Jenny Syquia | |
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| Born | Jenny Robinson Syquia November 2, 1967 (age 58) Binghamton, New York, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actress and model |
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| Children | Cloie Helena Syquia-Skarne Filippa Babes Skarne |
| Parent(s) | Victor Pineda Syquia (father) Susan Robinson Syquia (mother) |
| Relatives | Ambassador Enrique Syquia |
| Website | Official site |
Jenny Robinson Syquia-Skarne (born November 2, 1967) is a Filipina-American Swedish model, actress and fashion designer.
Syquia was born into the historically prominent Syquia family of the Philippines. Among the family’s notable properties are the Syquia Mansion in Vigan, a 19th-century bahay na bato recognized as a historical landmark, and the Syquia Apartments (also known as Syquia Towers) in Manila, which were among the tallest residential buildings in the Philippines when completed in the 1950s and among the first to feature elevators and private car parking. [1]
Syquia is the niece of the late ambassador Enrique Syquia (Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the Philippine Government). [2] [3] (In addition Ambassador Syquia was nominated twice as a candidate to the UN International Court of Justice in The Hague and was the Honorary Counsel General of Jordan.). The ancestral home of the heirs of Gregorio Syquia in the Philippines, the Syquia Mansion, is now a museum and a part of the UNESCO world heritage site [4] in Vigan. [5] [6]
In June 1993, after a whirlwind courtship, Syquia married multi-award-winning actor Gabby Concepcion in Las Vegas. She became the stepmother to KC Concepcion (Gabby’s daughter with his ex-wife, Philippine actress Sharon Cuneta). On August 17, 1994 Syquia gave birth to her first daughter, [Cloie Syquia Skarne (better known by her stage name, Cloie Concepcion) [7] (who would go on to become a TV host and performer in the Philippines in addition to winning the Miss Earth Sweden title in 2016). The marriage between Concepcion and Syquia was annulled in 1996.
In 1997, Syquia married Filip Skarne. He legally adopted the two-year-old Cloie. She has a second daughter, Filippa Babes with Skarne.
Syquia began her career in fashion in New York, where she worked as a fashion assistant at Vogue, assisting senior editors and gaining early industry experience that later informed her work in fashion, media, and design. [8]
In 1994 Syquia founded and became the editor-in-chief of Bride Philippines magazine. [9] [10] Bride Philippines was that country's first magazine for brides.
After graduating from college, Syquia modeled commercially in the Philippines and endorsed such products as Palmolive Optima shampoo and Queenie Cosmetics among others. She also modeled in Boston for Maggie, Inc.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1993 | Gabby and Jenny Wedding Special | Herself / Guest, interview with Tina Monzon-Palma |
| 1994 | Oh No, It's Johnny! | Herself / Guest, interview with Johnny Litton |
| Martin After Dark | Herself / Guest, interview with Martin Nievera | |
| 1994-1995 | For Women Only | Herself / Host |
| 1996 | Eezy Dancing | Herself / Guest |
| Startalk | Herself / Guest, interview with Boy Abunda | |
| Showbiz Lingo | Herself / Guest, interview with Christy Fermin | |
| The Sharon Cuneta Show: Birthday Special | Herself / Guest | |
| Tele Sine aka Ganda Ganda | ||
| 1997 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself / co-host with Joey de Leon |
| ASAP | Herself / Guest, song performance | |
| 1999 | The Buzz | Herself / Guest, interview with Boy Abunda |
| 2012 | Herself / Guest, interview with Charlene Gonzales | |
| Cristy Ferminute | Herself / Guest | |
| Startalk | Herself / Guest, interview with Ricky Lo |
Syquia began her movie career in 1996. She signed an eight-picture contract with the Philippines' largest and most-successful entertainment management group, Viva Entertainment. [13]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Eseng ng Tondo | Dita |
| Takot Ako sa Darling Ko | Bampi | |
| Hanggang Dito na Lang | Alicia | |
| Bridesmaids | Alexandra |
Along with half-sister Christine, Jenny Syquia founded the handbag and accessories line Charm & Luck in 2004. They received an influx of $9 million in funding from Capstone Trade in 2006. [14] Celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton [15] were customers. In 2007, this company was nominated for Best Accessories company at the Dallas Fashion Awards. [16]
By 2008, their "kitschy, fun styles" were carried in more than 1,700 stores in 25 countries, including Dillards, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Lord & Taylor. [17] [18] Charm and Luck was regularly featured on the Home Shopping Network. [19]
After the birth of her second daughter, Syquia decided to become a full-time mother.
She re-signed with Viva Entertainment in 2012. [20]
In December 2025, Syquia appeared on the digital cover of Tatler Philippines and was featured in an in-depth cover story in the print edition, which highlighted her international career and life in Stockholm. [21]