Frederick Charles Abiera Davao (May 30, 1961 – May 1, 2025) was a Filipino actor and television director.
Career Davao began his career in the entertainment industry in 1978 as a dancer for the Vicor Crowd group. Later in the year, he had his first stint in acting as a cast member in the film Patayin si Mediavillo starring Fernando Poe Jr. and directed by Armando Herrera. He entered theater in 1982 by appearing in Convent Bread, produced by Nora Aunor and directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes. He was also known for portraying a fictionalized version of Bongbong Marcos in the play Bongbong at Kris in the 1980s. In 1996, he made his first directorial piece, an episode of the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya titled "Sagwan".
He served as a juror in the first ASEAN International Film Festival Awards in 2013, and he performed in the Pinoy Playlist Music Festival 2019.
Politics Davao ran for councilor in the 4th district of Quezon City in the 2010 elections under the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC). He later withdrew due to conflict of interest, as a COMELEC rule prohibits actor-candidates from appearing in movies and TV shows during the campaign period. At the time, Davao was part of the cast of Working Girls, a movie which was set to open on April 21, 2010, which was within the campaign period.
Personal life and death Davao was the son of actor Charlie Davao. He had two brothers, who also worked as actors.
Davao began a relationship with actress Jackie Lou Blanco after Blanco stood in for Snooky Serna in the variety program GMA Supershow. Davao was supposed to sing to Snooky but because the latter failed to appear, Blanco was pulled in to replace her. They married in 1989 and had three children before separating in 2011. In 2021, they reunited on-screen via drama anthology, I Can See You: AlterNate, where they acted as husband and wife. Starting in 2022, Davao entered into a relationship with Malca Darocca.
Davao died from cancer on May 1, 2025, at the age of 63. His family announced his death the next day.
Filmography As actor Films YearFilmRoleNotes 1978 Patayin si.... Mediavillo 1981 Totoo Ba ang Tsismis? Rock n' Roll Ang Babae sa Ilog 1982 Dormitoryo! Buhay Estudyante Sonny Schoolgirls Cloyd 1983 Kasal o Asawa 1984 Condemned Joey Ang Padrino Alex dela Costa Bulaklak sa City Jail Crisanto 1985 White Slavery Allan Mga Paru-Parong Buking Victor 1986 Agaw Armas Joseph Payaso Magdusa Ka Roland 1987 Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Arvin Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay Gabriel Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-Ibig Ric If You Take Everything Away From Me Arvin 1988 Ang Pangako ng Bagong Simulain Short film by director Mark Meily Misis Mo, Misis Ko Rafael Villanueva Natutulog Pa ang Diyos Andrew Velasco Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit Dante Cuevas 1989 Alyas Boy Life Boy Life Abot Hanggang Sukdulan Romano Irosin: Pagputok ng Araw, Babaha ng Dugo Eagle Squad Imortal 1990 Kahit Konting Pagtingin Charlie 1991 Leon ng Maynila: P/Col. Romeo B. Maganto, WPD-MPFF Celso Takas sa Impierno Cornelio Moro (The Lt. Col Mangdangan P. Domato Story) 1992 Patayin si Billy Zapanta – Order of Battle: Enemy No. 1 Billy Zapanta 1993 Deo Dador: Berdugo ng Munti Deo Dador Magkasangga 2000 Tony Braganza International title: Ultracop 2000 1994 Three Who Dared Television film The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? Eduard Aquino 1995 Eskapo Atty. Jake Almeda López Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie Alan de los Santos "Rape: Case No. 538832" segment Asero Muling Umawit ang Puso Tony Gallardo 1996 Oki Doki Doc: The Movie Moises Arcanghel: Sa Guhit ng Bala Kristo Barabás Itataya Ko ang Buhay Ko Cesar Padua 1997 Kokey Nanding Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya Ramon The Mariano Mison Story Levi Nolasco Puerto Princesa Edward Hagedorn Edward Hagedorn biopic 1999 Mula sa Puso Eduard Cameo Saranggola Homer Bayaning 3rd World Filmmaker #1 2000 Azucena Tomas 2001 Minsan May Isang Puso Simon Pacheco American Adobo Gerry 2002 Hibla Roman 2003 Anghel sa Lupa Arnold You and Me Against the World Montes Crying Ladies Guido 2004 All My Life Jun 2005 Stray Cats Boyet Pinoy Blonde 2006 Nasaan si Francis? Manong Jay Pacquiao: The Movie Polding Correa Saan Nagtatago si Happiness? 