Ricky Lee's Journey To Becoming A Legendary Writer And National Artist | Toni Talks

Honored to have the National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, Mr. Ricky Lee. Here, he shares his journey from being a young reader in Daet to becoming the most awarded scriptwriter in the Philippines.

[@iamemanjake]

I was one of the aspiring writers inspired by Mr. Ricky Lee and I was one of those who attended the online workshop during the pandemic. Because of that, I completed a Wattpad story, ‘The Vows of Tomorrow’. God bless, sir! 🫶

[@francy2127]

Toni is among the very few who gave a big recognition to the only Ricky Lee whose name is synonymous to beautiful stories we all watched on the big screen. Ricky has an inborn talent & hard work made him the best. What an inspiration ❤️❤️❤️👏👏Kudos to Toni & Paul For honoring Ricky Lee👏👏

[@jpbal938]

When Ms Toni says- ‘’ at ang pangalan nya ay Ricky Lee”. Oh Lord! My teeeaarrsss! More powers Sir Ricky Lee!!!😭❤👏🏼

[@giilegaspi9474]

Grabe no... The power of how she says it 😢

[@roylandgarcia8210]

Napaka humble ni sir Ricky Lee, napakagaling din ni Ms. ToniG, totoo na she's not intimidating. God bless you all.

[@kerbybandiola2440]

I love how Toni ended the interview. His name is Ricky Lee 💙

[@jimimiysisgaming5656]

I hope that writers will be given the credit and recognition they deserve.

[@mailacorpuz5777]

I remember when he guested I think in martin nievera's TV show. He was given three things including a posporo. Right there and there he created a story about those three things! Ang galing!! Tumatak sa isip ko yun, making me try writing a prose also. He was my inspiration and I was able to publish a pocketbook story and became a best seller. ❤❤ you're my idol sir Ricky!!

[@KLN49]

Hello po. May pinagsusulatan po kayong writing platform?

[@mailacorpuz5777]

​@@KLN49 that was 3 decades ago😅. My novel was published under Flame pocketbooks and was sold in National Bookstore😊.

[@patrickjohnmea9785]

We love you, Sir Ricky! -Former Workshopper, 2012

[@evergracevillegas286]

Un din ang napansin ko dito, mostly ang nirerecognize lang lagi director at artists, unlike sa ibang bansa like Korea.. mataas tlga ang Pag recognize nila sa mga writers. Sana ganun din dito ..para mas madami sumulat at makagawa ng magagandang series at pelikula.

[@lizaparafina2489]

Agree

[@Rizalina-il8iy]

I dont know , why am i teary eyed while watching this interview of Mr. Ricky Lee. Maybe because i got the chance to portray one of his stage play obra "Pitik bulag sa buwan ng Pebrero" & he was there during the performance. His humility made him famous. "If you are humble, nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, beacause you know what you are." - M. Teresa

[@Lady_Aberd]

I clicked “like” even before watching it. Just seeing Mr. Ricky Lee is enough.❤😊

[@ginatabling3853]

Same here!

[@YannasDay]

Napaka husay talaga ni Sir Ricky Lee. He became my professor in college. Such a humble person. And si Toni ay napaka husay mag interview.

[@Komunyeong03]

Di nga dw sya nkgraduate panong professor

[@davejannaragon8715]

@@Komunyeong03 dahil sa angking talento kaya naaprubahan siya magturo sa universities both in UP Diliman and Ateneo pa po :)

[@cynthiaantallan7371]

That part na hindi po siya nakapagturo sa UP tapos mga akda niya ituturo sa klase, nakakalungkot. Ang laking opportunidad sana nito sa mga mag-aaral na matuto mula sa isang legendary writer❤️❤️❤️. Naging bahagi ang mga nobela ni Ricky Lee sa buhay namin noong nasa kolehiyo kami tulad ng Para kay B. Maraming salamat po sa inyong malikhaing akda. Ang laki po ng naging kontribusyon niyo hindi lang sa Pelikulang Pilipino maging sa larangan ng pagtuturo at pagkatuto. Tunay na isang inspirasyon❤️

