“He Was More Than My Past”—Jackie Lou Blanco Breaks Silence on Ricky Davao’s Death with Heartfelt Farewell

Jackie Lou Blanco has finally spoken from the heart about the painful loss of her former husband, the highly respected actor and director Ricky Davao. In a raw and emotional statement, she paid tribute not only to a brilliant artist but to a man who shaped much of her life—and who, despite the end of their marriage, remained a constant source of strength, love, and partnership.

Their love story began in the golden era of Philippine entertainment, when both were rising stars in the 1980s. The two eventually tied the knot and welcomed three children—Kenneth, Rikki Mae, and Arabella—forming a family that remained close-knit even after their separation.

Though the exact cause of Ricky’s death remains a private family matter, Jackie Lou admitted that his passing left a deep void in her heart. In a candid interview, she shared, “We didn’t end up together forever, but Ricky never stopped being part of my life. He was my children’s father, my friend, and a man I continued to admire.”

What many didn’t see behind the cameras was the quiet, enduring friendship they preserved after parting ways. Jackie Lou said that what defined their relationship in the end wasn’t the separation—it was the mutual respect they held for each other, the love they poured into their children, and the silent understanding that some connections transcend time.

In recent years, the two had a rare but powerful reunion on screen for the series AlterNate. Jackie Lou described the experience as unexpectedly healing. “We were older, wiser, and more at peace. Being with him again on set felt like picking up where we left off—not as husband and wife, but as collaborators who understood each other deeply.”

Reflecting on their marriage, Jackie Lou admitted there were things she wished she had done differently. “Yes, there are regrets. That’s part of loving someone. But I choose to remember the good—the laughter, the passion for the craft, the shared dreams. That’s the Ricky I will carry with me forever.”

Their daughter Rikki Mae, now following in her parents’ footsteps, is becoming a familiar face in the entertainment industry. Jackie Lou beams with pride as she talks about her daughter, saying, “She’s got Ricky’s energy, his fire. He would be incredibly proud of her.”

As she moves forward, Jackie Lou says she finds comfort in the knowledge that Ricky’s presence will never truly leave her. “I will keep honoring him in the way I raise our children, in the way I live, and in every scene I act in.”

In the end, theirs is not just a story of love lost, but love transformed—proof that even after goodbye, some bonds continue to echo through time, memory, and family.