
Even after almost two decades have passed since Rico Yan's death, his ex-girlfriend Claudine Barretto still remembers his special occasion.
Recently, Claudine marked Rico's 46th birth anniversary with a simple celebration.
"So since it's the birthday of Rico, we usually celebrate… we want to celebrate and remember him so magkakaroon ng konting salo-salo dito sa bahay," Claudine shared on the video showing the food she prepared.
In another video, Claudine could be seen saying a sweet message as she blew Rico's cake.
"Happy birthday Rico! We love you and we will not forget you. And just keep watching over us in Jesus mighty name."
Claudine encouraged her Instagram followers to say a little prayer for Rico.
Rico died in his sleep due to acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis on March 29, 2002. At the time, he just broke up with Claudine.
In Janelle Jamer’s vlog, Claudine admitted: “Mahal ko pa rin siya. Hindi nawawala ‘yon.”
She added, “Kahit hindi na kami, nandoon pa rin. Lalo pa yatang lumalabas kung ano ang nararamdaman mo towards the person kapag nawala na ‘yung tao.”
Yan and Barretto were among more popular love teams in the 1990s.
Among their hit movies as love team were “Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita” and “Got 2 Believe."