{{short description|Filipino actor and singer}} {{About-distinguish|the Filipino singer|KC Concepcion|Yam Concepcion}} {{Use Philippine English|date=January 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2020}} {{Philippine name|Lopez|Concepcion}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Sam Concepcion | background = solo_singer | image = Sam Concepcion at Rob Magnolia, 2013.jpg | caption = Concepcion in 2013 | birth_name = Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1992|10|17}} | origin = Manila, Philippines | genre = Pop, P-pop, R&B, OPM | occupation = {{Hlist|Singer|dancer|actor|host|model stylist|VJ}} | years_active = 1999–present | instrument = Vocals, piano, guitar | label = Stages<br />(2002–present)<br />Star Magic<br />(2005–2017)<br />TV5 Network<br />(2008–2009; 2021–present)<br />Viva Artists Agency<br />(2017–present)<br />Universal Records<br />(2007–2017)<br />Viva Records<br />(2017–present) | website = {{URL|www.samconcepcion.net}} }} '''Samuel Lawrence Lopez Concepcion''' (born October 17, 1992) is a Filipino singer, dancer, actor, VJ and host.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2120205/|title=Sam Concepcion | Actor, Soundtrack|website=IMDb|access-date=July 21, 2018|archive-date=November 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115025918/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2120205/|url-status=live}}</ref> in April 2006 Concepcion won the Big Division in the first season of ''Little Big Star''.<ref name="Little Big Star">{{Cite web|url=http://guides.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1046|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130119102654/http://guides.clickthecity.com/music/?p=1046|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 19, 2013|title=Concepcion wins Little Big Star}}</ref> 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, ''I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila!''. 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.{{citation needed|date=September 2013}} 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.<ref name="PhilstarSAM">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="PhilstarSAM" /> 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?''<ref name="STAGES" /> 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.<ref name="STAGES">[http://www.showbizpinoy.com/showbiz/news/nov_wk2_06/sam_concepcion.htm Sam Concepcion Tween Heartthrob] ''ShowBiz Pinoy''</ref><ref name="LWW" /> 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''.<ref name="LWW">{{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|access-date=January 17, 2024|archive-date=January 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117060642/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/16786/jericho-rosales-not-leaving-genesis-for-star-magic|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="SamBIO" /> 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.<ref name="Early Days">{{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}}</ref>
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.<ref>[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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306092913/http://www.pep.ph/spotlight/extra-extra/16805/sam-concepcion-is-proud-of-little-big-star-batchmate-charice- |date=March 6, 2016 }} ''PEP.ph''. Retrieved September 8, 2008</ref> He was initially dubbed the Singing Crush ng Bayan throughout the show and became the crowd favorite.<ref>[http://www.candymag.com/cutiepedia/sam-concepcion Candy Cutie: Sam Concepcion] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808011248/http://www.candymag.com/cutiepedia/sam-concepcion |date=August 8, 2012 }} ''Candy Mag''. Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref> He was awarded the My Favorite Star Award for earning 52% of viewer votes, the highest percentage.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130627071008/http://www.mtv.com/artists/sam-concepcion/ Sam Concepcion: Full Bio] MTV. Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref> During the Grand Finals, Concepcion sang "I Can't Stand Still" from ''Footloose''.<ref name="Little Big Star" /> He eventually won the competition with "The Brightest Star" for the Big Division over competitors Gian Barbarona and Charice.<ref>{{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 |access-date=October 6, 2012 |archive-date=December 9, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111209135219/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/324003/sam-concepcion-honored-and-grateful-his-recent-achievements |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref> 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.<ref name="Super Inggo">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="KOTFA">{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20010808165917/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=773 Stages Talents Make Their Mark]}}</ref> 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.<ref name="APEC">{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20010808165917/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=773 Sam wows APEC delegates]}}</ref> In July that year, he won Nickelodeon's Pinoy Wannabe Award with 40% of the votes, becoming the youngest and sole male recipient.<ref name="Nickelodeon">{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20060724232238/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=738 Sam wins Pinoy Wannabe]}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Candymag">[http://www.pep.ph/news/26970/enzo-pined Enzo Pineda beats Sam Concepcion] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108025318/http://www.pep.ph/news/26970/enzo-pined |date=January 8, 2014 }} ''PEP.ph''. Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref> 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.<ref name="Birthday Bash">{{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}}</ref>
===2007–2009=== Concepcion's next major television project was ''Walang Kapalit'', a series starring Claudine Barretto and Piolo Pascual.<ref name="Walang Kapalit" /> He portrayed the young Noel.<ref name="Walang Kapalit">{{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}}</ref> Concepcion was a voice actor for the local anime network, Hero TV, voicing Koyuki, the protagonist of the Japanese musical anime, ''Beck''.<ref name="Beck">{{Cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/12692/Is-Sam-Concepcion-the-next-Christian-Bautista |title=Sam Dubs Koyuki in Beck |access-date=June 7, 2009 |archive-date=February 1, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080201030148/http://www.pep.ph/news/12692/Is-Sam-Concepcion-the-next-Christian-Bautista |url-status=live }}</ref> 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.<ref name="Walang Kapalit" /><ref name="HSM">{{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 }}</ref><ref name="HSM Extended">{{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}}</ref><ref name="TVG">{{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 |archive-date=November 24, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141124040623/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Glee-Final-Season-Following-Return-Date-1089558.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{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 |archive-date=April 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150404131854/http://mic.com/articles/113336/as-glee-comes-to-an-end-the-show-returns-to-its-origins |url-status=live }}</ref>
