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Jackie Lou Blanco and Mariz Ricketts share secret to lasting friendship

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>Actors Jackie Lou Blanco and Mariz Ricketts, who have been in the showbiz industry for several decades already, share their secret to the lasting friendship that they have built over the years. In a recent interview with the King of Talk Boy Abunda earlier this week, the two expressed how they’ve been there for each other throughout the rough stages in their lives. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-21" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPBXk6dk6pX/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%3A21%2C%22os%22%3A28706098.299999982%2C%22ls%22%3A132631.19999998808%2C%22le%22%3A133042.19999998808%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="722" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-21" 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>Mariz recalled the time when her husband, Ronnie, was charged with graft several years ago, Jackie was there to support them and was even present at the hearing at Sandiganbayan. Her husband has since then been acquitted by the Supreme Court–– reversing the decision made by the lower courts. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/5/14/jackie-lou-blanco-opens-up-about-coping-with-the-loss-of-her-loved-ones-1725"><strong>READ: Jackie Lou Blanco opens up about coping with the loss of her loved ones</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>For her, this was a sign of how their friendship really grew and she knew she could depend on her.  </p><p>“Kaya nga sinasabi ko, real friendships grow hindi lang sa oras na masaya kayo–– sa oras ng malungkot ka,” Mariz expressed.</p><p>Jackie added how she wanted to make sure that her friend knows that she has her back all the time as she knows the latter will also be doing the same when the time comes. </p><p>“I would just always tell her I’m just here and nung nag punta for the final [hearing], where was that, sa Sandiganbayan. I was just there and ano lang, basta andito lang ako di ba? I’m praying for you, I’m just nakasuporta lang talaga ako,” Jackie maintained. </p><p>When asked about their first impressions of one another, the two just laughed and agreed that they were both quiet and reserved. For Jackie, she claimed that Mariz is still the same person she met several decades ago. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2023/6/10/jackie-lou-opens-up-about-regret-on-parting-ways-with-ricky-davao-2255"><strong>READ: Jackie Lou opens up about regret on parting ways with Ricky Davao</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“She was very shy, that’s what I remembered. Very shy, very soft spoken, and all that. Nung time na sumali siya, siya ay kumakanta na. May recording na pero very shy–– halos hindi mo marinig yung boses. Hanggang ngayon, ganun pa rin naman siya. She’s very reserved and very sweet,” Jackie detailed. </p><p>Though time may have passed but one thing remains certain for them, Jackie and Mariz will have each other’s backs no matter the circumstance life may bring. In the same interview, Mariz mentioned that her husband has also treated Jackie as his own best friend as well. </p>

<p>Jackie Lou Blanco and Mariz Ricketts have been friends for several decades already. </p>

Jackie Lou Blanco and Mariz Ricketts have been friends for several decades already.