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Ricky Rivero(1972-2023)

  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
  • Director
  • Actor
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Ricky Rivero in The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin (2014)
Ricky Rivero was born on 7 May 1972 in Manila, Philippines. He was an assistant director and director, known for Eva Fonda (2008), Magdusa ka! (1986) and Bakit may kahapon pa? (1996). He died on 16 July 2023 in Manila, Philippines.
BornMay 7, 1972
DiedJuly 16, 2023(51)
BornMay 7, 1972
DiedJuly 16, 2023(51)
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Known for

Eva Fonda (2008)
Eva Fonda
8.4
TV Series
  • Director
Dina Bonnevie in Magdusa ka! (1986)
Magdusa ka!
6.9
Movie
  • Sonny
  • 1986
Bakit may kahapon pa? (1996)
Bakit may kahapon pa?
7.9
Movie
  • Real Estate Office Clerk(uncredited)
  • 1996
Sharmaine Arnaiz, Christian Antolin, Benjie Rosales, Mel Martinez, Athalia Badere, Rosie Bagenben, Magdalena Fox, Lester Tolentino, Dawn Dupaya, GJ Dorado, and Chelsea Bon in D' Aswang Slayerz (2023)
D' Aswang Slayerz
Movie
  • Director
  • 2023

Credits

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Second Unit or Assistant Director

  • Ipaglaban mo (2014)
    Ipaglaban mo
    6.2
    TV Series
    • backpack director (as Ricky S. Rivero)
    • 2014–2015
  • Alex Gonzaga, Vice Ganda, Tom Rodriguez, James Bimby Aquino, and Richard Yap in The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin (2014)
    The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin
    4.3
    • assistant director (as Ricardo S. Rivero)
    • 2014
  • Charo Santos-Concio in Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991)
    Maalaala Mo Kaya
    7.9
    TV Series
    • assistant director
    • 2013
  • Kahit puso'y masugatan (2012)
    Kahit puso'y masugatan
    TV Series
    • second unit director
    • 2012–2013
  • Toni Gonzaga, Luis Manzano, and Vice Ganda in This Guy's in Love with U Mare! (2012)
    This Guy's in Love with U Mare!
    5.7
    • assistant director (as Ricardo S. Rivero)
    • 2012
  • Wako Wako
    8.5
    TV Series
    • second unit director (as Ricky S. Rivero)
    • 2012
  • Marvin Agustin, John Lapus, Billy Crawford, Luis Manzano, Martin Escudero, and DJ Durano in Moron 5 and the Crying Lady (2012)
    Moron 5 and the Crying Lady
    5.9
    • assistant director
    • 2012
  • Mula sa puso (2011)
    Mula sa puso
    4.2
    TV Series
    • second unit director
    • associate director
    • assistant director
    • 2011
  • Marvin Agustin, Carlo Aquino, Serena Dalrymple, Nikki Valdez, AiAi Delas Alas, Jiro Manio, Kaye Abad, Shaina Magdayao, Rafael Rosell, Alwyn Uytingco, Marc Acueza, Eugene Domingo, Yuki Kadooka, Jon Avila, Xyriel Manabat, Janelle Calma, Bianca Calma, and Owie Boy Gapuz in Ang tanging ina mo: Last na 'to! (2010)
    Ang tanging ina mo: Last na 'to!
    6.1
    • assistant director
    • 2010
  • Kokey (2007)
    Kokey
    6.7
    TV Series
    • second unit director
    • assistant director
    • 2007–2010
  • You're Mine, Only Mine
    TV Series
    • second unit director
    • 2010
  • Pinoy Big Brother (2005)
    Pinoy Big Brother
    3.5
    TV Series
    • floor director
    • 2010
  • The Wedding
    TV Series
    • backpack director
    • 2009
  • Somewhere in My Heart
    TV Series
    • second unit director (as Ricardo S. Rivero)
    • 2009
  • Ang lalaking nagmahal sa akin
    TV Series
    • backpack director
    • 2009

