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Filipino Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Veteran actor Ricky Davao dies at 63
Multi-awarded actor and director Ricky Davao has passed away at the age of 63, talent agency Viva Entertainment confirmed Friday. Known for his versatility in both film and television, Davao—born Frederick Charles Caballes Davao—was a celebrated figure in Philippine showbiz, with acclaimed performances in Magnifico , The Flor Contemplacion Story , Big Night! , and TV dramas like Pangako Sa'yo , MMK , and Magpakailanman . He received numerous accolades from Gawad Urian, FAMAS, PMPC Star Awards, Cinemalaya, and QCinema, including multiple Best Supporting Actor awards for Abot Hanggang Sukdulan (1989), Deliver Us (2016), and FUCCBOIS (2019), which he also directed. He recently starred in Sosyal Climbers on Netflix and was cast in the upcoming GMA fantasy series Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre. Davao is survived by his three children—Ara, Kenneth, and Rikki Mae—with former wife, actress Jackie Lou Blanco.
Filipino Times
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Marcos pays tribute to late movie icon Gloria Romero
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. expressed his sorrow following the death of Gloria Romero, a legendary figure in Philippine cinema, who passed away at the age of 91. In his statement, Marcos described Romero as 'one of Philippine cinema's great icons,' sharing his admiration for her as both an actress and a person. 'I first met Gloria Romero on the set of 'Iginuhit ng Tadhana,' and have been an admirer of her work ever since,' Marcos recalled. 'She was always a great lady with the dignity of a true star.' Romero, whose illustrious career spanned over 70 years, earned numerous awards for her performances in films such as 'Magnifico', 'Tanging Yaman', and 'Rainbow's Sunset' She was also known for her appearances in various television shows. Her wake is held at Arlington Memorial Chapel in Quezon City, where tributes have been pouring in from fellow celebrities. Marcos concluded by saying, 'The world of Filipino cinema and all of entertainment will never forget her.'
