AJ was only 9 years old when Rico died in 2002. Lots of people knew he look alike Rico Yan! :)

1) They were both Kapamilya actors.

2) They both endorsed Molecules shirts.

3) They both died in Holy Week. Rico died on Good Friday, while AJ died on Palm Sunday.

4) They were both asleep when they died.

5) AJ and Rico were both LaSallista.

6) AJ's wake is being held at La Salle Greenhills, where Rico Yan's wake was also held.

7) AJ will also be buried at Manila Memorial Park where Rico was also buried.

That's how AJ was going to be another Rico but he followed his steps when he died..