Lorraine May "Yam" Concepcion-Cuunjieng (born May 27, 1988) is a Filipino actress known for her role in the erotic thriller movie Rigodon[1] directed by Erik Matti, and she rose to fame on the 2013 daytime television series Dugong Buhay alongside Ejay Falcon and Arjo Atayde.
Yam Concepcion | |
|---|---|
 Concepcion in 2018 | |
| Born | Lorraine May Concepcion May 27, 1988 |
| Nationality | Filipina |
| Other names | Yam |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, model |
| Years active | 2011–2022 |
| Agent | Viva Artist Agency (2011–present) |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) or 5 ft 2 in |
| Spouse |
Miguel Cuunjieng (m. 2021) |
Personal life
editShe graduated high school at Assumption College San Lorenzo. She finished a degree in Multimedia Arts at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
On June 23, 2021, Concepcion announced her engagement with boyfriend Miguel Cuunjieng,[2] who is living and working in New York.[3] They got married on July 25, 2021.[4] Concepcion announced her pregnancy in 2024.[5]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Init sa Magdamag | Cong. Rita Macatangay-Alvarez / Rita Macatangay-Salcedo | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 |
| 2020 | Love Thy Woman | Dana Wong-Chao | ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel |
| 2019 | Uncoupling | Alex | iWant |
| 2018–2019 | Halik | Jade Flores-Bartolome | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Magdelena "Lena" Dumaguit | |
| 2016–2017 | Langit Lupa | Priscilla "Lala" Gutierrez | |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo: Kapitbahay | Claire | |
| 2015 | All of Me | Bianca Rellosa | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Hanggang Sa Huli | Norie | ||
| Two Wives | Michelle Olasco | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bukid | Leng | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Ibigay Ang Aming Karapatan | Maribeth | ||
| Pure Love | Kayla Santos | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol | Myra | ||
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalya | Daisy | |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay | Sandy De Guzman | ||
| 2013–2022 | ASAP | Herself / Performer |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Nightshift | Jessie | Viva Films & Alliud Entertainment |
| 2018 | Amnesia Love | Viva Films | |
| 2017 | Fangirl Fanboy | ||
| 2016 | Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend? | Fiona | |
| Magtanggol | |||
| Pangil sa Tubig | Sine Screen | ||
| This Time | Annie Buhay / Ate Pards | Viva Films | |
| 2015 | Pangil sa Tubig | Elaine | |
| Nilalang | Akane | ||
| 2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Selina | |
| The Gifted | Cameo | ||
| 2013 | She's the One | Star Cinema | |
| 2012 | Rigodon | Sarah | Viva Films |
| 2011 | The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin | Cameo | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| Won't Last a Day Without You | Anne | ||
| Who's That Girl? | Cameo |
Music video appearance
edit- Shopping (Ryan Bang, 2015, also featuring Jayson Gainza, Aiko Climaco, Donnalyn Bartolome, Kristine Santamena and Mayumi Yokoyama)
- Sinungaling (Mayonnaise, 2013)
References
edit- ^ "Yam Concepcion slams uploads of sex scene in porn sites". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
- ^ "Yam Concepcion announces engagement". Rappler. June 23, 2021.
- ^ Serato, Arniel C. (June 23, 2021). "Yam Concepcion reveals she's been engaged to Miguel CuUnjieng since 2018". PEP.ph (in Filipino).
- ^ "Yam Concepcion marries non-showbiz boyfriend in New York". GMA News. July 25, 2021.
- ^ "Yam Concepcion announces pregnancy". GMA News. July 28, 2024.