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Five friends share different stories of life and love as they battle loneliness while working in New York.
"American Adobo" (2002)
ABS- CBN Entertainment
Release Date January 16, 2002
Screenplay Vincent Nebrida
Film Editor Efren Jarlego
Cinematography Lee Meily
Production Design Fiel Zabat
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Direction Laurice Guillen
Cast Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache, Paolo Montalban/ with Sandy Andolong, Randy Becker, Keesha Sharp and Gloria Romero
His death was confirmed on social media by his daughter, Ara Davao, on Friday evening.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Ricky Davao. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children and loved ones, after bravely facing complications related to cancer," she wrote in the caption.
"For more than four decades, he dedicated his life to the craft of acting and directing. His remarkable body of work and award-winning performances have left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire. Most of all he was a loving father, brother, son, and friend."
Their family also expressed their gratitude for the prayers and support, adding that they will release details of Ricky's wake soon.
GMA Integrated News/ May 2, 2025
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"Musmos" (1985)
MG Films
Release Date May 24, 1985
Story and Screenplay Bert Duenas, Jr.
Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Director of Photography Ben Lobo, Roger Estrada
Music Ding Lamano
Direction Jose M. Dagumboy
Cast Angela Perez, Ricky Davao, Glenda Araneta, George Estregan, Charlie Davao, Albert Eugenio, Thelma Morena/ with Dick Israel, Renato del Prado, Rommel Valdez, Paquito Salcedo, Naty Santiago and Marco Antonio
(Synopsis): Pinang (Emily Loren) is made a waitress in Mang Estong’s restaurant which has rooms for short-time trysts upstairs . Her boyfriend, Rodel (Patrick de la Rosa), a working student, visits her. He is saving enough money for their wedding. Although they engage in passionate kissing, Pinang refuses to have sex with him, wanting to remain pure for their wedding. Pinang is chided for meeting with her boyfriend. Mrs. Antiporda is anxious she might become pregnant. In order to teach her a lesson, she tells Mang Estong (Renato del Prado) to rape her. The experience is bitter to Pinang who prizes her virginity.
Joy (Sarsi Emmanuelle) is preened in a beauty parlor and is brought to a disco where she is swept by the charms of Allan (Ricky Davao). She gives in to his advances and after a few torrid bedroom bouts, she wakes up to find another man making love to her. It turns out that Allan is a pimp. Joy threatens to call the police but Mrs. Antiporda says that her operations are protected by the authorities. Allan tells her to be practical as she will be making lots of money. Who knows, she might find a foreigner who will marry her.
With the ugly side of their employment revealed, Joy tells Lynette (Jacklyn Jose), the youngest of the three, who is still waiting for her assignment, to run away. She gives her some money. But Lynette is caught by Bigote (Jimmy Santos) who rapes her. For being the instigator, Joy is also raped by the men. The two girls cry their hearts out after the brutalizing experience.
Pinang is brought back from the restaurant. She also threatens to call the police, but
Mrs. Antiporda laughs at it. No one would listen to her. Also, if she does return home, her town will not accept her as a defiled woman.
The three are now fulltime prostitutes in the brothel. They are closely guarded with the other women. One night, Pinang and Joy try to escape. Pinang manages to steal a knife and stabs one of the men. However, they are caught and locked inside a room.
Lynette is made to service customers, much against her will. She proves to be uncooperative. Bigote forces her to take drugs.
Allan still gets Joy for his hotel service. She is now less recalcitrant and listens to him. One night, he suggests that she and her two companions appear in a porn video. Joy convinces them to appear in an orgy scene directed by a foreigner.
Pinang begs Joy to ask Allan to allow her to see Rodel. She promises not to put them in any precarious situation. Allan reluctantly agrees and she meets Rodel in front of Jade Valley. She is brought to his boarding house where they have sex. She is happy to know that Rodel still loves her.
Lynette comes up with the news that she is pregnant. Joy is adamant that she gets an abortion because she won‘t be able to work with a fat stomach. Lynette protests that it would be against God’s will but counters it is also against His will if she couldn’t work. Mrs. Antiporda gets a midwife to perform the abortion. She starts to bleed. Joy begs her to get a real doctor, but the request is turned down. Lynette dies and her body is quietly removed in the dark of night.