[@ac6890]

A true representation of Pilipinong Manunulat! Mabuhay po kayo, Sir Ricky Lee! ❤

[@francy2127]

@@ac6890 Ricky is a genius because those were the days when google was unheard of. Nowadays kids just copy & paste , lack of originality 😒.hats off to Ricky Lee. Truly a talent unmatched 👏👏

[@flamboyant00766]

As Ricky Lee spoke I can hear the passion in his soft voice. This interview by Toni just rings a bell to many whether you are a script writer or not. Thank you so much Mr. Ricky Lee for the for the stories you have let us see. :)

[@whengchuang9418]

paiyak na sa ending si Ms Toni the respect we can see in you.... Mabuhay pa po kayo ng mahaba Mr Ricky Lee ... mabigyan sana ng pagkilala sa mga writters after hearing all this👍mabuhay kayong manunulat🎉

[@liezlpascua2432]

Ako po talaga kapag nanonood ng movie tapos ang ganda ng mga linya ng mga artista sinasabi ko talaga "Ang galing ng scriptwriter"! Sir Ricky Lee ang galing nyo. Mabuhay po kayo!

[@jene87]

Sana mabalik yung mga pelikula na maganda ang story kahit walang love team love team. Mga inspirational movies. Mabuhay ka Ricky Lee.

[@mynamestes]

ang "writer" ang pasimuno ng lahat...kudos sir ricky lee. very inspiring.

[@irene_186]

this might be one of the simplest but most powerful interviews done in Toni talks. Well done!

[@linaparaggua-hv4to]

Aww I want to be a writer🥹 there's a voice within me na gustong mag-express and share thought through writing 😍 Salute to Sir Ricky and Ms. Toni🫡🫡 Thank you Sir Ricky Lee and Ms. Toni G😍😍😍 God bless🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@justjjd8343]

Wow, what an eye opener for aspiring writers.. Thank you po for this interview.. Its been years na hinohold ko palagi ang pagsusulat, I think, I'll go with the sign.

[@aerimorag5500]

same po sakin😊 di ko na binalikan yung story na sinulat ko ilang taon na kasi di ako sure kung may patutunguhan kaya.. tas ngayon parang eto na ata yung hinhintay kong sign na dapat magsulat ulit. hehehe ☺️ Godbless satin🙏♥️☺️

[@DonPobrePorever]

Apparently after all those big and memorable lines in cinema, there are writers who wrote those lines that we failed to recognize. Great interview. Even up to now ang mga naalala lang natin sa pelikula at yung mga bida at direktor.

[@gildap.canete8943]

This is a heartwarming interview! ❤ I’ve been a fan of the humility & wisdom of Sir Ricky since meeting him in 2010 in our University. Thank you for this, Ms. Toni!🙏🏼

[@Seventhine]

Weeks na rin akong nagiisip kung tutuloy pa ako. Then, may bagong upload ang tonitalks tas si sir Ricky pa. 😭 Yes po magpapadayon ako. I can't be what they want, so I'll be what I am. ❤

[@wildflower072377]

Such a humble person...More power to you Sir Ricky Lee❤ you are such an inspiration...I'm not a writer but loves to read🫰🙏🙂

[@maantough1910]

Nakakainspire si Sir Ricky Lee💜 Makes me appreciate the man behind those scripts and story telling💜 Toni Talks Kudos👌

[@linderlyndumayaca2072]

I quickly felt the humility of Sir Ricky Lee as he started sharing his life and career.

