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RAMDAM na ramdam ngayon ang patuloy na pagluluksa ng entertainment industry dahil sa pagpanaw ng award-winning veteran actor na si Ricky Davao.
Sumakabilang-buhay si Ricky nitong nagdaang Huwebes, May 1, sa kanilang tahanan sa Quezon City matapos makipaglaban sa cancer.
Bumuhos ang mga pa-tribute para sa aktor sa social media mula sa kanyang mga kaibigan at katrabaho sa mundo ng showbiz.
Isa na riyan ang pagbibigay-pugay sa kanya ng Kapuso Primetime King at AKTOR board of director na si Dingdong Dantes. Narito ang mahaba at madamdaming mensahe ng award-winning actor at TV host para sa namayapang kaibigan.
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“There are people you meet in this industry whom you admire from afar long before you get the chance to shake their hand.
“For me, Ricky Davao was one of them.
“I would spot him at parties, events, and industry gatherings—and almost without fail, he’d find his way to the stage. Not to grab attention, but to give joy.
“One song in, and the entire room would shift. All eyes on him. All ears tuned in. And just like that, he owned the moment.
“I was still a young actor then, still piecing together how this world worked, when I realized: This man wasn’t just performing. He was lighting up the room. He was the room. His background in theater showed.
“He had presence—commanding, joyful, magnetic. And always, that signature smile. The one that made his eyes disappear.
“That smile is burned into memory because it wasn’t just a facial expression — it was his spirit in full bloom.
“From those small stages of casual gatherings to the big screens of film and television, Tito Ricky brought something rare: a blend of brilliance, warmth, and generosity. And I remember thinking, one day, I hope I get to work closely with him.
“That day came in November 2021, during the height of the pandemic. We were cast together in the television series Alternate, where we had to lock in for two to three weeks of shooting. Even before that, there was an eight-day hotel quarantine.
“He played my father, which meant we shared scenes, conversations, and quiet in-between moments that allowed us to connect beyond the script.
“There’s something sacred about lock-in shoots. You strip away distractions. You focus, not just on your role, but on the people around you. You collaborate, co-create, and in the downtime—you share life.
“That’s where I got to know Tito Ricky not just as an actor or director, but as a man. We’d talk about everything — our processes, family, even Loujude’s adobo recipes.
“He shared stories. Listened intently. And gave insight not just about the craft, but about living with purpose.
“On screen, he was incredibly precise. His director’s eye never left him. He hit marks perfectly, took notes gracefully, and always gave his scene partners something real to work with. His performances were consistent, deep, and alive.
“I remember watching him and thinking, This is it. This is how you do it.
“Tito Ricky was a living barometer of professionalism: focused, evolving, empathetic, vulnerable — always present.
“There’s one morning I won’t forget. We were having coffee, and he was talking about intermittent fasting. He couldn’t understand why it wasn’t working.
“I asked him, ‘Tito Ricky, wag ka na mag-3-in-1. Try black coffee. Mas masarap. And you’ll stay in a fasted state.’ He took the advice, laughed, and updated me every morning after that.
“It was a simple exchange — but it showed me who he was. Curious. Open. Sincere. Fatherly in the truest sense.
“On pictorial day, I brought my own camera. I took a candid photo of him and Jackie Lou Blanco, who also played my mother in the show. What are the odds, right?
“They were game. Smiling. Effortlessly cool. I captured that moment.
“And that photo, to this day, is the clearest image I have of him: relaxed, joyful, smiling that signature smile, eyes shrinking into the laughter lines that carried decades of love, work, and music.
“And now, as the curtain gently falls on Ricky Davao’s time with us, I imagine him once more on that stage — just like in the countless parties, social gatherings, and karaoke nights I saw him in — where he would light up the room with a song, a smile, and a presence no one could ignore.
“Only this time, the stage is far greater, the audience far vaster, and the light he leaves behind shines brighter than ever.
“Tito/Direk Ricky didn’t just perform; he gave.
“Whether as a singer, actor, director, or simply as himself in quiet conversations over coffee or walks around a set, he gave his truth, his laughter, his guidance.
“And that smile — that Chinito smile that would vanish into crescents of pure joy — remains imprinted in the hearts of everyone who knew him, worked with him, learned from him, and loved him.
“He exits the stage now, not with finality, but with grace. Leaving behind echoes of music, traces of masterful performances, the warmth of his fatherly ways, and the kind of good vibes that linger long after the last song has been sung.
“Maraming salamat, Tito Ricky. You made our industry, our work, and our lives richer. This curtain call is not goodbye. It’s simply our standing ovation.”
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