Jenny Syquia

Jenny Syquia
Born	Jenny Robinson Syquia November 2, 1967 (1967-11-02) (age 57) Binghamton, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Actress and model
Spouses	Gabby Concepcion ​ ​ (m. 1993; ann. 1996)​ Filip Skarne ​ (m. 1997)​
Children	Cloie Helena Syquia-Skarne Filippa Babes Skarne
Parent(s)	Victor Pineda Syquia (father) Susan Robinson Syquia (mother)
Relatives	Ambassador Enrique Syquia
Website	Official site

Jenny Robinson Syquia-Skarne (born November 2, 1967) is a Filipina-American Swedish model, actress and fashion designer.

Personal life

Jenny Robinson Syquia was born in Binghamton, New York. Her father, Victor Syquia was born in the Philippines and her mother, Susan Syquia (née Robinson), is American.

Syquia is the niece of the late ambassador Enrique Syquia (Ambassador Extraordinary 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.). The ancestral home of the heirs of Gregorio Syquia 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 in addition to winning the Miss Earth Sweden title in 2016). 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

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
1993	Gabby and Jenny Wedding Special	Herself / Guest, interview with Tina Monzon-Palma	ABC
1994	Oh No, It's Johnny!	Herself / Guest, interview with Johnny Litton	ABS-CBN
	Martin After Dark	Herself / Guest, interview with Martin Nievera
1994-1995	For Women Only	Herself / Host
1996	Eezy Dancing	Herself / Guest	ABC
	Startalk	Herself / Guest, interview with Boy Abunda	GMA Network
	Showbiz Lingo	Herself / Guest, interview with Christy Fermin	ABS-CBN
	The Sharon Cuneta Show: Birthday Special	Herself / Guest
	Tele Sine aka Ganda Ganda	Herself / Guest
1997	Eat Bulaga!	Herself / co-host with Joey de Leon	GMA Network
	ASAP	Herself / Guest, song performance	ABS-CBN
1999	The Buzz	Herself / Guest, interview with Boy Abunda
2012	The Buzz	Herself / Guest, interview with Charlene Gonzales
	Cristy Ferminute	Herself / Guest	TV5
	Startalk	Herself / Guest, interview with Ricky Lo	GMA Network

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
1997	Eseng ng Tondo	Dita	Fernando Poe Jr.
	Takot Ako sa Darling Ko	Bampi	Joey de Leon and Gloria Romero
	Hanggang Dito na Lang	Alicia	Hilda Koronel and Edu Manzano
	Bridesmaids	Alexandra	Charlene Gonzales and Ina Raymundo

Fashion designer

Along with half-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

1. Enrique P. Syquia UST 400
2. Family tribute Philstar, retrieved March 4, 2006.
3. Unesco World Heritage UNESCO official World Heritage site
4. Syquia Family of the Philippines
5. Syquia Mansion of President Elpidio Quirino Vigan Official website
6. Cloie Concepcion
7. Filipina’s designer bags hit in US stores Good News Pilipinas, retrieved Mar 24, 2008
8. Jenny Syquia to Gabby Concepcion: Everything is water under the bridge Yahoo OMG Philippines, retrieved Jan 27, 2012
9. "Jenny Syquia at Viva Entertainment". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
10. "Capstone Business Credit $9 Million for High End Fashion Accessory Company" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-09-07. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
11. Paris Hilton Carrying Charm and Luck, I Heart That, retrieved 4 Sep 2007
12. Finalists Named for 32nd Annual Dallas Fashion Awards Dallas Market Center, retrieved May 23, 2007
13. How Christine Syquia Started A Million Dollar Fashion Accessories Business Entrepreneurs Journey, retrieved Nov 12, 2010
14. Filipina’s designer bags hit in US stores Good News Pilipinas, retrieved Mar 24, 2008
15. Pamela Pekerman on HSN The Budget Fashionista, retrieved June 26, 2008
16. Estranged Wife of Gabby Concepcion Signs Management Contract with Viva Show Biz News Phil, retrieved Jan 28, 2012