Ian Veneracion

Acting

Ian Veneracion

Born

1975-02-07 (51)

Place of birth

Manila, Philippines

Known for

Acting

Credits

67 titles

Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (born on February 7, 1975, in Manila), popularly known as Ian Veneracion, is a Filipino actor known for starring in the film The Achy Breaky Hearts (2016) and the ABS-CBN television series Pangako Sa’Yo (2015).

Known for

Incognito poster
10.0

In search of redemption, a crew of misfits joins a private military company on a series of deadly missions against the criminal underworld.

Incognito

2025

The Promise poster
9.0

Driven by the heartbreak from her ill-fated romance with Eduardo and the tragic loss of her loved ones, Amor seeks revenge against his family. Unbeknownst to Amor, her daughter is still alive and is in a similar love affair with Eduardo's son.

The Promise

2015

No artwork available
9.0

Maria La Del Barrio is a Philippine remake of the Mexican drama María la del Barrio airing on ABS-CBN. It stars Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee.

Maria la del Barrio

2011

First Time poster
NR

First Time was a Philippine teen drama series developed by Kit Langit and directed by Andoy Ranay. The series premiered on GMA Network on February 8, 2010 starring Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio, who were previously paired in Stairway to Heaven and Dear Friend: My Christmas List. The show is part of GMA's 60th Year Celebration Offering.

First Time

2010

Got to Believe poster
8.0

Got to Believe is a 2013 Philippine romantic comedy-drama television series directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. The series was aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from August 26, 2013 to March 7, 2014,[1] replacing Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala. The series finale, dubbed as the Best Ending Ever, ranked #1 by Kantar Media nationwide TV rating.

Got to Believe

2013

A Love to Last poster
5.3

Sometimes we find love in the most unexpected places, and it comes in the most unexpected moment. Can two broken hearts make their love last?

A Love to Last

2017

Film credits

2010s · 11 titles

Segunda Mano poster
6.0

Mabel Domingo (Kris Aquino), the owner of a high-class, but creepy, antique shop, only wants herself and her mother to move on from the tragic past of losing her sister as she carries the guilt of causing her death. She meets Ivan Galvez (Dingdong Dantes), a rich and successful architect who only wants to find the perfect wife and mother for his young daughter Angel to finally have a complete and happy family after his ex-wife left for him for another man.

Segunda Mano

2011

Once a Princess poster
4.0

A high school princess is cursed by the geek whose affections she toyed with.

Once a Princess

2014

Paglisan poster
9.0

Crisanto and Dolores’ marriage is going through a rough patch. Going through a marital crisis, a couple’s marriage is tested when Crisanto is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease as Dolores sinks deeper into depression. Paglisan tells the story of how a married couple attempt to survive together through fading memories and fleeting identities.

Paglisan

2018

Feng Shui 2 poster
6.0

It focuses on Lester who, upon getting the cursed bagua, starts to get all the luck and prosperity he could get in his life, but with deadly consequences.

Feng Shui 2

2014

All You Need Is Pag-ibig poster
6.1

The movie features varied forms of love: family love, sibling love, puppy love, unrequited love, ruined love, prospering love, in denial love, jaded love, and true love, among others. After all, what the world needs now is love.

All You Need Is Pag-ibig

2015

The Achy Breaky Hearts poster
7.0

Chinggay, a jewelry shop manager, is one of the single women in their 30’s who feels the pressure to find love. She goes out on dates with men but none of them seem to make the cut. You may blame her high standards but the pain from her previous relationship could also be affecting her judgment on men. Now, her love life is suffering a drought for seven years. Everything changes when suddenly, two men are interested to be with her. Ryan bought an engagement ring from Chinggay only to be rejected by his girlfriend. Chinggay helps Ryan to get back with his girlfriend but they end up losing the ring and becoming good friends. On the other hand, Chinggay’s ex-boyfriend Frank is persistent to redeem himself and to prove that he deserves a second chance with Chinggay. Chinggay finds herself torn between two kinds of love.

The Achy Breaky Hearts

2016

Bliss poster
5.1

After she gets into a film-production accident that leaves her crippled, successful actress Jane Ciego slowly transitions into madness after experiencing horrors and torture in her own home.

Bliss

2017

El Presidente poster
6.5

The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite

El Presidente

2012

Ilawod poster
7.0

A story of a family's breakdown in the midst of a demonic attack. Dennis, a reporter, accidentally invites the ilawod which is a water spirit into his home where it attaches to his son, Ben.

