Sam Concepcion Explained

Sam Concepcion
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion
Birth Date:1992 10, mf=yes
Origin:Manila, Philippines
Genre:Pop, P-pop, R&B, OPM
Years Active:1999–present
Instrument:Vocals, piano, guitar
Label:Stages
(2002–present)
Star Magic
(2005–2017)
TV5 Network
(2008–2009; 2021–present)
Viva Artists Agency
(2017–present)
Universal Records
(2007–2017)
Viva Records
(2017–present)

Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion (born October 17, 1992) is a Filipino singer, dancer, actor, VJ and host.[1] in April 2006 Concepcion won the Big Division in the first season of Little Big Star.[2] Concepcion signed a contract under Stages and ABS-CBN's Star Magic. Concepcion began with 12 theater roles and participated in plays at a young age, including the role of Edmund Pevensie in the local adaptation of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and Mr. Noah's Big Boat. He played Peter Pan from 2002 to 2012. Aside from theater roles, he has acted in movies including Way Back Home and Shake, Rattle & Roll 13. His first lead role came in 2012 in the first Filipino musical-film entitled, . He had his first role in television in ABS-CBN's Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, and his major break was as Boy Bawang in Super Inggo.

In 2007, Concepcion launched his self-titled album under Universal Records. It was certified Gold by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry. He launched two other albums, Pop Class (2010), and Forever Young (2011). The latter was his biggest hit, charting at Number 1 for seven straight weeks. In 2008, Concepcion was chosen by DreamWorks to sing the theme song of Kung Fu Panda, entitled, "Kung Fu Fighting", which was included in the Asian soundtrack album. With this project, Concepcion is the first Filipino artist to have collaborated with DreamWorks.

Concepcion was an ambassador for many agencies and organizations. He was appointed by the Department of Education as 'Youth Role Model and Spokesperson' and National Book Development Board's (NBDB) 'Get Caught Reading campaign' ambassador in 2007. In 2008, Concepcion was appointed by the Business Software Alliance as the Official Spokesperson of the Philippines for 'B4USurf', 'Youth Ambassador for Education and the Arts' in the 3rd District of Manila and World Vision's 'Ambassador for Children'.

Concepcion was given a representative role by the Department of Tourism to the Korea World Travel Fair (2006). He was chosen by the Philippine government to sing in front of the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and world economic leaders during APEC's 'Business Advisory Council Gala' opening. He was awarded by the United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines the United Nations Association of the Philippines "Outstanding Youth Leader Awards".

Early life

Concepcion was born on October 17, 1992, in Manila, to Raymund and Gene Concepcion, both actors from the Metropolitan Theater.[3] He is the third of four children and siblings to Kuya Red (24), Diko Kevin (23) and as Sangko Sam(19) to their younger sister, Gabby (13). After he was born, their parents eventually stopped acting so they were not able to see them perform, however, it led Concepcion to theater roles as his parents had done. Concepcion was home schooled under the International Studies. At two years old, Concepcion was able to carry a tune and dance to simple songs. At five years old, he had his first public performance at a worship cantata that landed him the role of the young Jose Rizal in a stage play entitled, Sino Ka Ba, Jose Rizal? During the play, he was discovered by David Cosico, a talent manager, who then encouraged him to sign with S.T.A.G.E.S and enroll in Trumpets Playshop music theatre class to hone his talent.[4] Concepcion had already appeared in plays, starting at age nine. This included the role of Edmund Pevensie in the local stage adaptation of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Peter Pan and the Time Machine and Mr. Noah's Big Boat.[5] Concepcion appeared on television in a commercial featuring him and his real-life dad in Maggi Sinigang sa Miso. He appeared on various shows for children on ABS-CBN, such as Sineskwela and Hirayamanawari. Concepcion had a regular hosting stint on ABC-5's (now TV5's) A.S.T.I.G. (All Set To Imitate God), a children's show about God.[6]

Concepcion's musical influences include Gary Valenciano, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Billy Crawford and Christian Bautista. Concepcion was invited to guest at two of Christian Bautista's concerts namely, Dunkin Donuts: Color Everywhere in March 2005 and Heartfelt in November 2005.

Career

2005–2006

Concepcion's first major television exposure came through singing competition Little Big Star, which searched for young singing talent.[7] He was initially dubbed the Singing Crush ng Bayan throughout the show and became the crowd favorite.[8] He was awarded the My Favorite Star Award for earning 52% of viewer votes, the highest percentage.[9] During the Grand Finals, Concepcion sang "I Can't Stand Still" from Footloose. He eventually won the competition with "The Brightest Star" for the Big Division over competitors Gian Barbarona and Charice.[10] [11] Concepcion took part in ABS-CBN's primetime shows, and first appeared on a drama series, Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, in a minor role. His first major role was in the fantasy series, Super Inggo as Boy Bawang.[12] After winning the competition, Concepcion joined ASAP '06 where he became part of the group, Three-O, with Aldred Gatchalian and Aaron Agassi. The group disbanded when Agassi left. He was given his first starring role when he was featured on Your Song with Empress Schuck as part of the network's Christmas offering. The same Your Song episode was rebroadcast in 2007.

