Rico Blanco, emosyonal sa unang acting award niya; may madamdaming acceptance speech
- Rico Blanco won his first-ever acting award after being named Best Supporting Actor for "Manila's Finest" at the 9th Eddy Awards in Pasay City
- During his acceptance speech, the veteran musician became emotional as he reflected on the milestone in his acting career
- He said the recognition meant a lot to him, especially since he considers himself new to the film industry
- Rico also thanked the production company behind the film, along with Piolo Pascual and Enrique Gil, for their support
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Rico Blanco became emotional after receiving his first-ever acting award at the 9th Eddy Awards (The Eddys), held on Sunday, July 5, in Pasay City, where he was recognized as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Manila's Finest."
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The veteran musician and former Rivermaya frontman shared the honor with Will Ashley, who also won in the same category for "Bar Boys: After School." The recognition marked a new milestone in Rico's career as he continues to explore acting.
During his acceptance speech, Rico reflected on what the award meant to him, admitting that he never expected to receive such recognition so early in his journey as an actor.
Before expressing his gratitude, Rico shared that even being nominated had already felt like a victory because he still considers himself new to the film industry.
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“It’s my first time to be nominated in the film industry. So this means a lot to me. Bago lang po ako dito and yet… na-nominate pa lang masaya na ako, tapos nanalo pa po. Maraming salamat po!”
Rico also took the opportunity to thank the production company behind "Manila's Finest" for giving him the opportunity to be part of the project. He likewise acknowledged fellow actors Piolo Pascual and Enrique Gil, expressing his appreciation for sharing the experience with them.
Known for his decades-long career in music, Rico has gradually ventured into acting in recent years. His first acting award serves as another milestone in his artistic journey, highlighting his successful transition into the film industry and earning him recognition from entertainment editors through The Eddys.
Rico Blanco is an iconic Filipino singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who rose to fame as one of the founding members and chief songwriters of the legendary 1990s rock band Rivermaya. After a trailblazing career with the band, he successfully transitioned into a prolific solo artist, actor, and influential music producer, cementing his legacy as one of the most brilliant pillars of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).
Maris Racal shared her reaction after her former boyfriend Rico received his first acting award at the 9th Eddy Awards. The ceremony also marked the first time the former couple attended the same public event since their breakup in 2024, with both taking home acting honors. Maris was named Best Actress for her performance in "Sunshine."
During his guest appearance on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” Rico revealed that he remains open to finding love again in the future. The singer-songwriter reflected on a time when he believed staying single was the best setup for him. He explained that this was how he viewed relationships before eventually entering another one. Rico also shared that his perspective on love and companionship has changed over the years.
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