Ilawod

2017

Unbreakable poster
8.5

Mariel and Deena were strangers until they became the best of friends because of the similarities in the pain that they had experienced. Their friendship is put to the test when one of them decides to get married.

Unbreakable

2019

Puti poster
4.0

A psychological thriller about a counterfeit painter who figures in a freak car accident that renders him color blind; while recuperating, strange things start happening to him.

Puti

2013

2000s · 8 titles

Moments of Love poster
6.8

Marco has found the perfect girl in Divina. Though they've only spoken on the phone, they're convinced they're meant to be together. One problem: Divina's living in 1957 and Marco in 2006.

Moments of Love

2006

'Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin poster
7.0

A Filipino drama about love, betrayal, and the painful struggle to accept a devastating truth. A woman is forced to confront the loss of the relationship and future she once believed in, testing her strength, faith, and ability to move forward.

'Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin

2000

Sgt. Maderazo : Bayad na Pati Kaluluwa Mo poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Sgt. Maderazo : Bayad na Pati Kaluluwa Mo

2001

Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend poster
6.0

Mortal Enteng Kabisote (Vic Sotto) and his magical fairy wife continue to face danger and adventure in this fourth film based on the popular Filipino television series "OK Ka Fairy Ko." The hazards include a time-traveling mirror, an evil dragon lady, a vampirish villain, a gun-armed bad guy and the ever-present aswangs. As always, Enteng must rise to the challenges to protect his beloved family from all the potential mayhem.

Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend

2007

Pinoy/Blonde poster
9.0

Two cousins accomplish the final wish of their dying uncle to deliver a brown paper bag to a seedy, run-down hotel crawling with shady characters and retrieve in exchange a mysterious package.

Pinoy/Blonde

2005

No artwork available
3.8

A group of gay friends who meet through the internet become frenzied when a closeted gay actor sleeps with one of the men's new boyfriends. An outing ensues and a death. Was it murder or suicide?

inter.m@tes

2004

Lapu-Lapu poster
4.8

A film showing the struggles of Lapu-Lapu and how he defended Mactan, Cebu from the invading Spanish forces.

Lapu-Lapu

2002

Ate poster
5.5

Helen and Dave are a happy couple, but their relationship is tested when Helen's younger sister Cleo comes into the picture. Helen's Family is under treat from being torn apart as the two sisters fight for the affections of A Single Man, and Helen herself is put to the test when faced with the temptation of Lex, her Ex-boyfriend.

Ate

2008

1990s · 19 titles

Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo poster
10.0

Serving his time in prison after accidentally killing a man, Totoy Guwapo comes to terms with his life and discovered his own identity.

Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo

1994

Armadong Hudas poster
10.0

A Filipino action movie directed by Augusto Salvador which is a followup from the movie Barumbado(1990) .

Armadong Hudas

1998

Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas na Iniwan poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas na Iniwan

1994

Guevarra poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Guevarra

1998

Boy Praning: Utak Pulbura poster
NR

A 1992 Filipino action film starring Ian Veneracion.

Boy Praning: Utak Pulbura

1992

Rodel Sta. Cruz: Halang Ang Bituka poster
NR

After a hit at a bar leaves a singer blinded, a remorseful assassin secretly protects her — only to fall in love with the woman who can expose him.

Rodel Sta. Cruz: Halang Ang Bituka

1993

Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael poster
7.5

An action film starring Jestoni Alarcon based on the radio drama by Rey Langit serialized in DZRH.

Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ismael

1990

Unfaithful Wife 2 poster
3.3

On the outside, Jennifer's life looks perfect: she's beautiful, rich, and she has Jimmy, a wonderful husband. But, despite everything, there remains a wound inside her that refuses to heal. One day, Archie arrives, and the serene world of Jennifer and Jimmy comes to a jolt. Archie is Jimmy's friend, but he, too, is the man who, in the past, had broken Jennifer's heart. With Archie around, Jennifer discovers that her incessant pain is caused by her longing for him...

