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Syquia was born in Binghamton, New York. Her father, Victor Syquia was born in the Philippines and her mother, Susan Syquia nee Robinson, is American. |
Syquia was born in Binghamton, New York. Her father, Victor Syquia was born in the Philippines and her mother, Susan Syquia nee Robinson, is American. |
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Syquia is the great-niece of Philippine President [[Elpidio Quirino]], and the niece of the late ambassador Enrique Syquia (Ambassador Estraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the Philippine Government) |
Syquia is the great-niece of Philippine President [[Elpidio Quirino]], and the niece of the late ambassador Enrique Syquia (Ambassador Estraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the Philippine Government).<ref>[http://www.ust400.com/ambassador_enrique_p_syquia Enrique P. Syquia] UST 400</ref><ref>[http://www.philstar.com/opinion/324237/enrique-syquia-family-tribute?nomobile=1. Family tribute]Philstar, retrieved March 4, 2006.</ref> (In addition Ambassador Syquia was nominated twice as a candidate to the UN International Court of Justice in The Hague and was the Honorary Counsel General of Jordan.). Her family's ancestral home in the Philippines, the Syquia Mansion, is now a museum and a part of the UNESCO world heritage site<ref>[http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/502 Unesco World Heritage] UNESCO official World Heritage site</ref> in [[Vigan]].<ref>[http://www.geni.com/projects/Syquia-Family-of-the-Philippines/3115 Syquia Family of the Philippines]</ref> <ref>[http://www.vigan.ph/syquia_mansion.html Syquia Mansion of President Elpidio Quirino] Vigan Official website</ref> |
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In June 1993, after a whirlwind courtship, Syquia married multi-award winning actor [[Gabby Concepcion]] in Las Vegas. She became the stepmother to [[KC Concepcion]] (Gabby’s daughter with his ex-wife, Philippine actress [[Sharon Cuneta]]). On August 17, 1994 Syquia gave birth to her first daughter, Cloie Concepcion<ref>[http://www.Cloieconcepcion.com Cloie Concepcion]</ref> (who would go on to become a TV host and performer in the Philippines). The marriage between Concepcion and Syquia was annulled in 1996. |
In June 1993, after a whirlwind courtship, Syquia married multi-award winning actor [[Gabby Concepcion]] in Las Vegas. She became the stepmother to [[KC Concepcion]] (Gabby’s daughter with his ex-wife, Philippine actress [[Sharon Cuneta]]). On August 17, 1994 Syquia gave birth to her first daughter, Cloie Syquia Skarne (better known by her stage name, Cloie Concepcion)<ref>[http://www.Cloieconcepcion.com Cloie Concepcion]</ref> (who would go on to become a TV host and performer in the Philippines). The marriage between Concepcion and Syquia was annulled in 1996. |
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In 1997 Syquia married Filip Skarne. He legally adopted the two |
In 1997 Syquia married Filip Skarne. He legally adopted the two-year-old Cloie. She has a second daughter, Filippa Babes with Skarne. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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==Fashion Designer== |
==Fashion Designer== |
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Along with sister Christine, Jenny Syquia founded the handbag and accessories line Charm & Luck in 2004. They received an influx of $9 million in funding from Capstone Trade in 2006.<ref>http://www.capstonetrade.com/data/File/charm%20and%20luckFINAL5-8-06.pdf Capstone Business Credit $9 Million for High End Fashion Accessory Company]</ref> Celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton<ref>[http://www.iheartthat.com/?s=Charm%20and%20Luck Paris Hilton Carrying Charm and Luck], I Heart That, retrieved 4 Sep 2007</ref> were customers. In 2007, this company was nominated for |
Along with sister Christine, Jenny Syquia founded the handbag and accessories line Charm & Luck in 2004. They received an influx of $9 million in funding from Capstone Trade in 2006.<ref>http://www.capstonetrade.com/data/File/charm%20and%20luckFINAL5-8-06.pdf Capstone Business Credit $9 Million for High End Fashion Accessory Company]</ref> Celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton<ref>[http://www.iheartthat.com/?s=Charm%20and%20Luck Paris Hilton Carrying Charm and Luck], I Heart That, retrieved 4 Sep 2007</ref> were customers. In 2007, this company was nominated for Best Accessories company at the Dallas Fashion Awards.<ref>[http://www.dallasmarketcenter.com/press/finalists-named-for-32nd-annual-dallas-fashion-awards Finalists Named for 32nd Annual Dallas Fashion Awards] Dallas Market Center, retrieved May 23, 2007</ref> |