In September 2007, Concepcion launched his first solo, self-titled album for Universal Records.<ref name="Album">{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20071011125851/http://titikpilipino.com/album/index.php?albumid=1382 Sam launches Debut Album]}}</ref> His first single was "Even If", a revived song from the American boy band 2Be3.<ref name="myxgold" /> His second single was a Jackson 5 hit, "Happy".<ref name="myxgold" /> The last single from the album, "I'll Find Your Heart" topped various charts of MYX Philippines.<ref name="myxgold" /> The album was later certified Gold by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.<ref name="myxgold">[http://www.myxph.com/features/1557/sam-concepcion-receives-a-gold-record-award/ Sam Concepcion receives a 'Gold' Award] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212024056/http://www.myxph.com/features/1557/sam-concepcion-receives-a-gold-record-award/ |date=December 12, 2013 }} ''MYX Philippines!''. Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref><ref>[https://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</ref><ref name="Gold Record">{{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}}</ref>
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''.<ref name="Star Magic">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>[http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/kung-fu-panda2.html Kung Fun Fighting!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121082138/http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/kung-fu-panda2.html |date=November 21, 2008 }} ''DVD Active''. Retrieved 089-07-2012</ref> With this project, Concepcion became the first Filipino artist to have collaborated with DreamWorks.<ref name="KFP">{{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|access-date=January 17, 2024|archive-date=January 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117060643/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/18941/john-lloyd-cruz-blushed-at-possibility-of-working-again-with-ex-girlfriend-krista-ranillo|url-status=live}}</ref> thumb|left|Sam Concepcion at the World Vision's "Youth Campaign Against Hunger" in St. Scholastica, Manila in 2011. Concepcion won Favorite New Artist in the 3rd MYX Music Awards in March 2008.<ref>[http://cerphin.net/balita/Sam-Concepcion-becomes-MYXs-youngest-Favorite-New-Artist/artikulo/16793/ Sam Concepcion becomes MYX's youngest Favorite New Artist] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108034810/http://cerphin.net/balita/Sam-Concepcion-becomes-MYXs-youngest-Favorite-New-Artist/artikulo/16793/ |date=January 8, 2014 }} ''PEP.ph''. Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref> This win made him the category's youngest winner as he garnered 61% of the votes.<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/1798/sam-concepcion-becomes-myx Sam Concepcion becomes MYX's youngest Favorite New Artist] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018212545/http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/1798/sam-concepcion-becomes-myx |date=October 18, 2016 }} ''PEP.ph''. Retrieved August 4, 2009</ref> In 2009, Concepcion won Top Teen Male Entertainer award in the first Pure & Fresh Top Teens Awards.<ref name="Top Teens">{{Cite web|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/3629/Kim-Chiu-and-Robi-Domingo-hailed-as-teen-icons.aspx|title=Sam Wins Top Teen Male Entertainer}}</ref> 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.<ref name="UNAP">[http://samconcepcion.net/wordpress/?p=326 Sam awarded UN Youth Leader Award]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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.<ref name="ILBLF">[https://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</ref> He was included on a TV5 show, ''Lipgloss'', where he played Kyle, the protagonist.<ref>[http://telebisyon.net/Sam-Concepcion/artista/news/36/ Sam Concepcion stars on Lip Gloss] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213031920/http://telebisyon.net/Sam-Concepcion/artista/news/36/ |date=December 13, 2013 }} ''Telebisyon.net''. Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref><ref>[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"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214053515/http://www.pep.ph/news/18730/tv5-introduces-its-own-homegrown-stars-via-teen-show-lipgloss |date=December 14, 2013 }} ''PEP.ph''. Retrieved August 14, 2008</ref> 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.<ref>[https://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</ref> The group launched in acting when Concepcion played Bobet, the optimist of the group, in ''Your Song Presents: Boystown'' in 2009.<ref name="Boystown">[https://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekends/article/3376/boystown/Your-Song-Presents-Boystown.aspx Sam is Bobet on Boystown] ''ABS-CBN News''</ref> 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.<ref name="titikpilipino">{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20100131213657/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=1157 Sam Turns 16 with a Concert]}}</ref> 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,<ref name="NOAH">{{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}}</ref> reprising his role as The Narrator/God.<ref name="NOAH Returns">{{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|access-date=January 24, 2010|archive-date=January 11, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100111195343/http://www.pep.ph/guide/5349/%20N.O.A.H.-%20returns-after-the-floods|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref name="NOAH Returns" /> 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=== upright|thumb|right|Sam Concepcion as Peter Pan, backstage of ASAP in 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''.<ref name="Pop Class Release">{{Cite web|url=https://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|access-date=August 15, 2025|archive-date=April 11, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250411030015/https://universalrecph.blogspot.com/2010/01/sam-concepcions-pop-class-dvd-out-now.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The album's single is an original, "Missed You".<ref>[http://music.yahoo.com/sam-concepcion/ Sam Concepcion on Yahoo Music] Yahoo! Music. Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref>