[@preciouspablo245]

My stress reliever 🥰❤️😍 Yes, his humility is what makes him the best writer of the Philippine Cinema ❤️

[@julieg4933]

in the last part of tony when saying the name of ricky lee.. i just suddenly get teary eyed😢

[@jonjongarganera]

God bless po Mr. Ricky Lee. Ibang klase pag si Toni ang nagtanong ng questions

[@maryjanesaman6211]

naluha ako, tear of joy, pride all the best Mr. Ricky Lee! God bless you always

[@marissatagao4762]

Naadik na tlga Ako sa Toni Talks marami Ako natututunan

[@francy2127]

@@marissatagao4762 Toni guests are the ones who inspire, some going through tough times & made it, those who eventually turned to God . Isn’t it better than those showing off their luxuries. Those branded purses, unboxing. It just makes people so materialistic. ☹️

[@ricopaulosangalang9548]

I love Ricky Lee. I read his books, "Si Amapola sa 65 na Kabanata" at "Para Kay B at Kung Paano Dinevastate ng Pag-ibig ang 4 out of 5 sa Atin". These books were the reasons why I started to love reading and have introduced me to the world of literature. This is why Ricky Lee is one of my favorite Filipino authors.

[@yajustdonhave2_]

"Kung ano ang weakness mo as a writer or as a person, if you turn it around and make it work, it becomes your strength. And it's even stronger than your usual strength." Ricky Lee 🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@magandangtorribio1269]

Thank you for honoring our National Artist, Toni. Already, ang hirap sila bigyan ng platform na mas nakakarelate ang masa at accessible sa everyone. So thank you for this, Toni.

[@melclarissegarcia3417]

so far, my favorite interview of Ms. Toni is this, with sir ricky lee. I am a woman of low self esteem even I have goals! And this, I think will help me a lot. Not to be afraid and ashamed doing what you love to do! Thanks for this, Ms. Tonie!

[@rhuenabaui1153]

Before I met sir Ricky in person, Idol ko na talaga siya. Then mas naging idol ko siya when I met him personally. Wow!!! He so humble and down to earth. Salute!!!

[@richsalvador5441]

Inspiring as always, sobrang galing ni Sir Ricky! Thanks, Toni and team!! Ang galing nyo talaga!

[@vernadanas9219]

just hearing his tone of voice, i can see that he's a humble man😊

[@christiinejoyce]

I cried watching halfway through. I, too, is a frustrated writer. I used to write a lot, I doodle and write from my imagination, but life happens. I can personally relate dun sa sinabi nya na ang daming hindi nagsisimula kasi natatakot sa rejection. Minsan kasi tayo ang pinakabarbaric na critic sa sarili natin and totoo na kung gusto talaga natin, we should find a way to begin. Grabe ka Sir Ricky, you are like a shining beacon for us aspiring writers! Ikaw ang literal na sana all walang inhibitions.

[@miajoycepanesa5920]

All the respect I have Sir Ricky, is given to you as a writer. I wish I have the courage as you to continually do what I love the most. Thank you for inspiring all writers behind the curtains and screens. Huge respect and salute to you. ❤

[@jessicagonzalez7859]

What beautiful interview! It's just now that I learned that Mr. Ricky Lee is such a beautiful and so brilliant person🥰

[@abhietorero4719]

One of the best talaga yan si Ricky in terms sa script writing and writing novels and short stories. One of my favorite book author in the Philippines, I have several books of Ricky Lee and sobrang ganda ng atake niya lalo na sa Amapola sa 65 na kabanata. KUDOS sayo Toni sunod naman Eros Atalia!

[@sydnygo]

Salute to you Sir Ricky, our National Artist! Truly inspiring. "Strength drawn upon one's weakness is a stronger strength". Thank you Ms Toni for a great interview. Sincere, non-intimidating, calm demeanor is commendable. Please continue to feature inspiring subjects and relevant/substantial topics. It'll be nice to watch more of our living National Artists, to get to know them better and be inspired with their artistic journey. A personal wish... next is Ms. Nora Aunor in a different kind of interview with Ms Toni.

