Ricky Davao

• Name — Ricky Davao • Born — 30 May 1961 • Birthplace — Manila, Philippines • Died — 1 May 2025 • Place of death — Taguig City, Philippines • Years Active — 1978–2025 • Birth Name — Frederick Charles Abiera Davao • Citizenship — Philippines • Occupation — * Actor • television director • Employer — * ABS-CBN (1992–2006) • GMA Network (2006–2025) • Website — RickyDavaoOfficial rickyad • Children — 4 • Father — Charlie Davao

Davao began his career in the entertainment industry in 1978 as a dancer for the Vicor Crowd group. Later in the year, he had his first stint in acting as a cast member in the film Patayin si Mediavillo starring Fernando Poe Jr. and directed by Armando Herrera. He entered theater in 1982 by appearing in Convent Bread, produced by Nora Aunor and directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes. He was also known for portraying a fictionalized version of Bongbong Marcos in the play Bongbong at Kris in the 1980s. In 1996, he made his first directorial piece, an episode of the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya titled "Sagwan". He served as a juror in the first ASEAN International Film Festival Awards in 2013, and he performed in the Pinoy Playlist Music Festival 2019.

Davao ran for councilor in the 4th district of Quezon City in the 2010 elections under the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC). He later withdrew due to conflict of interest, as a COMELEC rule prohibits actor-candidates from appearing in movies and TV shows during the campaign period. At the time, Davao was part of the cast of Working Girls, a movie which was set to open on April 21, 2010, which was within the campaign period.

Davao was the son of actor Charlie Davao. He had two brothers, who also worked as actors. Davao began a relationship with actress Jackie Lou Blanco after Blanco stood in for Snooky Serna in the variety program GMA Supershow. Davao was supposed to sing to Snooky but because the latter failed to appear, Blanco was pulled in to replace her. They married in 1989 and had three children before separating in 2011. In 2021, they reunited on-screen via drama anthology, I Can See You: AlterNate, where they acted as husband and wife. Starting in 2022, Davao entered into a relationship with Malca Darocca. Davao died from cancer on May 1, 2025, at the age of 63. His family announced his death the next day.

