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Gabby Concepcion confirms reunion concert with Sharon Cuneta
Gabby Concepcion confirms reunion concert with Sharon Cuneta
Leah C. Salterio
Published Aug 01, 2023 12:44 PM PHT
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Updated Aug 01, 2023 03:27 PM PHT

MANILA -- (UPDATED) The much-anticipated concert of Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion on October 27 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena could have come at an earlier time.
MANILA -- (UPDATED) The much-anticipated concert of Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion on October 27 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena could have come at an earlier time.
“The date is what you see out there,” Concepcion confirmed to ABS-CBN News at the launch of coffee table book of a beauty clinic. “We waited for timing because we were all working.
“The date is what you see out there,” Concepcion confirmed to ABS-CBN News at the launch of coffee table book of a beauty clinic. “We waited for timing because we were all working.
“But I can’t say much about the event because everything is still kind of blurred for me as of now.”
“But I can’t say much about the event because everything is still kind of blurred for me as of now.”
The teaser merely showed with the silhouette of a man and a woman, with the date and the venue of the concert.
The teaser merely showed with the silhouette of a man and a woman, with the date and the venue of the concert.
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— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) July 28, 2023
— Sharon Cuneta (@sharon_cuneta12) July 28, 2023
Concepcion readily confirmed the date of the one-night concert that undoubtedly sent their millions of fans in a frenzy.
Concepcion readily confirmed the date of the one-night concert that undoubtedly sent their millions of fans in a frenzy.
In February 2018, Concepcion and Cuneta thrilled millions of fans when they agreed to do a McDonald’s TV commercial, with the popular song, “Kumusta Ka” as the theme.
In February 2018, Concepcion and Cuneta thrilled millions of fans when they agreed to do a McDonald’s TV commercial, with the popular song, “Kumusta Ka” as the theme.
“Right after that commercial, there must have been something that also happened,” Concepcion said. “But the timing was not right.
“Right after that commercial, there must have been something that also happened,” Concepcion said. “But the timing was not right.
“I really can’t say much because I really don’t know what’s happening now. I don’t even have the script of the concert yet.
“I really can’t say much because I really don’t know what’s happening now. I don’t even have the script of the concert yet.
“But I know things will fall into place and you will hear more of what’s going to happen in the coming days for our concert together.”
“But I know things will fall into place and you will hear more of what’s going to happen in the coming days for our concert together.”
In 2019, Concepcion and Cuneta guested in Gabay Guro’s tribute to the teachers also at the MOA Arena and they did a duet of “Come What May,” the theme of the couple’s first film together, Danny Zialcita’s “Dear Heart” (1981).
In 2019, Concepcion and Cuneta guested in Gabay Guro’s tribute to the teachers also at the MOA Arena and they did a duet of “Come What May,” the theme of the couple’s first film together, Danny Zialcita’s “Dear Heart” (1981).
“That was four years ago and time really flies so fast,” Concepcion said about the Gabay Guro guesting. “That duet wasn’t even planned. We didn’t know Sharon and I were going to see each other there.”
“That was four years ago and time really flies so fast,” Concepcion said about the Gabay Guro guesting. “That duet wasn’t even planned. We didn’t know Sharon and I were going to see each other there.”
Yet, they agreed to do a duet onstage that thrilled the 20,000-strong live audience at the MOA Arena at that time.
Yet, they agreed to do a duet onstage that thrilled the 20,000-strong live audience at the MOA Arena at that time.
Now that they agreed to a full-length concert together on October 27, will a Sharon-Gabby film together not be far behind?
Now that they agreed to a full-length concert together on October 27, will a Sharon-Gabby film together not be far behind?
“Why not?,” Concepcion smilingly said. “The story and the script are critical. If and when we do one, that will be nice.”
“Why not?,” Concepcion smilingly said. “The story and the script are critical. If and when we do one, that will be nice.”
Concepcion’s last full-length film with Cuneta was Laurice Guillen’s “Tayong Dalawa” (1992), shown more than three decades ago.
Concepcion’s last full-length film with Cuneta was Laurice Guillen’s “Tayong Dalawa” (1992), shown more than three decades ago.
In 2009, Concepcion appeared in the final scene of Cuneta’s comedy starrer with Ai-Ai de las Alas, Wenn Deramas’ “BFF: Best Friends Forever.”
In 2009, Concepcion appeared in the final scene of Cuneta’s comedy starrer with Ai-Ai de las Alas, Wenn Deramas’ “BFF: Best Friends Forever.”
At that time, fans were fervently hoping a Sharon-Gabby big-screen reunion would follow.
At that time, fans were fervently hoping a Sharon-Gabby big-screen reunion would follow.
As Concepcion said, “The timing was not right.”
As Concepcion said, “The timing was not right.”
