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Ian Veneracion
Veneracion in 2019
Born
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion

(1975-02-07) February 7, 1975 (age 49)
Manila, Philippines
OccupationActor • Pilot
Years active1982–present
Spouse
Pam Gallardo
(m. 1998)
Children3
NCCA Ambassador Veneracion with Pia Wurtzbach and KZ Tandingan

Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (Tagalog: [ˈʔiː.ɐn bɛ.nɛ.ɾɐˈʃon]; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino actor and singer.

Career

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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",[1] in 2013. Primarily known as an action star, he regained fame in 2015 due to the popularity of his loveteam with Jodi Sta. Maria. 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.

Personal life

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His father is renowned painter Roy Veneracion, while his mother is Susan López-Veneración.[2] He grew up in Las Piñas[3] but spent many of his childhood summers in Liloan, Cebu where his mother originally came from.[4] He is of Spanish descent and is married to Pam (née Gallardo), an industrial engineer, with whom he has three children.[5][6][7] Veneracion is an equipment engineer known to be an avid outdoorsman. He is a licensed private pilot,[8] skydiver, paragliding pilot and scuba diver. He also engages in various outdoor activities such as trail riding, climbing, sailing and recreational fishing.[9] He is a licensed private pilot. Veneracion was a rider for the Shell-Yamaha motocross racing team between 2004 and 2006.

Filmography

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Television

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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
2020–2021 Oh My Dad! Matthew Balderama
2022 My Papa Pi Javier
2022–2023 The Iron Heart Menandro Sin
2025 Incognito Greg Paterno

Web series

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Year Title Role Ref.
2020 My Single Lady Chester Estero
2022 One Good Day Dale Sta. Maria

Film

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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 Bene Saavedra Cameo appearance
2020 Block Z Mario
2022 Nanahimik ang Gabi Chief 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival

Concert tours

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Solo major concerts

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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

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Songs

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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

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Year Award Category Work Result
2015 41st Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor All You Need Is Pag-Ibig[10] 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

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  1. ^ "IAN VENERACION and Mike Alcazaren talk about psycho thriller "Puti" and their Cebu connection". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. September 7, 2017.
  2. ^ "Thanks, Dad, for your gift of art". The Philippine STAR.
  3. ^ "Ian Veneracion always mistaken as "anak ng foreigner, mayaman," but asserts, "I'm 100% Filipino."". msn.com. July 31, 2023.
  4. ^ Rule, Karla. "Judgement night for Ian Veneracion, the singer". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  5. ^ Lozano-Puyo, Hariette. "IAN VENERACION: Actor-plus". FilmamStar. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
  6. ^ "Movie review: The pitfalls of morality in 'Puti'". September 25, 2013.
  7. ^ "Things that go bump in the day: 'Puti' a tribute to 'Itim'". September 22, 2013.
  8. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20241208014113/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/12/23/watch-ian-veneracion-surprises-aeronautics-class
  9. ^ "Ian Veneracion's BAIC B60 Beaumont ticks so many boxes". The Manila Times. August 13, 2024.
  10. ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
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