• Year — Title — Role • 1992 — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Piring • Maalaala Mo Kaya: Abaniko • 1994 — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Videocam • Star Drama Theater Presents: Carmina: Pasang Krus • 1995 — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Imbitasyon • Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ukit • Star Drama Theater Presents: Aiko: Penpal • 1996 — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hamog • Maalaala Mo Kaya: Closet • 1996–1997 — Familia Zaragoza — Alfredo Zaragoza • 1996, 1998 — Oki Doki Doc — Guest • 1997 — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Manika • 1997–1999 — Mula sa Puso — Edward Rodrigo • 1997–2002 — Oka Tokat — Joaquin "Jack" Viloria • 2000–2002 — Pangako Sa 'Yo — Tony Banks • 2002 — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makeup Kit • 2002–2003 — Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay — Francis Ventaspejo • 2003 — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bubog • Maalaala Mo Kaya: Garapon • 2004 — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan — Charlie • 2004–2005 — Spirits — Ramon • 2005 — Vietnam Rose — Enrico Hernandez • 2006 — Star Circle Kid Quest — Himself (Judge) • Familia Zaragoza — Alfredo Zaragoza • Maalaala Mo Kaya: Regalo — Rey Hernandez • Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell — Cesar Magtanggol • 2007 — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dream House — Mike • Lupin — Master Moon Raven • 2008 — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mansyon — Darwin • E.S.P. — Larson • Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel — Don Juan Legaspi • 2009 — Mars Ravelo's Darna — Dr. Morgan • Zorro — Father Felipe Gomez / Caballero #2 • 2010 — JejeMom — Lady Gangsta / Winston Wilson • Maalaala Mo Kaya: School Building — Belinda's husband • Maalaala Mo Kaya: Plane Ticket — Orlando Santos • 2011 — Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit — Delfin Martinez • Untold Stories: Isang Bahay, Dalawang Maybahay — Romulo • Maalaala Mo Kaya: Spain • Maalaala Mo Kaya: Susi — Maximo • 2012 — Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break — Himself/Mentor • 2013 — Home Sweet Home — Manolo • Carmela — Danilo Fernandez • 2014 — Magpakailanman: Kabang - Hero Dog — Rudy • Magpakailanman: Ama Ko, Mahal Ko - The Kim Fajardo Story — Orly • Magpakailanman: Hari ng Kalsada - Traffic Enforcer, Turon Best-seller — Fernando • Pepito Manaloto — Robert Maceda Sr. • 2015 — Second Chances — Benito Bermudez • Magpakailanman: Ang Sakripisyo ng Isang Ina - The Nancy Cañares story — Tony • Magpakailanman: Ang Huling Laro ng Aking Anak — Arman • Pepito Manaloto — Robert Maceda Sr. • My Faithful Husband — Arnaldo Castro • Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Lukso Ng Dugo — abusive father • 2016 — Poor Señorita — Daniel Villon • Tonight with Boy Abunda — Guest • 2017 — Legally Blind — Manuel Evangelista • My Korean Jagiya — Jose "Josie" Asuncion • Magpakailanman: Small and Lovable: The Juvy, Joel and Angie Macahilig Story — Mario • 2018 — Inday Will Always Love You — Philip Fuentes • Pepito Manaloto — Robert Maceda Sr. • 2019 — The Journey — Gen Eduardo Granados • 2020 — The Tapes • Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit — Damian Dela Cruz • Daddy's Gurl — Ceferino Escobar • Proud Ako Sa’yo • 2020–2021 — Paano ang Pangako? — Jose Aguinaldo • 2021 — The World Between Us — Emmanuelito "Emmanuel" Asuncion / Noli • 2022 — Misis Piggy — Rupert • I Can See You: AlterNate — Lyndon David • Family Feud — Himself (guest player) • Tadhana: Tayong Dalawa — Mama Gigi • Magpakailanman: Ang Pagtatapos ng Anak (The Felipe and Mark Sanchez Story) — Felipe Sanchez • Lampas Langit — Arman • 2023 — Love Before Sunrise — Rodrigo Montelibano • 2025 — Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre (posthumous/final appearance) — Gov. Emilio "Emil" Salvador