Unfaithful Wife 2

1999

Bukas... Tatakpan ka ng Dyaryo! poster
7.0

Starring Ian Veneracion, Jonh Regala, E.R. Ejercito, Gardo Versoza, Jon Hernandez, Tony Ferrer, Johnny Delgado, Rina Reyes, Roldan Aquino, Dick Israel, Shirley Fuentes, Perla Bautista, Suzanne Gonzales, Turko Cervantes, Joboy Gomez, Evelyn Vargas, Edward Salvador and Debrliz / Directed by Toto Natividad

Bukas... Tatakpan ka ng Dyaryo!

1991

Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol poster
10.0

Outstanding NARCOM agent Armand Disierto (Ian) comes home to his violence-ridden hometown ruled by Mayor Mario Gaton (Paquito), his uncle whom he has a feud with during his childhood.

Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol

1997

Ben Balasador: Akin Ang Huling Alas poster
9.0

A 1996 Filipino action film starring Ian Veneracion and Beth Tamayo.

Ben Balasador: Akin Ang Huling Alas

1996

Sinaktan mo ang Puso ko poster
8.3

Miguel, a young man working at the car wash, is a die-hard fan of the well-known actress. However, while she liked him, she hates him and throws away anything she received from him. She tries to hide somewhere, with Miguel being the pinpoint of this act. When he found out, he became heartbroken and tried to commit suicide.

Sinaktan mo ang Puso ko

1998

Gangland poster
4.5

A gang of teenagers accidentally inherits a bag of drugs. They try to sell them back to their original gangster owners, but when that goes awry, they are reluctantly drawn into a protracted and bloody gang war. Meanwhile, they are neglected at home, and must deal with family abuse as well as the gangsters.

Gangland

1998

Vampire’s Kiss poster
7.0

Vanessa is a cursed female vampire who poses as Midnight Solitaire, a sought-after caller on Dead Hour Dave's radio show, to get many victims. Living a double life, Vanessa finds love in Victor, whom she asks for help to cure her state.

Vampire’s Kiss

1997

No artwork available
3.2

Sgt. Bobby Aguilar is a good depiction of a young and dedicated soldier wherein he is devastated by a corrupt military organization, a gambling lord and an irresponsible father.

Sgt. Bobby Aguilar: You Only Have One Life!

1993

No artwork available
NR

An action drama

Kristobal (Tinik sa Korona)

1990

Pugoy – Hostage: Davao poster
NR

The story of Felipe Pugoy, a troubled inmate who, with his gang, instigated a hostage crisis in the Davao Penal Colony that led to 21 deaths in 1989.

Pugoy – Hostage: Davao

1993

No artwork available
NR

A film about the "sensational experience of Paulo Tuazon from Bacolod"

Alyas Baby Face

1990

Totoy Hitman poster
10.0

A 1997 Filipino action film starring Ian Veneracion.

Totoy Hitman

1997

1980s · 7 titles

Series credits

Incognito poster
10.0

In search of redemption, a crew of misfits joins a private military company on a series of deadly missions against the criminal underworld.

Incognito

2025

The Promise poster
9.0

Driven by the heartbreak from her ill-fated romance with Eduardo and the tragic loss of her loved ones, Amor seeks revenge against his family. Unbeknownst to Amor, her daughter is still alive and is in a similar love affair with Eduardo's son.

The Promise

2015

No artwork available
9.0

Maria La Del Barrio is a Philippine remake of the Mexican drama María la del Barrio airing on ABS-CBN. It stars Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee.

Maria la del Barrio

2011

First Time poster
NR

First Time was a Philippine teen drama series developed by Kit Langit and directed by Andoy Ranay. The series premiered on GMA Network on February 8, 2010 starring Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio, who were previously paired in Stairway to Heaven and Dear Friend: My Christmas List. The show is part of GMA's 60th Year Celebration Offering.

First Time

2010

Got to Believe poster
8.0

Got to Believe is a 2013 Philippine romantic comedy-drama television series directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. The series was aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from August 26, 2013 to March 7, 2014,[1] replacing Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala. The series finale, dubbed as the Best Ending Ever, ranked #1 by Kantar Media nationwide TV rating.

Got to Believe

2013

A Love to Last poster
5.3

Sometimes we find love in the most unexpected places, and it comes in the most unexpected moment. Can two broken hearts make their love last?

A Love to Last

2017

Joaquin Bordado poster
2.7

Joaquin Bordado is a Philippine drama-action series produced by GMA Network. It is a television adaptation of a famous comics serial of Carlo J. Caparas. It features Robin Padilla in the title role, with Iza Calzado, Ian Veneracion and Eddie Garcia. The series premiered February 11, 2008 and concluded on July 11, 2008.

