Jenny Robinson Syquia-Skarne (born November 2, 1967) is a Filipina-American Swedish model, actress and fashion designer.
Personal life Syquia was born into the historically prominent Syquia family of the Philippines. Among the family’s notable properties are the Syquia Mansion in Vigan, a 19th-century bahay na bato recognized as a historical landmark, and the Syquia Apartments (also known as Syquia Towers) in Manila, which were among the tallest residential buildings in the Philippines when completed in the 1950s and among the first to feature elevators and private car parking.
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) (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 Syquia began her career in fashion in New York, where she worked as a fashion assistant at Vogue, assisting senior editors and gaining early industry experience that later informed her work in fashion, media, and design.
Magazine editing In 1994 Syquia founded and became the editor-in-chief of Bride Philippines magazine. Filipina’s designer bags hit in US stores Good News Pilipinas, retrieved Mar 24, 2008Jenny Syquia to Gabby Concepcion: Everything is water under the bridge Yahoo OMG Philippines, retrieved Jan 27, 2012 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.
Syquia is the founder of TRIT Jewelry.
Acting
Television Year Title Role 1993 Gabby and Jenny Wedding Special Herself / Guest, interview with Tina Monzon-Palma1994 Oh No, It's Johnny! Herself / Guest, interview with Johnny Litton Martin After Dark Herself / Guest, interview with Martin Nievera 1994-1995 For Women Only Herself / Host1996 Eezy Dancing Herself / Guest Startalk Herself / Guest, interview with Boy Abunda Showbiz Lingo Herself / Guest, interview with Christy Fermin The Sharon Cuneta Show: Birthday Special Herself / Guest Tele Sine aka Ganda Ganda 1997 Eat Bulaga! Herself / co-host with Joey de Leon ASAP Herself / Guest, song performance 1999 The Buzz Herself / Guest, interview with Boy Abunda2012 Herself / Guest, interview with Charlene Gonzales Cristy Ferminute Herself / Guest Startalk Herself / Guest, interview with Ricky Lo
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.
Year Title Role 1997 Eseng ng Tondo Dita Takot Ako sa Darling Ko Bampi Hanggang Dito na Lang Alicia Bridesmaids Alexandra
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. Celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson and Paris HiltonParis Hilton Carrying Charm and Luck, I Heart That, retrieved 4 Sep 2007 were customers. In 2007, this company was nominated for Best Accessories company at the Dallas Fashion Awards.Finalists Named for 32nd Annual Dallas Fashion Awards Dallas Market Center, retrieved May 23, 2007
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.How Christine Syquia Started A Million Dollar Fashion Accessories Business Entrepreneurs Journey, retrieved Nov 12, 2010Filipina’s designer bags hit in US stores Good News Pilipinas, retrieved Mar 24, 2008 Charm and Luck was regularly featured on the Home Shopping Network.Pamela Pekerman on HSN The Budget Fashionista, retrieved June 26, 2008
After the birth of her second daughter, Syquia decided to become a full-time mother.
She re-signed with Viva Entertainment in 2012.Estranged Wife of Gabby Concepcion Signs Management Contract with Viva Show Biz News Phil, retrieved Jan 28, 2012
In December 2025, Syquia appeared on the digital cover of Tatler Philippines and was featured in an in-depth cover story in the print edition, which highlighted her international career and life in Stockholm.
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