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Yam Concepcion is dedicating her new serye to Claire dela Fuente. Here’s why.

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Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/tvpatrol/04/05/claire-yam.jpg"/><figcaption>Yam Concepcion (right) credits the late Claire dela Fuente as instrumental to her success in showbiz. <em>Facebook: Claire dela Fuente / Screenshot: ABS-CBN</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Yam Concepcion turned emotional on Monday during the launch of “Init sa Magdamag,” as she dedicated the project — her first lead role in a series — to the late music icon Claire dela Fuente.</p><p>Dela Fuente died of cardiac arrest while battling COVID-19 on March 30, less than a week before Concepcion faced members of the press virtually.</p><p>During her turn to answer questions, Concepcion volunteered a brief tribute to dela Fuente, whom she credited as instrumental to her success in showbiz.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/01/21/be-happy-with-papa-remains-of-claire-dela-fuente-cremated-says-son-gigo">‘Be happy with Papa’: Remains of Claire dela Fuente cremated, says son Gigo</a></li></ul><p>“Noong nagsisimula ako, ‘yung naka-discover sa akin si Tita Claire dela Fuente,” she said.</p><p>Concepcion, who used to be a professional drummer, was once bandmates with Monty Macalino, who would become the lead vocalist of Mayonnaise. Through that connection, Concepcion was cast as the leading lady in Mayonnaise’s “Sinungaling.”</p><p>“Nakita ni Tita Claire ‘yung music video, kinontak niya si Monty. Doon kami nagkakilala. Ni-refer niya ako sa Viva,” Concepcion recounted.</p><p>In 2012, Concepcion was launched by Viva Entertainment as a sexy star with the film “Rigodon.” While daring roles marked her showbiz entry, Concepcion would evolve as a dramatic actress, notably with a string of supporting roles in ABS-CBN series, starting with “Dugong Buhay” in 2013.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1654490" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>“Nakakagulat. Sobrang sudden nung nangyari,” Concepcion said of dela Fuente’s passing.</p><p>She recalled that the Sunday before the hitmaker’s death, they had a conversation over the phone where dela Fuente congratulated her on “Init sa Magdamag.”</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/05/21/mag-ingat-kay-gerald-yam-concepcion-answers-comments-on-viral-init-sa-magdamag-preview">‘Mag-ingat kay Gerald’? Yam Concepcion answers comments on viral ‘Init sa Magdamag’ preview</a></li></ul><p>“Tumawag pa siya sa akin. Sabi niya sa akin, ‘Yam, napanood ko ‘yung trailer. Congratulations!’ Four minutes lang iyon sa telepono. Sabi ko, ‘Thank you, Tita Claire.’”</p><p>Appearing to hold back tears, Concepcion added, “Hindi ko naman in-expect na bigla na lang siya mawawala.”</p><p>Describing “Init sa Magdamag” as a milestone in her career, Concepcion said dela Fuente deserves credit for putting her on track towards that goal.</p><p>“Itong project na ‘to, para rin sa kaniya. Gusto ko siyang i-recognize, dahil kung hindi dahil sa kaniya, wala ako dito ngayon,” she said.</p><p>“This is for Tita Claire. May her soul rest in peace.”</p><div><strong>Related videos:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1654487" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1651792" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WjX0hN1IIho?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>“Tumawag pa siya sa akin. Sabi niya sa akin, ‘Yam, napanood ko ‘yung trailer. Congratulations!’ Four minutes lang iyon sa telepono. Sabi ko, ‘Thank you, Tita Claire.’”</p>

“Tumawag pa siya sa akin. Sabi niya sa akin, ‘Yam, napanood ko ‘yung trailer. Congratulations!’ Four minutes lang iyon sa telepono. Sabi ko, ‘Thank you, Tita Claire.’”

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Yam Concepcion is dedicating her new serye to Claire dela Fuente. Here’s why.

Miguel Dumaual,

ABS-CBN News

Published Apr 05, 2021 08:31 PM PHT

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