In 2010, Concepcion became the youngest model to participate in the yearly fashion show of Bench, ''Bench Uncut 2010''.<ref name="benchU">[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</ref> Concepcion starred on the "Braso" (Arm) episode of a Star Cinema trilogy movie, ''Cinco''.<ref>Napoleon Quintos. [https://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''.</ref><ref>Napoleon Quintos. [https://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.</ref> In 2011 he acted in the teen-oriented show ''Good Vibes'', and family movie ''Way Back Home''.<ref>[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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120606142308/http://www.push.com.ph/features/3677/sam-concepcion-dedicates-his-role-in-way-back-home-to-aj-perez/ |date=June 6, 2012 }} ''PUSH.ph''. Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref><ref>[https://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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110824133524/http://www.pep.ph/news/30482/Sam-Concepcion-hopes-to-be-worthy-replacing-his-late-friend-AJ-Perez-in-Way-Back-Home |date=August 24, 2011 }} ''PEP.ph'' Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/21/11/sam-concepcion-next-big-leading-man Sam Concepcion: Next big leading man?] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105023614/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/21/11/sam-concepcion-next-big-leading-man |date=January 5, 2014 }} ''ABS-CBN News''. Retrieved June 10, 2012</ref>
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".<ref>[https://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</ref> On June 17 of the same year, he was joined by Elmo Magalona as the opening acts for Miley Cyrus's Manila concert.<ref>[https://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</ref> He became an endorser of My|Phone cellphone.<ref>[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</ref> 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.<ref>[http://ourparadisephilippines.com/2011/08/14/pilipinas-tara-na-to-our-paradise-philippines/ Sam Concepcion on Pilipinas! Tara Na!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212031155/http://ourparadisephilippines.com/2011/08/14/pilipinas-tara-na-to-our-paradise-philippines/ |date=December 12, 2013 }} ''Our Paradise Philippines''. Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref> 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.<ref name="Candymag" /> 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.<ref name="YUMB">[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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819080733/http://www.jollibee.com.ph/buzz-room/yumbassadors-world-vision |date=August 19, 2013 }} ''Jollibee Official Website''. Retrieved September 30, 2012</ref> 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.".<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/youth/10/27/10/bam-aquino-8-others-named-yumbassadors Bam Aquino, 8 others named 'Yumbassadors']{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} ''ABS-CBN News''. Retrieved September 30, 2012</ref>
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.<ref>[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</ref><ref name="PEPasia">[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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106012251/http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/8648/sam-concepcion-busy-with-rehearsals-for-his-musical-play-peter-pan |date=January 6, 2017 }} ''PEP.ph''. Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref> 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.<ref name="SamBIO">[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</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/15081/sam-keeps-flying-high Sam keeps flying high] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111230150620/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/15081/sam-keeps-flying-high |date=December 30, 2011 }} By Marinel R. Cruz ''Philippine Daily Inquirer''. Retrieved February 10, 2012</ref> He released his third studio album, ''Forever Young,'' under Universal Records. "Forever Young" became the single.<ref>[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</ref><ref>[http://www.candymag.com/lifestyle/entertainment/sam-concepcion-releases-new-music-video/ Sam Concepcion Releases New Music Video] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402090415/http://www.candymag.com/lifestyle/entertainment/sam-concepcion-releases-new-music-video/ |date=April 2, 2015 }} ''Candy Mag''. Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref> The single stayed at No. 1 for seven consecutive weeks.<ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/337269/sam-concepcion-forever-young Sam Concepcion is 'Forever Young'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111217052415/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/337269/sam-concepcion-forever-young |date=December 17, 2011 }} ''Manila Bulletin''. Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref>
===2012–2016=== [[File:Sam Concepcion at Dinagyang Festival, 2012.jpg|upright|thumb|left|Concepcion performing at the 2012 Dinagyang Festival]] Concepcion was chosen by composer Soc Villanueva to sing his composition ''"Kontrabida"''.<ref name="Kontrabida">[http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=70&articleId=828265 Sam Concepcion's Kontrabida wins at PhilPop] ''Philippine Star''. Retrieved September 17, 2012</ref> From around 3,000 entries submitted to the first Philippine Popular Music Festival, 14 songs emerged on top including Concepcion's.<ref name="Kontrabida" /> The song was 2nd runner up to Karl Villuga's "Bawat Hakbang" and Toto Sorioso's "Tayo-tayo Lang".<ref name="Kontrabida" /><ref>[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/50875/philpop-signals-opms-rebirth PhilPop signals OPM’s rebirth] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724033343/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/50875/philpop-signals-opms-rebirth |date=July 24, 2012 }} By Rito P. Asilo ''Philippine Daily Inquirer''. Retrieved September 17, 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/16/12/akafellas-member-wins-1st-philpop Akafellas member wins 1st PhilPop]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} ''ABS-CBN News''. Retrieved September 17, 2012</ref> 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."<ref name="Kontrabida" />
In 2012, Concepcion took the lead role in the first Filipino musical-comedy film, ''I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila!,''<ref>[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</ref> after Peter Pan.<ref>[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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730065110/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/07/27/12/after-peter-pan-sam-plays-role-teen-dad |date=July 30, 2012 }} ''ABS-CBN News''. Retrieved July 30, 2012</ref><ref>{{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 |archive-date=August 2, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120802004331/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/367872/sam-concepcion-shrugs-off-rivalry-with-daniel-padilla |url-status=live }}</ref> In an interview with PEP, he stated that the film would be his biggest break.<ref>[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."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108035045/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 |date=January 8, 2014 }} ''PEP.ph''. Retrieved July 30, 2012</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/54594/mainstream-filmmaking-scene-perks-up Mainstream filmmaking scene perks up] ''Philippine Daily Inquirer''. Retrieved August 20, 2012</ref><ref>[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]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} ''ABS-CBN'' News. Retrieved July 30, 2012</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
