There can be many things we don't know about the local showbiz industry, which is why we get astounded when their *hidden talents* are unveiled. And this revelation about David Licauco is definitely worth the spotlight!
The Maria Clara at Ibarra and Pulang Araw star is not only a remarkable actor when it comes to portraying characters in historical settings, but he also possesses an impressive knowledge of Philippine history!
In a history quiz hosted by YouTuber Chris Cantada Force for Netflix, David Licauco and his Pulang Araw co-stars—Barbie Forteza, Alden Richards, and Sanya Lopez—participated in a friendly competition. The quiz consisted of 11 questions about Philippine history, and David managed to score an impressive 8 out of 11 points!
Among the challenging questions were topics such as: the first book published in the Philippines (Doctrina Christiana) and the appointed president during the Japanese occupation (Jose P. Laurel).
Barbie cheered on her love team partner with several supportive comments, including a sweet "I'm proud of you." Sanya and Alden also showed their support, jokingly admitting that David would be their *pambato*.
David also correctly answered questions about the oldest university in the Philippines (University of Santo Tomas, established in 1611), the oldest city in the Philippines (Cebu), and the U.S. President during the American occupation of the Philippines (Franklin D. Roosevelt).
Which questions did you answer correctly? Watch the full quiz below:
