Rikki Mae Davao, ibinahagi ang dahilan ng hindi niya pagpasok sa showbiz noong una

• Rikki Mae Davao revealed she initially chose a different path despite growing up in a showbiz family
• She worked as a preschool teacher for around five years before shifting to corporate HR
• The pandemic became a turning point that made her consider entering showbiz
• She admitted feeling pressure due to her family’s strong entertainment industry legacy

Rikki Mae Davao, daughter of actors Jackie Lou Blanco and Ricky Davao, opened up about her journey of choosing a different path despite growing up in a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. Instead of immediately entering showbiz, she pursued a degree in Psychology and built a career outside the spotlight.

Early in her professional life, Rikki focused on education, where she discovered her passion for working with children.

“Nakakatawa kasi I grew up, most of my family is in the industry or somewhere around it,” she told PUSH BETS host Gary Ann Lastrilla.

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“Pero nung nag-graduate na ako, hindi, sabi ko iba ‘yung gagawin ko kasi gusto ko maiba,” she added.

“Dati I was actually a preschool teacher. I think mga five years din,” she said.

“After being a preschool teacher, I entered corporate. Nag-human resources ako,” she continued.

“Sa family ko, hindi nila maintindihan. ‘Ha, may office ka? Anong ginagawa sa office?’” she recalled.

She shared that her early career was driven by her natural love for children and hands-on experience in education.

“I’ve just always been drawn to kids. Mahilig ako sa bata talaga,” she said.

“I took an internship at a preschool and nag-dire-diretso na dun,” she added.

Despite building a stable career, Rikki said the pandemic became a moment of reflection that changed her direction.

“Nung 2020, siyempre pandemic, hindi ko na matigil ‘yung gumaganun sa utak ko na I’ve always wanted to try it,” she said.

“I’ve always been interested, but I think wala lang akong confidence to try,” she added.

“So dun lang ako nag-decide na I think I really want to try showbiz,” she continued.

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When she finally shared her decision, her family showed full support and understanding of her evolving interests.

“Go lang, go lang sila,” she said.

“They weren’t surprised anymore kasi nakikita nila na may pasundot-sundot na gusto kong ganito,” she added.

Rikki also admitted the pressure of coming from two prominent entertainment lineages, but said it has always been part of her reality.

Rikki Mae Davao is a prominent Filipino creative professional and digital content creator who carries the legacy of a well-known showbiz family. She is the daughter of veteran actors Ricky Davao and Jackie Lou Blanco, yet has successfully built her own identity in the lifestyle and entertainment space. Known for her elegant style and strong online presence, she regularly works with top brands. In 2026, she continues to grow as an influencer, blending her artistic heritage with modern digital entrepreneurship.

In separate news, Jackie Lou Blanco recently shared a heartfelt Instagram greeting for her daughter, Rikki Mae Davao’s birthday. The actress expressed deep gratitude, thanking her daughter for being loving, caring, and supportive. In her post, Jackie Lou described herself as “blessed” to have Rikki Mae in her life. The tribute included touching photos and videos that highlighted their close and affectionate mother-daughter relationship, which resonated with fans who admire their strong family bond.

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Meanwhile, Rikki Mae Davao recently shared a throwback photo of her late father, actor Ricky Davao, on her Instagram Stories. The emotional post featured a simple caption that read, “Thinking of you, always,” reflecting her love and longing. Ricky Davao passed away in May at the age of 63 due to complications from cancer, prompting tributes from colleagues and fans. Rikki Mae has previously expressed her grief publicly and even honored her father by getting a tattoo in his memory.

Source: KAMI.com.gh