Singer, actor, and LGBTQ+ advocate Ice Seguerra paid tribute to the late Ricky Davao in an emotional message shared shortly after the beloved actor’s passing. The message offered a deeply personal glimpse into their friendship, filled with laughter, music, and shared memories that spanned decades in the industry.

“Our last get-together for your birthday,” Ice began, referencing what would become their final moment together in celebration and song. “You’ve always been there for me and Liza. Sa kahit anong event, performance — never ka nawala.”

(“In every event, every performance — you were always there.”)

Ricky Davao, who passed away after a battle with cancer, was not only a pillar of Philippine showbiz but also a constant figure in the lives of those he loved. For Ice and his wife, Liza Diño, Ricky was more than a fellow artist — he was family.

A duet of souls

With a fondness only fellow performers could share, Ice likened Ricky to his musical twin — always ready to grab the mic, always eager to sing. “Siguro, kung meron akong katapat sa pagiging excited kumanta tuwing nakakakita ng mic, ikaw yun,” he said. “Napakasarap mong kakwentuhan, ka-jamming, at kaibigan.”

(“Maybe, if there’s someone who matches my excitement to sing whenever there's a mic around, it's you." “You were such a joy to talk to, to jam with, and to be friends with.”)

Their friendship was filled with casual joys — spontaneous jam sessions, endless conversations, and an unspoken bond between kindred spirits who understood each other beyond the spotlight.

A final visit, a last smile

Ice recounted his final hospital visit to Ricky — a visit heavy with emotion yet laced with the signature humor and warmth that defined their relationship.

“Kahit hindi ka na noon makasalita, madaldal ka pa rin,” Ice recalled with a smile. He remembered the joy on Ricky’s face when his doctor told him he could eat chocolate again, and how they shared a laugh about his clean-shaven look. “Mas pogi ka at mukha kang mas bata,” Ice had told him — a lighthearted tease that brought a spark of joy to a difficult time.

(“Even when you could no longer speak, you were still talkative.” “You looked more handsome and younger.”)

Holding on to hope

Like many who loved Ricky, Ice held onto hope — for more time, more music, more moments.

“I really thought you were going to get better,” he admitted. “Na magkakaroon ulit ng time na makaka-hang out ka ulit namin or makikita kong nanonood ka ng concert ko. Someday, mag du-duet tayo ulit.”

(“That there would be a time again when we could hang out with you or I’d see you watching my concert. Someday, we’ll do a duet again.”)

In those words, Ice captured a universal feeling of grief — the hope that lingers even in the face of goodbye.

'You’re finally home'

The tribute ends not with sorrow, but with peace — a farewell wrapped in love. “I will miss you, Tito Ricky. You’re finally home.”

For Ice Seguerra, Ricky Davao’s legacy isn’t just in the roles he played or the awards he earned. It lives in the melodies they shared, the laughter they exchanged, and the unwavering support he gave without ever needing recognition.

In that final line — as soft as a closing chord — Ice reminds us that true friendship transcends endings. And somewhere, someday, in a place beyond stages and lights, the duet will continue.