Sam Concepcion transfers to GMA-7?

Is Sam Concepcion now a Kapuso?

Sam Concepcion performing on Eat Bulaga | Video courtesy of "gnsi58" of Youtube

Sam Concepcion was seen performing on GMA-7's Eat Bulaga earlier, which made many people ask whether he transferred to the Kapuso network already. But no. Sam is still a Kapamilya and he was just there on the GMA-7 noontime show to promote Miley Cyrus' Manila Concert where he is set to do the front act with Elmo Magalona.

He is still on "Good Vibes", right? And he is still have many projects in ABS-CBN like his upcoming movie with "Mara Clara" stars Julia Montes, Kathryn Bernardo and Albie Casino.

By the way, that performance is awesome! WTG, Sam!

Sam Concepcion, Elmo Magalona to do an opening act at Miley Cyrus' Manila concert

Sam Concepcion and Elmo Magalona have been chosen to front act Miley Cyrus' Manila concert this June 17, 2011 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

Sam Concepcion and Elmo Magalona | Photo credits: Sam and Elmo's Facebook Fan Pages

Sam Concepcion tweeted the news last night. Here's what he said:


"Yup! Opening for Miley Cyrus with @SuperElmo (Elmo Magalona) its going to be EPIC!" Sam said.

It can be remembered that Sam was also chosen by Taylor Swift when the latter had a concert in the Philippines last February.

Meanwhile, according to the concert's lead promoter Futuretainment, Inc., Sam and Elmo are going to do a showdown in the concert.

For details about Miley Cyrus' concert in Manila, please refer to this page:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/04/miley-cyrus-manila-concert-2011-set-on.html

Sam Concepcion 'Gone Too Soon' MP3 Download

Sam Concepcion performed Michael Jackson's "Gone Too Soon" during the Gigger Boys' interview on the Buzz on April 17th as a tribute to his co-member AJ Perez. Sam sang it beautifully and I have been viewing the video on Youtube every now and then.

Now, the song is on my phone's playlist since somebody converted it to MP3! :D It was posted on Sam's Facebook Fan Page. Sam has two "main" fan pages on facebook - the other one's inactive but it has the most likes. It is at this page that I found the download link:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sam-Concepcion/369827804235

Just head to the admin's wall posts and check on an April 17th post saying "You can download Sam's version of Gone Too Soon here for AJ Perez" with a link to 4shared which is a filehost.

By the way, here's the Youtube video I was talking about:


Video courtesy of ABS-CBN and "gRe3nArChErS" of Youtube

Gigger Boys with AJ Perez, a look back | Gigger Boys Photos

Gigger Boys with AJ Perez, a look back | Gigger Boys Photos

Gigger Boys members: (Top: L-R) Enchong Dee, AJ Perez, Robi Domingo, Arron Villaflor, (Bottom: L-R) Chris Gutierrez, Dino Imperial, and Sam Concepcion

When AJ Perez was still living, he was a member of an all-male Star Magic dance group called "Gigger Boys". The group is also composed of equally good-looking and talented Kapamilya young actors: Enchong Dee, Robi Domingo, Sam Concepcion, Arron Villaflor, Enrique Gil, and Benjamin De Guzman (newest member), Dino Imperial, and Chris Gutierrez.

Gigger Boys was formed in 2009 and they have bonded so much since then. No wonder why it was hard for them when they heard of AJ Perez passing away.

On the April 17 episode of "The Buzz", Sam Concepcion, Robi Domingo, Arron Villaflor and Enrique Gil didn't help but to get emotional.

First up was the teary-eyed Robi who was asked by host Boy Abunda why he was crying.

"Sayang, e... sayang, e. You may say that the person has unlimited potential. Iba si AJ, hindi lang unlimited potential," the former Pinoy Big Brother Teen housemate replied.