2006 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry Mudraks 2006 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry 2007 Faces of Love 2006 Cinemanila International Film Festival entry Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo Alex Durog 2007 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry - Shorts Sinungaling na Buwan 2007 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry Endo 2007 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry Tambolista 2007 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival entry Tukso subdivision developer 2007 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry 2008 Adela Felipe Macaraig Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! Ricardo One Night Only Congressman Facundo 33rd Metro Manila Film Festival entry Boses Abusive father 2008 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry;Graded "A" by the Cinema Evaluation Board Sapi Padre Allan 2009 Love Me Again Ara's dad rated B by the Cinema Evaluation Board Love on Line (LOL) Attorney Last Supper No. 3 Cameo2009 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival - Best Film Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love The Cockfighter (Sabungero) Bente town mayor 2010 Paano Na Kaya Roger Chua Working Girls Nelson Obleta Rosario Miguel Delgado 36th Metro Manila Film Festival entry Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 Abel "Mamanyika" segment 2011 Hitman Maskara 2011 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry 2012 My Cactus Heart Dan Biktima Sosy Problems Sebastian Alvarez 38th Metro Manila Film Festival entry 2013 Coming Soon Dance of the Steel Bars reformist warden Mana 2014 S6parados closet gay Marcel2014 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry Mariquina Romeo Guevarra 2014 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry The Janitor 2014 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry 2015 Iadya Mo Kami (Deliver Us) Julian Entry at Salento International Film Festival in Italy and Silk Road Film Festival in Dubai Dáyâng Ásu Mayor's henchman Cinema One Originals 2015 entry Baka Siguro Yata (Perhaps Maybe Supposedly) Carlo's father Cinema One Originals 2015 entry Imbisibol Edward Sinag Maynila film festival 2015 entryJust The Way You AreArthur 2016 Barcelona: A Love Untold Robert de la Torre Kabisera Official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2016 Dukot Charlie Sandoval Magtanggol 2017 Paki (Please Care) Cinema One Originals 2017 entry Sa Gabing Nanahimik ang mga Kuliglig English title: Clouds of Plague2017 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry Ang Larawan Drunkard on the street Cameo2017 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry Fallback Aging director Smaller and Smaller Circles Cardinal Rafael Meneses 2018 Kasal Paul, Lia's father Never Tear Us Apart (Fisting) Q Cinema One Originals 2018 entry Single Single: Love is Not Enough Ramon Filipino romance film from Cinema One Originals and The Philippines Star Wanda's Wonderful World Dindo Pang MMK (My Telenovela) Senator Lon Kung Paano Siya Nawala (How She Left Me) Himself Cameo 2019 Bato (The General Ronald dela Rosa Story) Doro de la Rosa Ani Lolo Mauricio 2019 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry F#*@bois Sugar Daddy 2019 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry Circa Adolf Alix, Jr. film; part of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019’s Sandaan Showcase Clarita Father Salvador Killer Not Stupid Adolf Asian film by Jack Neo Metamorphosis Cinema One Originals 2019 entry 2020 Parole 2020 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry Sunday Night Fever Rudy 2021 On the Job 2: The Missing 8 Big Night! 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry 2023 Monday First Screening Bobby Karnabal Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan Tiyo Dindo 2025 Sosyal Climbers Mr. Wendel Tecson Sinagtala 2026 58th Reynaldo "Bebot" Momay Posthumous release
