Sam Concepcion

Concepcion was born on October 17, 1992, in Manila, to Raymund and Gene Concepcion, both actors from the Metropolitan Theater.{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/youngstar/ysarticle.aspx?articleId=744448&publicationSubCategoryId=84 |title=Stage boys – Chasing Toff |first=Christopher |last=De Venecia |work=The Philippine Star |date=November 4, 2011}} 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.[http://www.showbizpinoy.com/showbiz/news/nov_wk2_06/sam_concepcion.htm Sam Concepcion Tween Heartthrob] ShowBiz Pinoy 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/16786/jericho-rosales-not-leaving-genesis-for-star-magic|title=Jericho Rosales not leaving Genesis for Star Magic|website=PEP.ph}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1046htm|title=Stages Talent wins Little Big Star|access-date=June 27, 2009|archive-date=April 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416005308/http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1046htm|url-status=dead}}

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.

Concepcion's first major television exposure came through singing competition Little Big Star, which searched for young singing talent.[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] PEP.ph. Retrieved September 8, 2008 He was initially dubbed the Singing Crush ng Bayan throughout the show and became the crowd favorite.[http://www.candymag.com/cutiepedia/sam-concepcion Candy Cutie: Sam Concepcion] Candy Mag. Retrieved July 9, 2012 He was awarded the My Favorite Star Award for earning 52% of viewer votes, the highest percentage.[https://web.archive.org/web/20130627071008/http://www.mtv.com/artists/sam-concepcion/ Sam Concepcion: Full Bio] MTV. Retrieved July 9, 2012 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/324003/sam-concepcion-honored-and-grateful-his-recent-achievements |title=Sam Concepcion is honored and grateful for his recent achievements |first=Maureen Marie |last=Belmonte |work=Manila Bulletin |date=June 23, 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1046 |title=Stages talent Sam Concepcion wins in 'Little Big Star' |work=Click The City |access-date=July 9, 2012 |archive-date=December 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217045140/http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1046 |url-status=dead }} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1046|title=Sam in Super Inggo|access-date=June 27, 2009|archive-date=December 17, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217045140/http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1046|url-status=dead}} 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.{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20010808165917/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=773 Stages Talents Make Their Mark]}} 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.{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20010808165917/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=773 Sam wows APEC delegates]}} In July that year, he won Nickelodeon's Pinoy Wannabe Award with 40% of the votes, becoming the youngest and sole male recipient.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20060724232238/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=738 Sam wins Pinoy Wannabe]}} 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.[http://www.pep.ph/news/26970/enzo-pined Enzo Pineda beats Sam Concepcion] PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2012 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.carouselpinoy.com/stagescope_10_06.html|title=Sam and Christian on Birthday Bash Concert|access-date=June 27, 2009|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235307/http://www.carouselpinoy.com/stagescope_10_06.html|url-status=dead}}

Concepcion's next major television project was Walang Kapalit, a series starring Claudine Barretto and Piolo Pascual. He portrayed the young Noel.{{Cite web |title=Lovi Poe looks up to Sunshine Dizon as her role model |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/16856/lovi-poe-looks-up-to-sunshine-dizon-as-her-role-model |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}} Concepcion was a voice actor for the local anime network, Hero TV, voicing Koyuki, the protagonist of the Japanese musical anime, Beck.[http://www.pep.ph/news/12692/Is-Sam-Concepcion-the-next-Christian-Bautista Sam Dubs Koyuki in Beck] 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.yehey.com/lifestyle/people.aspx?artid=26585|title=Sam in High School Musical on Stage}}{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{Cite web|url=http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1893|title=Sam in High School Musical on Stage, Extended|access-date=June 27, 2009|archive-date=July 16, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716152515/http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1893|url-status=dead}}{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Glee-Final-Season-Following-Return-Date-1089558.aspx |title=Fox Announces Premiere Dates for Glee{{'s}} Goodbye, The Following{{'s}} Return |first=Kate |last=Stanhope |work=TV Guide |date=November 20, 2014 |access-date=November 21, 2014}}{{cite web |last=O'Keeffe |first=Kevin |title=As Glee Comes to an End, The Show Returns to Its Origins |url=http://mic.com/articles/113336/as-glee-comes-to-an-end-the-show-returns-to-its-origins |website=Mic |access-date=July 5, 2015 |date=March 20, 2015}}

