Rico Rene Granados Blanco (born March 17, 1973) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, endorser and entrepreneur. He began his career as one of the founding members, and served as the chief songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist of the Filipino rock band Rivermaya from 1994 until 2007, and has been a solo artist since 2008.

Blanco's songs and performances gained success and critical acclaim, earning himself a reputation of being one of the well-received local music icons in the Philippines.

From the sibling of his father Ramon Venancio Blanco y Escobar (Manuel Blanco y Escobar)

Ramon Villarosa Mitra Jr. (February 4, 1928 – March 20, 2000) was a Filipino statesman, diplomat, and pro-democracy activist. He served as speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1987 to 1992. Prior to that, he was Corazon Aquino's first minister of Agriculture from 1986 to 1987, a member of the Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986 and a senator during the 7th Congress. 

From the sibling of his father Ramon Venancio Blanco y Escobar (Manuel Blanco y Escobar) 

the husband of Cecilia A. Blanco (aunt of Rico Blanco)

From the sibling of his father Ramon Venancio Blanco y Escobar (Josefa Caballo y Escobar Blanco)

the wife of Ramon Peypoch

Antonio Morales Barretto (Tagalog pronunciation: [baˈrɛto]; 10 September 1943 – 15 April 2014), known professionally as Júnior, was a Filipino-born Spanish singer and actor. 

Morales married his wife Rocío Dúrcal in 1970, and their first child, Spanish actress Carmen Morales de las Heras, was born in December 1970. After the birth of their second child, Antonio Morales de las Heras, in April 1974, Morales decided to give up his career to devote time to their children. Dúrcal meanwhile continued her film and singing career. In 1979 they had their third child, Shaila Morales de las Heras, who took up a singing career under the stage name of Shaila Dúrcal. Morales also managed Dúrcal for much of her career.

Morales remained married to Dúrcal until her death in 2006. Her children became involved in controversial court battles over her inheritance, eventually reconciled after Carmen's wedding.[4]

On 22 November 2007, his father, Antonio Morales Majó (born 1916), died of anemia, aged 91.[5] His mother, Carmen Barretto Valdés (born 1914), died in 2012, aged 97.[6]

He is the uncle of Philippine actresses Gretchen Barretto, Claudine Barretto and Marjorie Barretto.

From the sibling of his father Ramon Venancio Blanco y Escobar (Carmen Barretto y Escobar Blanco)

Manuel Donar Barretto  was great grandson of Luis Rodrigues Barretto and grandson of António Lorenzo Barreto y Nogaret, who was granted land in Zambales province by the Spanish Crown.

He became governor of Zambales and was an influential politician in the mid 20th Century.

Manuel Donor Barretto, or “Manoling” a name of endearment, was born in Maloma, San Felipe, Zambales on March 29, 1914 to Antonio Tiburcio Barretto y Blanco and  Catalina Donor. 

Manuel “Manoling” Barretto was quoted in November 1963 shortly after winning his third consecutive term as Governor of Zambales. 

From the sibling of his father Ramon Venancio Blanco y Escobar (Carmen Barretto y Escobar Blanco)

From the sibling of his father Ramon Venancio Blanco y Escobar (Carmen Barretto y Escobar Blanco)

From the sibling of his father Ramon Venancio Blanco y Escobar (Catalina Regina Mercaida y Escobar Blanco)

Jacqueline Lourdes Corrales Blanco (born February 11, 1964) is a Filipino actress and aerobic instructor. During the 1980s and the 1990s, she appeared in different film genres including Hihintayin Kita sa Langit, (1991), Si Aida, Si Lorna, o Si Fe, (1989) Misis Mo, Misis Ko, (1988) and Palabra de Honor (1983). 

From the sibling of his father Ramon Venancio Blanco y Escobar (Juan Lazaro Blanco y Escobar )

The heroism story of Engr. Eduardo J. Blanco and his companions has been known to a number of Dumagueteños who revisit their history of the Japanese occupation in Dumaguete. It has become one of the most oft-repeated stories of civilian heroism in Dumaguete during the war.

Blanco was the District engineer of Negros Oriental even before the coming of the Japanese occupying forces, and was, like most other local government officials, staying in the “occupied area” for most part of the Japanese period.

From the sibling of his father Ramon Venancio Blanco y Escobar (Manuel Blanco y Escobar)

Eduardo Teus López-Navarro, also known as Teus (6 November, 1896 – 8 October, 1958) was a Filipino professional footballer who played for Real Madrid as a goalkeeper.

Teus was born in Manila, Philippines in 1896 to a Filipino family who were of mixed native and Spanish origin. He won 3 Catalan Spanish league and 1 Copa del Rey championship titles for the club.

At the top of his career, he was forced to retire from football after he suffered a serious injury in a game during the 1918-1919 season. He later became a successful sports journalist and was later tasked by Francisco Franco to manage the Spain national football team as head coach. He managed the national team from 1941 to 1942,[2][3] playing a total of six international games, of which he won three, and lost only one and drew two.

