Alfy Yan, Rico Yan’s Nephew, To Be Managed by VAA
Rico Yan’s nephew, Alfonso “Alfy” Yan, who looks like the late former matinee idol is also set to join the showbiz industry.
One of the most popular actors in the showbiz industry not only during his time but even now that it has been years since he died is Rico Yan. His loveteam with Claudine Barretto has remained one of the most phenomenal loveteams in the history of showbiz.
Rico and Claudine worked together in several hit movies. Their most popular movie is the film “Got to Believe” which hooked countless people. From on-screen partners, the two (2) celebrities turned into real-life lovers and many people loved seeing them together even more.
However, Rico Yan and Claudine Barretto have separated. Shortly after their breakup, on March 29, 2022, the actor died during a Holy Week vacation in a resort in Palawan.
Rico Yan was with his friends including actor Dominic Ochoa at Dos Palmas Resort in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The group was shocked and saddened to find him dead on his sleep. The former actor died of cardiac arrest. He was only 27 years old then.
Through the years, the fans and supporters of Rico Yan as well as his loveteam with Claudine Barretto have remained solid. Claudine Barretto has even granted a fan’s wish for her to wear the watch of Rico Yan again.
Many of the Claudine-Rico fans and supporters have always wished for another member of the Yan family to enter showbiz. Recently, the long-wait of many fans is put to an end.
Based on an article on Pep, the entrance of Alfy Yan to showbiz was announced by the Viva Artists Agency (VAA). The 19-year-old talent is the son of Rico’s sister, Geraldine.
However, Rico Yan’s nephew did not have the chance to see him in person. Alfy was yet to be born on March 29, 2002 when the late former Matinee actor died. Rico’s former girlfriend, Claudine Barretto, was instrumental in his signing of contract with the VAA.
In fact, based on the article, it was Claudine Barretto who brought Rico Yan’s nephew to Viva Artists Agency for the contract signing. Also present at the contract signing of Alfy with the VAA is his grandmother and Rico’s mom, Teresita, and his mother, Geraldine.
Claudine Barretto has always been vocal about the special place in her heart for Rico Yan. Claudine even shared some details about the death of Rico even if it has been years since he passed away.