After nearly a decade in showbiz industry, David Licauco has bewcome man of the hour and is now considered as one of the most in demand leading men of GMA Network.
In 2022, David landed the role of Fidel in the groundbreaking and high-rating primetime series 'Maria Clara at Ibarra,' that catapulted him to become a breakout star and be called "Pambansang Ginoo." This also led to his unexpected successful team up with Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza that them earned a lot of of adoring fans, who dubbed their pairing as FiLay.
Outside showbiz, David is a loving son and caring brother to his younger siblings.
A bit of trivia, the actor is the grandson of Jaime Licauco, a highly-respected columnist and book author.
Here are some fun facts about David that make him swoon-worthy even more:
David's mom has Filipino-Chinese ancestry, while his dad is pure Filipino.
The actor-model is the grandson of renowned parapsychologist and columnist Jaime Licauco.
David was a student athlete who played as a shooting guard for De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in the NCAA.
This Gemini cutie stands at least 5'11.
The Chinito heartthrob earned a degree in Business Management majoring in Computer Applications.
Before entering showbiz career, David joined Mr. and Mrs. Chinatown in 2014. He finished first runner-up.
In 2016, David started his journey as a Kapuso on GMA Network, where he became part of several TV shows.
Then newbie heartthrob actor immediately landed a supporting role in a primetime telefantasya series 'Mulawin Vs. Ravena' (2017) . What were some of your memories of David playing the role of Malik?
David Licauco further honed his acting skills by joining the stellar cast of the day-time drama 'Kapag Nahati Ang Puso,' he portrayed the character of Zach Yee.
In 2019, David juggled his time between primtime series 'TODA One I Love' and the movie 'Because I :ove You,' where he was piared with Shaira Diaz.
Although 2020 marked the start of the COVID-19 pandemi, it remained special for David Licauco because he was hailed as the Most Promising and Hottest Actor of the Millennium recognition at the 3rd Asia Pacific Luminare Awards.
David's career continued to sparkle amid the ongoing pandemic as he starred in several primetime series like 'Heartful Café' (2021) and 'Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune' (2022).
Aside from acting, David Licauco is one of the most in demand models in the country. He is part of the star-studded list of endorsers of the local clothing giant Bench.
Another job where David excels a lot is being a businessman. He currently manages at least three restaurants and a gym.
The role of Fidel made David Licauco a household name. He has one of the best character development in the series--from a red flag to now a certified "Pambansang Ginoo."
David's hard work finally paid off after several award-giving bodies recognized his talents. He won the New Movie Actor of the year award in the 36th PMPC Star Awards for Movies (2021) and was hailed as the Best Actor in a Supporting Role in the 2023 Platinum Stallion National Media Awards.
Following the success of 'Maria Clara at Ibarra,' David scored at least three magazine covers: Scout Magazine, Mega Man, and Cosmopolitan Philippines.
David and Barbie's team up immediately had a follow up project to their fans' delight. The two acrtors lead the stars of the multi-episode story of the children's fantasy show 'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko'.