In July 2012, Concepcion was invited to Indonesia to appear on a morning variety show, ''Dahsyat Musik''.<ref>[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</ref> He performed "Forever Young" and "Yeah 3x".<ref name="pepIndonesia">[https://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</ref> This was the first time that he performed for Indonesians, and he became the top trending topic there.<ref name="pepIndonesia" /> The same month, he released "Forever Young" in Indonesia.<ref>[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</ref> Following his appearance, Concepcion won "Most Awesome Guest" on Dahsyat Awards in 2013.<ref>{{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|archive-date=January 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130126071519/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/23/13/sam-concepcion-wins-award-indonesian-tv-show|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Concepcion's second full-length album, ''Infinite'' in 2013.<ref name="SS">{{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}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The album celebrates his 10th anniversary in the music industry.<ref name="AlbumA">{{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}}</ref> 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."<ref name="SS" /> He added, "It's going to be new music for me, something that you haven't heard me do.''"''<ref name="SS" /> The first single was "No Limitations", released as a digital download that became no. 1 for five consecutive weeks.<ref name="AlbumA" /><ref>{{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|archive-date=October 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031101000/https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=581403491880567&l=70e3e34863|url-status=live}}</ref>{{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.<ref>{{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|archive-date=January 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117093456/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/12984/julia-barretto-and-enrique-gil-team-up-for-upcoming-primetime-series-mira-bella|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{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|archive-date=December 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214012923/http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/63279-sam-concepcion-is-julias-new-leading-man|url-status=live}}</ref> He released the "Teka Break" singlefrom his upcoming album.
===2017–present=== In 2017, Concepcion signed with Viva Artist Agency (VAA) and Star Magic.<ref name= "Viva Artist Agency ">{{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|access-date=January 17, 2024|archive-date=January 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117060642/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/242012/sam-concepcion-transfers-from-star-magic-to-viva-artists-agency|url-status=live}}</ref> He appeared in a minor role in ''Miss Granny'' in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=James Reid confirms movie with Sarah Geronimo |url=https://www.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}}</ref> In 2019, he starred in ''Indak'', a dance musical,<ref>{{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 |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912131231/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/217370-nadine-lustre-sam-concepcion-indak-movie/ |url-status=live }}</ref> 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)''.<ref>{{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 |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912125608/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/289691/the-cr3w-in-concert-at-the-big-dome.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{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 |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912125608/https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2019/03/27/1904889/billy-crawford-james-reid-and-sam-concepcion-team-the-cr3w-concert |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2019, Concepcion was to star in HBO Asia's ''Halfworlds''.<ref>{{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 |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912132654/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/810244/bianca-umali-reveals-hbo-series-halfworlds-has-already-wrapped-up-filming/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The production was put on hold and is still in post-production as of 2022.<ref>{{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 |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912132655/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/821166/bianca-umali-teases-behind-the-scene-photo-of-hbo-s-halfworlds-season-3/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2020, Trumpets' longest running musical ''Joseph The Dreamer'' was revived and Concepcion was chosen to star.<ref>{{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}}</ref> It ran in early 2020.<ref>{{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 |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912131232/https://www.spot.ph/arts-culture/performing-arts-2/88959/joseph-the-dreamer-returns-to-the-stage-this-2022-a833-20220405 |url-status=live }}</ref> In July 2022, ''Joseph the Dreamer'' opened again at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater in Taguig City.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
In 2021, he served as a judge in a singing competition in the Season 2 of TV5's ''Born to Be a Star''.<ref>{{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}}</ref> In October 2021, Concepcion released his single "Diwata", which was part of the soundtrack for Miss Universe Philippines 2021.<ref>{{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 |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912140706/https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/04/sam-concepcion-drops-music-video-for-hit-song-diwata/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He performed it for the first time during the live coronation.<ref name="Dana">{{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 |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912135156/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/445160/bamboo-sam-concepcion-to-perform-at-miss-universe-ph-pageant |url-status=live }}</ref> An accompanying music video and the single was later released.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="Dana" />
==Philanthropy== thumb|right|Sam Concepcion serenading the students of St. Scholastica, Manila for World Vision's "Youth Campaign Against Hunger" in 2011.
