| Rico Yan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan March 14, 1975 Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Died | March 29, 2002 (aged 27) Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines |
| Other name(s) | Rico Yan |
| Occupation | Matinee idol, actor, model |
| Years active | 1994 - 2002 |
Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan (March 14, 1975 – March 29, 2002) was a Filipino matinee idol, model and actor. 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.
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Yan is the son of Robbie and Cita Yan. He has two sisters, Geraldine Tueres and Tina, and brother, TV host, Bobby Yan (born 1971). He is also the grandson of the esteemed General Manuel T. Yan, former Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff who retired just before the declaration of martial law in 1972. He did not want to be used by Marcos.
He assisted the "Are You a Forest King" foundation wherein he went to a lot of schools promoting tree growth. He also built up a lot of restaurants, one of which is "Tequila Joes".
He died of cardiac arrest due to acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis while asleep 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. He even invited GMA Network's Senior reporter Arnold Clavio to join in the fun. 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.
He's the boyfriend of Claudine Barretto at the time of his death.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes and Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Radio Romance | Gary Balmaceda | |
| Ama, Ina, Anak | Dennis | ||
| Madrasta | Dodie | ||
| 1997 | Paano na ang Puso Ko? | Jason | |
| Home Along Da Riles The Movie 2 | Gabriel | Film adaptation of the TV series | |
| Flames The Movie | Joel | Film adaptation of the TV series Episode "Pangako" |
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| 1998 | Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita | Miguel | |
| Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Alex | ||
| 1999 | Mula Sa Puso The Movie | Gabriel | Film adaptation of the TV series |
| Gimik: The Reunion | Ricky Salveron | Film adaptation of the TV series | |
| 2002 | Got 2 Believe | Lorenz Montinola | Nominated — FAMAS Award for Best Actor |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Mara Clara | Derick | Book 2 (1996-1997) |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Dante | Episode "Valentines Card" | |
| Star Drama Presents | (various) | Episode "Rico" | |
| Gimik | Ricky Salveron | Main role (1996-1999) | |
| 1997 | Mula Sa Puso | Gabriel | Main role (1997-1999) |
| 1998 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Himself | 1998-2002 |
| 1999 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Daniel | Main role (1999-2001) |
| 2001 | Whattamen | Castro | Main role |
| Year | Group | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | German Moreno | Youth Achievement Award |
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