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Dingdong Dantes honored the late actor-director Ricky Davao who recently passed away.
Related gallery: Ricky Davao passes away at 63
In his newest post on Facebook, Dingdong shared a set of photos of him with Ricky and the latter's ex-wife, Jackie Lou Blanco.
Along with the photos, the A-list Kapuso actor penned a heartfelt caption and message in honor of the showbiz icon.
“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,” he wrote.
Dingdong also looked back on how Ricky made ways to bring so much joy to his fellow showbiz personalities and friends.
He added, “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.”
The Kapuso star also shared what he admires about Ricky as an actor, “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...”
Following that, he shared his unforgettable moments with Ricky during their lock-in tapings for GMA's mini-series, Alternate.
Dingdong ended his post with a message for the late actor-director.
“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,” he wrote.
TV and film icon Ricky Davao passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 63.
Meanwhile, check out in this gallery the many celebrities who took to social media to share their heartfelt messages, recalling Ricky Davao's professionalism, warmth, and the lasting influence he had on the craft of acting.