In October 2008, Concepcion was appointed by the Philippine Department of Education as the ''Youth Role Model and Spokesperson''.<ref name="DepEd">{{Cite web|url=http://www.deped.gov.ph/updates/updateslinks.asp?id=278|title=Sam Concepcion – DepEd Updates|access-date=October 1, 2008|archive-date=November 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105111627/http://deped.gov.ph/updates/updateslinks.asp?id=278|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref name="School Tour">{{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}}</ref> 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''"''.<ref name="DepEd" /> Concepcion was a spokesperson for campaigns and advocated co-curricular concerns.<ref name="DepEd" /><ref name="titik">[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.</ref> 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.<ref name="titik" /><ref name="ManilaSAM" /> He joined many government campaigns including Go Negosyo, and Anti-Smoking Campaign of the World Health Organization.<ref name="ManilaSAM">[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.</ref> He was one of the National Book Development Board's (NBDB) Get Caught Reading ambassadors in 2007.<ref>[http://nbdb.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=818&Itemid=1 Sam Concepcion gets caught reading!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018204712/http://nbdb.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=818&Itemid=1 |date=October 18, 2016 }} ''National Book Development Board Official Website''. Retrieved July 9, 2012</ref>
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.<ref name="B4USurf">{{Cite web |url=http://www.b4usurf.org/index.php?page=highlights |title=Sam Concepcion is B4USurf's Official Spokesperson |access-date=January 20, 2009 |archive-date=January 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106102349/http://www.b4usurf.org/index.php?page=highlights |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.pep.ph/features/extra/15363/sam-concepcion-encourages-safe-responsible-internet-surfing/1/1 Sam Concepcion encourages safe, responsible Internet surfing] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305151753/http://www.pep.ph/features/extra/15363/sam-concepcion-encourages-safe-responsible-internet-surfing/1/1 |date=March 5, 2016 }} ''PEP.ph''. Retrieved February 28, 2008</ref> Concepcion was the Youth Ambassador for Education and the Arts in the 3rd District of Manila during that time.<ref name="paperart">[http://www.pep.ph/celeb/celeb/20513/undefined DepEd youth ambassador Sam Concepcion launches 2009 PaperClay Art Competition] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307034953/http://www.pep.ph/celeb/celeb/20513/undefined |date=March 7, 2016 }} ''PEP.ph''. Retrieved November 19, 2009</ref> For the campaign, he launched his PaperClay Art Competition at the Manila Ocean Park with a theme, Ako Para sa Kalikasan.<ref name="paperart" />
In 2008, Concepcion began advocating the rights and welfare of every Filipino child as World Vision's Ambassador for Children.<ref name="philstar">{{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 }}</ref><ref name="WVA">[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</ref> 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.<ref name="WVA" /> In early 2009, he visited Palawan, particularly far-flung areas to see the lives of Filipino children.<ref name="PALAWAN">[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</ref> 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''.<ref name="paperart" /> He believes that PaperClay art is a great tool for exercising the creativity of students.<ref name="paperart" /> In May 2009, Concepcion held another major concert entitled, I'll Find Your Heart: Part 2.<ref name="Concert 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}}</ref> This concert helped raise funds for Aim Christian Learning Center.<ref name="Concert 2" /> 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.<ref>[https://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</ref> thumb|left|Sam Concepcion on his lecture for World Vision's "Youth Campaign Against Hunger" in 2012 in Cagayan de Oro. 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.<ref>[https://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</ref> The proceeds were donated to Elsie Gaches, Reception and Study Center for Children, Sanctuary Center and Sagip Kapamilya.<ref name="SagipKapamilya">[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/09/11/star-magic-artists-give-back-charity Star Magic artists give back to charity through concert]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} ''ABS-CBN News''. Retrieved February 10, 2012</ref> 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.<ref name="WV">[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</ref> The two visited some of the hardest-hit areas in Tibasak and Sitio Cala-Cala to listen and bond with survivor families.<ref name="WV" />
On September 30, 2012, Concepcion joined the campaign against world hunger taglined as Your Hunger can Feed a Child.<ref name="WorldHunger">[http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/celebrities-join-campaign-against-world-hunger/ Celebrities join campaign against world hunger] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106102148/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/celebrities-join-campaign-against-world-hunger/ |date=January 6, 2017 }} By Aliana Gimena, ''InterAksyon.com''. Retrieved January 10, 2012</ref>
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.<ref>{{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|archive-date=October 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151027073629/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/11/11/13/watch-concert-help-yolanda-victims|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Discography== {{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 {| class="wikitable" |- " ! Year !! Title !! Venue !! Notes !! Ref. |- | 2019 || ''The Cr3w'' || Smart Araneta Coliseum || with James Reid & Billy Crawford ||<ref>{{cite web |url=https://myx.abs-cbn.com/features/18283/the-cr3w-live |title=Billy Crawford, Sam Concepcion & James Reid Electrify in "The Cr3W" Concert |publisher=myx.abs-cbn.com |date=April 7, 2019 |access-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212061539/https://myx.abs-cbn.com/features/18283/the-cr3w-live |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- |}
