Ian Veneracion

Stephen Ian Veneración (; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino actor and singer.

Career His career started in 1982 as first appeared in RPN-9's show, Joey and Son. in 1986, Veneracion joined GMA Network's That's Entertainment, hosted by German Moreno. Throughout the 1990s, he starred in several action films. Veneracion's first drama appearance is Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin since 2001. He later transferred to ABS-CBN in 2003, and had his first main role in Darating ang Umaga. In 2004, Veneracion returned to GMA Network and appeared in several shows.

He once again moved to ABS-CBN in 2007, and returned to GMA Network in 2008. He also appeared in two shows of Robin Padilla, Joaquin Bordado and Totoy Bato. Veneracion transferred from GMA Network to ABS-CBN in 2011. He popularly appeared in the remake of 2000 drama, Pangako Sa' Yo, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla as Eduardo Buenavista in 2015. He appeared in the film directed by Antoinette Jadaone, The Achy Breaky Hearts, in a main role with Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap in 2016. He did his first indie film, "Puti", in 2013. Primarily known as an action star, he regained fame in 2015 due to the popularity of his loveteam with Jodi Sta. Maria. In 2017, he appeared in the drama, A Love to Last, with Bea Alonzo and Iza Calzado. In 2023, he is also a part of the cast of The Iron Heart as one of the main casts of the series.

Personal life His father is renowned painter Roy Veneración, while his mother is Susan López. He grew up in Las Piñas but spent many of his childhood summers in Liloan, Cebu where his mother originally came from. He is of Spanish and Chinese descent on his maternal side, and is married to Pam Gallardo, an industrial engineer, with whom he has three children. Veneracion is an equipment engineer known to be an avid outdoorsman. He is a licensed private pilot, skydiver, paragliding pilot and scuba diver. He also engages in various outdoor activities such as trail riding, climbing, sailing and recreational fishing. Veneracion was a rider for the Shell-Yamaha motocross racing team between 2004 and 2006.

Filmography Television Year Title Role 1982 Joey and Son Jeffrey Laperal 1986–1996 That's Entertainment Himself 1987 Hapi House Episode guest 1996 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pusang Itim Bernie 1999 Tarajing Potpot Andres 2001 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Paolo 2003 Darating ang Umaga Abel Reverente 2004 Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Amiel 2004–2005 Mulawin Panabon 2005 Encantadia Armeo Magpakailanman Tonton† 2006 Now and Forever: Tinig Juan Miguel Mahiwagang Baul: Alamat ng Bahaghari Haring Gati Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Armeo 2006–2007 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Commander X 2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong Haring Arturo Mga Mata ni Anghelita Tikwalin 2007–2008 Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Agaddon 2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado Jerome Apacible/Miguel Aguila Obra: Stella .45 Arman 2009 Sana Ngayong Pasko Doctor Emmanuel Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato Miguel Velarde 2010 First Time Robert Gomez Jillian: Namamasko Po Migs 2011 I Heart You, Pare Ramon Castillo 2011–2012 Maria la del Barrio Fernando Dela Vega 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bibliya Bong 2012 It's Showtime Guest Celebrity Hurado 2013 Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Redentor "Red" Manrique 2013–2014 Got to Believe Jaime Manansala 2015–2016 Pangako Sa'Yo Eduardo Buenavista 2016 Dolce Amore Priest 2017 A Love to Last Antonio "Anton" Noble IV 2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Portrait Cesar Legaspi 2020–2021 Oh My Dad! Matthew Balderama 2022 My Papa Pi Javier 2022–2023 The Iron Heart Menandro Sin2025 Incognito Col. Gregorio "Greg" Paterno / Contractor / Noah

Web series Year Title Role 2020 My Single Lady Chester Estero 2022 One Good Day Dale Sta. Maria 2026Drug War: A Conspiracy of SilenceFr. Tom Carrillo

Film Year Title Role Notes 1982 Never Ever Say Goodbye 1983 Mang Kepweng and Son Son 1987 Di Bale Nalang Anthony Ako si Kiko, Ako si Kikay Jimbo Black Magic 1988 Hiwaga sa Balete Drive Jonathan Hindi Tao, Hindi Hayop: Adventures of Seiko Jewels One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor 1989 Anak ng Demonyo Devon Pardina at ang Mga Duwende 1990 Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael Kristobal: Tinik sa Korona Alyas Baby Face Paolo 1992 Boy Praning (Utak Pulbura) Boy Praning 1993 Pugoy – Hostage: Davao Felipe Pugoy Zaldong Tisoy: Batang Gagalangin ng Tondo Zaldo Bukas... Tatakpan Ka ng Dyaryo! Billy 1994 Isa Lang ang Buhay Mo! Sgt. Bobby Aguilar Sgt. Bobby Aguilar Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iniiwan Pedrito Masangkay 1995 Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo Guiller 21st Metro Manila Film Festival 1996 Ben Balasador: Akin ang Huling Alas Ben Balasador Rubberman cameo appearance 1997 Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol Armard Disierto Bastardo Roberto "Bobby" Cuevas Totoy Hitman Ernesto "Totoy" Ramirez Halik ng Bampira cameo appearance 1998 Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko Leonardo Guevarra: Sa Batas Ko, Walang Hari Capt. Daniel Guevarra Gangland Father Tunggo Armadong Hudas Rafael Reyes 1999 Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Akong Maligaw Jimmy 2000 Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin 2001 Sgt. Maderazo: Bayad Na Pati ang Kaluluwa Mo Sgt. Rodel Maderazo Parehas ang Laban Lt. David Valdez 2002 Lapu-Lapu Sebastian Del Cano 28th Metro Manila Film Festival 2004 inter.m@tes Oliver Starman Dantes 2006 Tulay Moments of Love Captain Ricardo Santos 2008 Siquijor: Mystic Island Xavier Adriano Ate 2011 Segunda Mano Ivan's father 37th Metro Manila Film Festival 2012 El Presidente General Ernesto Aguirre 38th Metro Manila Film Festival 2013 Puti Amir 2014 She's Dating the Gangster Present Lucas Once A Princess Anthony Feng Shui 2 Douglas 40th Manila Film Festival 2015 All You Need Is Pag-ibig Erik 41st Metro Manila Film Festival 2016 The Achy Breaky Hearts Ryan Martinez 2017 Ilawod Dennis Bliss Joshua 2018 Paglisan Crisanto Animated film debut 2019 Unbreakable Bene Saavedra Cameo appearance 2020 Block Z Mario 2022 Nanahimik ang Gabi Chief 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival

Concert tours Solo major concerts Year Title Venue 2018 Ian in 3 Acts: The Concert Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino Ian in 3 Acts: Live in Manila Resorts World Manila 2019 - July 11 and 12 Ian in Color Music Museum

Discography Songs YearSongDistribution 2018 "We're All Alone" ABS-CBN Star Music "Ikaw" (Paglisan OST) "Hari ng Kwento" (Paglisan OST) "Ten Past Eleven" (Paglisan OST) "Dolores" (Paglisan OST) "Kilala Kita" (Paglisan OST) TBA "Through the Years" "Can Find No Reason"

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