When asked of his memories of AJ, he said, "Kasi, whenever wala si Tito Gerry [AJ's father] para sunduin siya, ako personally ang naghahatid sa kanya sa bahay. And sa time namin na yun, napag-uusapan namin lovelife niya, lovelife ko, lahat—anything under the sun. Ikinukuwento ko na sa kanya lahat."

"Si AJ kasi, hindi lang siya celebrity, hindi lang siya dancer, hindi lang siya Gigger Boys, hindi lang siya Kapamilya sa amin, he was one of our brothers. Kaya sobrang sakit," he added.

Robi was then asked for his message to AJ.

"AJ, alam namin na nasa mabuting lugar ka. You're with God now. Always take care of yourself, bro. We'll always pray for you."

It was then Arron's turn who said that AJ's death was painful for him. These were the things he said.

"Masakit, kasi malalapit na kaibigan kami. Kung paano nabuo ang grupo namin. Alam n'yo yun, napaka-solid namin. We work as one."

"Parang ang sakit lang. Hanggang ngayon, hindi pa rin namin tanggap."

"Ewan ko, magulo pa rin ang isipan ko ngayon. Parang napakaimposible. Siyempre, masakit para sa aming lahat. Lalo na sa mga nakakakilala sa kanya, di ba?"

"Kaya noong narinig namin ang balita, parang nagtawagan kami, 2 a.m."

"'Bro, alam mo na ang balita kay AJ? Bro, wala na si AJ.' Akala ko, nagloloko lang sila. 'Bro, saan naman galing ang balitang 'yan?' sabi ko. 'Bro, it was confirmed. Patay na si AJ," Arron said.

Sam Concepcion was next and he shared that it was hard for him to accept right away.

"Actually, noong malaman ko yun, parang hindi mo pa kayang i-accept agad, e. Parang you're in shock, you're in denial."

"Until right now, ang nararamdaman ko, parang ganoon pa rin. It was surreal.

"When I found out about it, I was trembling. My heart was pounding. Ganoon pa rin po ang feeling ko hanggang ngayon."

"And the way I remember AJ, he was just a happy soul. Masayahin lang po siya, kung bakit kami nagtatawanan. Most of the laughs we shared is because of AJ," said Sam.

Enrique Gil also can't believe of the tragic incident that happened to their friend. He said,

"I can't believe na wala na si AJ."

"Nalaman ko na wala na siya noong tumawag sa akin si JM de Guzman sa taping. Sabi niya, 'Bro, totoo ba ang balita?' Sabi ko, 'Ano?' 'Huwag kang mabibigla, ha. Si AJ raw, wala na.' 'Pre, hindi totoo 'yan. Teka lang, tawagan ko si AJ."

"May sumagot, parang si AJ. Sabi ko, 'Bro, anong nangyari sa 'yo?' Si Tito Gerry pala yun, yung tatay niya ang sumagot. 'Ken,' tawag niya sa akin Ken. 'Ken, I can't talk right now.' Sabi niya, 'AJ is gone.'

"Mabilis daw ang takbo nila, tinamaan daw sila ng truck. Sabi ko, 'Tito, I can't believe it. I'm so sorry.' Sabi niya, 'Just tell your friends na lang. I'm sure they want to know.'"

After the interview, Sam Concepcion did a heartfelt rendition of Michael Jackson's "Gone Too Soon" which he sang beautifully.

The boys also took park during the interment mass of AJ and Sam sang the song once again.

Let's look back on these memories of AJ Perez with the Gigger Boys which were captured on cam:












Photos courtesy of ABS-CBN, PEX, PEP, and Gigger Boys Facebook Fan Page

'Good Vibes' to air in April on ABS-CBN | 'Good Vibes' Cast and Behind The Scenes Photos

Fans have been anticipating this show since info about it first came out late last year. After several months, sources say that the youth-oriented dance drama series "Good Vibes" will finally premier this April 2011 on ABS-CBN. Excited much? :D

There has been a change on the cast of this show, though. Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Teen former housemate Fretzie Bercede who was originally part of the cast backed out and was replaced by fellow PBB Teen alum Kazel Kinouchi.