In June 2006, Concepcion, along with other Trumpets Playshop talents, was tasked by the Philippines' Department of Tourism to represent the country for the Korea World Travel Fair. Their team brought home the Best Folk Performance Award.[13] In the same month, Concepcion was chosen by the Philippine government to sing in front of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and world economic leaders during APEC's Business Advisory Council Gala Opening.[14] In July that year, he won Nickelodeon's Pinoy Wannabe Award with 40% of the votes, becoming the youngest and sole male recipient.[15] In September 2006, Concepcion appeared on a magazine cover for the first time for Candy magazine. In that issue, he was announced as the Top Candy Cutie for 2006.[16] He held the title for three consecutive years; no other local celebrity has held since. In October 2006, Sam had his first concert via a back-to-back birthday celebration with Christian Bautista.[17]

2007–2009

Concepcion's next major television project was Walang Kapalit, a series starring Claudine Barretto and Piolo Pascual. He portrayed the young Noel.[18] Concepcion was a voice actor for the local anime network, Hero TV, voicing Koyuki, the protagonist of the Japanese musical anime, Beck.[19] In June 2007, Concepcion went back to theater. He played Ryan Evans in the stage musical of Disney's High School Musical. He played Blaine Anderson in the stage musical of Fox's Glee and another the film School of Rock and Pitch Perfect, scoring positive reviews.[20] [21] [22] [23]

In September 2007, Concepcion launched his first solo, self-titled album for Universal Records.[24] His first single was "Even If", a revived song from the American boy band 2Be3. His second single was a Jackson 5 hit, "Happy". The last single from the album, "I'll Find Your Heart" topped various charts of MYX Philippines. The album was later certified Gold by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.[25] [26] [27]

In February 2008, Concepcion became part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, signing a co-management contract with Stages and was launched at ASAP '08.[28] In May 2008, Concepcion was chosen by DreamWorks to sing the theme song of Kung Fu Panda, entitled, "Kung Fu Fighting", which was included in its Asian soundtrack album.[29] With this project, Concepcion became the first Filipino artist to have collaborated with DreamWorks.[30] Concepcion won Favorite New Artist in the 3rd MYX Music Awards in March 2008.[31] This win made him the category's youngest winner as he garnered 61% of the votes.[32] [33] In 2009, Concepcion won Top Teen Male Entertainer award in the first Pure & Fresh Top Teens Awards.[34] In August 2009, Concepcion was awarded by the United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines the UNAP Outstanding Youth Leader award for his positive achievements in the Entertainment category.[35]

Aside from album release and theater roles, Concepcion returned to doing regular television shows in August 2008 on the remake of a Colombian series, i ♥ Betty la fea, which starred Bea Alonzo.[36] He was included on a TV5 show, Lipgloss, where he played Kyle, the protagonist.[37] [38] During its second season, Concepcion left the show. He joined a group called GiggerBoys in ASAP together with Enchong Dee, Robi Domingo, the late AJ Perez, Arron Villaflor, Dino Imperial, and Chris Gutierrez.[39] The group launched in acting when Concepcion played Bobet, the optimist of the group, in Your Song Presents: Boystown in 2009.[40] Concepcion, together with 40 Star Magic artists, flew to the United States for the Star Magic World Concert Tour held in Ontario, Canada and San Francisco wherein he did a Michael Jackson-inspired number.

Concepcion staged his first major solo concert dubbed as I'll Find Your Heart held at the Music Museum in October 2008 that coincided with his 16th birthday.[41] Later in the year, Concepcion held a free Christmas concert at the CCP open grounds. In May 2009, Concepcion held another concert entitled, I'll Find Your Heart: Part 2 held at the Crossroads77 Convenarium in Quezon City. September 2009 marked Concepcion's return to theater,[42] reprising his role as The Narrator/God.[43] Concepcion portrayed the young Noynoy Aquino in Maalaala Mo Kaya, which depicted the untold love story of the country's historic icons, Ninoy and Cory Aquino. In October 2009, Concepcion became Candy's Top Celeb Cutie for the fourth consecutive time. In November 2009, he was hailed by the Consumers League of the Philippines Foundation the Dangal ng Pilipinas for Best Promising Male Young Singer Performer award.

2010–2011

Concepcion released his second solo album in January 2010 entitled, Pop Class for Universal Records. Its concept was different from his first album, featuring a mini-musical movie compilation album similar to Glee and High School Musical.[44] The album's single is an original, "Missed You".[45]

In 2010, Concepcion became the youngest model to participate in the yearly fashion show of Bench, Bench Uncut 2010.[46] Concepcion starred on the "Braso" (Arm) episode of a Star Cinema trilogy movie, Cinco.[47] [48] In 2011 he acted in the teen-oriented show Good Vibes, and family movie Way Back Home.[49] [50] [51]

On February 19, 2011, he was the opening act for Taylor Swift's concert in Manila and sang his hits "Yeah2x", "Kung Fu Fighting", "Even If" and "Fireworks".[52] On June 17 of the same year, he was joined by Elmo Magalona as the opening acts for Miley Cyrus's Manila concert.[53] He became an endorser of My|Phone cellphone.[54] Concepcion directed Tippy and Morisette's Face Off concert. He joined the Pilipinas, Tara Na! music video together with other Filipino artists to boost domestic tourism.[55] In the same year, he became the cover model of Candy mini-magazine. He attended the first Candy press conference and Candy Fair 2011 and performed his latest single "Forever Young". During this time, he was dethroned as Hottest Candy Cutie by Enzo Pineda. He was featured in Sense and Style and Total Girl Philippines magazines. In 2011, Concepcion became one of World Vision's Yumbassadors of fast-food chain Jollibee.[56] According to Jollibee, the nine Yumbassadors "...represent the best in every young Pinoy" and "...form a new breed of role models that the country can proudly present to the rest of the world.".[57]

