Ian Veneracion
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (Tagalog: [ɪˈjɐn bɛˈneɾakʃon]; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino athlete, actor, pilot, and singer.
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| Born | Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion February 7, 1975 Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Painter, sportsperson, actor, pilot, singer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Agent(s) | GMA Network (1986–2001; 2004–2007; 2008–2011) ABS-CBN (2003–2004; 2007; 2011–2020) TV5 Network (2020–present) Brightlight Productions (2020–present) |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Spouse | Pam Gallardo (m. 1998) |
| Children | 3 |
Personal life and career
His father is renowned painter Roy Veneracion, while his mother is Susan Lopez-Veneracion.[1] He grew up in Manila[2] but spent many of his childhood summers in Liloan, Cebu where his mother originally came from.[3] He 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 and is currently a talent of Star Magic in 2011. He popularly appeared in the remake of 2000 drama, Pangako Sa' Yo, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla since 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. In 2017, he appeared in the drama, A Love to Last, with Bea Alonzo and Iza Calzado.
Interests
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
Television
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Nanahimik ang Gabi | Chief | 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2020 | Block Z | Mario | |
| 2019 | Unbreakable | Special Participation | |
| 2018 | Paglisan | Animated Film | |
| 2017 | Bliss | Joshua | |
| Ilawod | Dennis | ||
| 2016 | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Ryan Martinez | |
| 2015 | All You Need Is Pag-Ibig | Erik | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2014 | Feng Shui 2 | Douglas | 40th Manila Film Festival |
| Once A Princess | Anthony | ||
| She's Dating The Gangster | Present Lucas | ||
| 2013 | Puti | Amir | |
| 2012 | El Presidente | General Ernesto Aguirre | 38th Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2011 | Segunda Mano | Ivan's Father | 37th Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2008 | Ate | ||
| Siquijor: Mystic Island | Xavier Adriano | ||
| 2006 | Moments of Love | Captain Ricardo Santos | |
| Tulay | |||
| 2004 | inter.m@tes | Oliver Starman Dantes | |
| 2002 | Lapu-Lapu | Sebastian Del Cano | 28th Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2001 | Parehas ang Laban | David | |
| 2001 | Sgt. Maderazo: Bayad Na Pati ang Kaluluwa Mo | Rodel Maderazo | |
| 2000 | Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin | ||
| 1999 | Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Akong Maligaw | Jimmy | |
| 1998 | Armadong Hudas | ||
| 1998 | Gangland | Father Tunggo | |
| Guevarra: Sa Batas Ko, Walang Hari | Guevarra | ||
| Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko | Leonardo | ||
| 1997 | Halik ng Bampira | cameo appearance | |
| Totoy Hitman | |||
| Bastardo | Bobby Cuevas | ||
| Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol | Armard Disierto | ||
| 1996 | Rubberman | cameo appearance | |
| Ben Balasador: Akin ang Huling Alas | Ben Balasador | ||
| 1995 | Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo | Guiller | 21st Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 1994 | Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iniiwan | Pedrito Masangkay | |
| Isa Lang ang Buhay Mo! Sgt. Bobby Aguilar | Sgt. Bobby Aguilar | ||
| 1993 | Bukas... Tatakpan Ka ng Dyaryo! | Billy Montenegro | |
| Zaldong Tisoy: Batang Gagalangin ng Tondo | Zaldo | ||
| Pugoy – Hostage: Davao | Felipe Pugoy | ||
| 1992 | Boy Praning (Utak Pulbura) | Boy Praning | |
| 1990 | Alyas Baby Face | Paolo | |
| Kristobal: Tinik sa Korona | |||
| Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael | |||
| 1989 | Pardina at ang Mga Duwende | ||
| Anak ng Demonyo | Devon | ||
| 1988 | One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor | ||
| Hindi Tao, Hindi Hayop: Adventures of Seiko Jewels | |||
| Hiwaga sa Balete Drive | Jonathan | ||
| 1987 | Black Magic | ||
| Ako si Kiko, Ako si Kikay | Jimbo | ||
| Di Bale Nalang | Anthony | ||
| 1983 | Mang Kepweng and Son | Son | |
| 1982 | Never Ever Say Goodbye |
Concert tours
Solo major concerts
| 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
Songs
| 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
| 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
- ^ "Thanks, Dad, for your gift of art". The Philippine STAR.
- ^ "IAN VENERACION and Mike Alcazaren talk about psycho thriller "Puti" and their Cebu connection". INQUIRER.net. September 7, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ 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'".
- ^ "Things that go bump in the day: 'Puti' a tribute to 'Itim'". September 22, 2013.
- ^ "Tonight With Arnold Clavio". facebook.com. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
External links
- Ian Veneracion at IMDb