Valerie Concepcion | |
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![]() Concepcion in 2010 | |
Born | Valerie Norona Galang December 21, 1987 |
Alma mater | Arellano University |
Occupation(s) | Actress, host, endorser |
Years active | 2002–present |
Spouse | Francis Sunga (m. 2019) |
Children | 2 |
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 .
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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Source |
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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 | ||||
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 | ||||
Annaliza | Angelina "Gigi" Ramos | ||||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Judith | ||||
2014 | Ipaglaban Mo | Auring | |||
Ismol Family | Marie | ||||
My BFF | Lavander "Lav" Catacutan | ||||
Wagas | Atty. Ipat Luna | ||||
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 | |||
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 |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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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 |
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Result | Source |
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2003 | "Best New Female TV Personality" | Click | Won | |
2008 | Won | |||
2009 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Wowowee | Won |
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