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Remembering Rico Yan's most iconic roles

Kirsten Olaño

<div><em>[Editor’s note: This story, first published on March 15, 2019 and updated today, is brought to you from our Star Cinema Archives.]     </em></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>He was the original Chinito heartthrob. </p><p><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/3/9/watch-rico-and-claudine-best-moments-from-got-2-believe-1712" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rico Yan</a> was <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Star Cinema</a>&#x27;s go-to leading man in the late ‘90s until the early 2000s. Famous for his pleasant vibe and his deep and to-die-for dimples, the late actor did several romance-comedy and drama films with the best leading ladies of the time. </p><p>His movie outings with Claudine Barretto in &quot;Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita&quot; and &quot;Got 2 Believe&quot;, and with Judy Ann santos in &quot;Paano Ang Puso Ko?&quot; and &quot;Kay Tagal Kang Hinihintay&quot;, helped shape the best of Pinoy flicks we have today. </p><p>He also worked with some of the brightest movie icons such as the late Comedy King Dolphy, the Megastar Sharon Cuneta, the late Cannes-renowned actress Jaclyn Jose, and with the best directors in the industry such as Olivia Lamasan, Jose Javier Reyes, Rory Quintos, Laurenti Dyogi, and the late Wenn Deramas. </p><p>In celebration of his 51st birthday on March 14, here&#x27;s a look back on Rico Yan&#x27;s most iconic roles in movies. Prepare to feel nostalgic in this edition of Star Cinema YouTube Channel&#x27;s &quot;Stop Look and List It&quot;! </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J-8X8a7pO6I?si=6yxNAhO48hbrSKpa" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Happy birthday in heaven, Rico!</p><p>Watch more exclusive videos and FREE FULL MOVIES of your favorite celebrities from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ABSstarcinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Star Cinema official YouTube channel</a>! </p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/La1a0W8FS6o?si=vSwYUraU3GWsU1_j" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wylqQKHCAo0?si=qEr8w0DczFIjjwgg" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/2/18/belle-mariano-donny-pangilinan-journey-to-the-past-in-tayo-sa-wakas-announcement-teaser-1606" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Belle Mariano, Donny Pangilinan journey to the past in ‘Tayo Sa Wakas’ announcement teaser</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/3/9/watch-rico-and-claudine-best-moments-from-got-2-believe-1712" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WATCH: Rico and Claudine’s best moments from &#x27;Got 2 Believe&#x27;</a></div>