Cuneta became one of the few actresses (along with Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor, and Lorna Tolentino) to be given a grand slam best actress award in Philippine Cinema. Please remove or replace such wording and instead of making proclamations about a subject's importance, use facts and attribution to demonstrate that importance. READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/06/kc-concepcion-pens-sweet-b-day-message-to-father-turns-sentimental-remembering-late-maternal-grandmother/. And my answer, of all things to say, was anybody but Gabby Concepcion. Sharon Cuneta's legacy and continued success in all the multiple fields of media and entertainment (film, television, music, live concert performances, commercial brand endorsements) has firmly established her stature as one of the most iconic and beloved celebrity personalties in the history of the Philippine entertainment industry. She told him, “The lady that had you really loved you but could not anymore afford to keep you. But there were no actors from the actual movie who were able to go to Cebu for this event as the main lead, Vilma Santos, was pregnant at the time. [25] The couple had one child, actress KC Concepcion, born in April 1985. In May 1978, Sharon Cuneta followed up with a song by Rey Valera entitled "Mr. DJ" that became THE Song that started it all for her. She was 79. [71], In 2018, she received the History Maker Award 2018 from A+E Networks Asia which honors extraordinary Filipinos who have had a significant impact on the nation's life and culture. I Love You (1981) and Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Turns out, the only one available was Gabby Concepcion. After hearing of her success, the mayor attended the concert and awarded Sharon with an Honorary Key to the City of Los Angeles, says Artistopia.com [63], Sharon Cuneta was an "Ulirang Ina" and a Hallmark Channel Woman Achiever awardee in 2001. It was a commitment, a promise I made to her. "Mr. DJ" became a massive popular hit and gave Cuneta the moniker, "DJ's Pet" (which also became the title of her debut LP). [7], For the first time, in 1996, Cuneta made a film outside her mother studio Viva Films via the film Madrasta from Star Cinema. [51] In August 1987, Cuneta and Concepcion legally separated, citing irreconcilable differences and bigamy, as Concepcion had already married prior to his marriage with Cuneta. Back to her early life, the multitalented personality puts her first step on the earth as Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan on January 6, 1966, in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. The magazine quoted advertising executive Mateo Gargantiel (of Jimenez Basic, Inc., which handles the PH Care ads), explaining what is called the "Sharon effect": "The actress herself is a brand – a celebrity who comes across as everybody’s friend, whether poor or rich. ), luxury liner (SuperFerry), feminine wash (PH Care) – name it, Sharon has endorsed it.” 74 Scout Rallos, Quezon City, near trendy restaurants in the area and within walking distance to and from Tomas Morato and Timog Avenues. Entitled Who’s Hot in Asia (A Look at Asia’s Under-50 Movers and Shakers), the Asia Inc. story stated that, "Sharon, 38, made advertising history when her face was used to launch a shipping line. © 2021 Manila Bulletin The Nation's Leading Newspaper. Her career - spanning over 40 years to date - as a multi-awarded film actress, record-breaking singer and concert performer, top-rated television host and one of the highest-paid commercial endorsers, is a testament to her achievements in all facets of the entertainment spectrum. Cuneta is the first recipient of the Myx Magna Award in 2006 as a music icon with an exemplary contribution to Philippine music. I dressed up just for you and put make-up on t The contract was rumored to be worth one billion pesos, according to celebrity tweets in microblogging site Twitter, which is the biggest talent fee ever of any local artist in the Philippine showbiz history. [26] Three years later, in August 1987, Cuneta and Concepcion legally separated, citing irreconcilable differences and bigamy, as Concepcion had already married prior to his marriage with Cuneta. The mother and daughter celebrities appeared to be at odds with each other following the Megastar’s claims that she no longer knows what KC Concepcion is doing. (1990), Una Kang Naging Akin (1991) and Tayong Dalawa (1992), the latter giving her a grandslam Best Actress nomination from PMPC Star Awards for Movies, FAMAS, Film Academy of the Philippines and Gawad Urian. MANILA, Philippines―Elaine Gamboa-Cuneta, the mother of Sharon Cuneta and grandmother of KC Concepcion, passed away on Wednesday. SHARE ON TWITTER. Sharon Cuneta was born on January 6, 1966 in Manila, Philippines as Sharon Gamboa Cuneta. Thanks to this actress-singer, who rose to fame doing puppy-love romances, Filipinos no longer perceive local ships as floating coffins. As a singer and concert performer, she is a multiple Awardee with the following under her belt : Gold Record, Platinum Record, Double Platinum Record, Triple Platinum Record, Quadruple Platinum Record, Diamond Record, ALIW Award, AWIT Awards, GMMSF Awards[3] and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Board of Directors of the Philippine Association of the Recording Industry (PARI).