star | |||
| 2007 | 33rd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor for Shake, Rattle & Roll 9 | ||
| Aliw Awards | Best Stage Actor in a Musical | |||
| 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Public Affairs Program Host | 21st Star Awards for TV nominees announced The Philippine Star Updated October 28, 2007 | ||
| German Moreno Special citation | Vaudeville Award | |||
| 2008 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite New Artist | ||
| 10th Gawad PASADO Awards | PinakaPASADOng Kabataan with (Shaina Magdayao) | |||
| 2009 | Pure & Fresh Top Teens Awards | Top Teen Male Entertainer | ||
| United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines | UNAP Outstanding Youth Leader | |||
| Dangal ng Pilipinas Award | Best Promising Male Young Singer Performer | |||
| MYX Music Awards | Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ | |||
| Favorite Media Soundtrack (Kung Fu Fighting) | ||||
| 2011 | 59th FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | ||
| 2012 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Male Artist | ||
| Favorite Remake (Forever Young) | ||||
| Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ | ||||
| 2013 | Dahsyat | Most Awesome Guest Star | ||
| 10th Golden Screen Awards for Movies | Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role-Musical or Comedy for I Do Bidoo Bidoo | |||
| 26th Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist (Kontrabida) | |||
| 2014 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Male Artist | ||
| Favorite Remake (Mahal na Mahal) | ||||
| Favorite Collaboration (Dati) | ||||
| 27th Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist (No Limitations) | |||
| Best Dance Recording (No Limitations) | ||||
| Best R&B Recording (I'm the One) | ||||
| Best R&B Recording (Dati) | ||||
| 2016 | 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Music Video of the Year (Kalsada) | ||
| Best Collaboration (Dati) | ||||
| Male Pop Artist of the Year (Bago) | ||||
| Dance Album of the Year (Bago) | ||||
| MYX Music Awards | Best Music Video (Teka Break) | |||
| Favorites Song (Teka Break) | ||||
| 2018 | 31st Awit Awards | Best Dance Recording (Phone Down) | ||
| 2019 | 32nd Awit Awards | Best Dance Recording (Sarung Banggi) | ||
| 2020 | Aliw Awards 2020 | Best Lead Actor in a Musical (Joseph The Dreamer) | ||
| 2021 | 34th Awit Awards | Best Global Recording (Rise) | ||
| 2022 | 13th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Male Pop Artist of the Year (Loved You Better) | ||
| Male R & B Artist of the Year (Thrill of It) | ||||
| 35th Awit Awards | Best Pop Recording (Diwata) | |||
| Favorite Song (Diwata) | ||||
| 35th Aliw Awards | Best Lead Actor in a Musical (Joseph The Dreamer) |
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