Rico Yan - AJ Perez resemblance in new photo

Rico Yan and AJ Perez, they say, had many similarities.

Mykiru blogged about those similarities hours after AJ died, but I was actually not totally convinced if they really looked like each other. Maybe the smiles, yes, and it was just pure co-incidence that Rico Yan and AJ Perez were both from La Salle and they both died young.

But I'm fully convinced now that AJ Perez indeed looked like Rico Yan when I saw this newly-released photo of AJ Perez for Gold's Gym. Look closely, AJ looked so much like Rico here. Notice the eyes and the smiles.

Definitely, that photo above is the best proof that they were like siblings who resembled each other.

The photo above came from Ms. Mylene Mendoza-Dayrit, Gold's Gym CEO and also a PhilStar columnist, and according to her, it will be Gold's Gym ad this coming Monday on The Philippine Star.

AJ's Gold Gym photo above was shot in 2010, but only released just now as Gold's Gym pays tribute to AJ on The Philippine Star this Monday.

Gold's Gym will also be releasing more never-before-seen pictures of AJ Perez.

AJ Perez in 'Cinco' | Rico Yan remembered in AJ 's death

AJ Perez made a total of 10 movies, most of which were box-office hits starring the country's biggest stars.

He was part of Judy Ann Santos-Ryan Agoncillo starrers "Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo" and its sequel "Sakal, Sakal, Saklolo", worked with the MegaStar Sharon Cuneta and the Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas in "BFF (Best Friends Forever), then starred in "Bahay Kubo" with Maricel Soriano and again with Ai-Ai, Toni Gonzaga, Sam Milby and ex-President Joseph Estrada in "Ang Tanging Pamilya".

In 2010, AJ did 3 movies: "Babe I Love You", "Cinco" and "Mamarazzi".

And probably, the 5-episode movie "Cinco" was his most memorable film, where he played a lead role in BRASO episode, as new fraternity recruits along with Sam Concepcion and Robi Domingo.

Here's a short clip from the movie:

It's kinda saddening that AJ had to die this early. He had a bright future in showbiz. On Star Magic 2011 Catalogue, they described AJ as the one who is next line.

True enough, coz he was already being groomed by ASB-CBN as its next big star, when he played leading man to Jessy Mendiola in "Sabel" and more projects were line up for him.

We will surely miss you AJ.

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Meanwhile, a lot of people took notice of the many similarities between AJ Perez and Rico Yan, who died in 2002, or how AJ's death reminds us of Rico Yan especially when that picture, which was posted long ago by AJ himself in his Facebook profile, circulated hours after he died.

First, they were both Kapamilya actors.

Secondly, they both endorsed Molecules shirts.

Third, they both died in Holy Week. Rico died on Good Friday, while AJ died on Palm Sunday.

Fourth, They were both asleep when they died.

Fifth, AJ and Rico were both LaSallista.

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

Seventh, AJ will also be buried at Manila Memorial Park where Rico was also buried.

I just wanna add some more. Both AJ and Rico were well-bred. Or should I mention that they're both cute and charming?

Rico Yan was also DepEd's Youth Spokesperson while AJ was supposed to be chosen as DepEd spokesperson, as revealed on Twitter by Ogie Diaz. "Dapat pala, si AJ Perez ay gagawing spokesperson ng DepEd at siya ring choice ng Star Magic for DepEd", he said.

These pics also bring some creepy feeling to me. Same poses!

Video courtesy of Star Cinema, Uploaded on Youtube by bubblyMD / Photos courtesy of FashionPulis.com, allstarspics.net, fan-pix.net, asianpopcorn.com

AJ Perez dead in vehicular accident | He was only 18. So young!

AJ Perez has died in a vehicular accident early morning Sunday, April 17, 2011.

ABS-CBN News has reported that AJ Perez and 5 companions including his dad Gerardo Perez were on their way home from a show in Dagupan when they met an unfortunate accident along MacArthur Highway in Brgy. San Julian, Tarlac.

The report said that an ABS-CBN van where AJ was seated at the backseat collided with a Partas provincial passenger bus.

He was rushed to the hospital but was declard dead-on-arrival.

AJ's companions were reportedly also injured and were rushed to the hospital. But it was AJ who was hit the worst in the accident.

His death is truly one big shocking news to the whole showbiz industry as he is a fast-rising star on ABS-CBN, a talented actor, a well-loved teen idol and to top it all, he's still so young.

AJ Perez (Real Name: Antonello Joseph Sarte Perez) only turned 18 last February 17.

Have you noticed? AJ Perez's favorite number was 17 coz he was born on the 17th. And now, he died also on the 17th. His twitter handle also had 17 on it (@ajperez17) and his basketball jersey shirt in La Salle Greenhills was also numbered 17, as seen in this picture:

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Got this photo of AJ Perez and Rico Yan from FashionPulis.com. So creepy indeed.

Both AJ and Rico died on Holy Week. AJ died on Palm Sunday, while Rico died in March 29, 2002 (Good Friday) at age 27.

They were also both a La Sallista.

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[Browse Mykiru's posts about AJ Perez HERE]

A regular performer on ASAP Rocks as one of the Giggerboys, AJ Perez got his biggest break on TV when he played leading man to Jessy Mendiola in "Sabel".

He has also finished shooting an episode for MMK, which will air on April 30.

A teaser of it was already shown on TV last night, and it's definitely AJ's most challenging role ever.

In the movies, he starred in four MMFF movies: "Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo, "Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo", "Bahay Kubo" and "Magkaibigan".

Last year alone, AJ starred in 3 films: "Babe I Love You", "Cinco" (in a lead role) and "Mamarazzi".

This 2011, he was supposed to star in a Star Cinema with Mara Clara stars Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Montes and Albie Casino.

Considered as one the hottest and cutest teen stars, Candy Magazine has consistently named him as one of its Candy Cuties year after year.

In 2010, AJ ranked the 3rd cutest in the mag's Celeb Candy Cuties for the year.

Just last February, he graced the cover of men's fashion magazine Garage.

Here's a video of AJ during the shoot for his "last" magazine cover:


Two days before his death, AJ Perez shared on Twitter that he just finished his photoshoot for a new Bench ad campaign.


Photo courtesy of Star Magic, scanned by Ultimate AJsters Clan / Video courtesy of GarageMagazine