Concepcion celebrated his 10th anniversary in show business by starring as the lead character of Peter Pan in the musical version staged by Repertory Philippines and S.T.A.G.E.S at the Meralco Theater.[58] [59] This production was the first time that this version of Peter Pan, written by Stiles and Drewe and the late Willis Hall, was staged in Asia.[60] [61] He released his third studio album, Forever Young, under Universal Records. "Forever Young" became the single.[62] [63] The single stayed at No. 1 for seven consecutive weeks.[64]

2012–2016

Concepcion was chosen by composer Soc Villanueva to sing his composition "Kontrabida".[65] From around 3,000 entries submitted to the first Philippine Popular Music Festival, 14 songs emerged on top including Concepcion's. The song was 2nd runner up to Karl Villuga's "Bawat Hakbang" and Toto Sorioso's "Tayo-tayo Lang".[66] [67] Villanueva stated, "I never doubted Sam's talent. Even before he stepped onstage, I knew he would give justice to the song." He added, "Sam's confidence is just so high and talent is overflowing that I know that the battle is already half-won."

In 2012, Concepcion took the lead role in the first Filipino musical-comedy film, ,[68] after Peter Pan.[69] [70] In an interview with PEP, he stated that the film would be his biggest break.[71] [72] [73] Concepcion was nominated at the 10th Golden Screen Awards for Movies for Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role-Musical or Comedy in 2013.[74]

In July 2012, Concepcion was invited to Indonesia to appear on a morning variety show, Dahsyat Musik.[75] He performed "Forever Young" and "Yeah 3x".[76] This was the first time that he performed for Indonesians, and he became the top trending topic there. The same month, he released "Forever Young" in Indonesia.[77] Following his appearance, Concepcion won "Most Awesome Guest" on Dahsyat Awards in 2013.[78]

Concepcion's second full-length album, Infinite in 2013.[79] The album celebrates his 10th anniversary in the music industry.[80] He stated, "It's totally different from the way I used to sound. It's a new sound and a new look for me as a recording artist. That's one thing that my fans can look forward to." He added, "It's going to be new music for me, something that you haven't heard me do." The first single was "No Limitations", released as a digital download that became no. 1 for five consecutive weeks.[81] Concepcion was chosen as one of the new VJs for Myx – the first year where Myx did not hold public auditions.

Concepcion appeared in the Mira Bella series in 2014.[82] [83] He released the "Teka Break" singlefrom his upcoming album.

2017–

In 2017, Concepcion signed with Viva Artist Agency (VAA) and Star Magic.[84] He appeared in a minor role in Miss Granny in 2018.[85] In 2019, he starred in Indak, a dance musical,[86] his first movie with Viva film production. In the same year, he led a concert with Billy Crawford and James Reid named as "The Crew" (stylized as The CR3W).[87] [88] In 2019, Concepcion was to star in HBO Asia's Halfworlds.[89] The production was put on hold and is still in post-production as of 2022.[90]

In 2020, Trumpets' longest running musical Joseph The Dreamer was revived and Concepcion was chosen to star.[91] It ran in early 2020.[92] In July 2022, Joseph the Dreamer opened again at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater in Taguig City.[93]

In 2021, he served as a judge in a singing competition in the Season 2 of TV5's Born to Be a Star.[94] In October 2021, Concepcion released his single "Diwata", which was part of the soundtrack for Miss Universe Philippines 2021.[95] He performed it for the first time during the live coronation.[96] An accompanying music video and the single was later released.[97] In 2022, Concepcion returned to the Miss Universe stage and launched his new single "Dalisay" which was used for the 2022 edition of the pageant.[98]

Philanthropy

In October 2008, Concepcion was appointed by the Philippine Department of Education as the Youth Role Model and Spokesperson.[99] As its Ambassador for Education, Concepcion joined a nationwide school tour, dubbed as, SAMa-SAMa sa Eskwela, that aimed to encourage students to prioritize their education.[100] Former Education Secretary Jesli Lapus asked Concepcion to inspire young Filipinos to see how education can improve oneself. He stated, "We need somebody like Sam to remind the youth that education can be enjoyable and can bring us close to our dreams". Concepcion was a spokesperson for campaigns and advocated co-curricular concerns.[101] He visited 50 schools and 100,000 students in the first month and traveled to places including Pampanga, Bohol, Laguna, Cebu City, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao City. He joined many government campaigns including Go Negosyo, and Anti-Smoking Campaign of the World Health Organization.[102] He was one of the National Book Development Board's (NBDB) Get Caught Reading ambassadors in 2007.[103]

Concepcion was appointed by the Business Software Alliance as the Official Spokesperson of the Philippines for B4USurf, an Asia-wide campaign that promoted safe internet use.[104] [105] Concepcion was the Youth Ambassador for Education and the Arts in the 3rd District of Manila during that time.[106] For the campaign, he launched his PaperClay Art Competition at the Manila Ocean Park with a theme, Ako Para sa Kalikasan.