Joy and Pinang are now desperate to leave. Joy manages to get into Mrs. Antiporda’s quarters and uses the phone. He calls Rodel who poses as a customer. He sheds a tear when he sees his loved one huddled with other girls in a waiting area visible through a glass door. He points to the two girls who are brought to a room. He has alerted the police and plans their escape. However, Joy is caught and tries to stab Bigote with a kitchen knife. But Bigote’s strength deflects her thrust and Joy is stabbed by her own hand. The police finally arrive and Joy is led out bleeding. She appears in the front pages of the newspapers bannering the raid.
(Source: Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times)
"White Slavery" (1985)
Special People Productions
Release Date July 25, 1985
Story and Screenplay Ricardo Lee
Direction Lino Brocka
Cast Sarsi Emmanuelle, Emily Loren Jaclyn Jose, Patrick de la Rosa, Ricky Davao
Digitally restored and remastered by Philippine Film Archive
Cast Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, with Nida Blanca, Dindo Fernando, Liza Lorena, Jacklyn Jose, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Jobelle Salvador, Ricky Davao/ Introducing Pinky Amador
Cast Rudy Fernandez, Jay Ilagan, Sandy Andolong, Dang Cecilio, Rowell Santiago, Ricjy Davao, George Estregan/ Also Starring Berting Labra, Aboo dela Cruz, Ester Chavez, Ernie Forte/ Special Participation of Raoul Aragonn, Johnny Vicar, Charlie Davao & Fred Montilla
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"The Sisters" (1987)
Seiko Films
Release Date May 21, 1987
Serialized in Tagalog Klasiks
Story Rod Santiago
Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza
Cast Charito Solis, Barbara Perez, Joel Alano, Ricky Davao, Jestoni Alacon & Stella 'Pinky' Suarez and Rita Avila/ Also Starring Michael Locsin
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"Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay" (1987)
Seiko Films
The 1987 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry
Release Date December 25, 1987
Direction Mauro Gia Samonte
Cast Charito Solis, Ricky Davao, Pinky Suarez, Jestoni Alarcon, Rita Avila, Jojo ALejar, Romnick Sarmenta, Jennifer Sevilla/ Featuring Robert Ortega, Joe Mari Gonzales/ Also Starring Eddie Infante, Ruben Rustia, Ernie David, Nonong San Andres and Turko
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"Misis Mo, Misis Ko" (1988)
Viva Films
Release Date February 10, 1988
Story and Screenplay Bibeth Orteza
Script consultant Amado Lacuesta, Jr.
Cinematography Manolo Abaya
Edited by Jess Navarro
Production Design Concept Charlie Arceo
Art Direction Leo Abaya
Music Ryan Cayabyab
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Supervising Producer Tony Gloria
Producer Armida Siguion-Reyna
Production Consultant Ramon Salvador
Direction Carlos Siguion-Reyna
Cast Dina Bonnevie, Edu Manzano, Jackie Lou Blanco, Ricky Davao, Jacklyn Jose/ Also Starring Ali Sotto/ with the Special Participation of Rez Cortez
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"Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos" (1988)
Seiko Films
Release Date June 16, 1988
Serialized in Liwayway Magazine by Rod Salandanan
Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza
Cast Tita Duran, Alicia Vergel, Paraluman, Barbara Perez, Sandy Andolong, Lara Melissa de Leon, Romnick Sarmenta, Joel Torre, Ricky Davao and Jackie Lou Blanco
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"Kumander Dante" (1988)
Cine Suerte, Inc.
Release Date September 1, 1988
Screenplay Ricky Lee
Director of Photography Jose Batac, Jr.