[4]. PHONE: (632) 8527-8121 (All departments) HOURS: Monday through Saturdays 8am – 5pm - Baby A. Gil[15]. She would, later on, hold the most Box Office Queen titles in history with nine (9) recognitions. [70], In 2017, Sharon Cuneta was elevated to the Makabata Hall of Fame of the ANAK TV Awards for being voted as Makabata Stars for seven years. BOX769. All those movies were certified blockbusters, that though she was already elevated to Hall of Fame as Box-Office Queen in 1990, she was crowned again in 1991 through 1993 because of the success of her movies. "Happy Birthday, Mommy ko in heaven! In a lengthy exchange on social media with a concerned fan, Sharon addressed what has been apparent to everyone and for the longest time: that she and her daughter with Gabby Concepcion are indeed … Her Producer in Vicor, Tito Sotto, wanted Valera to make a song that would appeal to the Radio DJ's and convince them to play her record on the air. I miss and love you so much,” wrote Sharon in her caption to a photo of her with her husband Senator Kiko Pangilinan. Because he said it's impossible, they only pay superstars this much. Happy birthday and fabulous 55th to la reina. The following month, she came back to her musical talk show, Sharon. The star studded event was held at the ABS-CBN musical-variety show ASAP Let’s This Week, January 5, 2020. SHARE ON FACEBOOK. Cuneta was then pregnant with KC Concepcion, her first born with Concepcion. [43], In September 2014, Cuneta announced through Facebook and Twitter that she had pre-terminated her five-year contract with TV5 and was a freelancer. Boss Vic agreed and Cuneta, accompanied by her Mother, Elaine Cuneta, headed to Cebu. … Sharon referred to KC Concepcion, her only daughter to former husband, actor Gabby Concepcion. Gabby's daughter with Sharon Cuneta, KC Concepcion, confirmed the sad news in an Instagram post last night, August 9. (1984). They have two children. The fundraising concert dubbed “Sharon: Love and Music, A Mother’s Day Special,” is for the benefit of ABS-CBN's Pantawid ng Pag-Ibig program. ... Fourteen years later, we’re all here today, my mother is in a box," she said. On her Instagram page, KC posted a throwback photo with the Megastar as she greeted her mom a happy birthday. [28], After Cuneta and Concepcion's marriage was annulled, Cuneta met politician Francis Pangilinan at her brother's wedding. I dressed up just for you and put make-up on too! The show ran for eight months. All Rights Reserved. [19], Her first solo musical-variety show, The Sharon Cuneta Show, also premiered in September 1986 on IBC, which also went on to be one of the longest running musical-variety shows in Philippine television. Dear Heart was successful and paved the way for future collaborations. Sharon Cuneta shared a photo showing her daughter KC Concepcion would look like if she had been a man. [67], “The Sharon Cuneta Show” Also known as TSCS, the Sunday night musical variety show had a two-year run in another network before moving to ABS-CBN on March 6, 1988. Cuneta then specifically thanked actress Sherilyn Reyes “for finding it” for her. [59], Cuneta has also released her own lifestyle magazine, Sharon at Home, published by ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. Sharon Cuneta was also lauded for being the Best Female TV Host by the same award-giving body in 1990 and, consecutively, from 1993 to 1996. Mega Star Sharon Cuneta speaks out her feelings on their current financial issue.Subscribe to ABS-CBN Entertainment channel! Sharon said that she would have named him Juan Carlos Miguel. [74], In 2007, the “Sharon” show won Best Entertainment Program by the Catholic Mass Media Awards as well as being “Highly Commended” in the Asian TV Awards. [27] Their marriage was annulled in 1993. The film was a box office success and was followed by another Sharon-Gabby collaboration, My Only Love (1982). The film was the fifth highest-grossing film of 2008. I shared so many fun times with you that I will recreate forever,’ Sharon’s daughter KC … P.O. Her Uncle and Vice-President of Vicor, Tito Sotto, asked her to record “Tawag Ng Pag-Ibig”[12] which he produced for her at Vicor and shortly after, this newbie singer was on television promoting her own song for the very first time and on the top-rated TV show Discorama hosted by TVJ,[13] no less. Sharon Cuneta emotional over mom Elaine's death, gives touching eulogy. ["celebrities","entertainment","entertainment"], [2585229,2613788,2613765,2613741,2613703,2613657,2613651], Sharon Cuneta remembers late mother on her birthday, https://mb.com.ph/2020/12/01/what-kc-concepcion-learned-from-her-grandma-elaine-cuneta/, https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/06/kc-concepcion-pens-sweet-b-day-message-to-father-turns-sentimental-remembering-late-maternal-grandmother/, Jane De Leon turns Coco Martin’s life upside down in ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’, Paulina Porizkova poses nude, opens up about aging, Elizabeth Hurley shares jaw-dropping ‘pretend vacation’ bikini snaps, Jon Bon Jovi to aspiring musicians: ‘Find your way. Lourdes Arellano Concepcion, the mother of Gabby Concepcion, has passed away. On January 12, 2010, coinciding with her annual birthday show, her self-titled magazine Sharon at Home. Concepcion spent Christmas with her mother, Cuneta’s husband, Sen. Francis Pangilinan, and their children. The years that came after Mr. DJ found Sharon making one hit after another for Vicor. In December 1993, Cuneta first met with Atty. So this is what she would’ve looked like if she hadn’t … Before 2020 ended, Sharon Cuneta didn’t forget