In 2008, Concepcion began advocating the rights and welfare of every Filipino child as World Vision's Ambassador for Children.[107] [108] He visited poor municipalities and provinces in the Philippines to encourage everyone to share their blessings, so poor Filipino families could experience the joy of Christmas through World Vision's Noche Buena Gift. In early 2009, he visited Palawan, particularly far-flung areas to see the lives of Filipino children.[109] Concepcion was appointed as Youth Ambassador for Education and the Arts in the 3rd District of Manila wherein he launched his PaperClay Art Competition at the Manila Ocean Park with the theme, Ako Para sa Kalikasan. He believes that PaperClay art is a great tool for exercising the creativity of students. In May 2009, Concepcion held another major concert entitled, I'll Find Your Heart: Part 2.[110] This concert helped raise funds for Aim Christian Learning Center. When the Philippines was hit by Typhoon Ondoy, Concepcion along with other celebrities helped distribute relief goods to the isolated families in evacuation centers in Metro Manila. In Marikina, which was the mostly affected by the typhoon, Concepcion gathered all the children to encourage positivity.[111] In December 2011, Concepcion and Star Magic artists, led by Piolo Pascual held a one-night concert dubbed as A Night to Give Back at Zirkoh Morato, benefitting handicapped and disadvantaged children.[112] The proceeds were donated to Elsie Gaches, Reception and Study Center for Children, Sanctuary Center and Sagip Kapamilya.[113] On December 29, 2011, Concepcion was joined by co-ambassador Tippy Dos Santos as part of the "Child Friendly Space (CFS)" in the Macasandig, (Cagayan de Oro) evacuation center to aid relief efforts for the victims of Typhoon Sendong.[114] The two visited some of the hardest-hit areas in Tibasak and Sitio Cala-Cala to listen and bond with survivor families.

On September 30, 2012, Concepcion joined the campaign against world hunger taglined as Your Hunger can Feed a Child.[115]

In 2013, Concepcion performed at the annual MYX! Mo, 2013 concert, with proceeds going to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), the Philippines' strongest typhoon ever recorded.[116]

Discography

See main article: Sam Concepcion discography.

Studio albums
Extended plays
Concert/Tours

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Producer Ref.
2006 Miko Miko Romualdez
2007 Shake, Rattle & Roll 9 Paeng
2010 Cinco Ivan
Pinoy Scout Lester Exogain Productions [118]
2011 Way Back Home AJ Delgado
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Bryan
2012 Rock Polotan Unitel Productions
Studio 5
2013 Cameo
2015 Makata (Poet) Kiko NVCE International
Etiquette for Mistresses The Young Guy
2018 Para Sa Broken Hearted Alex Viva Films
Sari-Sari Films
2018 Miss Granny Young Bert
2019 Indak Vin
2023 Martyr or Murderer

Television

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2004 Whacked Himself
2005 A.S.T.I.G – All Set To Imitate God ABC
ASAP Fanatic
Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Gary
Little Big Star Himself Grand Winner
2006 Little Big Star Season 2
Your Song: Let It Snow Nick
2006–present ASAP Himself
2006 Super Inggo Boy Bawang
2007 Little Big Superstar Himself
Walang Kapalit Young Noel
Beck Koyuki (voice)
Your Song: Even If Ace
Your Song: Santa Clause Nick
2008 Lipgloss Kyle Ponce
2009 i ♥ Betty la fea Andrew Pengson/Tingson
Your Song Presents: Boystown Bobet
Your Song : You Know It's Christmas Nick
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kalapati
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makinilya
Myx Music Awards 2010 Himself
Shout Out!
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tropeo Old Jun [119]
Good Vibes Marc Pedroza
Migoy Abella
2012
2013 Minute To Win It Himself Guest Player
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Letter
MYX Daily Top 10 (Wednesdays)
MYX Take 5
Pop MYX
Pinoy MYX
My MYX
Myx VJ
The Ryzza Mae Show Himself Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalya Carlos
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itak Tirso
Mirabella Terrence Laurel
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo Rope
Wattpad Presents: My Tag Boyfriend Kaizer Buenavista TV5
Ipaglaban Mo: Hustisya Para Sa'yo, Anak Carlo
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog Aries
Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 2 Himself Third place
You're My Home Ram Fontanilla
2019 Will You Marry Me Atty. Xavier San Diego Sari Sari Original
The Killer Bride Mayor Luis Dela Torre
2020 Halfworlds Season 3 (Announced) [120] [121]
2021 Born to Be a Star Himself / Judge

Theater

Year Title Role Venue Ref.
2002 Sino Ka Ba Jose Rizal?
First Name Noah
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Edmund Pevensie
2003 Song of Mulan Mushu
2004 Mr. Noah's Big Boat voice of Japeth (Noah's son)
Ryan Cayabyab: The Musicman at 50 CCP Main Theatre
Peter Pan and the Time Machine Wendell
Ragnarok Prince
2006 Philstar Event Paperboy
2007 High School Musical on Stage Meralco Theater [122]
2009 N.O.A.H Narrator/God
2011 Peter Pan Meralco Theater [123]
2020 Joseph the Dreamer Joseph Maybank Performing Arts Theater [124]

Awards and nominations

Here is the incomplete list of awards and nominations and various recognitions received by Sam Concepcion.

