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By Audie See
There’s another macho star who seems not to age at all: singing actor Gabby Concepcion.
Theoretically, he is of lolo (grandpa) age: 59. And he has a daughter who is now all of 39 years old: KC Concepcion, whose mother is, of course, Sharon Cuneta. KC, still single, has not given the ex-couple anu grandchild.
And it looks like no woman doesn’t scream in adulation of Gabby at sight. Even the ex-wife doesn’t ever hesitate to be seen with him on any (literal) stage.
Almost a year after stealing the hearts of fans, Sharon and Gabby announced that they’re taking their “Dear Heart” reunion show to the US and Canada this year, so you “Gabby-Sharonians had better begun saving up for a Gabby-Sharon concert series!”
Sharon and Gabby made separate announcements of their collaboration in a teaser video uploaded on their respective Instagram accounts. Their US shows will happen sometime in October and November.
In an interview in Quezon City recently, Gabby hoped their daughter, actress KC Concepcion, could join the US tour.
“Based on the schedule, KC is not there. But it would be nice if she could join us. I was talking to her last night. If she ever does not join the tour, I hope we see KC before we leave,” said Gabby when asked about his daughter joining the lineup in the US.
Gabby mentioned that the US tour would be memorable because his birthday falls in November. He said he stopped counting his birthdays when he turned 32, adding that age is just a number. Gabby turns 60 on Nov. 5.
“Ever since I turned 32 last year, I don’t count my birthdays anymore. Mahirap na (It’s hard). But for sure, my birthday this year will be really happy. I think this is one of my most exciting birthdays since it will be in the US, and we will go on tour.
“I’ve done a lot of concert tours in the past, but this one has a lot of shows in its schedule. We will be away for more than a month. We will have rehearsals here before we leave, but we will also have rehearsals there when we arrive,” he elucidated..
“I hope I get to visit those places, especially those hole-in-the-wall places and restaurants that I want to see,” he added.
Gabby admitted that the “Dear Heart” concert helped him realize he could sing.
“I cannot imagine it. I’m just acting it out. I hope my singing voice translates to my acting ability. I’m still not a major singer,” he humbly beamed..
But Gabby revealed he is now color blind, which is why he wears a special pair of eyeglasses.
“There are grays that I still see. I’m not color blind entirely. That’s why I need to wear special glasses,” he said.
The new “Dear Heart” concert will feature musicians led by musical director Louie Ocampo for the US tour. The shows will be presented by NY Entourage Productions, with Nancy Yang as the producer.
“Dear Heart” is the title of the 1981 blockbuster movie of the ex-coupld6u. They started dating while filming the movie. On Sept. 23, 1984, Sharon and Gabby got married. They have a daughter named Kristina Cassandra, popularly known as KC. In 1987, the couple separated. Their marriage was annulled in 1993.
Prior to the October 2023 concert, the last time Gabby and Sharon saw each other was at the “Gabay Guro” event hosted by PLDT in 2018.
The “Dear Heart” concert will feature musicians led by musical director Louie Ocampo for the US tour. The shows are presented by NY Entourage Productions, with Nancy Yang as the producer.
“Dear Heart” is the title of the 1981 blockbuster movie of Sharon and Gabby. They started dating while filming the movie. On Sept. 23, 1984, Sharon and Gabby got married. They have a daughter named Kristina Cassandra, popularly known as KC. In 1987, the couple separated. Their marriage was annulled in 1993.
Gabby confided that he is happy now that he and Sharon are talking again.
“Alam mo ‘yung feeling na parang alon na sunod-sunod ang pasok ng (You know like cascading) waves? Gano’n ‘yung (That’s the) feeling. So many things are happening which we both never thought would happen. Maganda ang (Wonderful) feeling and I just hope it will never stop.
“I just hope the people in the US and Canada enjoy the shows. We are all in this together to reminisce and have fun. I want Sharon and I, the fans, the staff, and our long-time supporters to enjoy this tour. We are all eager to see each other,” Gabby said.
The US-Canada tour will begin on Oct. 26 at Harrah’s Resort in Southern California, followed by a show on Oct. 27 at Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California and on Nov. 2 at The Meeting House in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
On Nov. 15, there will be a show at The Venue, Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, Canada. On Nov. 17, another concert will be staged at the Las Vegas Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Then, on Nov. 21, there will be a show at the Club Regent Events Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Then, on Nov. 23, there will be a performance at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu. Finally, on Nov. 29, the Chandos Pattison Auditorium in Surrey, British Columbia, will host the concert.