Film Editor Augusto Salvador
Musical Director Lutgardo Labad
Produced and Directed by Ben (M7) Yalung
Cast Phillip Salvador, Laarni Enriquez, Paquito Diaz, Charlie Davao, Robert Talabis, Bing Davao, Bomber Moran, King Gutierrez, E.R. Ejercito, Ruben Rustia, Lucita Soriano, Ernie Zarate, Mario Escudero, Joel Lamangan/ Special Participation of Zandro Zamora, Mon Godiz, Franco Mateo, Ramon Reyes and Luis Gonzales
"Natutulog pa ang Diyos" (1988)
Seiko Films
Release Date September 22, 1988
Serialized in King Komiks by Ruben Marcelino
Screenplay Orlando Nadres, Gina Tagasa
Cinematography Pedro Manding
Film Editing Augusto Salvador
Production Design Benjie de Guzman
Musical Scoring Dionisio Buencamino
Executive Producer Robbie Tan
Direction Lino Brocka
Cast Lorna Tolentino, Gary Valenciano, Ricky Davao, with Gina Pareno, Ricky Belmonte, Dante Rivero, Marita Zobel, Michael Locsin, Tina Godinez
Synopsis: Bernardo (Dante Rivero), the Velascos’ driver, is getting old and decides to marry his girlfriend, Patria (Gina Pareno), a bar hostess. As he is a loyal servant, the couple is given spacious quarters in the Velasco residence. However, Patria is continually envious of their wealth and hopes one day that they will be lifted from their lowly status.
Both the master’s lady and the driver’s wife become pregnant at the same time. The Velascos have been waiting a long time for their child. One day, they decide to spend some time at their beach resort. They bring along Bernardo and his wife to do the menial chores. As she cooks for them, Patria starts comparing the future of her child with that of the Velascos. She is resentful that hers will grow up in poverty.
A storm hits the beach resort. Mike Velasco (Ricky Belmonte) is called to an emergency as his building’s annex is gutted by fire. His wife, Rose (Marita Zobel), starts having labor pains and is rushed to the hospital by the couple. But the van breaks down and a midwife has to be called in. Patria helps. Rose delivers a baby. She falls into a deep sleep all throughout the delivery. Patria also starts experiencing contractions. Happily, the midwife comes in the nick of time and helps Patria in the delivery of a baby boy.
The two wives are recuperating. Bernardo decides to switch the babies in order that his son would be given the opportunities he missed. His son has a birthmark on the sole of his foot similar to the one he has. He is christened Andrew (Ricky Davao) by the Velascos.
But Patria knows she gave birth to a boy. She cannot relate to Gillian (Lorna Tolentino), the Velascos’ daughter, and maltreats her. She gives birth to two other children, Lani (Tina Godinez) and Boy (Michael Locsin). Patria spoils Lani and sends her to school. She regularly beats up Gillian and has her schooling stopped.
One day, Patria is given P20,000 worth of jewelry to sell. These are stolen by Lani who has them pawned. Gillian is accused of the theft. In order to pay for the missing jewelry, Patria dresses up Gillian and brings her to a nightclub. Gillian is a reluctant bar girl; customers complain about her insolence. She is spotted by Mark (Gary Valenciano), a self-made executive. He asks the manager that she be his companion.
Mark brings her to the boulevard and she tells her story. He is sympathetic and offers her an office job. She comes home and tells Patria about the offer. Bernardo agrees that she shouldn’t work in a nightclub.
All this while, Andrew grows up to be a spoiled brat without any direction in life. He is always at loggerheads with his father. He takes a fancy to Gillian though he is often rude to her. He often peeps when Gillian takes a bath. One day, he receives a resounding blow from her when he insults her.
Andrew is jealous of the attention that Mark lavishes on her. One day, he challenges him to a fight and is beaten. Lani too is envious. She eats the chocolates that Mark sends. One day, Gillian decides to confront her. She admits to eating the chocolates as well as stealing the jewelry.
Andrew behaves officiously and arrogantly towards his real parents. Bernardo decides it is time to tell him the truth. He shows the birthmark on his foot to prove that he is his father.
Now that Andrew is aware of his real parentage, Patria embraces him for the first time. But Bernardo wants him to help them in the case of the missing jewelry. Andrew gives them his allowance and pawns his jewelry. He is always begging for more money from the Velascos.
Bernardo advises him to secure his inheritance from the Velascos. He must marry Gillian. As she spurns his advances, he is told to rape her.
One day, with the excuse that her father has met an accident, Andrew brings Gillian to a motel. He points a gun at her. But Gillian kicks his crotch and wrestles the gun from him. She shoots him.
At the hospital, the weeping Patria embraces the unconscious Andrew. She reveals the truth about the babies. To prove her contention, she has Bernardo show his birthmark. The Velascos are incredulous.
When Andrew gets well, the Velascos confront the Bemardos. They are given their separation pay. Rose slaps Patria for the cruelty she showed Gillian. Andrew is given a choice to continue on as a Velasco son. But he decides to help his real parents. Gillian is in the arms of Mark.