Year Award Category Result Ref.
200518th Aliw AwardsBest Child Performer
Entertainment KonekMale Crush ng Bayan
2006Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Pinoy Wannabe[125]
19th Aliw AwardsBest New Male Artist
Yes! Philippines AwardNext Male Superstar
CREBAFilipino World Champion Artist Award
K-Zone AwardsFavorite Male Singer of the Year
CandyRap AwardsFavorite Teen Star
200733rd Metro Manila Film FestivalBest Supporting Actor for Shake, Rattle & Roll 9
20th Aliw AwardsBest Stage Actor in a Musical
Best Public Affairs Program Host[126]
German Moreno Special citationVaudeville Award
2008MYX Music AwardsFavorite New Artist
10th Gawad PASADO AwardsPinakaPASADOng Kabataan with (Shaina Magdayao)
2009Pure & Fresh Top Teens AwardsTop Teen Male Entertainer
United Nations Youth Association of the PhilippinesUNAP Outstanding Youth Leader
Dangal ng Pilipinas AwardBest Promising Male Young Singer Performer
MYX Music AwardsFavorite MYX Celebrity VJ
Favorite Media Soundtrack (Kung Fu Fighting)
2011German Moreno Youth Achievement Award[127]
2012MYX Music AwardsFavorite Male Artist[128]
Favorite Remake (Forever Young)
Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ
2013Most Awesome Guest Star[129]
10th Golden Screen Awards for MoviesBest Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role-Musical or Comedy for I Do Bidoo Bidoo[130]
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist (Kontrabida)[131]
2014MYX Music Awards[132] Favorite Male Artist
Favorite Remake (Mahal na Mahal)
Favorite Collaboration (Dati)
27th Awit AwardsBest Performance by a Male Recording Artist (No Limitations)
Best Dance Recording (No Limitations)
Best R&B Recording (I'm the One)
Best R&B Recording (Dati)
20168th PMPC Star Awards for MusicMusic Video of the Year (Kalsada)
Best Collaboration (Dati)
Male Pop Artist of the Year (Bago)
Dance Album of the Year (Bago)
MYX Music AwardsBest Music Video (Teka Break)
Favorites Song (Teka Break)
201831st Awit AwardsBest Dance Recording (Phone Down)
201932nd Awit AwardsBest Dance Recording (Sarung Banggi)
2020Aliw Awards 2020Best Lead Actor in a Musical (Joseph The Dreamer)
202134th Awit AwardsBest Global Recording (Rise)
202213th PMPC Star Awards for Music Male Pop Artist of the Year (Loved You Better)
Male R & B Artist of the Year (Thrill of It)
35th Awit AwardsBest Pop Recording (Diwata)
Favorite Song (Diwata)
35th Aliw AwardsBest Lead Actor in a Musical (Joseph The Dreamer)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sam Concepcion | Actor, Soundtrack. IMDb.
  2. Web site: Concepcion wins Little Big Star.
  3. Web site: Stage boys – Chasing Toff . Christopher . De Venecia . The Philippine Star . November 4, 2011.
  4. http://www.showbizpinoy.com/showbiz/news/nov_wk2_06/sam_concepcion.htm Sam Concepcion Tween Heartthrob
  5. Web site: Jericho Rosales not leaving Genesis for Star Magic. PEP.ph.
  6. Web site: Stages Talent wins Little Big Star. June 27, 2009. April 16, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160416005308/http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1046htm. dead.
  7. http://www.pep.ph/spotlight/extra-extra/16805/sam-concepcion-is-proud-of-little-big-star-batchmate-charice- Sam Concepcion is proud of "Little Big Star" batchmate Charice
  8. http://www.candymag.com/cutiepedia/sam-concepcion Candy Cutie: Sam Concepcion
  9. https://web.archive.org/web/20130627071008/http://www.mtv.com/artists/sam-concepcion/ Sam Concepcion: Full Bio
  10. Web site: Sam Concepcion is honored and grateful for his recent achievements . Maureen Marie . Belmonte . Manila Bulletin . June 23, 2011.
  11. Web site: Stages talent Sam Concepcion wins in 'Little Big Star' . Click The City . July 9, 2012 . December 17, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131217045140/http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1046 . dead .
  12. Web site: Sam in Super Inggo. June 27, 2009. December 17, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131217045140/http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1046. dead.
  13. http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=773 Stages Talents Make Their Mark
  14. http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=773 Sam wows APEC delegates
  15. http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=738 Sam wins Pinoy Wannabe
  16. http://www.pep.ph/news/26970/enzo-pined Enzo Pineda beats Sam Concepcion
  17. Web site: Sam and Christian on Birthday Bash Concert. June 27, 2009. March 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235307/http://www.carouselpinoy.com/stagescope_10_06.html. dead.
  18. Web site: Lovi Poe looks up to Sunshine Dizon as her role model . 2024-01-15 . PEP.ph . en.
  19. http://www.pep.ph/news/12692/Is-Sam-Concepcion-the-next-Christian-Bautista Sam Dubs Koyuki in Beck
  20. Web site: Sam in High School Musical on Stage.
  21. Web site: Sam in High School Musical on Stage, Extended. June 27, 2009. July 16, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110716152515/http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1893. dead.
  22. Web site: Fox Announces Premiere Dates for Glee Goodbye, The Following Return . Kate . Stanhope . . November 20, 2014 . November 21, 2014.