• Year — Title — Role • 2023 — Cattleya Killer — Demet Noble

• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref • 1982 — Convent Bread — Produced by Nora Aunor and directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes • 1983 — Felipe de las Casas — Felipe de las Casas — Written by Paul Dumol, directed by Nonon Padilla and produced by Don Jaime Zobel de AyalaW • 1984 — Lihis — Dulaang UP's production of the Philippine adaptation of Martin Sherman's "Bent" • 1987 — Bongbong at Kris — Bongbong — by playwright Bienvenido Noriega Jr., which won a prize in the 1987 Cultural Center of the Philippines play writing contest as "romansa't komedya sa pelikula't pulitika • 1997 — Larawan — vaudeville piano player Tony Javier — a three-hour musical that was performed in the main theatre of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) • 1999 — The King and I — King Mongkut of Siam • 2003 — Insiang — Dado — Directed by Chris Millado based on the script by Mario O'Hara (who also wrote the original story for the film with the same title), Tanghalang Pilipino staged the play to great acclaim, winning several Aliw Awards in 2003, including Best Play. • 2004 — Speaking in Tongues — an Australian award-winning drama presented by Tanghalang Pilipino at the CCP’s Tanghalang Huseng Batute at 8 p.m., every Friday, Saturday and Sunday (with 3 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday) until July 25, 2004 • 2007 — Art — Jun — Filipino adaptation of the international comedy hit; Produced by Little Boy Productions and Actor's Actors Inc.; Saturday, September 22, at the Music Museum • Insiang — Dado — Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) limited two-weekend run from October 5 to 15, 2007 - Tanghalang Pilipino production directed by Chris Millado from the script by Mario O'Hara • 2008 — Padre Pio ng Pietrelcina (The Life of Padre Pio) — Padre Pio — Written and directed by Nestor U. Torre; staged on January 16, 18 and 19, 2008, 8 p.m. at the People's Village in Tiendesitas, Frontera Verde, Pasig • EJ: Ang Pinagdaanang Buhay nina Evelio Javier at Edgar Jopson — Evelio Javier — rock musical, presented by Tanghalang Pilipino, the CCP's resident theater company, and written by Carlos Palanca Hall of Fame awardee Ed Maranan, is about the lives and struggles of two Ateneo de Manila alumni who became revered heroes and martyrs of the Filipino people's resistance against the martial law regime of dictator Ferdinand Marcos in the 1970s • 2015 — Palasyo ni Valentin — Valentin — De La Salle-College of St. Benilde production written by Mario O’Hara and directed by Nonon Padilla • 2016 — DOM: Dirty Old Musical — Bebong — Spotlight Artists Centre’s original Filipino musical is about fictional 80s boy band ‘The Bench Boys’ who find themselves in a room together after 30 years. • 2023 — Baka Naman Hindi — Victor Delgado & Dodong — CCP production; Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater) on October 18 to 21 at 8:00 p.m. and October 20 to 21 at 3:00 p.m. • Contra Mundum: Ang All-Star Concert ng Ang Larawan — vaudeville piano player Tony Javier — Invitational affair staged on 6 May 2023, Saturday 7:00 p.m. at the Metropolitan Theater to kick off National Heritage Month and also to mark 50 years of the establishment of the Philippine’s Order of National Artists. • Silver Lining (Redux) — Leo — An original Filipino musical which tells the story of three long-time friends who produce a musical in their senior years and by doing so they must face the truth about a harsh event that haunted them since the ‘70s. The show ran from October 20–22 and October 27–29 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza. He reprised the role of Leo on the restaging held on November 8–10 and 15-17, 2024. • TBA — In Frailty’s Grace — Posthumous release • Jesus Christ Superstar • Biyaheng Timog • Hedda Gabler • Silang Nalugmok sa Gabi • Dalagang Bukid

• Year — Programs — Role — Notes • 1996 — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sagwan — Director • 1997 — Esperanza: Episode 181 & 188 • Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kubrekama • Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tubao • 1997–2002 —!Oka Tokat • 1998 — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Typewriter • 1999–2002 — Ang Munting Paraiso • 2004 — Maalaala Mo Kaya: Orchids • 2007 — Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-Asa • 2010 — Grazilda — 2nd Unit Director • 2011 — Kokak — Director • Sisid • 2012 — Coffee Prince • Makapiling Kang Muli • Magpakailanman: The Ryzza Mae Story • Magpakailanman: Sa Likod ng mga Ngiti - The Stories of John Edric Ulang nd Jaylord Casino • Magpakailanman: The Miriam Castillo Story • Magpakailanman: The Nanay Silveria Story — Assistant Director • 2013 — Mga Basang Sisiw — Director • Adarna • Forever • One Day Isang Araw: Lola Labs (Episode 4) • Magpakailanman: Pusong Bato - The Renee dela Rosa Story • Magpakailanman: The Wally Bayola Story • Magpakailanman: Nasayang na Jackpot - The Dionie Reyes Story • 2014 — Magpakailanman: Sa Bangin ng Kamatayan • Dading • 2015 — Second Chances • Magpakailanman: Inang Yaya - The Nieves Limpin Story • Magpakailanman: Misis Ipinagpalit sa Beki • The Half Sisters — Guest director — 20 episodes • 2015–2016 — Because of You — Director • Little Nanay • 2016 — Sinungaling Mong Puso • Magpakailanman: Dalawang Babae, Isang Anak • Magpakailanman: Ang Sundalong Magiting • 2017 — Legally Blind • 2018 — Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: A Daughter's Love • Inday Will Always Love You • 2019 — Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Ikigai - Buhay ng Buhay Ko • Dahil sa Pag-ibig • 2020 — Paano ang Pasko? • Awit at Tula: Pagbabaliktanaw sa Unang Hari Ng Balagtasan • 2021 — Nagbabagang Luha • 2023 — The Seed of Love