[@gabsuson]

Watching this while having a difficult na makabalik sa aking writing era is so emotional! Super daming lessons na mapupulot. Maraming salamat, sir Ricky Lee!❤️🥺

[@grazeilashin842]

Sir Ricky Lee 🥰 sobrang inspiring! I have most of your books and Para Kay B and Amapola hold so dearly to me 🥺🥹🥰 thank you po for the inspiration 💙🙏🏻✨

[@quiteweirdbutnotreally]

Tagos sa puso ang interview na ito. Thank you po Sir Ricky! Sobrang inspiring and awakening ito para sa m tulad kong matagal nang natengga sa pagsusulat. I have so many story to tell pero gulung-gulo ako sa mga mga kaganapan sa totoo kong buhay. Ang tagal kong isinantabi ang pagsusulat and to be honest, gustjng-gusto ko na talagang bumalik sa pagsusulat dahil dun ako lumalakas, dun ako sumasaya, dun ako nakakahinga pero sa tuwing naiisip ko yung reality, natatakot akong magsimula ulit dahil gusto ko oras na magsulat ako, naandoon yung hundred percent dedication ko sa pagsusulat. Ayokong magsulat nang half-hearted. Ang gusto ko yung may substance but after listening to this interview, naramdaman ko yung kurot, yung sobrang pagka-miss ko sa pagsusulat. Yung pain na meron ako ngayon, that will be my connection sa pain ng ibang tao. It reminds me of the pain na ginamit ko noon para maisulat yung OVERCOMING DEPRESSION. That pain gave me the hope to continue life and fight for myself and my family. Thank you for your words of wisdom sir Ricky. Sana magkaroon ako ng opportunity na makaattend sa mga workshop mo kahit through online man lang sana.

[@geylsdiary]

Nakakaiyak naman 'to, as an aspiring writer talagang totoo 'yong pakiramdam na matatakot ka ituloy ang pagsusulat dahil sa ideya na baka pangit ang kalabasan, pero gaya nga ng sabi ni Sir. Ricky Lee, lahat mababago pa at ma-re-revise pa natin. Sana bumalik na 'yong pananabik sa'kin na magsulat ng kwento, wala mang sumuporta, masaya na kong makatapos ng isang akda kung saan nakahayag ang mga salitang hindi ko masabi kahit kanino. Patuloy na magsusulat at padayon sa lahat ng manunulat 🫂

[@RosalesMatthew-io1on]

Wow! An inspiring interview, as an aspiring writer, this interview awakens my spirit of writing. Thank you Ms. Toni, thank you Mr. Ricky Lee❤❤❤❤❤

[@dalebajenting2681]

Glad that I consider watching this interview and it sparked a hope in me to continue writing.

[@MacrameDreamsbyJamia]

❤❤❤❤ grabe na inspired ako at nagliyab na naman ang apoy sa puso ko bilang isang Artist. Maraming salamat po sa napaka gandang kwento Sir Ricky Lee.

[@monawara3]

Everything about him of being a writer ✍️, it's all same on me 😢..a shy person, maligalig na writer hnd mkapermi sa isa topic😂, introvert, at mkklimutan..im so happy kc akla q aq lng ung my gn2ng personality..when I saw his interview..I felt relieved, kc hnd pla aq ng-iisa..❤

[@celinebln7439]

"Pero may isang writer sa gitna ng lahat ng yon..." Love him 💚 salute

[@loveccaordoyo]

Maraming Salamat, Ms. Toni for interviewing Sir Ricky Lee. Magpatuloy lang talaga sa pagsusulat.

[@aielahj]

After watching and knowing sir Ricky Lee, it motivated me to keep pushing myself to the edge, and to not stop writing even if my works are not good enough. Mr. Ricky Lee motivated me in so many ways that healed the part of me. Being a writer is one of my dream and passion ever since i was a child, ilang beses na akong napag hihinaan ng loob but after watching this and reading the comments, i realized that i should keep going, i should keep my pen bleeding until i finish a masterpiece. I'm currently writing a story in wattpad, and i hope i could finish it and publish it. Thankyou for this Sir Ricky Lee, you're one of my idol! ❤

[@cristinejoybueno3807]

Dahil sa episode na to ni miss.toni mabibigyan na ng pansin Ang mga dakilang writer's.. God bless miss.Toni