Television Year Title Role 1992 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Piring Maalaala Mo Kaya: Abaniko 1994 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Videocam Star Drama Theater Presents: Carmina: Pasang Krus 1995 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Imbitasyon Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ukit Star Drama Theater Presents: Aiko: Penpal 1996 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hamog Maalaala Mo Kaya: Closet 1996–1997 Familia Zaragoza Alfredo Zaragoza 1996, 1998 Oki Doki Doc Guest 1997 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Manika 1997–1999 Mula sa Puso Edward Rodrigo 1997–2002 Oka Tokat Joaquin "Jack" Viloria 2000–2002 Pangako Sa 'Yo Tony Banks 2002 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makeup Kit 2002–2003 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Francis Ventaspejo 2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bubog Maalaala Mo Kaya: Garapon 2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan Charlie 2004–2005 Spirits Ramon 2005 Vietnam Rose Enrico Hernandez 2006 Star Circle Kid Quest Himself (Judge) Familia Zaragoza Alfredo Zaragoza Maalaala Mo Kaya: Regalo Rey Hernandez Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Cesar Magtanggol 2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dream House Mike Lupin Master Moon Raven 2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mansyon Darwin E.S.P. Larson Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Don Juan Legaspi 2009 Mars Ravelo's Darna Dr. Morgan Zorro Father Felipe Gomez / Caballero #2 2010 JejeMom Lady Gangsta / Winston Wilson Maalaala Mo Kaya: School Building Belinda's husband Maalaala Mo Kaya: Plane Ticket Orlando Santos 2011 Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit Delfin Martinez Untold Stories: Isang Bahay, Dalawang Maybahay Romulo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Spain Maalaala Mo Kaya: Susi Maximo 2012 Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break Himself/Mentor 2013 Home Sweet Home Manolo Carmela Danilo Fernandez 2014 Magpakailanman: Kabang - Hero Dog Rudy Magpakailanman: Ama Ko, Mahal Ko - The Kim Fajardo Story Orly Magpakailanman: Hari ng Kalsada - Traffic Enforcer, Turon Best-seller Fernando Pepito Manaloto Robert Maceda Sr. 2015 Second Chances Benito Bermudez Magpakailanman: Ang Sakripisyo ng Isang Ina - The Nancy Cañares story Tony Magpakailanman: Ang Huling Laro ng Aking Anak Arman Pepito Manaloto Robert Maceda Sr. My Faithful Husband Arnaldo Castro Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Lukso Ng Dugo abusive father 2016 Poor Señorita Daniel Villon Tonight with Boy Abunda Guest 2017 Legally Blind Manuel Evangelista My Korean Jagiya Jose "Josie" Asuncion Magpakailanman: Small and Lovable: The Juvy, Joel and Angie Macahilig Story Mario 2018 Inday Will Always Love You Philip Fuentes Pepito Manaloto Robert Maceda Sr. 2019 The Journey Gen Eduardo Granados 2020 The Tapes Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Damian Dela Cruz Daddy's Gurl Ceferino Escobar Proud Ako Sa’yo 2020–2021 Paano ang Pangako? Jose Aguinaldo 2021 The World Between Us Emmanuelito "Emmanuel" Asuncion / Noli 2022 Misis Piggy Rupert I Can See You: AlterNate Lyndon David Family Feud Himself (guest player) Tadhana: Tayong Dalawa Mama Gigi Magpakailanman: Ang Pagtatapos ng Anak (The Felipe and Mark Sanchez Story) Felipe Sanchez Lampas Langit Arman 2023 Love Before Sunrise Rodrigo Montelibano 2025 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre (posthumous/final appearance) Gov. Emilio "Emil" Salvador
Web series +YearTitleRole 2023 Cattleya Killer Demet Noble
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