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By 2008, their "kitschy, fun styles" were carried in more than 1,700 stores in 25 countries, including Dillards, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Lord & Taylor.<ref>[http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/3683/how-christine-syquia-started-a-million-dollar-fashion-accessories-business/ How Christine Syquia Started A Million Dollar Fashion Accessories Business] Entrepreneurs Journey, retrieved Nov 12, 2010</ref><ref>[http://goodnewspilipinas.com/2008/03/24/filipinas-designer-bags-hit-in-us-stores/ Filipina’s designer bags hit in US stores] Good News Pilipinas, retrieved Mar 24, 2008</ref> Charm and Luck was regularly featured on the Home Shopping Network.<ref>[http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/pamela-pekerman-on-hsn-news-alert/ Pamela Pekerman on HSN] The Budget Fashionista, retrieved June 26, 2008</ref> |
By 2008, their "kitschy, fun styles" were carried in more than 1,700 stores in 25 countries, including Dillards, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Lord & Taylor.<ref>[http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/3683/how-christine-syquia-started-a-million-dollar-fashion-accessories-business/ How Christine Syquia Started A Million Dollar Fashion Accessories Business] Entrepreneurs Journey, retrieved Nov 12, 2010</ref><ref>[http://goodnewspilipinas.com/2008/03/24/filipinas-designer-bags-hit-in-us-stores/ Filipina’s designer bags hit in US stores] Good News Pilipinas, retrieved Mar 24, 2008</ref> Charm and Luck was regularly featured on the Home Shopping Network.<ref>[http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/pamela-pekerman-on-hsn-news-alert/ Pamela Pekerman on HSN] The Budget Fashionista, retrieved June 26, 2008</ref> |
Revision as of 14:22, 4 July 2013
Jenny Syquia | |
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Born | November 2, 1967 Binghamton, New York |
Alma mater | Boston University |
Occupation(s) | Actress and model |
Spouse(s) | Filip Skarne 1997 - present Gabby Concepcion (1993-1996) annulled |
Parent(s) | Victor Pineda Syquia, Susan Robinson Syquia |
Relatives | President Elpidio Quirino, Ambassador Enrique Syquia |
Website | Official site |
Jenny Syquia is a Filipina-American Swedish model, actress and fashion designer.
Personal
Syquia was born in Binghamton, New York. Her father, Victor Syquia was born in the Philippines and her mother, Susan Syquia nee Robinson, is American.
Syquia is the great-niece of Philippine President Elpidio Quirino, and the niece of the late ambassador Enrique Syquia (Ambassador Estraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the Philippine Government).[1][2] (In addition Ambassador Syquia was nominated twice as a candidate to the UN International Court of Justice in The Hague and was the Honorary Counsel General of Jordan.). Her family's ancestral home in the Philippines, the Syquia Mansion, is now a museum and a part of the UNESCO world heritage site[3] in Vigan.[4] [5]
In June 1993, after a whirlwind courtship, Syquia married multi-award winning actor Gabby Concepcion in Las Vegas. She became the stepmother to KC Concepcion (Gabby’s daughter with his ex-wife, Philippine actress Sharon Cuneta). On August 17, 1994 Syquia gave birth to her first daughter, Cloie Syquia Skarne (better known by her stage name, Cloie Concepcion)[6] (who would go on to become a TV host and performer in the Philippines). The marriage between Concepcion and Syquia was annulled in 1996.
In 1997 Syquia married Filip Skarne. He legally adopted the two-year-old Cloie. She has a second daughter, Filippa Babes with Skarne.
Career
Magazine Editing
After graduating cum laude from Boston University with a double major in in English and International Relations, Syquia became a fashion editorial assistant at Vogue.
In 1994 Syquia founded and became the editor-in-chief of Bride Philippines magazine.[7][8] Bride Philippines was that country's first magazine for brides.
Modeling
After graduating from college, Syquia modeled commercially in the Philippines and endorsed such products as Palmolive Optima shampoo and Queenie Cosmetics among others. She also modeled in Boston for Maggie, Inc.
