by ALEX P. VIDAL
VANCOUVER, British Columbia–To host a radio commentary program is one of the dreams of Philippine movie actor Gabby Concepcion.
The matinee idol in the 80’s, who resurrected his career after more than a decade of hiatus, revealed in an exclusive conversation with the Philippine Showbiz Today last December 12 that he was hoping DZMM, sister AM station of ABS-CBN TFC where as a talent, would give him a break as anchorman.
"Matagal ko nang pinangarap ‘to," he chortled. "Gusto kung maging radio commentator dahil maka-ka relate ako sa tao (I have been dreaming to become a radio commentator for a long time now because I can relate with people)."
Concepcion, who stayed in the United States during his semi-retirement years following a spat with former manager Lolit Solis in the mid-90’s, said he was "deeply touched" each time he heard stories of overseas Filipino workers reuniting with their families after long years of separation.
"Habang nakikinig ako sa kanila habang nag uusap sa radyo, tumutulo ang luha ko dahil sa masyado akong emotional when it comes to separation among family members (While listening to some of them talking on radio, I cried because I am very emotional when it comes to separation among family members)," Concepcion narrated.
"Naranasan ko na rin yun. I mean, noong nagkita kami nang anak ko (actress KC Concepcion) malaki na siya," Concepcion added.
"We have not seen each other since she was two years old. When she saw me for the first time in San Francisco (California, USA), napatingin lang siya sa akin nang matagal; tinitingnan niya ang mga mata ko and she told me, ‘we have the same eyes’ at nag yakapan kami at nag iyakan."
Concepcion has separated with KC’s mother, Sharon, a top Filipino actress, who is now married to Philippine Senator Kiko Pangilinan.
Concepcion was here (in Vancouver) last December 12 as "special celebrity guest" in the "Paskong Pinoy sa PNE" at the Forum of the Pacific National Exhibition./MP
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