The final night of Ricky Davao’s wake was filled with raw emotion, silent tears, and one heartfelt confession that stunned everyone present. Jackie Lou Blanco, Ricky’s former wife and longtime friend, finally broke her silence in front of close friends, family, and fellow celebrities — and what she revealed left the room shaken and deeply moved.

🕯️ A Wake That Became a Love Letter

As the candlelight flickered in the somber hall, many came for one last night to bid farewell to one of the finest actors Philippine showbiz had ever known. A sea of white flowers surrounded the casket, and the air was heavy with grief, memories, and silent goodbyes.

But as tributes came to a close, Jackie Lou Blanco — who had been quietly grieving in the background — stood up. Her voice trembled, but her eyes were firm. Then she said the words that caught the entire room off guard:

“I never stopped loving him.”

A collective gasp swept through the hall.

“Even when we went our separate ways… even when we were no longer husband and wife… Ricky was always in my heart,” Jackie continued, her voice cracking. “We were soulmates in more ways than one.”

😢 An Unfinished Love Story

Those present witnessed an outpouring of emotion rarely seen in public. Jackie Lou spoke of their quiet moments after the cameras stopped rolling, of late-night conversations, and how they always promised to be there for one another, no matter what.

“People thought we had moved on. But the truth is, we just found different paths. We never stopped caring.”

Some of their children were seen wiping away tears as they listened to their mother speak — not just as a grieving former partner, but as a woman who never truly let go.

🎤 A Room Filled with Silence and Memories

Celebrities like Edu Manzano, Dina Bonnevie, Tirso Cruz III, and Cherie Gil’s family paid their respects, many visibly emotional after hearing Jackie’s speech.

Even veteran director Joel Lamangan was heard whispering:

“That wasn’t just a eulogy. That was a love story.”

The room remained still for several minutes, allowing her words to settle. Then, slowly, applause broke out — not just for Jackie Lou’s courage, but for the timeless bond she and Ricky shared.

🌹 Final Goodbyes Before the Burial

As the wake came to a close, mourners queued quietly for one last look, one last touch, one last prayer for Ricky. Jackie Lou stayed until the very end, refusing to leave the side of the man she had just publicly declared her enduring love for.

“If I had one more day,” she said, “I would tell him everything all over again.”

📌 A Legacy Etched in Love and Greatness

Ricky Davao’s death left a deep void in the industry, but it also uncovered the depth of his private relationships—most especially the unshakable, bittersweet connection he shared with Jackie Lou Blanco.

As his body is prepared for burial, one thing remains certain: Ricky’s story didn’t end in silence. It ended in love.

Jackie Lou Blanco on her current relationship with Ricky Davao: ‘I can’t say we’re chummy-chummy but it’s so much better now’VETERAN actress Jackie Lou Blanco has explained the current state of her relationship with her ex-husband Ricky Davao.

If before, the actress would always answer “we are a work in progress” when asked how her relationship with the actor-director was, now it’s different. In a previous episode of the weekly talk show “Sarap Di Ba?”, host Carmina Villarroel asked if there were any times when Jackie Lou and Ricky didn’t get along.

The actress replied, “I can’t say friends. Civil.” Yes, it was more civil. We just had to. It wasn’t comfortable during those times.

“There are occasions where birthdays will be separate. My kid will have a birthday and they’ll have a day with their dad,” she said.

But it has changed now, “That’s why I say it’s much better now because we can do that already. We can travel as a family. I can’t say we’re chummy-chummy but it’s so much better than how it was before.” The veteran actress explained, “Through time. And it’s like you’ll get to a point where it’s tiring. I could see that my children were so happy. When they’re happy, you’re happy too.”

In an interview then, Jackie Lou was asked if there was a possibility that she and Ricky would get back together, “Actually, to be honest with you, if it’s God’s will, I would like that, and my kids know this. And I think he knows this too. “If it’s God’s will, I’d like to be able to get the chance. After all, we were still married, legally, we’re still married. And I feel that perhaps there’s a reason why it’s still like that. But if it’s God’s will, always. If God wants it, it’s not okay,” the actress explained.

When she and Ricky worked together again last year on the series “I Can See You: AlterNate” starring Dingdong Dantes, their children were very happy.

“It’s a very nice feeling that people want to see us together. Maybe it’s God’s time that we worked together, we realize that if something bad happens, you can put it aside, right? So, let’s see.

“Of course I told the Lord, ‘If that’s your plan, don’t let us be 80
(years old), when we look like we could still…walk. Ha-hahaha!” said Jackie Lou.

“I don’t know, maybe God put that in my heart…and that’s also one of the reasons why I haven’t been with anyone in a long time. First of all, I don’t have a want in my heart. I guess if it’s part of my prayer how will the Lord grant my prayer if I’m with someone, right? So, let’s see. Ha-hahaha!”