Mayeth Darroca Remembers Ricky Davao
MAYETH MALCA DARROCA – The longtime partner of Ricky Davao shared a heartfelt tribute on TikTok and Facebook following the beloved actor’s passing on May 1, 2025, due to cancer. He was 63 years old.
Mayeth and Ricky had been in a relationship for over three years—a bond she quietly cherished, even though Ricky kept their love life relatively private. In March 2025, she shared a post with the hashtag #1158dayswithyouandcounting, reflecting the depth and duration of their relationship.
In her emotional message, Mayeth described Ricky as the bravest and strongest person she had ever known. From the beginning of his illness to his final breath, she witnessed his courage and never left his side. She recalled how Ricky would often ask, “Are you tired?” to which she always responded, “I will never get tired of taking care of you—because we are in this journey together.” Ricky would then say, “Thank you. I love you, baby,” words that gave her the strength to keep going.
Mayeth also shared how loving Ricky changed her perception of love. She admitted she once doubted the idea of unconditional love, but their relationship proved it to be real. Through Ricky, she discovered a deeper part of herself—one capable of enduring anything out of love.
As she mourned his death, Mayeth confessed that she told him she would be okay and strong—but now admits those words were meant to comfort him, not herself. “Life doesn’t feel right without you,” she wrote. “There’s an emptiness now that nothing can fill. And I miss you more than words will ever be able to express.” Still, she promised to carry his memory in her heart forever.
In a past interview in 2023, Ricky revealed that he was in a relationship but chose to keep it private, sharing just enough with those closest to him. Even friends like Tirso Cruz III and Michael de Mesa were surprised to learn he had a partner. Ricky was previously married to actress Jackie Lou Blanco, with whom he had three children—Kenneth, Rikki Mae, and Ara—before their separation in 2011.
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