Sam Concepcion: Next Big Leading Man

Young actor Sam Concepcion said he was overwhelmed by the positive reviews of his movie, "Way Back Home," especially after being touted as the country's next big leading man.



In an interview with Push.com.ph, Concepcion said he still has a lot to learn as an actor.



“Wow, para sabihin niyo 'yun thank you talaga," he said, referring to the "next leading man" tag.



"Pero start pa lang ‘yan. Marami pa akong kailangan patunayan. There are so many things I need to learn as an actor, as an artist, and as a person. Kasi habang tumatanda ka, the more you experience, the more you know, the better actor you are,” he added.



Concepcion also lauded his co-stars in the movie, particularly actresses Julia Montes and Kathryn Bernardo.



"You saw naman in the movie, iba sila mag-capture ng audience. Just to be able to work alongside the 2 of them, sobrang thankful na talaga ako," he said.



Asked to choose between the 2 leading ladies, he said, "Mahirap naman pumili kasi they're both talented and sweet."



Concepcion first worked with Bernardo in defunct ABS-CBN television series "Super Inggo."



He said he did not expect to be paired with the "Mara Clara" star since they are from different batches of Star Magic.



“Si Kathryn super sweet. Una ko siyang nakatrabaho sa 'Super Inggo.' Ang liit-liit pa niya nun. Si Makisig (Morales) pa ang love team niya nun, tapos ako naman si Empress. Ngayon dalaga na siya, iba na, mature na kapag nakausap mo. Si Julia ganon din. At alam ko kahit pagkatapos ng movie, we’ll be hanging out with each other,” he said.



Meanwhile, Concepcion said he is thankful for the blessings, as well as the trust and support that he has been receiving from fans. He also vowed to do his best in his career.



Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

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.



Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

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.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

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.