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David Licauco (Tagalog: [davɪd lɪkaʊko]) is a Filipino-Chinese actor and model.[1] He is known for portraying Malik for GMA television drama Mulawin vs. Ravena (2017) and Fidel de los Reyes in Maria Clara at Ibarra (2022–2023).[2][3]

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David Licauco
Education	De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
Occupation	Actor model
Years active	2014–present
Agents	Star Magic (2015–2016) GMA Artist Center (2016–present)

Early life

Of Filipino-Chinese descent, Licauco started his career as a model and a basketball player.^{[citation needed]}

He finished high school at Grace Christian College and then finished college at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde with bachelor's degree of Business Management major in Computer Applications.[4]^{[self-published source]}

Career

2014-2016: Career beginnings

Prior to becoming a TV actor and a professional model, Licaocu started modelling inside the campus for several school event posters.[5] His modelling flair was discovered in the shores of Boracay.^{[citation needed]} He then landed a modelling job via Mr. and Ms. Chinatown on ABS-CBN which opened him opportunities in modelling and acting.[6] In the succeeding months, he walked for several fashion shows such as those of Cosmopolitan, Coca-Cola, and Bench,[7] and graced magazine covers including Candy Magazine, Chalk Magazine, and Garage Magazine.[8]

Although Licauco had been a constant face in fashion shows and magazine covers, in 2014 he offically made his acting debut in the movie The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin topbilled by Vice Ganda. In the succeeding year he made a cameo in the television series FlordeLiza aired on ABS-CBN[9] followed by playing small roles in Ipaglaban Mo: Sabik, Magpakailanman: Ang Sundalong Magiting and Karelasyon in 2016.^{[citation needed]}

2017–present: Rising popularity

In 2017, Licauco starred in the television fantaserye Mulawin vs Ravena. After landing the role of Malik, Licauco's popularity skyrocketed, launching him into stardom. Because of this, he landed consecutive roles in the television series Kapag Nahati ang Puso and TODA One I Love.^{[citation needed]}

In 2021, Licauco received his first leading role in GMA Network's romantic comedy series Heartful Café. The play premiered on April 26, 2021, on the network's Telebabad line up.[10]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2014	The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin	Anarchist	Guest role	[11]
2019	Because I Love You	Rael Tansinco	Lead role	[12]

Television Series

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes	Ref.
2015	Flordeliza	Simon	ABS-CBN	Guest role	[13]
2016	Ipaglaban Mo: Sabik	John's Friend			[14]
	Magpakailanman: Ang Sundalong Magiting	Sgt. Canega	GMA Network		[15]
	Karelasyon	Teammate			[16]
2017	Sa Piling ni Nanay	SPO2 Alexander
	Karelasyon
	Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa	Aiden			[17]
	Mulawin vs. Ravena	Malik		Supporting role	[2]
2018	Kapag Nahati ang Puso	Zach Yee			[18]
	Magpakailanman: Nakawin Natin ang Bawat Sandali	Aron		Guest role	[19]
	Dear Uge: Isang Takong, Isang Tanong	Andrew Salvador			[20]
2019	One Hugot Away: Walang Label	Ben		Main role	[21]
	TODA One I Love	Kobe Generoso		Supporting role	[22]
	Wish Ko Lang!: My Dream Debut			Guest role	[23]
	Tadhana: Obsession	Manny
	Wish Ko Lang: Against All Odds	Niño			[24]
2020	Go! Marikina	Aldrin Kho
2021	Magpakailanman: Gua ai di, I Love You: The Richard and Melody Yap Love Story	Richard Yap		Guest role	[25]
	Heartful Café	Ace Nobleza		Main role	[26]
	Dear Uge: Shout Up	Fiel		Guest role	[27]
2022	Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune	Anton Chan		Main role	[28]
2022–2023	Maria Clara at Ibarra	Fidel de los Reyes		Supporting role	[29]

References

External links

• David Licauco at IMDb
• David Licauco on Instagram
• David Licauco on Twitter

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