Ian Veneracion
Ian Veneracion | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Veneracion in 2019 | |
| Born | Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion February 7, 1975 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor • Pilot Businessman |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse |
Pam Gallardo (m. 1998) |
| Children | 3 |
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (Tagalog: [ˈʔiː.ɐn bɛ.nɛ.ɾɐˈʃon]; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino actor, athlete, pilot and singer.
Personal life and career
[edit]His father is renowned painter Roy Veneracion, while his mother is Susan López-Veneración.[1] He grew up in Las Piñas[2] but spent many of his childhood summers in Liloan, Cebu where his mother originally came from.[3] He is of Spanish descent and is married to Pam (née Gallardo), an industrial engineer, with whom he has three children.[4][5][6] Primarily known as an action star, he regained fame in 2015 due to the popularity of his loveteam with Jodi Sta. Maria.
His career started in 1982 as first appeared in RPN 9's show, Joey and Son. in 1986, Veneracion joined GMA Network's That's Entertainment, hosted by German Moreno. Throughout the 1990s, he starred in several action films. Veneracion's first drama appearance is Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin since 2001. He later transferred to ABS-CBN in 2003, and had his first main role in Darating ang Umaga. In 2004, Veneracion returned to GMA Network and appeared in several shows. He once again moved to ABS-CBN in 2007, and returned to GMA Network in 2008. He also appeared in two shows of Robin Padilla, Joaquin Bordado and Totoy Bato. Veneracion transferred from GMA Network to ABS-CBN in 2011. He popularly appeared in the remake of 2000 drama, Pangako Sa' Yo, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla as Eduardo Buenavista in 2015. He appeared in the film directed by Antoinette Jadaone, The Achy Breaky Hearts, in a main role with Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap in 2016. He did his first indie film, "Puti",[7] in 2013. In 2017, he appeared in the drama, A Love to Last, with Bea Alonzo and Iza Calzado. In 2023, he is also a part of the cast of The Iron Heart as one of the main casts of the series.
Interests
[edit]Veneracion is an equipment engineer known to be an avid outdoorsman. He is a licensed private pilot, skydiver, paragliding pilot and scuba diver. He also engages in various outdoor activities such as trail riding, climbing, sailing and recreational fishing.
Veneracion was a rider for the Shell-Yamaha motocross racing team between 2004 and 2006.
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Joey and Son | Jeffrey Laperal |
| 1986–1996 | That's Entertainment | Himself |
| 1987 | Hapi House | Episode guest |
| 1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pusang Itim | Bernie |
| 1999 | Tarajing Potpot | Andres |
| 2001 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Paolo |
| 2003–2004 | Darating ang Umaga | Abel Reverente |
| 2004 | Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man | Amiel |
| 2004–2005 | Mulawin | Panabon |
| 2005 | Encantadia | Armeo |
| Magpakailanman | Tonton† | |
| 2006 | Now and Forever: Tinig | Juan Miguel |
| Mahiwagang Baul: Alamat ng Bahaghari | Haring Gati | |
| Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Commander X | |
| Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | Armeo | |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong | Haring Arturo |
| Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Tikwalin | |
| Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Agaddon | |
| 2008 | Obra: Stella .45 | Arman |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado | Jerome Apacible/Miguel Aguila | |
| 2009 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Doctor Emmanuel |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato | Miguel Velarde | |
| 2010 | First Time | Robert Gomez |
| Jillian: Namamasko Po | Migs | |
| 2011 | I Heart You, Pare | Ramon Castillo |
| Maria la del Barrio | Fernando Dela Vega | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bibliya | Bong | |
| 2012 | It's Showtime | Guest Celebrity Hurado |
| 2013 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Redentor "Red" Manrique |
| Got to Believe | Jaime Manansala | |
| 2015–2016 | Pangako Sa'Yo | Eduardo Buenavista |
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Antonio "Anton" Noble IV |
| 2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Portrait | Cesar Legaspi |
| 2020 | Make It with You | Theodore "Ted" Villarica |
| 2020–2021 | Oh My Dad! | Matthew Balderama |
| 2022 | My Papa Pi | Javier |
| 2023 | The Iron Heart | Menandro Sin |
| 2024 | Incognito |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | My Single Lady | Chester Estero | |
| 2022 | One Good Day | Dale Sta. Maria |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Never Ever Say Goodbye | ||
| 1983 | Mang Kepweng and Son | Son | |
| 1987 | Di Bale Nalang | Anthony | |
| Ako si Kiko, Ako si Kikay | Jimbo | ||
| Black Magic | |||
| 1988 | Hiwaga sa Balete Drive | Jonathan | |
| Hindi Tao, Hindi Hayop: Adventures of Seiko Jewels | |||
| One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor | |||
| 1989 | Anak ng Demonyo | Devon | |