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Ref. |- | 2006 || ''Miko'' || Miko Romualdez || |- | 2007 || ''Shake, Rattle & Roll 9'' || Paeng || |- | rowspan="2"|2010 || ''Cinco'' || Ivan || |- | ''Pinoy Scout'' || Lester || <ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/7306/sam-concepcion-leads-cast-of-pinoy-scout-which-will-premiere-on-december-10 |title=Sam Concepcion leads cast of Pinoy Scout, which will premiere on December 10 |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=2010-05-12 |access-date=2020-01-14 |archive-date=January 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114091945/https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/7306/sam-concepcion-leads-cast-of-pinoy-scout-which-will-premiere-on-december-10 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"|2011 || ''Way Back Home'' || AJ Delgado || |- | ''Shake, Rattle & Roll 13'' || Bryan || |- | 2012 || ''I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila!'' || Rock Polotan || |- | 2013 || ''Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel'' || Cameo || |- | rowspan="2"|2015 || ''Makata'' (Poet) || Kiko || |- | ''Etiquette for Mistresses'' || The Young Guy || |- | 2018 || ''Para Sa Broken Hearted'' || Alex || |- | 2018 || ''Miss Granny'' || Young Bert || |- | 2019 || ''Indak'' || Vin || |- | 2023 || ''Martyr or Murderer'' || Noynoy Aquino || |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes !! Ref. |- | 2004 || ''Whacked''|| rowspan="3" |Himself || || |- | rowspan="4"|2005 || ''A.S.T.I.G – All Set To Imitate God'' || || |- | ''ASAP Fanatic'' || || |- | ''Mga Anghel na Walang Langit'' || Gary || || |- | ''Little Big Star'' || rowspan="2"|Himself || Grand Winner || |- | rowspan="2"|2006 || ''Little Big Star Season 2'' || || |- | ''Your Song: Let It Snow'' || Nick || || |- | 2006–22 || ''ASAP'' || Himself || || |- | 2006 || ''Super Inggo'' || Boy Bawang || || |- | rowspan="5"|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 || || |- | rowspan="3"|2009 || ''i ♥ Betty la fea'' || Andrew Pengson/Tingson || || |- | ''Your Song Presents: Boystown'' || Bobet || || |- | ''Your Song : You Know It's Christmas'' || Nick || || |- | rowspan="4"|2010 || ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kalapati'' || rowspan="2"|young Noynoy Aquino || || |- | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makinilya'' || || |- | ''Myx Music Awards 2010'' || rowspan="2"|Himself || || |- | ''Shout Out!'' || || |- | rowspan="3"|2011 || ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tropeo'' || Old Jun || ||<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7588/toni-gonzaga-and-nash-aguas-depict-young-love-in-maalaala-mo-kaya |title=Toni Gonzaga and Nash Aguas depict young love in Maalaala Mo Kaya |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |access-date=February 7, 2014 |archive-date=February 2, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202201004/http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7588/toni-gonzaga-and-nash-aguas-depict-young-love-in-maalaala-mo-kaya |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | ''Good Vibes'' || Marc Pedroza || || |- | ''Angelito: Batang Ama'' || rowspan="2"|Migoy Abella || || |- | 2012 || ''Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto'' || || |- | rowspan="5"|2013 || ''Minute To Win It'' || Himself || Guest Player || |- | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Letter'' || Lino Cayetano || || |- | ''MYX Daily Top 10 (Wednesdays)<br />MYX Take 5<br />Pop MYX<br />Pinoy MYX<br />My MYX'' || Myx VJ || || |- | ''The Ryzza Mae Show'' || Himself || Guest || |- | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalya'' || Carlos || || |- | rowspan="5"|2014 || ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itak'' || Tirso || || |- | ''Mirabella'' || Terrence Laurel || || |- | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo'' || Rope || || |- | ''Wattpad Presents: My Tag Boyfriend'' || Kaizer Buenavista || || |- | ''Ipaglaban Mo: Hustisya Para Sa'yo, Anak'' || Carlo || || |- | rowspan=3|2015 || ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog'' || Aries || || |- | ''Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 2'' || Himself || Third place || |- | ''You're My Home'' || Ram Fontanilla || || |- | rowspan="2"|2019 || ''Will You Marry Me'' || Atty. Xavier San Diego || Sari Sari Original || |- | ''The Killer Bride'' || Mayor Luis Dela Torre || || |- | 2020 || ''Halfworlds'' || || Season 3 (Announced) ||<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/29/19/new-season-of-hbos-halfworlds-to-be-set-in-ph-sam-concepcion-to-star |title=New season of HBO's 'Halfworlds' to be set in PH; Sam Concepcion to star |work=ABS-CBN News|date= November 29, 2019 |access-date=December 12, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/asia/hbo-asia-renews-halfworlds-third-season-series-in-philippines-1203419572/ |title=HBO Asia Renews 'Halfworlds' for Third Season, Relocates Series to Philippines |work=Variety |date=2019-11-29 |access-date=2020-01-14 |archive-date=January 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123123449/https://variety.com/2019/tv/asia/hbo-asia-renews-halfworlds-third-season-series-in-philippines-1203419572/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2021 || ''Born to Be a Star'' || Himself / Judge || || |- |2022–2025 |''All-Out Sundays'' |Himself / Guest Performer | | |- | rowspan="2" |2025 |''Beauty Empire'' |Miguel "Migoy" Acero | | |- |''Beyond 75: The GMA 75th Anniversary Special'' |Himself / Performer | | |}