In September 2007, Concepcion launched his first solo, self-titled album for Universal Records.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20071011125851/http://titikpilipino.com/album/index.php?albumid=1382 Sam launches Debut Album]}} 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.[http://www.myxph.com/features/1557/sam-concepcion-receives-a-gold-record-award/ Sam Concepcion receives a 'Gold' Award] MYX Philippines!. Retrieved July 9, 2012[http://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/6888/Sam-Concepcion-receives-a-gold-record-award.aspx Sam Concepcion receives a gold record award] ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 9, 2012{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/universal-records-philippines/sam-concepcions-pop-class-dvd-out-now/264877122875/|title=Log in or sign up to view|website=www.facebook.com}}

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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.malaya.com.ph/sep18/ente1.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090317103204/http://www.malaya.com.ph/sep18/ente1.htm|url-status=dead|title=Star Magic Talents Add Glitter to I Love Betty La Fea|website=Malaya |archive-date=March 17, 2009}} 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.[http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/kung-fu-panda2.html Kung Fun Fighting!] DVD Active. Retrieved 089-07-2012 With this project, Concepcion became the first Filipino artist to have collaborated with DreamWorks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/18941/john-lloyd-cruz-blushed-at-possibility-of-working-again-with-ex-girlfriend-krista-ranillo|title=John Lloyd Cruz blushed at possibility of working again with ex-girlfriend Krista Ranillo|website=PEP.ph}}

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Concepcion won Favorite New Artist in the 3rd MYX Music Awards in March 2008.[http://cerphin.net/balita/Sam-Concepcion-becomes-MYXs-youngest-Favorite-New-Artist/artikulo/16793/ Sam Concepcion becomes MYX's youngest Favorite New Artist] PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2012 This win made him the category's youngest winner as he garnered 61% of the votes.[http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/1798/sam-concepcion-becomes-myx Sam Concepcion becomes MYX's youngest Favorite New Artist] PEP.ph. Retrieved August 4, 2009 In 2009, Concepcion won Top Teen Male Entertainer award in the first Pure & Fresh Top Teens Awards.{{Cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/3629/Kim-Chiu-and-Robi-Domingo-hailed-as-teen-icons.aspx|title=Sam Wins Top Teen Male Entertainer}} 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.[http://samconcepcion.net/wordpress/?p=326 Sam awarded UN Youth Leader Award]

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.[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] ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 9, 2012 He was included on a TV5 show, Lipgloss, where he played Kyle, the protagonist.[http://telebisyon.net/Sam-Concepcion/artista/news/36/ Sam Concepcion stars on Lip Gloss] Telebisyon.net. Retrieved July 9, 2012[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"] PEP.ph. Retrieved August 14, 2008 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.[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] by Rachelle Siazon. ABS-CBN News. May 20, 2009 The group launched in acting when Concepcion played Bobet, the optimist of the group, in Your Song Presents: Boystown in 2009.[http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekends/article/3376/boystown/Your-Song-Presents-Boystown.aspx Sam is Bobet on Boystown] ABS-CBN News 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.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20100131213657/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=1157 Sam Turns 16 with a Concert]}} 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,{{Cite web|url=http://pinoycentric.com/2009/08/17/sam-plays-the-narrator-in-n-o-a-h/|title=Sam Plays the Narrator in N.O.A.H|access-date=August 17, 2009|archive-date=August 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805134906/http://pinoycentric.com/2009/08/17/sam-plays-the-narrator-in-n-o-a-h/|url-status=dead}} reprising his role as The Narrator/God.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/5349/%20N.O.A.H.-%20returns-after-the-floods|title=N.O.A.H. returns after the floods}} 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.