(Source: Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times)
Original theatrical poster of Lino Brocka's "Natutulog pa ang Diyos" (1988)
(Private Collection)
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"Alyas Boy Life" (1989)
Filipinas Tri-STar Productions
Release Date February 22, 1989
A True-to-life story of Jaime Juanengco of Navotas-Malabon
Story Rey Atalia
Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Director of Photography Ed Cupcupin
Editor Rogelio Salvador
Production Manager Narding Ortega
Music Jaime Fabregas
Assistant Director Roger Fuentebella
Produced by Arthur Ong & Patrick Lay
Executive Producer G.R. del Castillo
Direction Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco
Cast Ricky Davao (in the title role), Eddie Garcia, Tetchie Agbayani, Mark Gil, Jean Saburit, Paquito Diaz, Gwen Manalo/ Also Starring Anita Linda, Jose Romulo, Raoul Aragonn, Robert Talabis, Zandro Zamora, Vic Varrion, Ruel Vernal/ Featuring Charlon Davao
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Original theatrical poster of "Alyas Boy Life" (1989)
(Private Collection)
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"Eagle Squad" (1989)
Bullet For Bullet/ Life For Life
Viva Films
Release Date April 5. 1989
Story and Screenplay Jose N. Carreon and Jojo M. Lapus
Film Editor Augusto Salvador
Production Designer Arthur Santamaria
Cinematography Ely Cruz
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Line Producer Jesse Ejercito
Supervising Producer Eric Chuatico
Direction Jose N. Carreon
Cast Edu Manzano, Ricky Davao, Julio Diaz, Robin Padilla, George Estregan, Jr., Monsour del Rosario, Nick Martel and Jinggoy Estrada? Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Robert Talabis, Val Iglesia and Jimmy Fabrecgas
Monsour del Rosario, Ricky Davao, Robin Padilla, Julio Diaz in Viva Films' "Eagle Squad" (1989)
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"Abot Hanggang Sukdulan" (1989)
Viva Films
Release Date July 19, 1989
Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes
Cinematography Sergio Lobo
Editing Edgardo Vinarao
Production Designer Jojo Bocobo
Musical Director Willy Cruz
Producer William Leary
Supervising Producer Eric Cuatico
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Eddie Rodriguez
Cast Snooky Serna, Tonton Gutierrez and Ricky Davao, with Robert Arevalo, Rosemarie Gil, Laurice Guillen, Imelda Ilanan, Vina Morales, Richard Reynoso/ Also Starring Suzanne Gonzales, Cathy Mora, Subas Herrero, Rez Cortez, Manjo del Mundo, Jordan Castillo
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"Imortal" (1989)
Viva Films
A 1989 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry
Release Date December 25, 1989
Story and Screenplay Orlando Nadres
Cinematography Jose batac, Jr.
Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.
Production Design Elmer Manapul
Musical Director George Canseco
Producer William Leary
Supervising Producer Eric Cuatico
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Eddie Garcia
Cast Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Cherie Gil, Liza Lorena, Tommy Abuel, Ricky Davao, Jaclyn Jose, Gelli de Belen, Roi Vinzon, Richard Reynoso, Raoul Aragonn
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"Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)" (1990)
CVD Productions
Release Date December 12, 1990
Story Cora Crisol, Erwin Lanado
Cinematography Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales
Film Editor Edgardo Vinarao
Production Design Pete Manansala
Musical Director Rey Valera
Direction Leonardo L. Garcia
Cast Ricky Davao, Leon (Bing) Davao, together with Monica Herrera, Mark Gil, Marita Zobel, Subas Herrero, Alicia Alonzo, Romy Diaz, Nick Romano, Honey Policarpio and Max Alvarado/ Special Participation of Dinah Dominguez/ Guest star- Rex Lapid
"Leon ng Maynila" (1991)
Moviestars Productions
Release Date Janueary 25, 1991
Based on the True-to-Life Story of Col. Romeo B. Maganto, WPD-MPF
Story and Screenplay Jose N. Carreon
Film Editor Edgardo Vinarao
Cinematography Pablo Bautista
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Direction Joey del Rosario
Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Ricky Davao, Michael de Mesa, Lara de Leon, Paquito Diaz, Emily Loren and George Estregan, Jr/ Introducing Precious Tongco (Bb. Pilipinas Maja '90)/ Also Starring Baldo Marro, Shyr Valdez, King Gutierrez, Philip Gamboa, Nick Romano, Bomber Moran, Edwin Reyes, Subas Herrero
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"Takas sa Impiyerno" (1991)
FLT Film International
Release Date March 30, 1991
Serialized in United Komiks
Story Pablo S. Gomez
Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography Rafael 'Ely' Accion
Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Production Designer Robert Domingo & Gabby Francisco
Musical Director Jaime 'Jimmy' Fabregas
Executive Producer Atty. Eduardo and Rose Flaminiano
Direction Ricardo 'Bebong' Osorio
Cast Ricky Davao, Cristina Gonzales, Dennis Roldan, Robert Arevalo, Paquito Diaz, Maritoni Fernandez and Michael de Mesa/ Also Starring Conrad Poe, Robert Talabis, Lucita Soriano, Jose Romulo, Ernie Forte, Rey Solo, Alex Bolado, Jimmy Reyes
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"Dadaan Ka sa Ibabaw ng aking Bangkay" (1991)
Red Horse Productions
Release Date June 12, 1991
Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas and Dante Javier
Cinematography Baby Cabrales and Rosendo Buenseda
Film Editor Ruben Natividad and Popoy Crisostomo
Production Design Guillermo Sancha
Musical Director Bienvenido Medina
Direction Dante Javier and Rene Balan
Cast Ricky Davao, Monsour del Rosario, Johnny Delgado, Patrick dela Rosa, Maritoni Fernandez, Honey Policarpio/ with Lara Melissa de Leon, Beverly Vergel, Dencio Padilla, Johnny Vicar, Usman Hassim, Ernie David, Ray Ventura, Arnold Rigor, Arnold Esguerra, Leo Lazaro
(Movie Ad- courtesy of James dela Rosa/ Pelikula ATBP)
A family struggles to make ends meet after the father becomes comatose and they become burdened with debts.
"Minsan May Isang Puso" (2001)
Regal Films
Release Date May 9, 2011
Film Editor Tara Illenberger
Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto
Production Design Jake de Asis
Musical Director Jesse Lucas
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes
Cast Jaclyn Jose, Ricky Davao, Ana Capri and Carlo Aquino/ Also starring Dimples Romana, Simon Ibarra, Jiego Malvar, Lui Manansala, Luz Imperial, Val Trono, Tessie Villarama, Nino Palma
An unlikely friendship develops between a male dog butcher and young female dog lover.
"Azucena" (2000)
Millennium Cinema, Reyna Films
Release Date May 31, 2000
Story and Screenplay Enrique Ramos
Cinematography Romulo Araojo
Film Editor Manet Dayrit
Production Design Joey Luna
Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab
Direction Carlos Siguion- Reyna
Cast Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado, Dante Rivero, Anjanette Abayari (in a Special participation)/ Introducing Alessandra de Rossi/ Also starring Tony Mabesa, Romy Romulo, Dennis Marasigan, Ydda Yaneza, Mon Confiado, Allen Dizon, Richard Joson, Crispin Pineda, Sherry Lara, Gigi Locsin, Olga Natividad, Madeleine Nicolas, Danny Labra, Jojit Lorenzo, Richard Arellano, Minnie Aguilar, Carlo Cannu, Anna Cathrina Lalin, Noreen Aguas, Bernardo Palanca
Ricky Davao and Alessandra de Rossi in a tense scene from the movie,"Azucena" (2000)
In preparation for a movie they want to make, a film director and his screenwriter research on the life of the national hero and get contradictory testimonies regarding his retraction and other issues. They find out that each person from the past that they encounter has created his or her own Rizal according to his or her own need. In the end, they decide not to make the movie on Rizal.
"Bayaning 3rd World" (1999)
Cinema Artists
Release Date December 1, 1999
Story and Screenplay Mike de Leon, Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr.
Cinematography Ding Achacoso
Film Editor Armando Jarlego
Production Design Roy Lachica
Musical Director Lorrie Ilustre
DirectionMike de Leon
Cast Ricky Davao, Joel Torre, Cris Villanueva, Cherry Pie Picache, Rio Locsin, Lara Fabregas, Daria Ramirez, Joonee Gamboa, Ed Rocha, Bon Vibar
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