Rico Blanco
- January 4, 2024
- Rock Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Rico Blanco |
| Occupation | Rock Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 17, 1973(1973-03-17) |
| Age | 51 |
| Birthplace | Ermita |
| Country | Philippines |
| Birth City | Metro Manila |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Rico Blanco Biography
| Name | Rico Blanco |
| Birthday | Mar 17 |
| Birth Year | 1973 |
| Place Of Birth | Ermita |
| Home Town | Metro Manila |
| Birth Country | Philippines |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Parents | Rene Aldeguer Blanco, Purita Crisostomo Granados |
| Siblings | Heart Blanco-Elizon, Patrice Blanco, Rey Blanco |
Rico Blanco is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on March 17, 1973 in Ermita, Metro Manila, Philippines. Rivermaya, a Filipino rock band founded by Rivermaya, also wrote music to the Filipino Department of Tourism.
He was greatly influenced by Paul Hewson’s band U2.
Rico Blanco is also a stage, film, and television actor. He starred in ABS- CBN’s Imortal alongside John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin, and May Isang Pangarap alongside Carmina Villaroel and Vina Morales. He also starred alongside Noel Cabangon and Joey Ayala in the Music Museum and 1970s Bistro production of Jesus Christ Superstar and also starred alongside Epy Quizon and Christopher de Leon in the independent film Nasaan si Francis?. He also directed several music videos, won an award for his work as advertising musical arranger. Blanco also dabbles in painting and photography.
Rico Blanco was born at Manila Doctors Hospital in Ermita, Manila on March 17, 1973 to Rene Aldeguer Blanco of Iloilo City and Purita Crisostomo Granados of Leyte, Leyte. Blanco grew up in San Pedro, Laguna.
His parents were Rene Aldeguer Blanco, and Purita Crisostomo.
Rico Blanco Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rock Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Rico Blanco is one of the richest Rock Singer from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rico Blanco 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He composed music for the United Nations MDG, such as “Tayo Tayo Rin”.
He was in the film “Naaan si Francis?”
At a young age, Rico listened heavily to his uncle’s records which included The Beatles, jazz and 1970s rock. He moved on to appreciate late 1970s to 1980s punk rock, post punk, synth pop and new wave artists (mostly from the U.K.) such as XTC, The Cure, The Smiths, U2, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, OMD, Tears for Fears, Ultravox, New Order, Madness, Terry Hall, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Midnight Oil (Aus), among others. He also listened to Filipino artists such as Deans December, Violent Playground, Identity Crisis, Urban Bandits, Joey Ayala, among others. The music he listened to while growing up is largely credited for his musical style.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Rico Blanco height 5 ft 8 in Rico weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Rico Blanco Dating?
According to our records, Rico Blanco is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Rico Blanco’s is not dating anyone.
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In 2007, he launched a clothing line for a clothing brand in the Philippines, Human. Blanco also wrote and produced an electronic dance music song titled “Control” for the album of Nancy Castiglione. In the same year, Rico Blanco was also cast as the voice actor of Ryusuke Minami, lead guitarist of the fictional band, Beck, in the Filipino dubbed edition of the anime series BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad.
Facts & Trivia
Rico Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Rico Blanco celebrates birthday on March 17 of every year.
In November 2008, Blanco won the “Vocalist of the Year” award in the NU Rock Awards. In December 2008, he was heralded RX93.1 “OPM Solo Artist of the Year. He also opened for Myx Mo 2008 and performed “Yugto”. Aside from his band, The Mandaluyong Children’s Choir, Manila Symphony Orchestra, Kulintangan musicians (headed by Malou Matute), and various Percussionists (headed by Iggy de Dios), all performed with him. The opening set was touted to be the biggest in the event’s history.
Did Rico Blanco and bamboo fight?
Asked if he and his successor in Rivermaya, Rico Blanco, were not in good terms, Mañalac said: “We just don’t see each other, we’re in totally different circles. But we don’t fight.” He is also open to the idea of sharing the stage with Blanco in the future.
Is Rico Blanco in a relationship?
Racal confirmed her relationship with Blanco in May 2021. The two have collaborated on several songs together, such as “Not for Me” in 2021 and “Abot Langit” in 2019. The actress’ song “Ate Sandali” was also produced by Blanco in June 2021, while she co-wrote the track “Asa Naman” with him in September last year.
Why did Rico Blanco leave Rivermaya?
On May 24, 2007, Rico Blanco officially announced his departure from the group citing personal reasons. His last performance with the band was on May 4, 2007 at the Metro Bar. Despite the rumors that the band would eventually disband, both Rivermaya and its management denied the rumors as a result.
How old is Rico Blanco now?
49 years (March 17, 1973)
Are Rico and bamboo friends?
Bamboo, however, clarified that all is well between him and the other band members that include Rico Blanco, Mark Escueta, Nathan Azarcon and Perf de Castro. “Those guys, I love and respect them. Those are my brothers forever. Whatever they do, I support them, pero here I am,” he said.