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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.{{Cite web|url=http://universalrecph.blogspot.com/2010/01/sam-concepcions-pop-class-dvd-out-now.html|title=Sam Concepcion's "Pop Class" DVD Out Now!|date=March 3, 2010}} The album's single is an original, "Missed You".[http://music.yahoo.com/sam-concepcion/ Sam Concepcion on Yahoo Music] Yahoo! Music. Retrieved July 9, 2012

In 2010, Concepcion became the youngest model to participate in the yearly fashion show of Bench, Bench Uncut 2010.[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] Female Network. Retrieved July 9, 2012 Concepcion starred on the "Braso" (Arm) episode of a Star Cinema trilogy movie, Cinco.Napoleon Quintos. [http://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/7520/Sam-Concepcion-grows-up-in-the-upcoming-film-Cinco-.aspx "Sam Concepcion grows up in the upcoming film ‘Cinco’"] ABS-CBN News.Napoleon Quintos. [http://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/7530/AJ-Perez-top-bills-the-new-horror-film-Cinco-.aspx "AJ Perez top-bills the new horror film ‘Cinco’"]. ABS-CBN News Retrieved July 9, 2012. In 2011 he acted in the teen-oriented show Good Vibes, and family movie Way Back Home.[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] PUSH.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2012[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] PEP.ph Retrieved July 9, 2012[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/21/11/sam-concepcion-next-big-leading-man Sam Concepcion: Next big leading man?] ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 10, 2012

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".[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] PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2012 On June 17 of the same year, he was joined by Elmo Magalona as the opening acts for Miley Cyrus's Manila concert.[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] Bombo Radyo Philippines. Retrieved March 10, 2012 He became an endorser of My|Phone cellphone.[http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/feature/2012/04/08/myphone-online-music-video-launched-215203 MyPhone Online music video launched] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106101908/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/feature/2012/04/08/myphone-online-music-video-launched-215203 |date=January 6, 2017 }} SunStar. Retrieved March 10, 2012 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.[http://ourparadisephilippines.com/2011/08/14/pilipinas-tara-na-to-our-paradise-philippines/ Sam Concepcion on Pilipinas! Tara Na!] Our Paradise Philippines. Retrieved July 9, 2012 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.[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] Jollibee Official Website. Retrieved September 30, 2012 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.".[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/youth/10/27/10/bam-aquino-8-others-named-yumbassadors Bam Aquino, 8 others named 'Yumbassadors'] ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 30, 2012

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.[http://mb.com.ph/articles/316238/sam-concepcion-topbills-peter-pan Sam Concepcion topbills 'Peter Pan'] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110171029/http://mb.com.ph/articles/316238/sam-concepcion-topbills-peter-pan |date=January 10, 2012 }} Manila Bulletin. April 30,20122[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] PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2012 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.[http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=670164&publicationSubCategoryId=51 Sam Concepcion: Not in a rush for international acclaim] PEP.ph. By Vanessa A. Balbuena. Retrieved November 9, 2012[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/15081/sam-keeps-flying-high Sam keeps flying high] By Marinel R. Cruz Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 10, 2012 He released his third studio album, Forever Young, under Universal Records. "Forever Young" became the single.[https://web.archive.org/web/20140602011736/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/forever-young-ep/id479782555 Sam Concepcion – Forever Young] iTunes Store. Retrieved September 30, 2012[http://www.candymag.com/lifestyle/entertainment/sam-concepcion-releases-new-music-video/ Sam Concepcion Releases New Music Video] Candy Mag. Retrieved July 9, 2012 The single stayed at No. 1 for seven consecutive weeks.[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/337269/sam-concepcion-forever-young Sam Concepcion is 'Forever Young'] Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 9, 2012

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Concepcion was chosen by composer Soc Villanueva to sing his composition "Kontrabida".[http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=70&articleId=828265 Sam Concepcion's Kontrabida wins at PhilPop] Philippine Star. Retrieved September 17, 2012 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".[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/50875/philpop-signals-opms-rebirth PhilPop signals OPM’s rebirth] By Rito P. Asilo Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 17, 2012[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/16/12/akafellas-member-wins-1st-philpop Akafellas member wins 1st PhilPop] ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 17, 2012 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, I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila!,[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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120829144420/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/with-i-do-bidoo-bidoo-tippy-dos-santos-is-ready-for-her-close-up/ |date=August 29, 2012 }} InterAksyon. Retrieved August 29, 2012 after Peter Pan.[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] ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 30, 2012{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/367872/sam-concepcion-shrugs-off-rivalry-with-daniel-padilla |title=Sam Concepcion Shrugs Off 'Rivalry' with Daniel Padilla |work=Manila Bulletin |first=Jojo P. |last=Panaligan |access-date=July 30, 2012}} In an interview with PEP, he stated that the film would be his biggest break.[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."] PEP.ph. Retrieved July 30, 2012[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/54594/mainstream-filmmaking-scene-perks-up Mainstream filmmaking scene perks up] Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 20, 2012[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] ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 30, 2012 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.{{cite news|last=Manago|first=Lito|title=I Do Bidoo Bidoo leads 10th Golden Screen Awards nominations|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/38286/I-Do-Bidoo-Bidoo-leads-10th-Golden-Screen-Awards-nominations|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=April 21, 2013}}