"Good Vibes" Male Cast: (Front L-R) James Reid, Arron Villaflor, Enrique Gil, Sam Concepcion, (Back L-R) Ivan Dorschner and Chikara Nawa

To show their moves a lot on the show are its good-looking male cast: Chikara Nawa who will be playing as Wowie Ogiya, Sam Concepcion as Marc Pedroza, Ivan Dorschner as Gabriel 'Gab' Weiss, Enrique Gil as Troy Cabrera, Arron Villaflor as Franco Mendoza and James Reid as Spencer Ziff.

"Good Vibes" Female Cast: (L-R) Linn Oeymo, Yen Santos, Coleen Ortega, Heidei Riego,Kazel Kinouchi and Devon Seron

The following beautiful young stars will comprise the female lead cast of the show: Yen Santos as Arah Gonzales, Heidi Riego as Jamie, Devon Seron as Maribeth Tamayo, Linn Oeymo as Geleen Weiss, Coleen Ortega as Monique Castillejo and Kazel Kinouchi as Lea.

Directed by Nico Hernandez and Theodore Boborol, "Good Vibes" will start airing in April only on ABS-CBN.

Courtesy of their owners, here are more "Behind the Scenes" pictures of the "Good Vibes" Cast:

Sam Concepcion receives a hug from Taylor Swift

As a Taylor Swift fan, I would have to say that Sam Concepcion is the luckiest guy in the Philippines! Not only that Grammy winner Taylor Swift chose him personally to do the front act of her "Speak Now" concert in Araneta last Friday, but he also received a sweet big hug from the beautiful international singing sensation!

Yes, Taylor Swift gave Sam Concepcion a hug after thanking the latter for his performance.

Whew! Check out the picture below:



According to Carlo Orosa, Sam's manager, Taylor congratulated Sam for an awesome front act.

"Sam you were awesome, great... thank you!", Taylor reportedly said.

It left Sam all smiles.

"I totally did not expect for her to hug me, she seemed excited and so I got very excited too," Sam said.

Here's a Youtube video of Sam singing Katy Perry's "Fireworks" during the opening act of Taylor's show in Manila, recently:

Sam Concepcion hopes for an international career via Taylor Swift's Asian Tour!

If you have read on a post that I made a couple of days ago, I shared about international singing sensation Taylor Swift choosing Pinoy teen heartthrob Sam Conception to open her sold-out Manila concert this February 19, 2011 at Araneta Coliseum. Check the post HERE.


In a PEP interview, Sam said that he has received the good news and is ecstatic that he is not just doing the front act of the Manila Concert but all of the Asian countries Taylor Swift will be doing a concert at as part of her Asian Tour!

"I was told that Taylor Swift was looking for a front act for her concert. I tried out. But I didn't hear anything from them for so long. So, I'm like 'It's okay.' Then... I was thrilled when Renen [De Guia, concert producer] called up my manager [Carlo Orosa] who called me and said, 'You got it! But there's more...'"

Sam paused for effect, "[He told me], 'You will do the front act for her whole Asian tour.' I was floored!"

When asked if opening for Taylor's concerts in Asia could be the break he has been waiting for in his international career, here's his response:

"I hope so," Sam said, smiling.

Sam Concepcion is now preparing for this big stint.

Good luck, Sam!

Sam Concepcion, to front act Taylor Swift's Concerts in Asia!

If you have read on a post that I made a couple of days ago, I shared about international singing sensation Taylor Swift choosing Pinoy teen heartthrob Sam Conception to open her sold-out Manila concert this February 19, 2011 at Araneta Coliseum. Check the post HERE.


In a PEP interview, Sam said that he has received the good news and is ecstatic that he is not just doing the front act of the Manila Concert but all of the Asian countries Taylor Swift will be doing a concert at as part of her Asian Tour!