  23. Web site: O'Keeffe . Kevin . As Glee Comes to an End, The Show Returns to Its Origins . . July 5, 2015 . March 20, 2015.
  24. http://www.titikpilipino.com/album/index.php?albumid=1382 Sam launches Debut Album
  25. http://www.myxph.com/features/1557/sam-concepcion-receives-a-gold-record-award/ Sam Concepcion receives a 'Gold' Award
  26. http://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/6888/Sam-Concepcion-receives-a-gold-record-award.aspx Sam Concepcion receives a gold record award
  27. Web site: Log in or sign up to view. www.facebook.com.
  28. Web site: Star Magic Talents Add Glitter to I Love Betty La Fea. https://web.archive.org/web/20090317103204/http://www.malaya.com.ph/sep18/ente1.htm. dead. . March 17, 2009.
  29. http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/kung-fu-panda2.html Kung Fun Fighting!
  30. Web site: John Lloyd Cruz blushed at possibility of working again with ex-girlfriend Krista Ranillo. PEP.ph.
  31. http://cerphin.net/balita/Sam-Concepcion-becomes-MYXs-youngest-Favorite-New-Artist/artikulo/16793/ Sam Concepcion becomes MYX's youngest Favorite New Artist
  32. http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/1798/sam-concepcion-becomes-myx Sam Concepcion becomes MYX's youngest Favorite New Artist
  33. Web site: GetZmo.com is for sale | HugeDomains.
  34. Web site: Sam Wins Top Teen Male Entertainer.
  35. http://samconcepcion.net/wordpress/?p=326 Sam awarded UN Youth Leader Award
  36. http://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/2007/Sam-Concepcion-admits-that-he-s-still-new-to-showbiz.aspx Sam admits he's still new to showbiz
  37. http://telebisyon.net/Sam-Concepcion/artista/news/36/ Sam Concepcion stars on Lip Gloss
  38. http://www.pep.ph/news/18730/tv5-introduces-its-own-homegrown-stars-via-teen-show-lipgloss TV5 introduces its own homegrown stars via teen show "Lipgloss"
  39. http://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/3519/Sam-Concepcion-says-he-is-happy-to-be-part-of-the-Giggerboys.aspx Sam Concepcion says he is happy to be part of the Giggerboys
  40. http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekends/article/3376/boystown/Your-Song-Presents-Boystown.aspx Sam is Bobet on Boystown
  41. http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=1157 Sam Turns 16 with a Concert
  42. Web site: Sam Plays the Narrator in N.O.A.H. August 17, 2009. August 5, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200805134906/http://pinoycentric.com/2009/08/17/sam-plays-the-narrator-in-n-o-a-h/. dead.
  43. Web site: N.O.A.H. returns after the floods.
  44. Web site: Sam Concepcion's "Pop Class" DVD Out Now!. March 3, 2010.
  45. http://music.yahoo.com/sam-concepcion/ Sam Concepcion on Yahoo Music
  46. http://www.femalenetwork.com/fashion-beauty/edgy-exotic-underfashions-at-the-bench-uncut-runway-show Edgy, Exotic Under-fashions at the Bench Uncut Runway Show
  47. Napoleon Quintos. "Sam Concepcion grows up in the upcoming film ‘Cinco’" ABS-CBN News.
  48. Napoleon Quintos. "AJ Perez top-bills the new horror film ‘Cinco’". ABS-CBN News Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  49. http://www.push.com.ph/features/3677/sam-concepcion-dedicates-his-role-in-way-back-home-to-aj-perez/ Sam Concepcion dedicates his role in ‘Way Back Home’ to AJ Perez
  50. http://www.pep.ph/news/30482/sam-concepcion-hopes-to-be-worthy-replacing-his-late-friend-aj-perez-in-way-back-home Sam Concepcion hopes to be worthy replacing his late friend AJ Perez in Way Back Home
  51. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/21/11/sam-concepcion-next-big-leading-man Sam Concepcion: Next big leading man?
  52. http://www.pep.ph/news/28366/first-read-on-pep-taylor-swift-charms-pinoy-crowd-thanks-sam-concepcion-for-awesome-performance FIRST READ ON PEP: Taylor Swift charms Pinoy crowd; thanks Sam Concepcion for "awesome" performance
  53. http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/entertainment-news/56451-sam-concepcion-at-elmo-magalona-front-act-sa-concert-ni-miley-cyrus Sam Concepcion at Elmo Magalona, front act sa concert ni Miley Cyrus
  54. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/feature/2012/04/08/myphone-online-music-video-launched-215203 MyPhone Online music video launched
  55. http://ourparadisephilippines.com/2011/08/14/pilipinas-tara-na-to-our-paradise-philippines/ Sam Concepcion on Pilipinas! Tara Na!
  56. http://www.jollibee.com.ph/buzz-room/yumbassadors-world-vision "Fly High" with World Vision and Jollibee Yumbassadors: Yumbassadors shared their secret to becoming youth achievers
  57. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/youth/10/27/10/bam-aquino-8-others-named-yumbassadors Bam Aquino, 8 others named 'Yumbassadors'
  58. http://mb.com.ph/articles/316238/sam-concepcion-topbills-peter-pan Sam Concepcion topbills 'Peter Pan'
  59. http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/8648/sam-concepcion-busy-with-rehearsals-for-his-musical-play-peter-pan Sam Concepcion busy with rehearsals for his musical play, Peter Pan