[@echoignacio397]

Just wanna share the feeling I have felt while and after watching this Video. You can really see to Mr. Ricky Lee’s eye how grateful he is and APAKA HUMBLE. Ewan ko bakit pero apaka warm ng aura niya to the point na teary eyes ako. Grabe! A National Artist of our country sharing his story on how to be a story maker❤

[@dexadino1418]

A true National Artist . Pag nag salita nadadala ka kung saan sa panulat pa kaya ? Salute, National Artist Ricky Lee ! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@chibaJEMS]

To become a scriptwriter has always been my dream. I used to write stories when I was a kid. I remember taking scriptwriting class and our prof asked us to read the book A Trip to Quiapo. But like Ricky Lee said, people are scared to write. I guess one of them. So after finishing my degree, I worked in different fields. 20 yrs after finishing my degree, still not writing, Ive become a language teacher. I guess this is my sign to not be afraid and start writing again. Thank you, Mr Ricky Lee. You never stop inspiring people. ❤️

[@flordelinotomas9781]

I admire the way Toni treated the guests for an interview , She let the Guests to do their story telling. More personalities Pls !

[@rhizacachicho2984]

She's a good listener, hnd Gaya ng iba na nagsasalita plng ung guest, nagsasalita rin

[@rashiadinasaiyadi9982]

Hindi naman ako writer pero bakit ako naiiyak for Sir Ricky Lee. 😢 parang ang bait at ang genuine nyang tao. Long live Sir Ricky! 🥺🥰

[@stephaniedacosta8867]

This is now my favorite episode. Thank you Sir Ricky Lee for aspiring us aspiring writers

[@rubsbrielle1864]

Bakit ako naiiyak? 😢 Kudos po Sir Ricky Lee Pinakamahusay na MANUNULAT SA PINAS! ❤🎉

[@graceannecorrea1508]

sobrang galing po sir ricky lee...super proud toni talks and sir paul soriano ❤❤❤❤

[@bernardvillarama7090]

Mr. Ricky Lee. The living legend. I was become his student way way back. Isang araw lang but it's really worth it. Nag iisang Ricky LEE.

[@IGGEII]

9:35 I do understand the trauma sa doorbell or knocking sa door. Everytime may nag kno-knock sa door ko grabe ang fight-or-flight reaction ko. Ang ganda ng interview. As introvert malala, I can relate. Thank you Ricky Lee. I feel seen and understood.

[@rochellesalinel3670]

eto na yung sign para magsulat na ako thank you po Sir Ricky Lee and Tonitalks more episodes to come❤️

[@AC-qt2lk]

You are one of a kind Mr Ricky Lee. Nakakaantig ng damdamin.

[@MaricelBuban-gk4cv]

I really love how Ms.Toni ended the interview..his name is Ricky , followed by Sir Paul it such an honor u been here po.. very proud bicolana here..👏👏👏❤🎉

[@marigraceramones7462]

Thank you for featuring one of the best writers, Rickey Lee.

[@lealynantig4403]

Nakakaiyak naman po. Even though masakit na nawalan ka ng credit pero still iyon yung passion kaya go on pa din. Napakatagal na panahon bago nabigyang pagkilala, ito yung parang silent hero❣️

[@jelaniemelloria304]

Pagnagagandahan ako sa isang movie lagi kong inaalam kung sino ang writer. Saludo ako sa mga writers ❤

[@monicks12]

First time ko lang mapanood si sir Ricky Lee pero kitang kita na sobrang humble nya. ❤

[@eynghel9788]

Sorry to say but now lang po ako nakapanood ng writer na initerview and im so happy na sa likod ng mga pelikula na magaganda ay may mga writer na magagaling na tulad ni Sir Ricky. Super humble ni Sir Ricky. God bless you sir Ricky :)

[@edmangulabnan]

Thanks toni. Mr. Ricky lee’s story is worth watching and sharing. God bless ms. Toni to the whole team and to mr. Lee 💜

[@3aries24]

Grabeee ung mga stories na ifinifeature in this channel ...Hindi lang sya basta2x or hidni dahil pinag uusapan ay "yun na" ...very inspiring, calm and nurturing ...