===Theater=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Venue !! Ref. |- | rowspan="3"|2002 || Sino Ka Ba Jose Rizal? || young Jose Rizal || || |- | First Name || Noah || || |- | The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe || Edmund Pevensie || || |- | 2003 || Song of Mulan || Mushu || || |- | rowspan="4"|2004 || Mr. Noah's Big Boat || voice of Japeth (Noah's son) || || |- | Ryan Cayabyab: The Musicman at 50 || young Ryan Cayabyab || CCP Main Theatre || |- | Peter Pan and the Time Machine || Wendell || || |- | Ragnarok || Prince || || |- | 2006 || Philstar Event || Paperboy || || |- | 2007 || High School Musical on Stage || Troy Bolton || Meralco Theater ||<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/arts-and-culture/631/high-school-musical-cast-members-finalized- |title="High School Musical" cast members finalized |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=May 11, 2007 |access-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212073017/https://www.pep.ph/guide/arts-and-culture/631/high-school-musical-cast-members-finalized- |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2009 || N.O.A.H || Narrator/God || || |- | 2011 || Peter Pan || Peter Pan || Meralco Theater ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2011/06/05/692879/sam-concepcion-flies-peter-pan |title=Sam Concepcion flies as Peter Pan |work=The Philippine Star|date= June 5, 2011 |access-date=December 12, 2019}}</ref> |- | 2020 || Joseph the Dreamer || Joseph || Maybank Performing Arts Theater ||<ref>{{cite web |url=http://theaterfansmanila.com/sam-concepcion-bituin-escalante-to-star-in-joseph-the-dreamer/ |title=Sam Concepcion, Bituin Escalante to Star in "Joseph the Dreamer" |publisher=theaterfansmanila.com |date=October 8, 2019 |access-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-date=December 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212104639/http://theaterfansmanila.com/sam-concepcion-bituin-escalante-to-star-in-joseph-the-dreamer/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2024 |One More Chance: The Musical |Popoy (alternate with CJ Navato) |Philippine Educational Theater Association | |}
== Accolades == {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="width:99%;" |+ Awards and Nominations{{sronly|Awards and nominations received by Sam Concepcion}} |- ! scope="col" style="width:19%;"| Award ! scope="col" style="width:6%;"| Year ! scope="col" style="width:32%;" | Category ! scope="col" style="width:28%;" | Nominated work ! scope="col" style="width:8%;"| Result ! scope="col" style="width:4%;" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- !scope="rowgroup" rowspan="4" | Aliw Awards | 2005 | Best Child Performer | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} | |- | 2006 | Best New Male Artist | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} | |- | 2007 | Best Stage Actor in a Musical | | {{nom}} | |- | 2022 | Best Lead Actor in a Musical | ''Joseph The Dreamer'' | {{nom}} | |- !scope="rowgroup" rowspan="11" | Awit Awards | 2013 | Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist | "Kontrabida" | {{nom}} | <ref>{{cite news|title=Finalists in 26th Awit Awards revealed|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/03/13/finalists-26th-awit-awards-revealed|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=June 3, 2013|archive-date=September 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927214447/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/03/13/finalists-26th-awit-awards-revealed|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" | 2014 | Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist | rowspan="2" | "No Limitations" | {{nom}} | rowspan="4" | |- | Best Dance Recording | {{won}} |- | Best R&B Recording | "I'm the One" | {{nom}} |- | Best R&B Recording | "Dati" | {{nom}} |- | 2018 | Best Dance Recording | "Phone Down" | {{nom}} | |- | 2019 |Best Dance Recording | "Sarung Banggi" | {{won}} | |- | 2020 | Best Lead Actor in a Musical | ''Joseph The Dreamer'' | {{nom}} | |- | 2021 | Best Global Recording | "Rise" | {{won}} | |- | rowspan="2" | 2022 | Best Pop Recording | rowspan="2" | "Diwata" | {{nom}} | rowspan="2" | |- | Favorite Song | {{nom}} |- !scope="rowgroup" | CandyRap Awards | 2006 | Favorite Teen Star | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | |- !scope="rowgroup" | CREBA | 2006 | Filipino World Champion Artist Award | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | |- !scope="rowgroup" | Dangal ng Pilipinas Award | 2009 | Best Promising Male Young Singer Performer | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | |- !scope="rowgroup" | Dahsyatnya Awards | 2013 | Most Awesome Guest Star | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | <ref>{{cite news|title=Sam Concepcion won The Most Awesome guest star in Dahsyatnya Awards in Indonesia|url=http://m.pep.ph/news/pepalerts|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=January 23, 2013|archive-date=February 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205192903/http://m.pep.ph/news/pepalerts|url-status=live}}</ref> |- !scope="rowgroup" | Entertainment Konek | 2005 | Male Crush ng Bayan | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | |- !scope="rowgroup" | FAMAS Awards | 2011 | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Marinel R. |date=2011-12-15 |title=Comedy rules in 59th Famas awards |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/24215/comedy-rules-in-59th-famas-awards |access-date=2025-11-03 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> |- !scope="rowgroup" rowspan="3" | Gawad Buhay Awards | 2011 | rowspan="3" | Male Lead in a Musical | ''Peter Pan, a Musical Adventure'' | {{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=besguerra |date=2012-06-24 |title=Philstage bares 2011 Gawad Buhay! nominees, honors 4 performing arts icons |url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/54175/philstage-bares-2011-gawad-buhay-nominees-honors-4-performing-arts-icons/ |access-date=2025-11-03 |website=Lifestyle.INQ |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | 2023 | ''Joseph The Dreamer'' | {{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=TheaterFansManila.com |date=2023-04-25 |title=13th Gawad Buhay Awards Winners — FULL LIST |url=https://theaterfansmanila.com/13th-gawad-buhay-awards-winners-full-list/ |access-date=2025-11-03 |website=TheaterFansManila.