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Rikki Mae Davao on 'Pepito Manaloto' tribute to dad Ricky: 'I felt my dad was there with us'
"Pepito Manaloto" last Saturday paid tribute to Ricky Davao, with his daughter Rikki Mae appearing as guest.
In the episode, Rikki Mae played the role of Richie, the sister of Robert Maceda (Arthur Solinap), the driver of the Manaloto family.
Richie is visiting from Bacolod, where she is the primary caregiver of their father.
In a later scene, Richie receives a heartbreaking call informing her of her father's death, which she shares with her brother and the Manalotos.
"Kuya, wala na si papa," she says tearfully.
On Instagram Stories, Rikki shared GMA Network's post of the heartbreaking scene and admitted "it was so hard to shoot."
"I felt my dad was there with us too," Rikki added.
She commended the "Pepito Manaloto" cast and crew saying everybody was so supportive and kind.
"Naalala ko kakulitan niya sa mga kwento ni Miss Manilyn. And of course to Arthur Solinap na minahal din si papa," Rikki added tagging both cast members.
Saying she is sure the late Ricky Davao is happy with the tribute, Rikki good-naturedly mentioned she was sure "at the same time, pinagtatawanan din niya ako, sa usual."
"Grateful to be able to tell this story," she said as she thanked episode director Michael V.
Ricky passed away in May 2025, after facing complications from cancer. He was 63 years old.
He and Jackie Lou Blanco married in 1989 but separated later on. Their three children are Kenneth, Rikki Mae and Ara.
— LA, GMA Integrated News
