KC Concepcion (born Maria Kristina Cassandra Cuneta Concepcion on April 7, 1985) is a Filipina actress and singer who is currently a National Ambassador Against Hunger of the UN's World Food Programme
Personal life
Concepcion is the daughter of Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta. She was estranged from her father for thirteen years following her parents annulment and his immigration to the United States in 1995.[1] Concepcion was legally adopted by Senator Kiko Pangilinan following the marriage of Pangilinan and Cuneta.
Education
In 2003, she graduated from the International School Manila, and in 2007, graduated with a bachelor's degree in International Corporate Communications with a minor in Theatre Arts from the American University of Paris.
Career
Concepcion made several guest appearances in her mother's concerts and television shows. In 2003 became a product endorser both on television and in print ads. She also became an MTV Asia VJ.
In 2008, she was appointed by the United Nations World Food Program as National Ambassador Against Hunger, won the Nickelodeon Philippines Kids' Choice Awards for Pinoy Wannabe, and made her acting debut in Maalaala Mo Kaya entitled "Mansyon". She appeared in the Star Cinema movie For the First Time, that grossed PHP 78,982,290 on its first week making it the highest grossing opening weekend of 2008.[citation needed]. In 2009, she starred in the movie When I Met U under GMA Films and Regal Films . The movie grossed a total of PHP 164 million.[citation needed]
In 2009, she played the lead in the remake of the Koreanovela, Lovers in Paris. ABS-CBN reran the pilot week in a marathon showing on October 3, 2009.
The April 11, 2010 episode of The Buzz announced that Concepcion had been chosen to be the replacement co-host after Ruffa Gutierrez's departure.[2]
In her 2010 studio album, titled KC, she sings "Girl Most Likely To" by Skye Sweetnam from the soundtrack of Mattel's 2006 movie The Barbie Diaries.
TheaterYear Title Role Producer 2003 The Little Mermaid Princess Sapphire [3] Trumpets[4] 2005 Beauty and the Beast Belle [3] Atlantis [5] 2008 Katy, the Musical Concert [6] Katy de la Cruz Celeste Legaspi
TelevisionYear Title Role 2003–2005 MTV Philippines Herself / VJ MTV Philippines 2006–present Sharon Guest Co-Host / Herself ABS-CBN 2008 I am KC Host / Herself ABS-CBN 2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Mansyon" Darlene ABS-CBN 2009 May Bukas Pa Abby ABS-CBN 2009 Lovers in Paris Vivian Vizcarra ABS-CBN 2010–present The Buzz[7] Host/Herself ABS-CBN 2010–Present ASAP XV herself/host ABS-CBN 2010 Wowowee herself/guest co-host ABS-CBN 2010 Simply KC herself/host ABS-CBN 2010 Star Circle Quest for the Next Kiddie Superstars (Season 4) herself/host ABS-CBN
MoviesYear Title Role Producer Director Awards August 27, 2008 For the First Time Pia / Sophia Carmina Sandoval Star Cinema Joyce Bernal February 11, 2009 When I Met U Jenny GMA Films and Regal Films Joel Lamangan June 16, 2010 I'll Be There Maximina Dela Cerna Star Cinema Maryo J. delos Reyes
Film (Acting)Month/Day/Year Movie Category Organization October, 2008 For the First Time She Supreme Awardee 1st Supreme to the Extreme Awards April 30, 2009 For the First Time Breakthrough Performance by an Actress 6th EnPresS Golden Screen Awards May 28, 2009 For the First Time New Movie Actress of the Year 25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies February 4, 2010 For the First Time Best Film Debut Performer 3rd Gawad Genio Awards
EntertainmentMonth/Day/Year Movie Category Organization October, 2008 For the First Time Collaboration of the Year (with Richard Gutierrez) 1st Supreme to the Extreme Awards November, 2008 Pinoy Wannabe 2008 1st Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards March, 2009 For the First Time Princess of Philippine Movies 40th Box-Office Entertainment Awards March, 2009 For the First Time Most Promising Female Star of Movies and TV 40th Box-Office Entertainment Awards May 16, 2009 Pasadong Kabataan 11th Gawad PaSaDo Awards
MusicMonth/Day/Year Album Category Organization March, 2009 a.k.a. Cassandra New Female Recording Artist of the Year (Promising Singer) 40th Box-Office Entertainment Awards
EntertainmentMonth/Day/Year Category Organization December, 2008 POP Movie - For the First Time ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards 2008 December, 2008 POP Movie Theme Song - For the First Time ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards 2008 December, 2008 POP Love Team (with Richard Gutierrez) - For the First Time ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards 2008 December, 2009 POP Female Fashionista ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards 2009 December, 2009 POP Covergirl ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards 2009
MusicMonth/Day/Year Music Category Organization December, 2008 For the First Time POP Female Performance ASAP POP Viewers' Choice 2008 February 26, 2009 a.k.a. Cassandra Favorite New Artist 4th Myx Music Awards April 25, 2009 a.k.a. Cassandra Female Vocalist of 2008 1st Waki OPM Awards April 25, 2009 a.k.a. Cassandra Breakout Star of 2008 1st Waki OPM Awards April 25, 2009 a.k.a. Cassandra Listeners' Choice for Favorite Female Artist 1st Waki OPM Awards
DiscographyYear Album 2008 a.k.a. Cassandra 2010 KC
Singles Imposible For the First Time (OST - For the First Time) Doo Be Doo When I Met You (OST - When I Met U) Wag Na Wag Mong Sasabihin (OST - Lovers In Paris) Not Like The Movies (written and produced by Muller and Patton)
