1. What was he like as a kid?

(Smiles and laughs) Ay, I was what you would call the Filipino version of Dennis the Menace. I bothered everyone-- my family, the neighbors, even the dogs. I was such a naughty child that later on, when I grew up, my parents once kidded that they almost gave me up for adoption. (Laughs again) You see, when I was younger, we lived in Magallanes and our house was right across the park. I didn't need a yaya to take me there. Because the park was so near, I would cross the street. Pupunta ako doon, saka manggugulo. Uupakan ko kung sino man ang mapagtripan ko, and then I would go home.

Follow-up question:

He was a small kid, and yet he managed to scare the wits out of everyone?

Yeah, I was a small kid, but with a "smart ass" attitude, not irritating though. There was just this love for kapilyuhan.

2. He must have played a lot of games then. What was his favorite childhood game?

Patintero. The best 'yan, pero dapat walang patotot. Why was it my favorite game? It's because it was the only game where it was easy to beat girls. Patintero is a man's game.

Follow-up question:

Why did he want to beat girls? Did he hate girls when he was younger?

Didn't every guy hate girls when they were younger? They (the girls) couldn't play rough, they couldn't keep up with the boys. Pare, dehins na. Play Barbie na lang.

3. What's the last thing he does before he sleeps?

I watch TV. I can't fall asleep without watching TV. I just lie on the bed, stare at the ceiling and hope that I will fall asleep. I need to keep my eyes focused on something, so I usually watch a movie that I've seen so many times like Star Wars. I know the scenes. I know the dialogue. I know what's going to happen and then, I fall asleep.

4. Who's his favorite superhero?

Wolverine of the X-men. He's a four-feet tall creature, has claws that comes out of his hands made of ademantium. The material is harder than steel so it can cut through anything. Wolverine has no superpowers like Superman who has x-ray vision or Flash who has super speed. All he's got are his claws and the ability to heal. Brute stength combined with the claws makes him a very cool guy for me.

5. Would he insure his dimples if he could?

(Smiles) Tough question... I don't think anyone's going to get a chisel and take out my dimples.

PROFILE

	NAME	Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan
	ALIGHTING DATE	March 14, 1975
	HEIGHT	5'8 1/2"
	WEIGHT	130 lbs
	EYES	black
	HAIR	black
	ADDRESS	Strata 300 Condomenium, P. Guevarra St., San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
	COURSE	Marketing Management, De La Salle University
	THREE ADJECTIVES THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME	makulit, matakaw, romantic
	FAVORITE COLOR	green
	FAVORITE FOOD	Japanese - tuna, salmon>
	FAVORITE ACTIVITY	Sony playstation
	FAVORITE ACTOR/ACTRESS	Tom Cruise, Sharon Cuneta
	FAVORITE MUSIC	80s, New Wave
	FAVORITE SHOW	Saan Ka Man Naroroon
	I ENTERED THE CRAZY WORLD OF SHOWBIZ BECAUSE	it's fun!
	WHAT I ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING IN SHOWBIZ IS	having so many friends!
	WHAT I DON'T LIKE ABOUT BEING IN SHOWBIZ IS	hypocrites
	BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS	Java Hut, Tequila Joe Grill and Restaurant, Timbuktu, Buddy Burger, Orbitz Pearl Shake Etc.
	FILM CREDITS	Radio Romance, the Movie (1996), Ama, Ina, Anak (1996), Madrasta (1996), Flames, the Movie (1997), Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita (1998), Paano Ang Puso Ko? (1997), Home Along da Riles, the Movie (1997), Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (1998), Mula Sa Puso, the movie (1999), Gimik, the Reunion (1999), Got to Believe (2002) Etc.
	SOAP OPERAS	Mula Sa Puso (mainstay) Saan Ka Man Naroroon (mainstay), Mara Clara, (mainstay), Star Drama Theater Presents Rico (Featured Artist) Etc.
	OTHER TV SHOWS	Magandang Tanghali Bayan (semi-regular to main stay), Whattamen (mainstay) Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (mainstay), GIMIK (mainstay), Etc.
	COMMERCIALS	Rainforest Water, Eskinol Masters, Greenwich Pizza, Eggnog Cookies, Blue tab jeans, Genre shirt, Molecules shirts PROmac Athletic shoes, Talk N' Text Etc.
	MAJOR AWARDS	1999 FAMAS Youth Achievement Award, 1999 Philippine National Red Cross Pledge25 Spokesperson, 1999 Parangal ng Bayan - Best Young Actor, 1999 Official DECS-CSCA Spokesperson and Role Model for Students and Youth, Outstanding Youth Male Model in The Field of Entertainment (KASAMA Foundation 1998), 1998 Most Popular Love Team - Rico Yan and Judy Ann Santos (Pabonggahan sa Moviestar'98), 1997 Best Male Star - Kislap Magazine, 1997 Best Male Star - Movie Star Fan Magazine, Nominated as Star Awards for Movies Best New Actor Etc.
	Other Works	Founder, Rico Yan Foundation Department of Education Youth Spokesman Columnist, Bulletin Today entitled Boys to Men, Etc.
	PLAN	to own a building
	MY BEST FRIEND IS	God
	WE'RE THE BEST OF FRIENDS BECAUSE	we trust each other
	MY FIRST CRUSH IS	secret!
	WHEN I'M IN LOVE I	am all out romantic
	LOVE TO ME IS	cool!