Rico Yan

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Castro and the surname or paternal family name is Yan.
Rico Yan
Born
Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan

(1975-03-14)March 14, 1975
Mandaluyong, Rizal, Philippines
DiedMarch 29, 2002(2002-03-29) (aged 27)
Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
Resting placeManila Memorial Park – Sucat[1]
Alma materDe La Salle University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • host
  • businessman
  • spokesperson
Years active1995–2002[1]
AgentStar Magic (1995-2002)
RelativesManuel Yan (grandfather)

Ricardo Carlos "Rico" Castro Yan (Tagalog: [jan]; March 14, 1975 – March 29, 2002) was a Filipino actor renowned for his roles in popular romance and comedy films, as well as television shows during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Yan started as a commercial model in 1995 and was launched as a pioneer of Talent Center's Star Circle Batch 1, now known as ABS-CBN's Star Magic, in November of the same year. He became a household name with his roles as Ricky Salveron in Gimik (1996) and Gabriel Maglayon in Mula Sa Puso (1997).[2] Yan starred in commercially successful television shows and films, often paired with Judy Ann Santos and Claudine Barretto.[3] He solidified his matinee idol status through films such as Paano Ang Puso Ko? (1997), Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita (1998), Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (1998), Mula sa Puso: The Movie (1999), Gimik: The Reunion (1999), and Got 2 Believe (2002). In 2014, twelve years after his death, Star Cinema ranked him No. 5 in their list of "The Kings of Star Cinema."[4]

In addition to his film career, Yan appeared in several television shows, including Mara Clara (1996), 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (1996), Saan Ka Man Naroroon (1999), Magandang Tanghali Bayan (2001), and Whattamen (2001).

Yan died from acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis on March 29, 2002 at aged 27.

  1. ^ a b Siazon, Rachelle (March 29, 2018). "A lookback on the life of matinee idol Rico Yan". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). Archived from the original on March 31, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "Friday Five: Rico Yan's Unforgettable Performances". ABS-CBN. April 2, 2015. Archived from the original on August 13, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  3. ^ Contreras, Retty (September 10, 2014). "5 Pinoy Love Teams That We Wish Still Existed". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved September 11, 2014.}
  4. ^ "Rico Yan #5 All Time Leading Man of Star Cinema". Star Cinema. February 24, 2014. Archived from the original on January 4, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2014.