In the wake of the shocking death of veteran actor and director Ricky Davao, one voice has stirred profound emotion among fans and the industry alike — that of his former wife, actress Jackielou Blanco. In a rare and raw moment of vulnerability, Jackielou took to social media to share a deeply personal tribute, touching countless hearts as she mourned not just a colleague, but a man who once held a piece of her soul.

“You Were, And Will Always Be, Part of Me”

Their marriage may have ended years ago, but the bond between Jackielou and Ricky never truly broke. In her message, Jackielou called Ricky “a constant presence in my life,” revealing how even in separation, they shared mutual love, respect, and pride in the family they built together.

“We may have taken different paths, Ricky, but you were my partner in raising our beautiful children. You were my friend, my co-parent, my history,” she wrote.
“I never imagined I’d be writing you a goodbye like this.”

The post, flooded with condolences and support, drew tears from fans who admired the maturity and strength of their post-marriage relationship.

A Bond Beyond Romance

Friends close to the couple say that Jackielou and Ricky maintained a peaceful, respectful connection throughout the years — something rarely seen in high-profile relationships. They celebrated milestones together as parents, supported each other’s careers, and remained united in love for their children.

“She never spoke ill of him. Even when things were tough, she defended him,” a close friend shared.

Their quiet loyalty to each other made Ricky’s passing even more painful for Jackielou, who admitted in her message that a part of her heart had died with him.

An Outpouring of Support

The entertainment world, still reeling from Ricky Davao’s passing, has now turned its collective attention to Jackielou, offering prayers and strength as she grieves publicly.

“You were strong for so long. Let us now be strong for you,” actress Dina Bonnevie commented.

Her message served as a reminder of how complicated, beautiful, and enduring love can be — even after separation, even after death.

Final Words

Jackielou concluded her tribute with a line that encapsulated decades of love, heartbreak, and healing:

“Rest now, Ricky. I’ll carry the good memories… and I’ll hold our children tighter for the both of us.”

Jackie Lou Blanco honors her ex-husband Ricky Davao after his passing: “I love you”

Jackie Lou Blanco, a veteran actress and singer, paid a moving tribute to her late ex-husband, actor Ricky Davao, in a series of emotional Instagram stories that were shared on Saturday, May 3. The post came a day after GMA News reported that Ricky had passed away on Friday, May 2, at the age of 63, greatly shocking the local entertainment industry over yet another loss this year.

Jackie Lou began her tribute by reposting a video originally shared by talent manager Noel Ferrer, showing Ricky happily performing at the Pinoy Playlist Music Festival back in October 2019.

“Araw-gabi… Nasa isip ka… SALAMAT AT PAALAM, Ricky Davao!” Noel had written on his post.

She then shared a photo posted by their daughter, Ara Davao, featuring Ricky with Jackie Lou’s mother, the iconic singer Pilita Corrales, who herself passed away just a few weeks earlier at 85. However, it was Jackie Lou’s sincere and heartfelt personal message that deeply resonated with netizens online: “I know you are singing in Heaven. You will forever be missed. I love you.”

Although Jackie Lou and Ricky had long been separated, their relationship remained marked by mutual respect and dedication to co-parenting their three children, Kenneth, Rikki Mae, and Ara. In June 2023, Jackie Lou expressed regrets over their separation, as reported by ABS-CBN News, “Sana hindi kami naghiwalay ni Ricky kung mababago ko siya only because I can see how affected my children were.”

Jackie Lou Blanco is a talented Filipino actress, television host, and singer known for her work in Philippine film and television since the 1980s. She is the daughter of Pilita Corrales and has built a reputation as a versatile performer. Her career spans decades, with notable appearances in both mainstream and independent projects. Apart from acting, Jackie Lou had also been a TV host, particularly remembered for co-hosting the popular variety show Student Canteen in the 1980s. As previously reported by KAMI in 2024, Jackie Lou Blanco stirred online buzz after she commented on Mavy Legaspi’s black-and-white photo on his Instagram account. The seasoned actress wrote, “Mas gwapo ka Nak!!! looking great!!! keep it up!!!” A lot of netizens couldn’t agree more and praised Mavy too for his good looks from the photoshoot. Meanwhile, in 2022, Jackie Lou Blanco revealed her children with Ricky Davao became worried when they learned there was going to be an intense scene in the series, I Can See You: AlterNATE. The limited series of GMA Telebabad feature Jackie, Ricky, Dingdong Dantes and many more. In the series, Ricky and Jackie Lou will portray roles as husband and wife.