Jenny Syquia

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. 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

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.

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 Hilton were customers. In 2007, this company was nominated for Best Accessories company at the Dallas Fashion Awards.

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. Charm and Luck was regularly featured on the Home Shopping Network.

After the birth of her second daughter, Syquia decided to become a full-time mother.

She re-signed with Viva Entertainment in 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.