Stephen Ian López Veneración (born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino athlete, actor, pilot, and singer. He was a former talent of GMA Network and is currently an artist of ABS-CBN.
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.jpg) Veneracion in 2019 | |
| Born | Stephen Ian López Veneración February 7, 1975 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Painter, sportsperson, actor, pilot, singer |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Agent(s) | GMA Network (1986–2001; 2004–2007; 2008–2011) ABS-CBN (2003–2004; 2007; 2011–present) |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Spouse | Pam Gallardo |
| Children | 3 |
Personal life and career
His father is renowned painter Roy Veneración, while his mother is Susan López-Veneración.[1] He is married to Pam (née Gallardo), an industrial engineer, with whom he has three children.[2][3][4] 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 movies. 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 and is currently a talent of Star Magic in 2011. He popularly appeared in the remake of 2000 drama, Pangako Sa' Yo, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla since 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. In 2017, he currently appears in Filipino drama, A Love to Last, with Bea Alonzo and Iza Calzado.
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.
Veneración was a rider for the Shell-Yamaha motocross racing team between 2004 and 2006.
Filmography
Television
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Block Z | Mario | |
| 2017 | Bliss | Joshua | |
| Ilawod | Dennis | ||
| 2016 | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Ryan Martinez | |
| 2015 | All You Need Is Pag-Ibig | Erik | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2014 | Feng Shui 2 | Douglas | 40th Manila Film Festival |
| Once A Princess | Anthony | ||
| She's Dating The Gangster | Present Lucas | ||
| 2013 | Puti | Amir | |
| 2012 | El Presidente | General Antonio Luna | 38th Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2011 | Segunda Mano | Ivan's Father | 37th Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2008 | Ate | ||
| Siquijor: Mystic Island | Xavier Adriano | ||
| 2006 | Moments of Love | Captain Ricardo Santos | |
| Tulay | |||
| 2004 | inter.m@tes | Oliver Starman Dantes | |
| 2002 | Lapu-Lapu | Sebastian Del Cano | 28th Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 2001 | Parehas ang Laban | David | |
| 2001 | Sgt. Maderazo: Bayad Na Pati ang Kaluluwa Mo | Rodel Maderazo | |
| 2000 | Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin | ||
| 1999 | Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Akong Maligaw | Jimmy | |
| 1998 | Armadong Hudas | ||
| 1998 | Gangland | Father Tunggo | |
| Guevarra: Sa Batas Ko, Walang Hari | Guevarra | ||
| Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko | cameo appearance | ||
| 1997 | Halik ng Bampira | cameo appearance | |
| Totoy Hitman | |||
| Bastardo | Bobby Cuevas | ||
| Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol | Armard Disierto | ||
| 1996 | Rubber Man | cameo appearance | |
| Ben Balasador: Akin ang Huling Alas | Ben Balasador | ||
| 1995 | Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo | Guiller | 21st Metro Manila Film Festival |
| 1994 | Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iniwan | Pedrito Masangkay | |
| Sgt Bobby Aguilar | Sgt. Bobby Aguilar | ||
| Boy Praning | |||
| 1993 | Bukas Tatakpan Ka ng Dyario | Billy Montenegro | |
| Zaldong Tisoy | Zaldo | ||
| 1992 | Pugoy Hostage: Davao | Felipe Pugoy | |
| 1990 | Alyas Baby Face | Paolo | |
| Kristobal: Tinik Sa Korona | |||
| Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael | |||
| 1989 | Pardina at ang Mga Duwende | ||
| One Two Bato Three Four Bapor | |||
| Anak ng Demonyo | Devon | ||
| 1988 | Hindi Tao, Hindi Hayop: Adventures of Seiko Jewels | ||
| Hiwaga sa Balete Drive (1988) | Jonathan | ||
| 1987 | Black Magic | ||
| Ako si Kiko, Ako si Kikay | Jimbo | ||
| Di Bale Nalang | Anthony | ||
| 1983 | Mang Kepweng and Son | Son | |
| 1982 | Never Ever Say Goodbye |
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 |
| Through The Years |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2015 | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | All You Need Is Pag-Ibig[6] | 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 |
References
- ^ "Thanks, Dad, for your gift of art".
- ^ Lozano-Puyo, Hariette. "IAN VENERACION: Actor-plus". FilmamStar. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
- ^ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/328076/lifestyle/reviews/movie-review-the-pitfalls-of-morality-in-puti
- ^ http://entertainment.inquirer.net/113669/things-that-go-bump-in-the-day-puti-a-tribute-to-itim
- ^ "Tonight With Arnold Clavio". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
- ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 December 2015.