Sam Concepcion Reveals First Love

Actor and singer Sam Concepcion revealed that starting young in showbiz left him less room for love life.



In an interview with “Kris TV” on Wednesday, the 18-year-old Concepcion said that the nearest he got to having a real romantic relationship is the close friendship he had with Star Magic batch 16's Cheska Ortega.



Ortega made a short stint in the television series "I Love Betty la Fea." She played the role of Concepcion’s love interest.



She has reportedly left the showbiz industry to study in the United States.



In explanation to why his relationship with Ortega never went beyond being really good friends, Concepcion said, “We were young [then]... 15 lang po ako noon eh.”



When asked if he considers Ortega as his first love, Concepcion simply smiled and nodded.



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Enrique Gil and Sam Concepcion Don't Mind Being Second Choice

Young actors Enrique Gil and Sam Concepcion said they are grateful to be a part of Star Cinema's newest film, "Way Back Home."

Gil and Concepcion replaced Albie Casiño and the late AJ Perez, respectively, as the leading men of Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes.

The 2 young actors said they do not mind being second choice for the film.

"[I am] Very grateful and thankful for this project, siyempre [kasi] first time kong makatrabaho sina Julia at Kathryn. We did 'Shout Out!' before pero acting-wise, ngayon lang kami nagkatrabaho so it's a very different and wonderful experience," Concepcion said.

"It's a big role 'yung pino-portray namin ni Enrique so we just give our all and best in the movie and hopefully magustuhan ng tao."

For his part, Gil said, "Super happy po at super thankful [ako] sa Star Cinema na kami ang pinili, kasi wala talaga akong alam sa previous leading men. I just got a call na 'hey, I want you to do this movie,' so 'yun po, very grateful po."

Jerry Lopez Sineneng, director of "Way Back Home," said it was management's decision to replace Casiño, who was rumored to be the father of Andi Eigenmann's baby.

"I think I'm not in a position to talk about it, management decision po. Pero sasabihin ko po na good replacement po itong dalawang gwapong ito. Good replacement po talaga, kung replacement na matatawag," Sineneng said.

"Way Back Home" will hit theaters on August 17.

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Way Back Home Publicity Photos

Here are the publicity photos of Star Cinema's latest teen-oriented film Way Back Home starring Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Montes, Sam Concepcion and Enrique Gil. The movie is directed by Jerry Lopez-Sineneng.

Way Back Home opens in cinemas nationwide on August 17, 2011.

Photos courtesy of Star Cinema.

Sam Concepcion's New Love on Good Vibes

Hindi pa man sila umaamin sa kanilang relasyon ay tila patapos na ang matamis na pagtitinginan nina Sam Concepcion at Coleen Garcia.

May bago na raw kasing nilalambing si Sam sa top-rating youth-oriented program na “Good Vibes,” at ito’y walang iba kundi ang dating PBB teen housemate na si Yen Santos.

Sa paparating na mga episode ng “Good Vibes,” makikita ang paglalapit ng loob ng mga karakter nina Sam at Yen na sina Marc at Ara. Matagal nang minamahal ng palihim ni Ara si Marc, samantalang, sinisimulan naman ni Marc ang pagmu-move on matapos palayain na ang ex-girlfriend na si Monique (Coleen).

Aminado naman si Yen na kinikilig siya sa mga eksena kasama si Sam, na matagal na niyang crush, mula pa noong “Little Big Star” days ng binata.

“Siya lang pinapanood ko dun. Siyempre ngayong ka-loveteam ko siya, feeling ko ang swerte swerte ko,” sambit ng dalaga.

Madali naman daw magustuhan si Sam, lalo na’t napakalambing nito. "Masasabi ko na si Sam ang pinaka-sweet sa lahat. Ang hirap i-explain. Pero kasi, gentleman siya. Tapos madalas siyang yumakap, magpatawa, ganun. Ang sweet ni Sam, sobra," ani Yen.

Hindi lang sina Sam at Yen ang magpapakilig sa mga kabataan sa “Good Vibes.” Tuloy pa rin ang kuwento nina Maribeth, Spencer, at Gab, na ginagampanan nina Devon Seron, James Reid, at Ivan Dorschner. Mahahalata ni Gab na nauungusan na siya ni Spencer sa puso ni Maribeth, pero mawalan kaya siya kaagad ng pag-asa?

Abangan din kung anong development ang magaganap sa pag-iibigan ni Troy (Enrique Gil) at Geleen (Linn Oeymo). Ngayong linggo, muling magba-banggaan ang SinagDiwa at Bustamoves sa labas ng dance floor. Mauwi kaya ito sa sakitan? Panoorin iyan sa “Good Vibes,” tuwing Linggo pagkatapos ng “ASAP Rocks,” sa ABS-CBN.

Subaybayan ang programa at malaman kung papaano manalo ng limited edition “Good Vibes” watch, cellphone load, at chance maka-bonding ang GV crew.

Sam Concepcion and Enrique Gil Join Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes in Star Cinema Movie

The breakthrough performances of Sam Concepcion and Enrique Gil in the youth-oriented program “Good Vibes” have paved the way for the launch of their movie career.