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | 2025 | ''One More Chance'' | {{Nominated}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallorca |first=Hannah |date=2025-06-15 |title=Sue Ramirez, Sam Concepcion, Gabby Padilla earn nods at 15th Gawad Buhay awards |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/614926/sue-ramirez-sam-concepcion-gabby-padilla-earn-nods-at-15th-gawad-buhay-awards |access-date=2025-11-03 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> |- !scope="rowgroup" | Gawad PASADO Awards | 2008 | PinakaPASADOng Kabataan <small>(shared with (Shaina Magdayao)</small> | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | <ref>{{Cite web |title=Judy Ann Santos and Joel Torre win top acting honors at 10th Gawad Pasado |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/14067/judy-ann-santos-and-joel-torre-win-top-acting-honors-at-10th-gawad-pasado |access-date=2025-11-03 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> |- !scope="rowgroup" | German Moreno Special citation | 2007 | Vaudeville Award | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | |- !scope="rowgroup" | Golden Screen Awards | 2013 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role-Musical or Comedy | ''I Do Bidoo Bidoo'' | {{nom}} | <ref>{{cite news|title=10th Golden Screen Awards for Movies list of nominees|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/17/13/10th-golden-screen-film-awards-nominees-announced|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=April 21, 2013|archive-date=April 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419055155/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/17/13/10th-golden-screen-film-awards-nominees-announced|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- !scope="rowgroup" | K-Zone Awards | 2006 | Favorite Male Singer of the Year | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | |- !scope="rowgroup" | Metro Manila Film Festival | 2007 | Best Supporting Actor | ''Shake, Rattle & Roll 9'' | {{nom}} | |- !scope="rowgroup" rowspan="11" | MYX Music Awards | 2008 | Favorite New Artist | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | |- | rowspan="2" | 2009 | Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} | |- | Favorite Media Soundtrack | ''Kung Fu Fighting'' | {{nom}} | |- | rowspan="3" | 2012 | Favorite Male Artist | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} | rowspan="3" | <ref>{{cite web|title=2012 MYX Music Awards Nominees|url=http://www.philcharts.com/2012/02/08/2012-myx-music-awards-nominees/|publisher=PHILCHARTS|access-date=February 8, 2012|archive-date=January 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106012118/http://www.philcharts.com/2012/02/08/2012-myx-music-awards-nominees/|url-status=usurped}}</ref> |- | Favorite Remake | "Forever Young" | {{nom}} |- | Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="3" | 2014 | Favorite Male Artist | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} | rowspan="3" | <ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/54013-full-list-winners-nominees-myx-music-awards-2014/|title=Full list: Winners and nominees, MYX Music Awards 2014|last=Agting|first=Ira|work=Rappler|access-date=February 13, 2019}}</ref> |- | Favorite Remake | "Mahal na Mahal" | {{nom}} |- | Favorite Collaboration | "Dati" | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="2" | 2016 | Best Music Video | rowspan="2" | "Teka Break" | {{nom}} | rowspan="2" | |- | Favorite Song | {{nom}} |- !scope="rowgroup" | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | 2006 | Pinoy Wannabe | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |<ref>{{cite web|title=Sam Concepcion Wins The 'Pinoy Wannabe' at Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2006|url=http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=738|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061113194613/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=738|url-status=usurped|archive-date=November 13, 2006|work=STAGES|publisher=titikpilipino.com|access-date=July 13, 2006}}</ref> |- !scope="rowgroup" | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2011 | New Movie Actor of the Year | ''Cinco'' | {{nom}} | |- !scope="rowgroup" rowspan="6" | PMPC Star Awards for Music | rowspan="4" | 2016 | Music Video of the Year | "Kalsada" | {{nom}} | rowspan="4" | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Villano |first=Alexa |date=2016-10-24 |title=LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – music |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/150150-winners-pmpc-star-awards-music-2016/ |access-date=2025-11-03 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | Best Collaboration | "Dati" | {{nom}} |- | Male Pop Artist of the Year | rowspan="2" | "Bago" | {{nom}} |- | Dance Album of the Year | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="2" | 2022 | Male Pop Artist of the Year | "Loved You Better" | {{won}} | rowspan="2" | <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-20 |title=ABS-CBN stars earn multiple honors at the 2022 PMPC Star Awards for Music |url=https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2022/10/20/abs-cbn-stars-pmpc-star-awards-for-music-2022?lang=en |website=ABS-CBN Corporate}}</ref> |- | Male R&B Artist of the Year | "Thrill of It" | {{nom}} |- !scope="rowgroup" | PMPC Star Awards for TV | 2007 | Best Public Affairs Program Host | ''Y Speak'' | {{nom}} |<ref>[http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=24012 21st Star Awards for TV nominees announced] ''The Philippine Star'' Updated October 28, 2007</ref> |- !scope="rowgroup" | Pure & Fresh Top Teens Awards | 2009 | Top Teen Male Entertainer | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | |- !scope="rowgroup" | United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines | 2009 | UNAP Outstanding Youth Leader | {{N/A}} | {{honored}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lejano |first=Jing |date=2011-02-16 |title=Sam Concepcion On Young Love...And Dating Older Women |url=http://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/sam-concepcion-on-young-love-and-dating-older-women |access-date=2025-11-03 |website=COSMO.PH |language=en-ph}}</ref> |- !scope="rowgroup" | Yes! Philippines Award | 2006 | Next Male Superstar | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} | |}
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==External links== * [http://www.samconcepcion.net Sam Concepcion Official Site] * {{IMDb name|2120205}} * {{Twitter|sam_concepcion}} * {{Instagram|sam_concepcion}}
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