Joaquin Bordado

2008

Totoy Bato poster
NR

Totoy Bato is a boxing-themed Philippine drama from GMA Network, based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas, that depicts the remarkable story of an ordinary person named Totoy Magtanggol, played by Robin Padilla, becoming a skillful boxer and conquering injustice with bravery and compassion. The series premiered on February 23. This is considered to be the first Indie Television Show for Robin's own crew in the production and blocking the powers of the management to control the show.

Totoy Bato

2009

Darating ang Umaga poster
8.0

Darating ang Umaga is a Filipino drama made by ABS-CBN in 2003. It starred Vina Morales and Eula Valdez.

Darating ang Umaga

2003

I Heart You, Pare! poster
8.0

A girl is forced to disguise herself as a drag queen to escape the police, who are looking for her for a crime that she didn’t commit. As she pretends to be a gay performer, she meets the man of her dreams.

I Heart You, Pare!

2011

Lastikman poster
NR

Eskappar, a child of an Earthling woman and an extraterrestrial man, is adopted by a human after his arrival on Earth. His foster father's death pushes him to use his powers against evil forces. Amid this, he takes on a mission to find his mother.

Lastikman

2007

No artwork available
NR

Tinig or Sonata of Heart is a Philippine television drama and the fourth installment of Now and Forever series. The story of Tinig revolves around Selena and her daughter Victoria and how their lives, loves and dreams are intertwined because of music.

Tinig

2006

Make It with You poster
10.0

Two different individuals who, despite having different priorities in life, found love in each other. But after series of encounter, they will have to decide whether it's a love worth choosing.

Make It with You

2020

No artwork available
NR

Trudis Liit is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network, and part of that station's Sine Novela series. Trudis Liit marks the 21st and final installment of the Sine Novela series based on the works by Mars Ravelo. Like all Sine Novela installments, Trudis Liit is based on a movie; this one made in 1963, starring Lolita Rodriguez, Luis Gonzales, Bella Flores and Vilma Santos. It was also remade in 1996 starring Marijoy Adorable, Agatha Tapan, Julio Diaz, Amy Austria, Jean Garcia and Jackie Aquino. The series premiered June 21, 2010 and ended October 22, 2010. Free Replay premiered September 21, 2011 apetitzer aired in December 7, 2011 and re-ended December 14 & 15, 2011. It began airing internationally via GMA Pinoy TV on July 2, 2010. On September 21, 2010, GMA Network ordered additional 45 episodes of the show. On December 8, 2010 Basahang Ginto Ended Finale.

Trudis Liit

2010

Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw poster
8.0

Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw is a 2013 Philippine television drama aired on ABS-CBN from January 21 to July 5, 2013. It stars Kris Aquino, Anne Curtis, and Robin Padilla. The drama is scheduled to run for 13 weeks with a total of 63 episodes.

Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw

2013

Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence poster
NR

It follows Fr. Tom Carillo, a once-privileged priest who’s lost everything, as he teams up with a guilt-ridden cop, Yana Macabeo. Together, they fight to expose a deadly conspiracy shrouding the truth behind the mysterious death of Kiko Agustin, a former protege of Tom’s. As they uncover dark secrets from the drug war in the Philippines, Tom must confront his own past apathy to seek redemption and bring justice for a life lost too soon.

Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence

2026

My Single Lady poster
NR

When a fire destroys their entire apartment, Chona, a single mom and her 7-year old son, Red, moves in with 3 drag queens. Hustling with her job as a freelance makeup artist and a full-time single mom, Chona tries to build a new home for Red. Her world flips upside down, when Chester, her ex-lover, returns home in search for his long-lost son while she's starting to get her life back.

My Single Lady

2020

One Good Day poster
5.5

A story about family, love, greed and power in the beautiful dark backdrop of kingmakers in the Philippines

One Good Day

2022

No artwork available
NR

a Philippine adaptation of the original series of the same name

A Love to Kill

—

B&B: The Story of the Battle of Brody & Brandy poster
NR

Brandy Zulueta is no amateur when it comes to love. She’s had her strings of bad romance, asshole ex-boyfriends and toxic relationships that’s why she has given up on finding the one. At 38, she is content being single, devoting all her time and attention to her B&B.

B&B: The Story of the Battle of Brody & Brandy

2021