Sam and Enrique were recently announced as the partners of teen royalties Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes in a film for Star Cinema.

The two are shoo-ins for the plum roles as they have already established themselves as brilliant actors in “Good Vibes” where they play half-brothers Marc and Troy, respectively.

Furthermore, the two have also developed a clout among youth viewers who are either amazed by their superb acting and dancing skills or are drawn by their good looks and charisma.

Aside from Sam and Enrique, the program has also provided a boost to the career of Arron Villaflor who celebrated his birthday last July 5. Arron first showed his more mature and “sexier” image in “Good Vibes” where his character Franco is in a relationship with an older girl.

Arron shared that there’s still much he wants to do in his career. “I wish more success in my career, like someday I hope to be able to choreograph a dance number in ASAP Rocks. It will be like Good Vibes and ASAP all in one” he said.

A year older, the young actor said he is a fighter now, and he was inspired by his character to be so. “I learned from Franco to fight for what is right and not give up whatever the struggles and circumstances that come,” Arron stated.

Meanwhile, Arron and company continue to bring kilig vibes this Sunday (July 10). Troy will follow the suggestion of Danilo (Joe Vargas) and Jhong (Eslove Briones) to use magic in courting Geleen (Linn Oeymo). Monique (Coleen Garcia) will also witness a tender moment between her ex-boyfriend Marc and Ara (Yen Santos).

The Jaevon team-up will raise the ante with their own romantic moment. Spencer (James Reid) will try to help Maribeth (Devon Seron) hide from her mom by pulling her close to him, setting them just inches away from each other.

Will the first on-screen kiss of James and Devon finally happen? Find out on “Good Vibes” this Sunday (July 10), after “ASAP Rocks” on ABS-CBN.

Boys of Good Vibes Reveal How They Get the Girls

Young heartthrobs Sam Concepcion, Enrique Gil, James Reid, and Ivan Dorschner are feeling extra inspired and romantic with the love stories they get to be part of in the top-rating youth oriented program “Good Vibes” on ABS-CBN.

In an interview, television’s hottest male teen stars held nothing back as they reveal how they make the girls fall in love, in real life.

Sam, who plays Marc in the show, said he shares his character’s persistence and determination when pursuing a girl. However, this doesn’t mean he goes out of his way to try to impress her.

“I just be myself. I think the best way to catch a girl’s attention is if you just be yourself and say things from the heart,” he said.

In the program, Marc is still trying to make it up to his ex-girlfriend Monique, played by Coleen Garcia. On the side, he gets a little distracted after his friend Ara (Yen Santos) admitted her feelings for him.

Enrique, meanwhile, still prefers asking the girl out first for dinner dates. He said he is not so much of a “flowers” guy, but he likes giving memorable gifts like a necklace, ring, or bracelet.

If the girl’s parents are strict, he said this is what should be done. “If I were to spend time with her, it would be with her family,” he shared.

Enrique’s character Troy is set to showcase his courtship skills as he begins to woo Geleen (Linn Oeymo). He also decided to remain best friends with Maribeth (Devon Seron), who is being “cornered” by not one, but two guys.

One of them is Gab, played by Ivan Dorschner. Ivan said his style is different from his character, and more like Gab’s rival, Spencer (James Reid). “Sinisigurado namin ang sincerity namin para less chance tayo magkakamali,” he said.

The hunky former Pinoy Big Brother housemate added he knows there’s a possibility for him to fall for a girl when they always have interesting conversations. “I call it M3, ‘Malay Mo Ma-develop,” he revealed.

James, meanwhile, does not believe in courtship and serenading girls before they start hanging-out. The Australian born and raised looker said he isn’t like Spencer who will resort to almost anything to get the girl’s attention.

“My style is very chilled. Usually, I only give gifts if they are meaningful to the girl. However, I like having a sweet beginning to a relationship,” he explained.

Witness their alter egos work their ways to their girls’ hearts in the program, where more plots are set to open as the characters continue to grow up and encounter different experiences.

Marc and Monique will share a dramatic moment, as the former hints of finally letting go after trying to get Monique back. Troy, meanwhile, gets to be closer to Geleen as she jumps ship to his crew, the Bustamoves for the Pilipinas Dance Challenge.

Maribeth will then discover Ara’s secret that will drive the two closer. With Marc and Spencer getting into the picture, will this little secret finally be exposed?

Stay tuned for all the kilig vibes you can handle on “Good Vibes” this Sunday (July 3), after “ASAP Rocks” on ABS-CBN.

Sam Concepcion Excited to Play Peter Pan

This year has definitely been a busy and exciting year for Star Magic talent Sam Concepcion. The 18-year-old actor-singer recently got the experience of a lifetime being front act for concerts of international singing sensations Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus. He is currently seen in the weekend teen-oriented show Good Vibes.