[@ac6890]

Ricky Lee 🙌 Such an inspiration to all aspiring writers! ❤

[@trojan_dragon9212]

Lil bit teary eyed. This interview is full wisdom and principles. Long live Sir, Ricky Lee. Thanks Toni Talks for this episode.

[@Jollynuggets]

kinilabutan ako nung humarap si sir ricky lee sa camera at sinabi niya na "kung gusto mo magsulat, pangarap mo maging writer, magsulat ka." grabe yung impact para sakin. tinamaan ako ate grabe.

[@trendybasket]

I always love to watch interview with people who are at this age, so many history to tell, experiences and wisdom. I always learn a lot from them.

[@jocelynsaraza7303]

Makes sense, ang ganda ng content na ito. Isa po kayong inspirasyon Sir Ricky Lee🙏❤

[@GerlieRefuge]

Inspiring story! Ito ang dapat e watch walang nonsense. Sometimes hindi e watch kasi hindi artista but full of wisdom ang mga ganito

[@AnnLheyYlanan]

This is my sign❤ Thank u for sharing your inspiring story Sir Ricky.🙏

[@khiannadalida]

Thank you, Sir Ricky Lee and to all writers! ❤

[@airavlog9526]

thank ate Toni you invite the one the best writes humble Sir. Ricky like iwant to start on my dream to be a writer to more blessings both of you po 🙏🙏

[@minerale100]

The best! Bravo Sir Ricky Lee 🙌🏻🙏🏻♥️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jennifergacusan6837]

Humility!!! We can see the way he speaks!!! What an amazing interview.

[@palozrodriguez9356]

Napaka-humble at simple ni Sir Ricky Lee.💯👍

[@Kakai0307]

Thank you Sir Ricky Lee, I learned a lot!

[@grachellegallardo1877]

We love you Sir Ricky 🤍 you are such an inspiration.

[@SofiasHaven]

Thank you for the inspiration, Sir Ricky.

[@racrico4728]

So inspiring ang life story ni Sir Ricky Lee, ang ganda ng interview. God bless !

[@estoparenadylyn9580]

My kind of dose of serotonin✨ Every day upload cutie🙏🏻

[@wynonamaranca4752]

Teary eyed 🥺 God bless you our National Artist Ricky Lee 😇✨

[@meludagianan9513]

So inspiring! God bless po Ricky Lee and Toni. Daming kaalaman talaga akong napupulot sa bawat interview mo. Very priceless..kada bukas ko ng KZbin Toni Talks update agad ako if may bago nang episode. I loved wisdom and mga thoughts na malalalim at tumatagos sa puso at kaluluwa. Thank you so much po! 🥰🥰😘❤❤❤

[@loulymn8407]

This is one of my favorite interview ❣ This inspires me as an amateur scriptwriter.❣

[@roriefel]

Thank you, Ricky Lee, for inspiring me to be a passionate writer.

[@gonzcordovamayojr]

Beautiful interview Miss Toni, love the very end! Ricky Lee.

[@frayaban6956]

I remember the first time I read Para kay B I immediately search the writer then after nun marami akong pinanood na vid about kay Sir Ricky. Nagsusulat na rin ako nun but very frustrated dahil hindi ko matapos tapos ang Novel then I remember him being a scriptwriter. Dun na ako na curious and fell in love sa pag susulat ng script. Pangarap ko po na maka attend ng workshop niyo balang araw Sir Ricky Lee.

[@porsche2410]

Ang ganda ng interview na to GRABE PARANG KULANG PA! I think passion ko talaga ang pagsusulat kaso ang hirap hirap kasi dito sa Mindanao. Hindi sya ginagawang trabaho dito, parang libangan lang. Pero sana kung san man ako mapunta, makapagsulat pa rin ako kahit hindi na para sa pelikula. Maybe someday. 🥺❤