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Dedicated fans of Rico Yan pay tribute at his tomb 22 years after his passing
Dedicated fans of Rico Yan pay tribute at his tomb 22 years after his passing
MANILA -- Fans of the late actor Rico Yan continue to pay their respects at his tomb even 22 years after his passing.
MANILA -- Fans of the late actor Rico Yan continue to pay their respects at his tomb even 22 years after his passing.
Two devoted fans, Geraline Abelle and Lory Caballero, recently visited Yan's grave in an emotional tribute to their idol.
Two devoted fans, Geraline Abelle and Lory Caballero, recently visited Yan's grave in an emotional tribute to their idol.
Both Abelle and Caballero, who are originally from Mindanao but currently working in Laguna, expressed their deep admiration for Yan.
Both Abelle and Caballero, who are originally from Mindanao but currently working in Laguna, expressed their deep admiration for Yan.
"Fan na fan talaga kami ni Rico Yan even before. Nagka-chance lang kami makapunta,” Abelle said.
"Fan na fan talaga kami ni Rico Yan even before. Nagka-chance lang kami makapunta,” Abelle said.
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(We have been fans of Rico Yan for a long time. We finally had the chance to visit his tomb and pay our respects.)
(We have been fans of Rico Yan for a long time. We finally had the chance to visit his tomb and pay our respects.)
(Left to Right) Lory Caballero and Geraline Abelle
The two fans explained that they have been loyal followers of Yan even before his tomb became a popular destination for young fans.
The two fans explained that they have been loyal followers of Yan even before his tomb became a popular destination for young fans.
"Kahit hindi pa siya nag-viral -- kasi bumalik 'di ba sa Facebook and TikTok -- talagang fan na kami. Hindi lang dahil nakisabay kami,” Abelle clarified.
"Kahit hindi pa siya nag-viral -- kasi bumalik 'di ba sa Facebook and TikTok -- talagang fan na kami. Hindi lang dahil nakisabay kami,” Abelle clarified.
She revealed that she and her friend would often dream about Yan after watching his old films, including the classic "Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita," which Abelle claimed to have seen more than 20 times.
She revealed that she and her friend would often dream about Yan after watching his old films, including the classic "Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita," which Abelle claimed to have seen more than 20 times.
"Napapanood ko na talaga 'yung movies niya. Tapos 'yung mama ko fan din talaga ni Rico Yan. 'Yung mga movies niya lagi talaga namin pinapanood halos every night. Napapanaginipan na nga namin.”
"Napapanood ko na talaga 'yung movies niya. Tapos 'yung mama ko fan din talaga ni Rico Yan. 'Yung mga movies niya lagi talaga namin pinapanood halos every night. Napapanaginipan na nga namin.”
(We watch his movies almost every night. My mom is also a fan of Rico Yan, so we always watch his movies together. We even dream about him.)
(We watch his movies almost every night. My mom is also a fan of Rico Yan, so we always watch his movies together. We even dream about him.)
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