  60. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=670164&publicationSubCategoryId=51 Sam Concepcion: Not in a rush for international acclaim
  61. http://entertainment.inquirer.net/15081/sam-keeps-flying-high Sam keeps flying high
  62. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/forever-young-ep/id479782555 Sam Concepcion – Forever Young
  63. http://www.candymag.com/lifestyle/entertainment/sam-concepcion-releases-new-music-video/ Sam Concepcion Releases New Music Video
  64. http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/337269/sam-concepcion-forever-young Sam Concepcion is 'Forever Young'
  65. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=70&articleId=828265 Sam Concepcion's Kontrabida wins at PhilPop
  66. http://entertainment.inquirer.net/50875/philpop-signals-opms-rebirth PhilPop signals OPM’s rebirth
  67. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/16/12/akafellas-member-wins-1st-philpop Akafellas member wins 1st PhilPop
  68. http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/with-i-do-bidoo-bidoo-tippy-dos-santos-is-ready-for-her-close-up/ With ‘I Do Bidoo Bidoo’, Tippy Dos Santos is ready for her close-up
  69. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/07/27/12/after-peter-pan-sam-plays-role-teen-dad After 'Peter Pan,' Sam plays role of teen dad
  70. Web site: Sam Concepcion Shrugs Off 'Rivalry' with Daniel Padilla . Manila Bulletin . Jojo P. . Panaligan . July 30, 2012.
  71. http://www.pep.ph/news/33397/sam-concepcion-considers-i-do-bidoo-bidoo-his-biggest-break-musical-movie-siya-na-hindi-pa-nagagawa-it39s-something-new Sam Concepcion considers I Do Bidoo Bidoo his biggest break: "Musical movie siya na hindi pa nagagawa. It's something new."
  72. http://entertainment.inquirer.net/54594/mainstream-filmmaking-scene-perks-up Mainstream filmmaking scene perks up
  73. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/14/12/gary-v-do-film-zsa-zsa-ogie Gary V to do film with Zsa Zsa, Ogie
  74. News: Manago. Lito. I Do Bidoo Bidoo leads 10th Golden Screen Awards nominations. Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 21, 2013.
  75. http://www.pep.ph/news/34721/singer-actor-sam-concepcion-goes-international-via-live-and-network-shows-in-indonesia Singer-actor Sam Concepcion goes international via live and network shows in Indonesia
  76. http://www.pep.ph/news/34672/sam-concepcion-performs-in-indonesian-tv-show Sam Concepcion performs in Indonesian TV show
  77. http://www.pikiran-rakyat.com/node/194872 Sam Concepcion Release Single "Forever Young" in Indonesia
  78. News: Sam Concepcion won in Indonesia's Dahsyat Awards. ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN. January 24, 2013.
  79. News: Sam Concepcion opens up on Jasmine Curtis-Smith. ABS-CBN News. April 9, 2013.
  80. News: Sam Concepcion releases new album. August 3, 2013. SunStar. August 2, 2013. March 21, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140321095648/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/entertainment/2013/08/02/sam-concepcion-releases-new-album-295739. dead.
  81. Web site: Sam Concepcion 05.24.2013. MyMusicStore.com.ph. May 20, 2013.
  82. News: Julia Barretto and Enrique Gil team up for upcoming primetime series Mira Bella. Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 10, 2013.
  83. Web site: Alejandrino. Nel. Sam Concepcion is Julia's new leading man. Journal. December 10, 2013.
  84. Web site: Sam Concepcion transfers from Star Magic to Viva Artists Agency. Clarizel. Abanilla. September 13, 2017. INQUIRER.net.
  85. Web site: James Reid confirms movie with Sarah Geronimo . news.abs-cbn.com . ABS-CBN News . 12 September 2022.
  86. Web site: Nadine Lustre, Sam Concepcion to star in dance film 'Indak' . www.rappler.com . November 23, 2018 . Rappler . 12 September 2022.
  87. Web site: Wang . Nickie . The CR3W in concert at the Big Dome . manilastandard.net . March 10, 2019 . Manila Standard . 12 September 2022.
  88. Web site: Calderon . Ricky . Billy Crawford, James Reid and Sam Concepcion team up for 'The CR3W' concert . www.philstar.com . Philippine Star . 12 September 2022.
  89. Web site: Malig . Kaela . Bianca Umali reveals HBO series 'Halfworlds' has already wrapped up filming . www.gmanetwork.com . November 9, 2021 . GMA Network . 12 September 2022.
  90. Web site: Malig . Kaela . Bianca Umali teases behind-the-scene photo of HBO's 'Halfworlds' season 3 . www.gmanetwork.com . February 8, 2022 . GMA Network . 12 September 2022.
  91. Web site: Joseph The Dreamer: The 30 year journey . www.bworldonline.com . August 2, 2022 . Business World . 12 September 2022.
  92. Web site: Dela Cruz . Crista . Joseph, the Dreamer Returns to Live Theater This 2022 . www.spot.ph . SPOT . 12 September 2022.
  93. Web site: Jusay . Annalyn . 2022 cast of 'Joseph The Dreamer' are ready to inspire people . mb.com.ph . July 2022 . Manila Bulletin . 12 September 2022.
  94. Web site: Gabinete . Jojo . Born To Be A Star, magbabalik; Matteo Guidicelli, Kim Molina napiling hosts . PEP.ph . PEP . 12 September 2022.
  95. Web site: Sam Concepcion drops music video for hit song 'Diwata' . mb.com.ph . May 4, 2022 . Manila Bulletin . 12 September 2022.
