David Alexander Sy Licauco (born June 15, 1994), more popularly known as David Licauco (), is a Filipino actor and model. He is known for portraying Malik for GMA television drama Mulawin vs. Ravena (2017) and Fidel de los Reyes y Maglipol in Maria Clara at Ibarra (2022–2023). Early life Born to Jolan Alexander Licauco and Eden Sy Licauco with Chinese Filipino ancestry, he is the second eldest among his siblings. His siblings are composed of Elan Alyssandra, Jean Arianne May, and James Daniel. He is one of the grandchildren of Jaime Licauco, an internationally known parapsychologist, newspaper columnist, author, lecturer, hypnotherapist, and consultant. In 2014, he started his career as a model after he won 1st runner-up in Mr. and Ms. Chinatown. Licauco finished high school at Grace Christian College, and then finished college at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Computer Applications last 2016. Career 2014-2016: Career beginnings Prior to becoming a TV actor and a professional model, Licauco started modelling inside the campus for several school event posters. His modelling flair was discovered in the shores of Boracay. He then landed a modelling job via Mr. and Ms. Chinatown on ABS-CBN which opened him opportunities in modelling and acting. In the succeeding months, he walked for several fashion shows such as those of Cosmopolitan, Coca-Cola, and Bench, and graced magazine covers including Candy Magazine, Chalk Magazine, and Garage Magazine. Although Licauco had been a constant face in fashion shows and magazine covers, in 2014 he 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 followed by playing small roles in Ipaglaban Mo!, Magpakailanman and Karelasyon in 2016. 2017–2021: 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. In 2021, Licauco received his first leading role in GMA Network's romantic comedy series Heartful Café. It premiered on April 26, 2021, on the network's Telebabad line up. 2022-present: Sparkle artist In 2022, Licauco received his breakthrough role in Maria Clara at Ibarra where he starred as Fidel de