In July 2012, Concepcion was invited to Indonesia to appear on a morning variety show, Dahsyat Musik.[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] PEP.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2012 He performed "Forever Young" and "Yeah 3x".[http://www.pep.ph/news/34672/sam-concepcion-performs-in-indonesian-tv-show Sam Concepcion performs in Indonesian TV show] PEP.ph. Retrieved June 30, 2012 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.[http://www.pikiran-rakyat.com/node/194872 Sam Concepcion Release Single "Forever Young" in Indonesia] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232531/http://www.pikiran-rakyat.com/node/194872 |date=March 3, 2016 }} Pikiran-Rakyat Online – Indonesia. Retrieved November 9, 2012 Following his appearance, Concepcion won "Most Awesome Guest" on Dahsyat Awards in 2013.{{cite news|title=Sam Concepcion won in Indonesia's Dahsyat Awards|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/23/13/sam-concepcion-wins-award-indonesian-tv-show|work=ABS-CBN News|publisher=ABS-CBN|access-date=January 24, 2013}}

Concepcion's second full-length album, Infinite in 2013.{{cite news|title=Sam Concepcion opens up on Jasmine Curtis-Smith|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/02/13/sam-concepcion-opens-jasmine-curtis-smith|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=April 9, 2013}} The album celebrates his 10th anniversary in the music industry.{{cite news|title=Sam Concepcion releases new album|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/entertainment/2013/08/02/sam-concepcion-releases-new-album-295739|access-date=August 3, 2013|newspaper=SunStar|date=August 2, 2013|archive-date=March 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140321095648/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/entertainment/2013/08/02/sam-concepcion-releases-new-album-295739|url-status=dead}} 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.{{cite web|title=Sam Concepcion 05.24.2013|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=581403491880567&l=70e3e34863|publisher=MyMusicStore.com.ph|access-date=May 20, 2013}}{{Primary source inline|date=January 2020}} 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.{{cite news|title=Julia Barretto and Enrique Gil team up for upcoming primetime series Mira Bella|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/12984/julia-barretto-and-enrique-gil-team-up-for-upcoming-primetime-series-mira-bella|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=December 10, 2013}}{{cite web|last=Alejandrino|first=Nel|title=Sam Concepcion is Julia's new leading man|url=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/63279-sam-concepcion-is-julias-new-leading-man|work=Journal|access-date=December 10, 2013}} He released the "Teka Break" singlefrom his upcoming album.

In 2017, Concepcion signed with Viva Artist Agency (VAA) and Star Magic.{{Cite web|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/242012/sam-concepcion-transfers-from-star-magic-to-viva-artists-agency|title=Sam Concepcion transfers from Star Magic to Viva Artists Agency|first=Clarizel|last=Abanilla|date=September 13, 2017|website=INQUIRER.net}} He appeared in a minor role in Miss Granny in 2018.{{cite web |title=James Reid confirms movie with Sarah Geronimo |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/16/17/james-reid-confirms-movie-with-sarah-geronimo |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=12 September 2022}} In 2019, he starred in Indak, a dance musical,{{cite web |title=Nadine Lustre, Sam Concepcion to star in dance film 'Indak' |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/217370-nadine-lustre-sam-concepcion-indak-movie/ |website=www.rappler.com |date=November 23, 2018 |publisher=Rappler |access-date=12 September 2022}} 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).{{cite web |last1=Wang |first1=Nickie |title=The CR3W in concert at the Big Dome |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/289691/the-cr3w-in-concert-at-the-big-dome.html |website=manilastandard.net |date=March 10, 2019 |publisher=Manila Standard |access-date=12 September 2022}}{{cite web |last1=Calderon |first1=Ricky |title=Billy Crawford, James Reid and Sam Concepcion team up for 'The CR3W' concert |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2019/03/27/1904889/billy-crawford-james-reid-and-sam-concepcion-team-the-cr3w-concert |website=www.philstar.com |publisher=Philippine Star |access-date=12 September 2022}} In 2019, Concepcion was to star in HBO Asia's Halfworlds.{{cite web |last1=Malig |first1=Kaela |title=Bianca Umali reveals HBO series 'Halfworlds' has already wrapped up filming |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/810244/bianca-umali-reveals-hbo-series-halfworlds-has-already-wrapped-up-filming/story/ |website=www.gmanetwork.com |date=November 9, 2021 |publisher=GMA Network |access-date=12 September 2022}} The production was put on hold and is still in post-production as of 2022.{{cite web |last1=Malig |first1=Kaela |title=Bianca Umali teases behind-the-scene photo of HBO's 'Halfworlds' season 3 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/821166/bianca-umali-teases-behind-the-scene-photo-of-hbo-s-halfworlds-season-3/story/ |website=www.gmanetwork.com |date=February 8, 2022 |publisher=GMA Network |access-date=12 September 2022}}