  96. Web site: Cruz . Dana . Bamboo, Sam Concepcion to perform at Miss Universe PH pageant . entertainment.inquirer.net . April 13, 2022 . Inquirer . 12 September 2022.
  97. Web site: Sam Concepcion drops music video for hit song 'Diwata' . 2022-05-11 . MSN . en-PH.
  98. Web site: Madarang . Catalina . Bamboo, Sam Concepcion among performers at Miss Universe Philippines 2022 coronation night . interaksyon.philstar.com . April 13, 2022 . PhilStar . 12 September 2022.
  99. Web site: Sam Concepcion – DepEd Updates.
  100. Web site: Sam leads Sama-Sama sa Eskwela. June 27, 2009. November 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181117233742/http://services.inquirer.net/print/print.php?article_id=93906. dead.
  101. http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=990&offset=0&expanded=1 Sam Concepcion Challenges Over 100,000 Students To Excel In School
  102. http://www.mb.com.ph/node/51623 Sam Concepcion, youth role model, visits 50 schools; stars in ‘SRR9’
  103. http://nbdb.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=818&Itemid=1 Sam Concepcion gets caught reading!
  104. http://www.b4usurf.org/index.php?page=highlights Sam Concepcion is B4USurf's Official Spokesperson
  105. http://www.pep.ph/features/extra/15363/sam-concepcion-encourages-safe-responsible-internet-surfing/1/1 Sam Concepcion encourages safe, responsible Internet surfing
  106. http://www.pep.ph/celeb/celeb/20513/undefined DepEd youth ambassador Sam Concepcion launches 2009 PaperClay Art Competition
  107. Web site: Sam Concepcion is the New Ambassador for Children. .
  108. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=421501&publicationSubCategoryId=51 World Vision Ambassador Sam Concepcion: On sharing blessings & paying it forward
  109. http://worldvision.org.ph/content/sam-concepcion-prepares-lunch-wv-sponsored-child-palawan Sam Concepcion prepares lunch with a WV sponsored child in Palawan
  110. Web site: Sam Live in Concert. June 27, 2009. March 2, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090302090400/http://www.yehey.com/entertainment/music/article.aspx?id=235486&c=136. dead.
  111. http://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/5518/Sam-Concepcion-a-role-model-for-today-s-youth.aspx Sam Concepcion, a role model for today’s youth
  112. http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/piolo-headlines-star-magic%E2%80%99s-charity-programs.html Piolo headlines Star Magic’s charity programs
  113. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/09/11/star-magic-artists-give-back-charity Star Magic artists give back to charity through concert
  114. http://worldvision.org.ph/stories/teen-stars-bring-smiles-cdo-children Teen stars bring smiles to CDO children
  115. http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/celebrities-join-campaign-against-world-hunger/ Celebrities join campaign against world hunger
  116. News: Watch a concert, help 'Yolanda' victims. ABS-CBN News. November 15, 2013.
  117. Web site: Billy Crawford, Sam Concepcion & James Reid Electrify in "The Cr3W" Concert . myx.abs-cbn.com . April 7, 2019 . December 12, 2019.
  118. News: Sam Concepcion leads cast of Pinoy Scout, which will premiere on December 10 . Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2010-05-12 . 2020-01-14.
  119. News: Toni Gonzaga and Nash Aguas depict young love in Maalaala Mo Kaya . Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 7, 2014.
  120. News: New season of HBO's 'Halfworlds' to be set in PH; Sam Concepcion to star . ABS-CBN News. November 29, 2019 . December 12, 2019.
  121. Web site: HBO Asia Renews 'Halfworlds' for Third Season, Relocates Series to Philippines . Variety . 2019-11-29 . 2020-01-14.
  122. News: "High School Musical" cast members finalized . Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 11, 2007 . December 12, 2019.
  123. News: Sam Concepcion flies as Peter Pan . The Philippine Star. June 5, 2011 . December 12, 2019.
  124. Web site: Sam Concepcion, Bituin Escalante to Star in "Joseph the Dreamer" . theaterfansmanila.com . October 8, 2019. December 12, 2019.
  125. Web site: Sam Concepcion Wins The 'Pinoy Wannabe' at Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2006. STAGES. titikpilipino.com. July 13, 2006.
  126. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=24012 21st Star Awards for TV nominees announced
  127. Web site: FAMAS Awards 2011 Winners. ultimatefan. December 12, 2011.
  128. Web site: 2012 MYX Music Awards Nominees. PHILCHARTS. February 8, 2012. January 6, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170106012118/http://www.philcharts.com/2012/02/08/2012-myx-music-awards-nominees/. dead.
  129. News: Sam Concepcion won The Most Awesome guest star in Dahsyatnya Awards in Indonesia. Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 23, 2013.
  130. News: 10th Golden Screen Awards for Movies list of nominees. ABS-CBN News. April 21, 2013.
  131. News: Finalists in 26th Awit Awards revealed. ABS-CBN News. June 3, 2013.
  132. News: Full list: Winners and nominees, MYX Music Awards 2014. Agting. Ira. Rappler. February 13, 2019.