Now that everything is set for the former couple’s reunion concert, fans are assured Concepcion and Cuneta are sure to thrill them when they perform together onstage.
Now that everything is set for the former couple’s reunion concert, fans are assured Concepcion and Cuneta are sure to thrill them when they perform together onstage.
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Yayo Aguila reveals she has forgiven Baron Geisler: ‘Kung si Lord nga nagpapatawad’
Yayo Aguila reveals she has forgiven Baron Geisler: ‘Kung si Lord nga nagpapatawad’
Actress Yayo Aguila revealed that she and her daughter have forgiven Kapamilya actor Baron Geisler. In an episode of Lutong Bahay where she guested earlier this week, she shared that she has accepted his apologies but will never forget what he did to her daughter.
Actress Yayo Aguila revealed that she and her daughter have forgiven Kapamilya actor Baron Geisler. In an episode of Lutong Bahay where she guested earlier this week, she shared that she has accepted his apologies but will never forget what he did to her daughter.
Baron was previously charged with acts of lasciviousness after allegedly groping the breasts of Patrizha Maree Martinez at a bar. The actor was then found guilty by the Makati Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC) Branch 61 where he was ordered to pay the sum of ₱30,000 in damages.
Baron was previously charged with acts of lasciviousness after allegedly groping the breasts of Patrizha Maree Martinez at a bar. The actor was then found guilty by the Makati Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC) Branch 61 where he was ordered to pay the sum of ₱30,000 in damages.
After more than a decade since it happened, Yayo shared that they bumped into each other at an event where the Kapamilya actor asked for forgiveness. She felt the sincerity of Baron’s apology which she accepted.
After more than a decade since it happened, Yayo shared that they bumped into each other at an event where the Kapamilya actor asked for forgiveness. She felt the sincerity of Baron’s apology which she accepted.
“Oo naman, nagkita na kami, years ago sa isang event ng showbiz. Wala akong choice, nagkasalubong kami tapos binati niya ako. Nag-sorry naman siya, nag-sorry siya so sakin malaking bagay yung it takes guts para makapag-sorry ka. Feeling ko naman sincere siya,” she shared.
“Oo naman, nagkita na kami, years ago sa isang event ng showbiz. Wala akong choice, nagkasalubong kami tapos binati niya ako. Nag-sorry naman siya, nag-sorry siya so sakin malaking bagay yung it takes guts para makapag-sorry ka. Feeling ko naman sincere siya,” she shared.
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The actress then added her daughter shared the same sentiments with her but added that she will never forget what he did to her.
The actress then added her daughter shared the same sentiments with her but added that she will never forget what he did to her.
“Ayoko siyang i-judge pero yung nag-sorry siya sa'kin, sinabi ko yun sa daughter ko. Actually, yung anak ko, sabi niya, 'Ma, napatawad ko naman siya eh, pero hindi ko makakalimutan yung ginawa niya.' Ganun din 'yung stand ko,” she added.
“Ayoko siyang i-judge pero yung nag-sorry siya sa'kin, sinabi ko yun sa daughter ko. Actually, yung anak ko, sabi niya, 'Ma, napatawad ko naman siya eh, pero hindi ko makakalimutan yung ginawa niya.' Ganun din 'yung stand ko,” she added.
Despite forgiving Baron, Yayo maintained that she doesn’t want to work with him in the near future. She claimed that she will only work with him if the material given to them is good but will remain civil with him.
Despite forgiving Baron, Yayo maintained that she doesn’t want to work with him in the near future. She claimed that she will only work with him if the material given to them is good but will remain civil with him.
“Napatawad naman na namin siya pero ayoko siya makatrabaho, yung ganun. Pero if given the chance kunyari may magandang project, kasama ko siya, pwede ko naman siyang hindi kausapin sa set. Work is work,” she said.
“Napatawad naman na namin siya pero ayoko siya makatrabaho, yung ganun. Pero if given the chance kunyari may magandang project, kasama ko siya, pwede ko naman siyang hindi kausapin sa set. Work is work,” she said.
“So, you don't have to be friends with him kasi sa work di naman kailangan lahat friends mo. Kung work, work lang," she continued.
“So, you don't have to be friends with him kasi sa work di naman kailangan lahat friends mo. Kung work, work lang," she continued.
The star maintained that she doesn’t harbor resentment for the Kapamilya actor.
The star maintained that she doesn’t harbor resentment for the Kapamilya actor.
"Kung si Lord nga nagpapatawad, tayo pa kayang tao? Basta at least kami nabawasan naman kami ng bigat sa dibdib forever,” she ended.
"Kung si Lord nga nagpapatawad, tayo pa kayang tao? Basta at least kami nabawasan naman kami ng bigat sa dibdib forever,” she ended.
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