Acting
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1993 | Gabby and Jenny Wedding Special | Herself / Guest, interview with Tina Monzon-Palma | ABC-5 |
1994 | "Oh No, It's Johnny!" | Herself / Guest, interview with Johnny Litton | ABS-CBN |
1994 | Martin After Dark | Herself / Guest, interview with Martin Nievera | ABS-CBN |
1994 - 1995 | For Women Only | Herself / Host | ABS-CBN |
1996 | Eezy Dancing | Herself / Guest | Channel 9 |
1996 | Startalk | Herself / Guest, interview with Boy Abunda | Ch 2 |
1996 | Showbiz Lingo | Herself / Guest, interview with Christy Fermin | ABS-CBN |
1996 | The Sharon Cuneta Show Birthday Special | Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN |
1996 | Tele Sine/ aka Ganda Ganda | Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN |
1997 | The Buzz | Herself / Guest, interview with Boy Abunda | ABS-CBN |
1997 | Eat Bulaga | Herself / co-host with Joey de Leon | GMA |
1997 | A.S.A.P. | Herself / Guest, song performance | ABS-CBN |
2012 | The Buzz | Herself / Guest, interview with Charlene Gonzales | ABS-CBN |
2012 | Christy Per Minute | Herself / Guest | TV5 |
2012 | Startalk | Herself / Guest, interview with Ricky Lo | Ch 7 |
Movies
Syquia began her movie career in 1996. She signed an eight-picture contract with the Philippines' largest and most-successful entertainment management group, Viva Entertainment.[9]
Year | Title | Role | Starring with |
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1997 | Eseng ng Tondo | Dita | Fernando Poe Jr |
1997 | Takat ako sa darling ko | Bampi | Joey de Leon and Gloria Romero |
1997 | Hanggang dito na lang | Alicia | Hilda Koronel and Edu Manzano |
1997 | Bridesmaids | Karen | Charlene Gonzales and Ina Raymundo |
Fashion Designer
Along with sister Christine, Jenny Syquia founded the handbag and accessories line Charm & Luck in 2004. They received an influx of $9 million in funding from Capstone Trade in 2006.[10] Celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton[11] were customers. In 2007, this company was nominated for Best Accessories company at the Dallas Fashion Awards.[12]
By 2008, their "kitschy, fun styles" were carried in more than 1,700 stores in 25 countries, including Dillards, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Lord & Taylor.[13][14] Charm and Luck was regularly featured on the Home Shopping Network.[15]
After the birth of her second daughter, Syquia decided to become a full-time mother.
She re-signed with Viva Entertainment in 2012.[16]
References
- ^ Enrique P. Syquia UST 400
- ^ Family tributePhilstar, retrieved March 4, 2006.
- ^ Unesco World Heritage UNESCO official World Heritage site
- ^ Syquia Family of the Philippines
- ^ Syquia Mansion of President Elpidio Quirino Vigan Official website
- ^ Cloie Concepcion
- ^ Filipina’s designer bags hit in US stores Good News Pilipinas, retrieved Mar 24, 2008
- ^ Jenny Syquia to Gabby Concepcion: Everything is water under the bridge Yahoo OMG Philippines, retrieved Jan 27, 2012
- ^ Jenny Syquia at Viva Entertainment
- ^ http://www.capstonetrade.com/data/File/charm%20and%20luckFINAL5-8-06.pdf Capstone Business Credit $9 Million for High End Fashion Accessory Company]
- ^ Paris Hilton Carrying Charm and Luck, I Heart That, retrieved 4 Sep 2007
- ^ Finalists Named for 32nd Annual Dallas Fashion Awards Dallas Market Center, retrieved May 23, 2007
- ^ How Christine Syquia Started A Million Dollar Fashion Accessories Business Entrepreneurs Journey, retrieved Nov 12, 2010
- ^ Filipina’s designer bags hit in US stores Good News Pilipinas, retrieved Mar 24, 2008
- ^ Pamela Pekerman on HSN The Budget Fashionista, retrieved June 26, 2008
- ^ Estranged Wife of Gabby Concepcion Signs Management Contract with Viva Show Biz News Phil, retrieved Jan 28, 2012