| Pardina at ang Mga Duwende | |||
| 1990 | Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael | ||
| Kristobal: Tinik sa Korona | |||
| Alyas Baby Face | Paolo | ||
| 1992 | Boy Praning (Utak Pulbura) | Boy Praning | |
| 1993 | Pugoy – Hostage: Davao | Felipe Pugoy | |
| Zaldong Tisoy: Batang Gagalangin ng Tondo | Zaldo | ||
| Bukas... Tatakpan Ka ng Dyaryo! | Billy | ||
| 1994 | Isa Lang ang Buhay Mo! Sgt. Bobby Aguilar | Sgt. Bobby Aguilar | |
| Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iniiwan | Pedrito Masangkay | ||
| 1995 | Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo | Guiller | 21st Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 1996 | Ben Balasador: Akin ang Huling Alas | Ben Balasador | |
| Rubberman | cameo appearance | ||
| 1997 | Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol | Armard Disierto | |
| Bastardo | Roberto "Bobby" Cuevas | ||
| Totoy Hitman | Ernesto "Totoy" Ramirez | ||
| Halik ng Bampira | cameo appearance | ||
| 1998 | Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko | Leonardo | |
| Guevarra: Sa Batas Ko, Walang Hari | Capt. Daniel Guevarra | ||
| Gangland | Father Tunggo | ||
| Armadong Hudas | Rafael Reyes | ||
| 1999 | Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Akong Maligaw | Jimmy | |
| 2000 | Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin | ||
| 2001 | Sgt. Maderazo: Bayad Na Pati ang Kaluluwa Mo | Sgt. Rodel Maderazo | |
| Parehas ang Laban | Lt. David Valdez | ||
| 2002 | Lapu-Lapu | Sebastian Del Cano | 28th Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2004 | inter.m@tes | Oliver Starman Dantes | |
| 2006 | Tulay | ||
| Moments of Love | Captain Ricardo Santos | ||
| 2008 | Siquijor: Mystic Island | Xavier Adriano | |
| Ate | |||
| 2011 | Segunda Mano | Ivan's father | 37th Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2012 | El Presidente | General Ernesto Aguirre | 38th Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2013 | Puti | Amir | |
| 2014 | She's Dating the Gangster | Present Lucas | |
| Once A Princess | Anthony | ||
| Feng Shui 2 | Douglas | 40th Manila Film Festival | |
| 2015 | All You Need Is Pag-ibig | Erik | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2016 | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Ryan Martinez | |
| 2017 | Ilawod | Dennis | |
| Bliss | Joshua | ||
| 2018 | Paglisan | Animated Film | |
| 2019 | Unbreakable | Special Participation | |
| 2020 | Block Z | Mario | |
| 2022 | Nanahimik ang Gabi | Chief | 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival |
Concert tours
[edit]Solo major concerts
[edit]| Year | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ian in 3 Acts: The Concert | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino |
| Ian in 3 Acts: Live in Manila | Resorts World Manila | |
| 2019 - July 11 and 12 | Ian in Color | Music Museum |
Discography
[edit]Songs
[edit]| Year | Song | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | We're All Alone | ABS-CBN Star Music |
| Ikaw (Paglisan OST) | ||
| Hari ng Kwento (Paglisan OST) | ||
| Ten Past Eleven (Paglisan OST) | ||
| Dolores (Paglisan OST) | ||
| Kilala Kita (Paglisan OST) | ||
| TBA | Through The Years | |
| Can Find No Reason |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | All You Need Is Pag-Ibig[8] | Nominated |
| 2016 | 7th NSCART Awards | Best Supporting Actor in Primetime Teleserye | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Won |
| 2017 | 3rd Platinum Stallion Media Awards 2017 | Best Male TV Personality | Himself | Won |
| 48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | All-Time Favorite Actor | Won | ||
| 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Loveteam of the Year with (Jodi Sta. Maria) | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Nominated | |
| 2018 | 38th Fantasporto International Film Festival | Best Actor | Ilawod | Won |
| 2022 | 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | Nanahimik ang Gabi | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "Thanks, Dad, for your gift of art". The Philippine STAR.
- ^ "Ian Veneracion always mistaken as "anak ng foreigner, mayaman," but asserts, "I'm 100% Filipino."". msn.com. July 31, 2023.
- ^ Rule, Karla. "Judgement night for Ian Veneracion, the singer". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ Lozano-Puyo, Hariette. "IAN VENERACION: Actor-plus". FilmamStar. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
- ^ "Movie review: The pitfalls of morality in 'Puti'". September 25, 2013.
- ^ "Things that go bump in the day: 'Puti' a tribute to 'Itim'". September 22, 2013.
- ^ "IAN VENERACION and Mike Alcazaren talk about psycho thriller "Puti" and their Cebu connection". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. September 7, 2017.
- ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
External links
[edit]- 1975 births
- Living people
- ABS-CBN personalities
- Filipino male comedians
- Filipino male child actors
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino male television actors
- Filipino people of Spanish descent
- GMA Network personalities
- Male actors from Manila
- That's Entertainment Monday Group Members
- That's Entertainment (Philippine TV series)
- TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities
- Comedians from Manila
- Actors from Las Piñas