In 2020, Trumpets' longest running musical Joseph The Dreamer was revived and Concepcion was chosen to star.{{cite web |title=Joseph The Dreamer: The 30 year journey |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/arts-and-leisure/2022/08/03/465482/joseph-the-dreamer-the-30-year-journey/ |website=www.bworldonline.com |date=August 2, 2022 |publisher=Business World |access-date=12 September 2022}} It ran in early 2020.{{cite web |last1=Dela Cruz |first1=Crista |title=Joseph, the Dreamer Returns to Live Theater This 2022 |url=https://www.spot.ph/arts-culture/performing-arts-2/88959/joseph-the-dreamer-returns-to-the-stage-this-2022-a833-20220405 |website=www.spot.ph |publisher=SPOT |access-date=12 September 2022}} In July 2022, Joseph the Dreamer opened again at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater in Taguig City.{{cite web |last1=Jusay |first1=Annalyn |title=2022 cast of 'Joseph The Dreamer' are ready to inspire people |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/01/2022-cast-of-joseph-the-dreamer-are-ready-to-inspire-people/ |website=mb.com.ph |date=July 2022 |publisher=Manila Bulletin |access-date=12 September 2022}}

In 2021, he served as a judge in a singing competition in the Season 2 of TV5's Born to Be a Star.{{cite web |last1=Gabinete |first1=Jojo |title=Born To Be A Star, magbabalik; Matteo Guidicelli, Kim Molina napiling hosts |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/155946/born-to-be-a-star-matteo-guidicelli-kim-molina-a734-20210106?ref=home_feed_3 |website=PEP.ph |publisher=PEP |access-date=12 September 2022}} In October 2021, Concepcion released his single "Diwata", which was part of the soundtrack for Miss Universe Philippines 2021.{{cite web |title=Sam Concepcion drops music video for hit song 'Diwata' |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/04/sam-concepcion-drops-music-video-for-hit-song-diwata/ |website=mb.com.ph |date=May 4, 2022 |publisher=Manila Bulletin |access-date=12 September 2022}} He performed it for the first time during the live coronation.{{cite web |last1=Cruz |first1=Dana |title=Bamboo, Sam Concepcion to perform at Miss Universe PH pageant |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/445160/bamboo-sam-concepcion-to-perform-at-miss-universe-ph-pageant |website=entertainment.inquirer.net |date=April 13, 2022 |publisher=Inquirer |access-date=12 September 2022}} An accompanying music video and the single was later released.{{Cite web |title=Sam Concepcion drops music video for hit song 'Diwata' |url=https://www.msn.com/en-ph/entertainment/other/sam-concepcion-drops-music-video-for-hit-song-diwata/ar-AAWOWf1 |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=MSN |language=en-PH}} 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.{{cite web |last1=Madarang |first1=Catalina |title=Bamboo, Sam Concepcion among performers at Miss Universe Philippines 2022 coronation night |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/celebrities/2022/04/13/215160/bamboo-sam-concepcion-among-performers-at-miss-universe-philippines-2022-coronation-night/ |website=interaksyon.philstar.com |date=April 13, 2022 |publisher=PhilStar |access-date=12 September 2022}}