Director

  • Sharmaine Arnaiz, Christian Antolin, Benjie Rosales, Mel Martinez, Athalia Badere, Rosie Bagenben, Magdalena Fox, Lester Tolentino, Dawn Dupaya, GJ Dorado, and Chelsea Bon in D' Aswang Slayerz (2023)
    D' Aswang Slayerz
    • Director
    • 2023
  • Sisters Forever (2019)
    Sisters Forever
    8.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Director
    • 2019
  • Ghost Adventures (2019)
    Ghost Adventures
    5.5
    TV Mini Series
    • Director
    • 2019
  • Tasya Fantasya (2016)
    Tasya Fantasya
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2016
  • Empoy Marquez and Derek Ramsay in Mac & Chiz (2015)
    Mac & Chiz
    TV Series
    • Director (as Ricky S. Rivero)
    • 2015
  • Ipaglaban mo (2014)
    Ipaglaban mo
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2014–2015
  • Moon of Desire (2014)
    Moon of Desire
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Director (as Ricardo S. Rivero)
    • 2014
  • Tetchie Agbayani, Vina Morales, Jerry O'Hara, Dominic Ochoa, Crispin Pineda, Jeffrey Santos, Sharmaine Suarez, Vivian Velez, Via Veloso, Ariel Rivera, Mike Lloren, Isabelle De Leon, Simon Ibarra, Phoemela Baranda, Jake Cuenca, Tess Antonio, Nadia Montenegro, JC Parker, John Manalo, Jason Abalos, Archie Alemania, Atoy Co, Lollie Mara, Nikki Gil, Carlo Lacana, Jessy Mendiola, Ynna Asistio, Zeppi Borromeo, Peter Serrano, Alex Castro, Beauty Gonzalez, Benjamin De Guzman, Jose Sarasola, Alexa Ilacad, Paul Jake Castillo, Yogo Singh, Vangie Martelle, Erika Padilla, Shey Bustamante, Devon Seron, Jovic Monsod, Carlo Romero, Marx Topacio, Belle Mariano, Twinkle Dy, Pontri, John Bermundo, and Diana Hughes in Maria Mercedes (2013)
    Maria Mercedes
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2013
  • Wako Wako
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Director (as Ricky S. Rivero)
    • 2012
  • Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited: Audition Stories
    TV Series
    • Director (as Ricky S. Rivero)
    • 2011
  • Eva Fonda (2008)
    Eva Fonda
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2008–2009

Actor

  • Empoy Marquez and Cristine Reyes in Kidnap for Romance (2023)
    Kidnap for Romance
    6.4
    • Director
    • 2023
  • Kahit maputi na ang buhok ko (2023)
    Kahit maputi na ang buhok ko
    5.5
    • 2023
  • Isko Moreno, Xian Lim, McCoy De Leon, and Raikko Mateo in Yorme: The Isko Domagoso Story (2021)
    Yorme: The Isko Domagoso Story
    4.8
    • Director
    • 2021
  • Pryle Gura and Ruby Ruiz in Iska (2019)
    Iska
    6.8
    • Professor Pimentel
    • 2019
  • Gelli De Belen, Lou Veloso, Ricky Rivero, Ariel Rivera, Long Mejia, Ernie Garcia, Beverly Salviejo, Bea Binene, Toni Co, Nico Nicolas, Angelica Ulip, Wacky Kiray, and Joyce Peñas in Ang sikreto ng piso (2019)
    Ang sikreto ng piso
    • 2019
  • Carla Abellana in Karelasyon (2015)
    Karelasyon
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Romeo
    • 2017
  • Benjie Paras and JM De Guzman in Unlike Father, Unlike Son (2015)
    Unlike Father, Unlike Son
    • Philip
    • 2015
  • Alex Gonzaga, Vice Ganda, Tom Rodriguez, James Bimby Aquino, and Richard Yap in The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin (2014)
    The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin
    4.3
    • Bigboy Carnate
    • 2014
  • Marvin Agustin, John Lapus, Billy Crawford, Luis Manzano, DJ Durano, and Matteo Guidicelli in Moron 5.2: The Transformation (2014)
    Moron 5.2: The Transformation
    5.3
    • Hostage Taker
    • 2014
  • Ipaglaban mo (2014)
    Ipaglaban mo
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Mars
    • 2014
  • Anne Curtis, Cristine Reyes, and Sam Milby in The Gifted (2014)
    The Gifted
    6.2
    • Zoe's Father
    • 2014
  • Toni Gonzaga, Luis Manzano, and Vice Ganda in This Guy's in Love with U Mare! (2012)
    This Guy's in Love with U Mare!
    5.7
    • Fanny
    • 2012
  • Marvin Agustin, John Lapus, Billy Crawford, Luis Manzano, Martin Escudero, and DJ Durano in Moron 5 and the Crying Lady (2012)
    Moron 5 and the Crying Lady
    5.9
    • Gay Club Manager (uncredited)
    • 2012
  • Wako Wako
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Obet
    • 2012
  • Wansapanataym (2010)
    Wansapanataym
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Santa
    • 2011

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Ricardo S. Rivero
  • Born
    • May 7, 1972
    • Manila, Philippines
  • Died
    • July 16, 2023
    • Manila, Philippines(complications from a stroke)

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