In 1958, Teus died of a stroke while watching a game at the press box of the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao in Spain.

Leopoldo Rovira was a Filipino lawyer and politician. He represented the first district of Negros Oriental at the Philippine Assembly from October 16, 1907 to October 16, 1909. He also represented the second district of the same province at the same house from October 1, 1914 to October 16, 1916. 

Gretchen Castelo Barretto (Tagalog: [ˈgɾɛtʃɛn baˈrɛto]; born March 6, 1970) is a Filipino former actress and socialite. She was launched in Regal Films' 14 Going on Steady as a singer-actress, with the release of her debut single "Going Steady", which served as the soundtrack single to her debut film. In the late eighties, Barretto rose to prominence after gaining success in skin flicks produced by Seiko Films like Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!, Ang Bukas Ay Akin, Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?, Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin and Bakit Ako Mahihiya?. She has released two studio albums under Star Records. Her debut album, Unexpected, was released in 2008, and her second album Complicated was released a year after. Her two younger sisters, Marjorie and Claudine, and niece Julia are also actresses. She has been a contract star of ABS-CBN since 2010. 

Barretto is the fifth out of seven children of Miguel Alvir Barretto and Estrella Castelo Barretto.[1] Her two younger siblings Marjorie Barretto, Claudine Barretto, and niece Julia Barretto are also actresses. 

Julia Francesca Barretto Baldivia (born March 10, 1997), known as Julia Barretto (Tagalog: [ˈdʒulja baˈrɛto]), is a Filipino actress, commercial model and entrepreneur. Known for playing lead roles in romantic comedy and drama, she began her acting career as a child actress in several television soap operas. She has starred in numerous blockbuster films such as Vince and Kath and James (2016), Love You to the Stars and Back (2017), Unexpectedly Yours (2017) and Un/Happy for You (2024). Her accolades include two FAMAS Awards and three Box Office Entertainment Awards, including nominations for an Asian Television Awards and two Luna Awards. 

Barretto is the daughter of actors Dennis Padilla and Marjorie Barretto. She has a brother and a sister. Her aunts are actresses Claudine Barretto and Gretchen Barretto. 

Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (Tagalog: [klaʊˈdin baˈrɛto]; born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino actress, who made her screen debut on the youth-oriented variety show, Ang TV. She became a mainstay in several sitcoms, including Home Along Da Riles, Oki Doki Doc, and Palibhasa Lalake, and a string of soap operas including Mula sa Puso (1997), Saan Ka Man Naroroon (1999), Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (2001), Marina (2004), Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin (2005), Walang Kapalit (2007) and Iisa Pa Lamang (2008).

Barretto was discovered by talent manager Douglas Quijano in 1992 through older sister, Gretchen Barretto, also an actress. That same year, she landed her first major role on television when she was cast for ABS-CBN's youth-oriented variety show, Ang TV.

In 1993, she starred at television series Home Along Da Riles with Dolphy which further introduced her to local media. She also appeared in television shows like Oki Doki Doc (1993–2000), Palibhasa Lalake (1993–1998) and movie May Minamahal (1993).

In 1994, she starred in Pare Ko with Mark Anthony Fernandez and in Oki Doki Doc: The Movie.

In 1996, she starred in various films with Star Cinema which includes, Radio Romance, her first film with Rico Yan, Mangarap Ka, her first major film role with Mark Anthony Fernandez, and Madrasta with Christopher de Leon and Sharon Cuneta.

Antonio Maria Blanco was born in the Ermita district of Manila, Philippine Islands, to Don Antonio Blanco y Álvarez de Mendieta a criollo from Quingua, Bulacan, and Elisa Manuela, an orphan from Tortosa.

He initially lived and worked in Florida and California before developing an interest in the islands of the Pacific Ocean, inspired by artists such as Paul Gauguin and José Miguel Covarrubias. Though he planned to travel to Tahiti, his journey took him to Hawaii, Japan, and Cambodia, where he was a guest of honor of Prince Norodom Sihanouk.

In 1952, Blanco arrived in Bali, and in 1953, he married Ni Ronji, a traditional Balinese dancer. Bali provided Blanco with key elements for his artistic development, including its scenic beauty, dreamlike atmosphere, and rich artistic culture.

Settled in Bali, Blanco built a house and museum in Ubud, where many of his paintings are displayed.

The land on which the construction was erected was given to Blanco by the King of Ubud, Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati. Blanco's paintings primarily focus on women, and his style is characterized by romantic-expressive and dreamy qualities.

Blanco received numerous awards, including the Tiffany Fellowship from The Society of Honolulu Artists, the Chevalier du Sahametrai of Cambodia, recognition from the Society of Painters of Fine Art Quality under President Sukarno, and the Prize of the Art Critique in Spain. He was also awarded the Order of Cruz de Caballero by King Juan Carlos I of Spain, granting him the use of the honorific "Don."

Mario Blanco was born as the son of Antonio Maria Blanco Jr. and Ni Ronji. He had at least 1 son and 2 daughters with I Gusti Agung Ayuwimas Blanco.