He is also busy preparing for the month-long run of the STAGES and Repertory Philippines production of Peter Pan this coming September. “Honestly this year has been so great because I get to do different things at the same time. Through music I’m also able to act then I was the front act for Miley Cyrus and then I also get to act in TV and in the movie with the cast of Mara Clara. And then I also get to do theater this year which I’m really excited about,” he shared with Push.com.ph.

Although he has already been involved in a variety of theater productions from The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe to High School Musical, it is going to be Sam’s first time to play a unique version of the beloved children’s book character. “It’s going to be a different Peter Pan because it’s not the usual Peter Pan that we know. What’s so exciting about this is that it’s a little bit mature, a little bit older, the cast is older din. A little bit darker, not like the Disney kind of Peter Pan. Mas may depth siya. We’re going to have a lot of shows, probably 30 shows from September to October. One whole month of just shows,” he said. To prepare for the show, Sam said he has been getting further inspiration from the arts. “I listen to all kinds of music. I keep my mind open to all kinds of music and different genres. Just be open to variety and be diverse. I believe that I should take whatever things that inspire me and then put them together and that makes me who I am now,” he explained.

Sam said he also enjoys his role as Marc in Good Vibes, which has been dubbed as a teen dance musical drama anthology. “It’s been great so far. Our show has been extended so I’m really, really thankful to all the fans. It’s a big show, it has a huge following sa mga teenagers. What we do is just pool our talent and our ideas together to present something that hopefully that can inspire them and that it’s something they can relate to as teenagers because on the show we tackle usual situations and problems that teenagers face,” he said.

Off the set, Sam said he makes sure that he still prioritizes his education even with all the projects he has at the moment. “I’m home-schooled and it’s computer-based. What’s good about home schooling is that you can do it at your own pace and it fits into the whole lifestyle. I’m in 11th grade and I’ve been home-schooled since I was in 8th grade. It’s also a different kind of discipline,” he admitted.

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Is Sam Concepcion and Coleen Garcia's Closeness Making Enrique Gil Jealous?

Usap-usapan ngayon ang totohanang pagbabanggaan ng “Good Vibes” teen heartthrobs na sina Enrique Gil at Sam Concepcion. Si Enrique kasi and dating boyfriend ng co-star nilang si Coleen Garcia, na nail-link ngayon kay Sam.

Sa pagpapahayag ni Sam kamakailan lang na handa na siyang magka-girlfriend, indikasyon kaya ito na pinopormahan na niya ang ex ng kaibigan?

Kuwento naman ni Coleen, may “nakaraan” na rin sila ni Sam. Nagkakasama na raw sila dati pa sa mga show, si Sam bilang singer, at siya naman ay modelo.

“Nagkatrabaho na kami nung mga bata pa kami, mga nine years old. Pero hindi naman kami nakakapag-usap noon,” pagbabahagi niya.

Sa “Good Vibes” daw silang naging magkaibigan at hindi nagtagal ay naging close sa isa’t isa.

“Lahat naman kami sa GV naging close. Pero mula noong nag-start na ang taping, naging mas close kami kasi pareho kaming mahilig makipagkulitan,” aniya.

Pero hindi naman daw maihahambing ang relasyon nila ni Sam sa totoong buhay sa kanilang ginagampanan sa telebisyon.

“Sina Monique and Marc, napaka-emosyunal nang relasyon bilang dating mag-on. Ako kasi, masayahin akong tao. Kaya sinisigurado kong magaan lang ang pakiramdam pag kasama ko si Sam. Bawal ang negativity, dapat palaging positive,” paliwanag niya.

Samantala, kung tikom ang bibig ng dalawang lalaki sa isyu, totoong magkaka-hamunan naman ang mga karakter ng dalawa sa mas lalo pang gumagandang youth-oriented program na “Good Vibes.”

Sa hindi sinasadyang pagkakataon, muling magtatagisan ang grupo ni Marc (Sam) at Troy (Enrique) sa isang dance contest. Sa kagustuhang maibalik sa dati ang nabuwag na grupo, uudyokin ni Marc ang mga kaibigan sa Sinagdiwa na sumali sa Pilipinas dance challenge.

Pero bago pa man sila nakalalagpas ng audition, problema kaagad ang kakaharapin nila dahil lalaban din pala sa contest na ito ang grupo ni Troy na Bustamoves. Ito ang magiging ugat ng hidwaan sa pagitan ng magkapatid sa ama, lalo na’t isa sa Sinagdiwa ang nais sumanib kina Troy. Ito si Geleen (Linn Oeymo), ang nililigawan ni Troy.

Samantala, magde-desisyon na rin si Troy tungkol sa estado ng relasyon nila ng best friend na si Maribeth, gayundin si Marc at ang dating girlfriend na si Monique (Coleen Garcia). Pati si Franco (Arron Villaflor) ay susubukang maibalik ang dating pagkakaibigan nila ni Marc, matapos siyang mabuking na nakikipag-relasyon sa ate ng kaniyang best friend.

Abangan kung saan hahantong ang mga kapana-panabik na tagpong ito ngayong Linggo (Hunyo 26), pagkatapos ng “ASAP ROCKS” sa ABS-CBN.

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