File:Sam Concepcion in St Scholastica for Youth Campaign.jpg

In October 2008, Concepcion was appointed by the Philippine Department of Education as the Youth Role Model and Spokesperson.{{Cite web|url=http://www.deped.gov.ph/updates/updateslinks.asp?id=278|title=Sam Concepcion – DepEd Updates}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://services.inquirer.net/print/print.php?article_id=93906|title=Sam leads Sama-Sama sa Eskwela|access-date=June 27, 2009|archive-date=November 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117233742/http://services.inquirer.net/print/print.php?article_id=93906|url-status=dead}} 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.[http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=990&offset=0&expanded=1 Sam Concepcion Challenges Over 100,000 Students To Excel In School]{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} Titik Filipino. Retrieved February 10, 2012. 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.[http://www.mb.com.ph/node/51623 Sam Concepcion, youth role model, visits 50 schools; stars in ‘SRR9’] By Crispina Belen Manila Bulletin September 12, 2007. He was one of the National Book Development Board's (NBDB) Get Caught Reading ambassadors in 2007.[http://nbdb.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=818&Itemid=1 Sam Concepcion gets caught reading!] National Book Development Board Official Website. Retrieved July 9, 2012

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.[http://www.b4usurf.org/index.php?page=highlights Sam Concepcion is B4USurf's Official Spokesperson][http://www.pep.ph/features/extra/15363/sam-concepcion-encourages-safe-responsible-internet-surfing/1/1 Sam Concepcion encourages safe, responsible Internet surfing] PEP.ph. Retrieved February 28, 2008 Concepcion was the Youth Ambassador for Education and the Arts in the 3rd District of Manila during that time.[http://www.pep.ph/celeb/celeb/20513/undefined DepEd youth ambassador Sam Concepcion launches 2009 PaperClay Art Competition] PEP.ph. Retrieved November 19, 2009 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=421501&publicationSubCategoryId=51|title=Sam Concepcion is the New Ambassador for Children|website=The Philippine STAR }}[http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=421501&publicationSubCategoryId=51 World Vision Ambassador Sam Concepcion: On sharing blessings & paying it forward] Philippine Star. Retrieved July 9, 2012 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.[https://archive.today/20121221150526/http://worldvision.org.ph/content/sam-concepcion-prepares-lunch-wv-sponsored-child-palawan Sam Concepcion prepares lunch with a WV sponsored child in Palawan] World Vision. Retrieved July 9, 2012 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.yehey.com/entertainment/music/article.aspx?c=136&id=235486|title=Sam Live in Concert|access-date=June 27, 2009|archive-date=March 2, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302090400/http://www.yehey.com/entertainment/music/article.aspx?id=235486&c=136|url-status=dead}} 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.[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] by Rachelle Siazon, ABS-CBN News. November 9, 2009

File:Sam Concepcion in World Vision Mission in Cagayan de Oro, 2012.jpg

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.[http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/piolo-headlines-star-magic%E2%80%99s-charity-programs.html Piolo headlines Star Magic’s charity programs] By Karen Valeza "Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom" Retrieved February 10, 2012 The proceeds were donated to Elsie Gaches, Reception and Study Center for Children, Sanctuary Center and Sagip Kapamilya.[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/09/11/star-magic-artists-give-back-charity Star Magic artists give back to charity through concert] ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 10, 2012 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.[http://worldvision.org.ph/stories/teen-stars-bring-smiles-cdo-children Teen stars bring smiles to CDO children] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730123950/http://worldvision.org.ph/stories/teen-stars-bring-smiles-cdo-children |date=July 30, 2012 }} by Jon Carlo Fortich and Crislyn Felisilda, World Vision Official Website. Retrieved March 10, 2012 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.[http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/celebrities-join-campaign-against-world-hunger/ Celebrities join campaign against world hunger] By Aliana Gimena, InterAksyon.com. Retrieved January 10, 2012

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.{{cite news|title=Watch a concert, help 'Yolanda' victims|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/11/11/13/watch-concert-help-yolanda-victims|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=November 15, 2013}}

{{Main|Sam Concepcion discography}}

;Studio albums

• Sam Concepcion (2007)
• Infinite (2013)
• Bago (2016)

;Extended plays

• I'll Find Your Heart (Music+Videos) (2008)
• Forever Young (2011)

;Concert/Tours

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

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