"I was told that Taylor Swift was looking for a front act for her concert. I tried out. But I didn't hear anything from them for so long. So, I'm like 'It's okay.' Then... I was thrilled when Renen [De Guia, concert producer] called up my manager [Carlo Orosa] who called me and said, 'You got it! But there's more...'"

Sam paused for effect, "[He told me], 'You will do the front act for her whole Asian tour.' I was floored!"

Sam Concepcion is now preparing for this big stint since it could also be a big break for an international career.

Good luck, Sam!

Taylor Swift chooses Sam Concepcion to open her Manila Concert

Recording artist Taylor Swift has personally picked Kapamilya teen star Sam Concepcion to do the front act of her sold-out "Taylor Swift Live in Manila" concert.


According to the concert producer Renen De Guia of Ovation Productions, Taylor Swift chooses everything about her concert and is excited for Sam Concepcion to open her Manila Concert.

“Taylor selects everything for her concerts, so we are very happy and excited that she chose Sam Concepcion to front for her in Manila. In fact, Sam was also asked to join Taylor in the rest of her Asian tour,” de Guia said.

Meanwhile, Sam Concepcion was surprised of having picked by the international singing sensation.

“I would have wanted just to watch Taylor’s show, but to actually open for her, it’s a big surprise and blessing,” said Sam.

Sam also added, “I am also very humbled that I was invited to join her Asian tour. I am very thankful, excited and thrilled.”

The "Taylor Swift Live in Manila" concert will be happening on February 19, 2011 at the Araneta Coliseum.

James Reid, Ivan Dorschner to star on "Good Vibes"

The Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010 Ex-Housemates, James Reid and Ivan Dorschner will star on an upcoming youth-oriented show on ABS-CBN entitled Good Vibes. Sam Concepcion, Arron Villaflor, Enrique Gil and Chikara Nawa will also be in the show . With this line up of cute young male teens, I think it's going to be a very interesting show for many young girls out there, including those that are 'feeling young' and 'feeling girl':).



Good Vibes also includes female casts namely Fretzie Bercede, Devon Seron, Yen Santos, Coleen Garcia and two new faces.



Good Vibes will be aired soon.

Enzo Pineda: No. 1 Candy Cutie for 2010

Discovered through the reality-based star search Starstruck V, Enzo Pineda has been voted as Number 1 Candy Cutie for 2010 outranking the the defending and 4-time winner Sam Concepcion who is now taking the second spot. The 20-year old cutie dominated the text and online votes from the voting conducted by Candy Magazine from July to August.

Here are the Top 20 Candy Cuties for 2010:

1. Enzo Pineda
2. Sam Concepcion
3. AJ Perez
4. Bret Jackson
5. James Reid
6. Robi Domingo
7. Albie Casiño
8. Enchong Dee
9. Ivan Dorschner
10. Elmo Magalona
11. Richard Faulkerson Jr
12. Patrick Sugui
13. Teejay Madrilejo
14. Jolo Asinas
15. Mike Quinzon
16. Laurence Chua
17. JR De Guzman
18. Gerard Lahoz
19. Ken Chan
20. Pat Nabua

With Katy Pery covering the issue, the Top 20 Candy Cuties will be featured in Candy Magazine October 2010 issue. They will also be appearing in Candy Fair happening on Saturday, October 2, 10 AM to 5 PM, at the A. Venue Hall in Makati City.

ASAP XV's Launches A-Pop

After successful performances by the four young male singers together in the show, ABS-CBN's Sunday top-rating noon-time variety show, ASAP XV, has officially launched a new singing group called, 'A-Pop', today. The new group is composed of the 'Little Big Star' champion, Sam Conception; Ilo-ilo RnB/Hip-hop pride Young JV or Eduardo JV Kapunan II; the Filipino-Colombian 'MYX VJ Search 2009' winner, Nel Gomez; and the acoustic singer, Jaco Benin.