to remember her mom, Elaine Cuneta – who passed away in 2014 – on her birth anniversary that coincided on New Year’s eve. [53], After Cuneta and Concepcion's marriage was annulled, Cuneta met politician Francis Pangilinan at her brother's wedding. Megastar Sharon Cuneta is a proud mother to her US Army Soldier son who visited her just recently! Once, on the famous noontime show "Oras Ng Ligaya[10]" with Oscar Obligacion, the young Sha-Sha was allowed to lipsynch one of her Aunt Helen's songs to the delight of the entire studio audience. She was 79. (1984), Babangon ako't dudurugin kita (1989) and Pasan ko ang daigdig (1987). MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya actress KC Concepcion opened up on her relationship with mother Sharon Cuneta. TSCS was directed by Bert de Leon. Cuneta will be accompanied by “Tawag ng … 6 Feb – Sharon Cuneta recently lashed out against netizens who accused her of being a toxic mother to daughter KC Concepcion.. As reported on Inquirer, the actress responded to comments regarding her recent posts, in which she sang praises for actress Angel Locsin for being "kind and warm" amid speculations of a … The moniker "Megastar" was also given to her by the press during that year because of her continuous success in the box office. [39], On November 22, 2011, Cuneta left ABS-CBN, her home network of 23 years, and signed a five-year contract with TV5. These Sharon-Gabby fans used an app and turned KC’s face into a boy’s. She is an actress, known for Dapat ka bang mahalin? [34], She was named Best Actress during the 2002 Manila Film Festival in June for her role in Viva Films' Magkapatid. Direk Danny said, 'Who would you want to be your leading man?' I Love You (1981) and Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? At one time, Cuneta was earning 8 million to 15 million Philippine Pesos per product endorsed. Mr. DJ became a huge hit and a future megastar was born." Like their mother, they also sing but none of them has shown much interest in showbiz. The two married on September 23, 1984 at the Manila Cathedral. Megastar Sharon Cuneta goes through another challenging phase in her life as she and her family grieves for the loss of her mother, Elaine Gamboa-Cuneta, who died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 79. She has starred in 59 films, hosted over 10 TV shows, recorded over 40 albums. [24], While filming her first feature film Dear Heart (1981), Cuneta began dating her on-screen partner Gabby Concepcion and the two continued co-starring in films like P.S. She serves as the magazine's editor-in-chief and for the maiden issue, she welcomes readers into her home with advice and tips. MEGASTAR Sharon Cuneta celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday with an online fundraising concert amid the continued coronavirus pandemic, raising more than P2 million. [50] The couple had one child, actress KC Concepcion, born in April 1985. The two married on September 23, 1984 at the Manila Cathedral. Her poster is enshrined in The Shrine’s Hall of Fame next to stars Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand and the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. This is the show that I don’t know how many hundreds of thousands or millions of people watch in the whole country. [17], Zialcita told her: "If you would do this for me I will make you a star. [106] In the 2016 elections, his son Gian Carlo was elected councilor of Quezon City 's 3rd District, who was later elected as the vice mayor of the city in the 2019 elections, while his daughter Diorella Maria "Lala" … She shared how Miguel was put up for adoption by his biological mother when he was a day old. When it hit me, I couldn’t talk."[14]. [37], In 2009, Cuneta starred in BFF: Best Friends Forever with Ai-Ai delas Alas and for the first time in her 30 years, a film with Regal Entertainment via Mano Po 6 (which later on gave her another Best Actress citation at the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival). [8], Cuneta attended St. Paul College, Pasig and International School Manila for her primary to secondary education. Megastar Sharon Cuneta goes through another challenging phase in her life as she and her family grieves for the loss of her mother, Elaine Gamboa-Cuneta, who died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 79. KC Concepcion surprises mom Sharon Cuneta on her special day - Latest Chika KC Concepcion made her mother Sharon Cuneta’s birthday very special with a surprise of her own. [75], “Sharon” on ABS-CBN won for “Best Celebrity Talk Show” from the Gawad Tanglaw Awards in 2009.[76]. Be like KC – japorms like me!” Hahahaha! I don't belong to anywhere else, and now I'm back home, safe and sound. During the Cebu Film Festival that same year, "Langis at Tubig" was an official entry and had a float made for the parade at the Sinulog Festival. Miguel is the 11-year-old adopted child of Sharon Cuneta and Kiko Pangilinan. Other list of awardees included the likes of Raul Locsin for architecture, Agnes Arellano for sculpture and the late Santiago Bose for new art form. On Instagram, the happy mommy shared that her eldest daughter flew all the way from Palawan to the island where she and the rest of the family are to … [54] In 1997, Cuneta, her daughter KC, and Pangilinan moved to Boston, where Cuneta completed her major in business while her husband finished his post-graduate studies at Harvard University. 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