Valerie Norona Galang-Sunga (born December 21, 1987) is a

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actress, television host, and endorser. She is known for her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera ''

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'' but later transferred to its rival network

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. She then became a host in ''

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'' and '' Pilipinas Win na Win'' as well as the first incarnation of '' Banana Split'' in 2008. In June 2013, she transferred back to her home network

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and was cast as Ruth Monteclaro, the main antagonist in ''

Anna Karenina ''Anna Karenina'' ( rus, «Анна Каренина», p=ˈanːə kɐˈrʲenʲɪnə) is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in book form in 1878. Widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever writt ...

''. In December 2013, she transferred back again in

network and was cast as Gigi in ''

Annaliza ''Annaliza'' is a 2013 Philippine family drama television series based on the 1980 television series (aired by GMA Radio Television Arts) that starred Julie Vega, together with Alicia Alonzo, Renato del Prado, Augusto Victa and Daria Ramirez. ...

''. In June 2014, she went back to

as Lavender Catacutan in '' My BFF''. She also played the role of Veronica Salcedo in the hit primetime TV series, '' Because of You''. In 2018, she starred as the main antagonist in 2018–2019 ''

Ika-5 Utos ''Ika-5 Utos'' (pronounced as Ika-limang Utos / international title: ''Revenge'' / ) is a Philippine television drama crime series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Laurice Guillen, it stars Jean Garcia, Valerie Concepcion and Gelli de Be ...

'' as Clarisse Alfonso-Buenaventura / Cynthia and later joined its rival show ''

Kadenang Ginto ''Kadenang Ginto'' (International title: ''The Heiress'' / ) is a 2018 Philippine drama revenge television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, it stars Francine Diaz, Andrea Brillantes, Beauty Gonzalez, Dimples Roman ...

'' as Cindy Dimaguiba. She also guested in 2019 ''

Wowowin ''Wowowin'' is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by All TV. Hosted by Willie Revillame, it premiered on May 10, 2015 on GMA Network. The show aired its final broadcast on GMA Network on February 11, 2022. The show premiered on All ...

'' as a co-host of Willie Revillame. Concepcion graduated from Arellano University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Biography

Valerie Concepcion was born on December 21, 1987, in Tondo,

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, Philippines. She has one child. While taping in a scene of the drama series

in 2007, she was accidentally run over by the stunt driver, damaging her lower back. She ended up shooting some scenes in the hospital. The ensuing incident was played according to the scene.

Filmography

Television

Films, and Movies

Awards

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Concepcion, Valerie 1987 births Living people Filipino child actresses Filipino film actresses Participants in Philippine reality television series Filipino television actresses Star Magic People from Tondo, Manila Actresses from Manila GMA Network personalities ABS-CBN personalities TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities