Ricky Davao dies at 63

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Viva Entertainment confirms the veteran actor's death

MANILA, Philippines – Veteran actor Ricky Davao has died at the age of 63, Viva Entertainment confirmed on Friday, May 2.

Davao had reportedly been battling a terminal illness since 2024.

Davao was previously married to actress Jackie Lou Blanco, with whom he shares three kids: Arabella, Rikki Mae, and Kenneth.

He first introduced his non-showbiz girlfriend named Malca to the public in 2023, when they had been together for over a year already. Since then, the couple would share photos of each other on their respective social media accounts, with Davao referring to Malca as his “silver lining.”

The son of veteran actor Charlie Davao, Ricky Davao has an extensive catalogue of directorial work and acting credits, both in film, television, and theater. Some of the films he starred in include Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay, Ipaglaban Mo The Movie, Abot Hanggang Sukdulan, and Misis Mo, Misis Ko, among many others.

Davao’s death comes just after his former mother-in-law, the “Asia’s Queen of Songs” Pilita Corrales passed away at 87 years old on April 12. – Rappler.com