Rico Yan
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| Rico Yan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan March 14, 1975  Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Died | March 29, 2002 (aged 27) |
Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan (March 14, 1975–March 29, 2002) was a Filipino matinee idol. He was under an exclusive contract in the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network. Yan was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He graduated from De La Salle University-Manila, with a degree in Business Management. He was a Youth Spokesman for the Department of Education before he died, touring the Philippines for free to promote education among youths. He was an image model and entrepreneur as well. Rico also established "Pinoy 'Yan!" a non-profit organization that aims to make young people stay in school and value education.
He died of acute pancreatitis at the age of 27, the day after shooting a television commercial for Talk n' Text at the Dos Palmas Resort in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. An estimated 10,000 people attended his funeral rites which was televised live on ABS-CBN.
The night before he died, Rico sang "Got to Believe" and "Falling For You"; both songs were featured in his last movie, Got 2 Believe. Part of the proceeds from the ticket sales of his last movie Got 2 Believe and the video sales of the documentary Forever Young: Remembering Rico packaged with Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita went to the Rico Yan Youth Foundation.
His first and last films were with fellow actress Claudine Barretto, who was his girlfriend at the time of his passing. He was also a loveteam partner of Judy Ann Santos in the weekly youth-oriented show Gimik and the movie Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay.
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[edit] Films
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2002 | Got To Believe | Lorenz |
| 2000 | Dahil Wala ka na | Ariel |
| 1999 | Gimik: The Reunion | Ricky |
| 1999 | Mula Sa Puso: The Movie | Gabriel |
| 1998 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Alex |
| 1998 | Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita | Miguel |
| 1997 | F.L.A.M.E.S. | Joel |
| 1997 | Home Along Da Riles 2 | Gabriel |
| 1997 | Paano Ang Puso Ko? | Jason |
| 1996 | Madrasta | Dondie |
| 1996 | Ama, Ina, Anak | Dennis |
| 1996 | Radio Romance | Gary Balmaceda |
[edit] Television
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2001 | Whattamen | Castro |
| 1999 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Daniel |
| 1998 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Host/Himself |
| 1997 | Mula Sa Puso | Gabriel |
| 1996 | Gimik | Ricky |
| 1996 | Mara Clara | Derick |
| 1996 | Sang Linggo Na Po Sila | Host/Himself |
[edit] Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Organization |
| 2003 | Best Actor Nominee for Got To Believe | 51st FAMAS awards |
| 2002 | Plaque of Recognition for Got To Believe | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Awards |
| 1998 | Youth Achievement Award | German Moreno and FAMAS |
[edit] Personal life
- He is a son of Robbie and Cita Yan.
- He is a brother of San Juan councilor and TV host Bobby Yan with sisters Geraldine and Tina Yan.
- He is a grandson of (Ret.) Gen. Manuel Yan
[edit] External links
- Rico Yan at the Internet Movie Database
