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Ara Davao pays tribute to late father Ricky Davao

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<p>Six months after the passing of veteran actor Ricky Davao, his daughter Ara Davao looked back on her most cherished memories with him through a moving Instagram video coupled with a touching poem.  </p><p>“Missing you every single day. It’s hard to believe it’s already been half a year,” the caption read.  </p><p>In the post, Ara shared a video compilation showing Ricky in his most candid moments as a dedicated father, grandfather, and a man whose laughter once filled their home. The video tribute opened with an intimate clip that captured their unfiltered bond, where they noted how much they will miss each other.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/5/8/ara-davao-pens-farewell-message-to-father-late-actor-ricky-davao-1541"><strong>READ: Ara Davao pens farewell message to father, late actor Ricky Davao: &#x27;I’ll keep trying to live my best life everyday&#x27;<br/></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>As random videos of Ricky played, Ara’s voice could be heard reciting a poem, imagining what she would do if they could meet again to relive the moments they once shared:  </p><p>“If I could see you one more time, I know just what I&#x27;d do, </p><p>‘cause all I&#x27;ve thought of since you left is one more day with you.  </p><p>There&#x27;s notes in every margin about everything you&#x27;ve missed, </p><p>and with every passing day more gets added to the list. </p><p>I&#x27;d probably invite you to do things simple and mundane, </p><p>like walk to get a coffee or listen to the rain. </p><p>I talk about tomorrow like I know it&#x27;s gonna come </p><p>and for a few brief moments everything would not feel numb. </p><p>I&#x27;d let you speak forever and hear every word you say</p><p>I won&#x27;t take it for granted since I know you go away.”</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQf-PKBkqf2/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A1322087.3000000007%2C%22ls%22%3A70779.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A72555.20000000019%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>In the next clips, Ricky is seen in his element where he danced, took photos, and moved with energy, the very activities he once enjoyed.  </p><p>“I&#x27;d ask all of the questions that I wish I&#x27;d asked before</p><p>I&#x27;d tell you that without you I am not whole anymore. </p><p>I&#x27;d make sure that before you leave again you know the truth</p><p>About the very depths of the amount that I love you,” Ara continued.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/5/2/ricky-davao-passes-away-at-63-1920"><strong>READ: Ricky Davao passes away at 63</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Ending the video, Ara gathered moments from her childhood to her adulthood, capturing the life she shared with her late father through the years.</p><p>“Before we said goodbye I would hold you tight as ever</p><p>The way you hold somebody right before they leave forever. </p><p>I&#x27;d say I&#x27;ll think of you every part of every day</p><p>You&#x27;d tell me that it won&#x27;t be life if I live it that way. </p><p>That you will be a part of everything I ever am</p><p>That I need to move on instead of trying to understand. </p><p>And as our time ran out again I&#x27;d try to act real tough</p><p> But no amount of time with you could ever be enough.</p><p>But I won&#x27;t see you just once more, but again and again and again</p><p>Because the day that I do not will mean I&#x27;ve found my end. </p><p>And even when that day does come, I&#x27;ll see you that day too</p><p>Because the first person I&#x27;m looking for, once I get there, is you,” her poem ended.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/5/2/a-look-into-ricky-davao-s-legacy-a-veteran-actor-cool-director-and-a-loving-father-1927"><strong>READ: A look into Ricky Davao&#x27;s legacy: A veteran actor, cool director, and a loving father</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Ever since Ricky&#x27;s passing, Ara has been constantly uploading videos and photos on her Instagram in honor of him. In one of her uploads, she celebrated her father&#x27;s birthday, writing: “Happy birthday in heaven, Pa. Someday, we will dance again 🕊️”</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-15" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN7gHJVkoon/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A15%2C%22os%22%3A1368471.5%2C%22ls%22%3A70779.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A72555.20000000019%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-15" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div> </div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKQjvnTSTpC/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A1369395%2C%22ls%22%3A70779.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A72555.20000000019%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>It was on May 2 that Ricky&#x27;s family announced his passing. In Ara&#x27;s post, she said that the actor died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Although the family did not disclose a specific cause of death, Ara shared that her father “bravely faced complications related to cancer.”</p><p>In an interview with ABS-CBN, actress and Ricky&#x27;s estranged wife Jackie Lou Blanco, said that the actor was diagnosed with stage 4 Lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system.  </p><div><br/></div><p>By Alyana C. De Guzman  </p>

<p>Ara Davao pays tribute to late father Ricky Davao six months after his passing. In a social media post, she shared a compilation of photos and videos and recited a poem in honor of her dad.</p>

Ara Davao pays tribute to late father Ricky Davao six months after his passing. In a social media post, she shared a compilation of photos and videos and recited a poem in honor of her dad.

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Ara Davao remembers late father Ricky Davao with a poem six months after his passing

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Published Nov 03, 2025 10:50 AM PHT

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