Ian Veneracion

Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (Tagalog: [ɪˈjɐn bɛˈneɾaʃon]; born February 7, 1973) is a Filipino actor, athlete, pilot and singer.

Ian Veneracion
Veneracion in 2019
Born
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion

(1973-02-07) February 7, 1973
Manila, Philippines
OccupationActor
Years active1982–present
Spouse
Pam Gallardo
(m. 1998)
Children3

Personal life and career

His father is renowned painter Roy Veneracion, while his mother is Susan López-Veneración.[1] He grew up in Las Piñas[2] but spent many of his childhood summers in Liloan, Cebu where his mother originally came from.[3] He is of Spanish descent and is married to Pam (née Gallardo), an industrial engineer, with whom he has three children.[4][5][6] Primarily known as an action star, he regained fame in 2015 due to the popularity of his loveteam with Jodi Sta. Maria.

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",[7] in 2013. 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.

Interests

Veneracion is an equipment engineer known to be an avid outdoorsman. He is a licensed private pilot, skydiver, paragliding pilot and scuba diver. He also engages in various outdoor activities such as trail riding, climbing, sailing and recreational fishing.

Veneracion was a rider for the Shell-Yamaha motocross racing team between 2004 and 2006.

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRole
1982Joey and SonJeffrey Laperal
1986–1996That's EntertainmentHimself
1987Hapi HouseEpisode guest
1996Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pusang ItimBernie
2001Ikaw Lang ang MamahalinPaolo
2003–2004Darating ang UmagaAbel Reverente
2004Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka ManAmiel
2004–2005MulawinPanabon
2005EncantadiaArmeo
2006Now and Forever: TinigJuan Miguel
Mahiwagang Baul: Alamat ng BahaghariHaring Gati
Mars Ravelo's Captain BarbellCommander X
Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang WakasArmeo
2007Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang IlongHaring Arturo
Mga Mata ni AnghelitaTikwalin
Mars Ravelo's LastikmanAgaddon
2008Obra: Stella .45Arman
Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin BordadoJerome Apacible/Miguel Aguila
2009Sana Ngayong PaskoDoctor Emmanuel
Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy BatoMiguel Velarde
2010First TimeRobert Gomez
Jillian: Namamasko PoMigs
2011I Heart You, PareRamon Castillo
Maria la del BarrioFernando Dela Vega
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BibliyaBong
2012It's ShowtimeGuest Celebrity Hurado
2013Kailangan Ko'y IkawRedentor "Red" Manrique
Got to BelieveJaime Manansala
2015–2016Pangako Sa'YoEduardo Buenavista
2017A Love to LastAntonio "Anton" Noble IV
2018Maalaala Mo Kaya: PortraitCesar Legaspi†
2020Make It with YouTheodore "Ted" Villarica
2020–2021Oh My Dad!Matthew Balderama
2022My Papa PiJavier
2023The Iron HeartMenandro Sin

Web series

YearTitleRoleRef.
2020My Single LadyChester Estero
2022One Good DayDale Sta. Maria

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1982Never Ever Say Goodbye
1983Mang Kepweng and SonSon
1987Di Bale NalangAnthony
Ako si Kiko, Ako si KikayJimbo
Black Magic
1988Hiwaga sa Balete DriveJonathan
Hindi Tao, Hindi Hayop: Adventures of Seiko Jewels
One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor
1989Anak ng DemonyoDevon
Pardina at ang Mga Duwende
1990Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael
Kristobal: Tinik sa Korona
Alyas Baby FacePaolo
1992Boy Praning (Utak Pulbura)Boy Praning
1993Pugoy – Hostage: DavaoFelipe Pugoy
Zaldong Tisoy: Batang Gagalangin ng TondoZaldo
Bukas... Tatakpan Ka ng Dyaryo!Billy
1994Isa Lang ang Buhay Mo! Sgt. Bobby AguilarSgt. Bobby Aguilar
Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na IniiwanPedrito Masangkay
1995Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy GuapoGuiller21st Metro Manila Film Festival
1996Ben Balasador: Akin ang Huling AlasBen Balasador
Rubbermancameo appearance
1997Kapag Nasukol ang Asong UlolArmard Disierto
BastardoBobby Cuevas
Totoy HitmanErnesto "Totoy" Ramirez
Halik ng Bampiracameo appearance
1998Sinaktan Mo ang Puso KoLeonardo
Guevarra: Sa Batas Ko, Walang HariCapt. Daniel Guevarra
GanglandFather Tunggo
Armadong HudasRafael Reyes
1999Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Akong MaligawJimmy
2000Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin
2001Sgt. Maderazo: Bayad Na Pati ang Kaluluwa MoRodel Maderazo
Parehas ang LabanDavid
2002Lapu-LapuSebastian Del Cano28th Metro Manila Film Festival
2004inter.m@tesOliver Starman Dantes
2006Tulay
Moments of LoveCaptain Ricardo Santos
2008Siquijor: Mystic IslandXavier Adriano
Ate
2011Segunda ManoIvan's father37th Metro Manila Film Festival
2012El PresidenteGeneral Ernesto Aguirre38th Metro Manila Film Festival
2013PutiAmir
2014She's Dating the GangsterPresent Lucas
Once A PrincessAnthony
Feng Shui 2Douglas40th Manila Film Festival
2015All You Need Is Pag-ibigErik41st Metro Manila Film Festival
2016The Achy Breaky HeartsRyan Martinez
2017IlawodDennis
BlissJoshua
2018PaglisanAnimated Film
2019UnbreakableSpecial Participation
2020Block ZMario
2022Nanahimik ang GabiChief2022 Metro Manila Film Festival

Concert tours

Solo major concerts

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

Songs

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

Year Award Category Work Result
2015 41st Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor All You Need Is Pag-Ibig[8] 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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