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Rufa Mae Quinto-Magallanes
Quinto in 2018
Born
Rufa Mae Quinto

(1978-05-28) May 28, 1978 (age 46)
Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actress, comedienne, TV host, singer
Years active1994–present
Agent(s)Viva Entertainment
Regal Entertainment
GMA Artist Center
Spouse
Trevor Magallanes
​
(m. 2016)​
Children1
YouTube information
ChannelsRuffa Mae Quinto Official
Years active2018–present
Genres
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • Comedy
Subscribers445,000
Total views19.3 million
Associated acts
100,000 subscribers2018
Last updated: July 17, 2022

Rufa Mae Quinto-Magallanes (born May 28, 1978) is a Filipino actress, comedian, television host, model, endorser, stylist and film producer. She is recognised as the “Comedy Princess”[1] for her wit, humor, and energy that made her a pillar of Philippine entertainment.[2]

Quinto is a ten-time Best Comedy Actress winner at the PMPC Star Awards for Television, setting the record for the most wins than any other artists in history.[3][4][5] She also earned a nomination at the prestigious FAMAS Awards in the 'Best Actress' category.[6] The Philippine Star listed her as one of the Greatest Comedians of all time, stating that she is the best among her contemporaries.[7] In 2019, she was honored with an Award of Distinction by Red & Black Gala Awards, recognizing her prowess as an actress and as a total performer.[8]

Quinto has made an undeniable mark on Philippine pop culture with her unforgettable signature lines such as the famous “Todo na ‘to!” and “Go! Go! Go!” from some of her iconic films.[9] In 2021, she graced the cover of a US-based Showbiz Magazine for a special issue.[10] FHM Philippines listed Quinto as one of the Top 25 Sexiest Women of the Decade.[11] She has appeared four times on the FHM Magazine cover, becoming the fourth Filipino FHM cover girl ever.[12][13]

She is best known for some of the iconic classic films that is often referenced in popular culture including: “Booba”, “Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4”, “Super B”, “Pasukob” and “Temptation Island” to name a few.

Career

1994–1999: Beginnings and breakthrough

Quinto's show business career began in 1994 after she was offered a position with That's Entertainment. Her first film was 'Indecent Professor', starring Glydel Mercado, Amanda Page, and Michelle Parton.[14] She then played supporting roles until she got first major role in the 1997 film “Gloria, Gloria Labandera”.[15]

2000–2009: Rise to prominence and popularity

Quinto continues to reach new career heights at the turn of the new millennium. In 2001, her first big break was when she starred in a titular role in the blockbuster hit “Booba”.[16] Due to her screen popularity and voluptuous figure, she released her debut album “Rated R”, which includes theme song from one of her most popular films to date.[17] In 2003, she hosted the MTV Pilipinas Music Awards with Ogie Alcasid. In 2004, she landed another box-office hit “Masikip sa Dibdib” where she is credited as one of the producers of the film.[18] The accompanying soundtrack of the film includes a song with Regine Velasquez doing the backing vocals.[19] In 2005, she landed a Best Actress nomination at the prestigious FAMAS Awards for her performance in the film “Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife” where she competed with the likes of Claudine Barretto and Irma Adlawan. At this point of her career, she has already worked with the likes of Rudy Fernandez, Robin Padilla, Bong Revilla, Regine Velazquez, and Ai-Ai de las Alas.[20] In 2009, FHM Philippines listed her among the Top 25 sexiest women of the decade.[21]

2010-2019: Established actress and continued success

With over 15 years of experience in the show business, Quinto has already established herself as a pop culture icon in the industry. In 2011, she starred in the sexy comedy film “Temptation Island” and was a box-office success. It earned a whooping ₱10 million in its first day,[22] around ₱27.65 million in its first 5 days and has grossed ₱55.42 million within 2 weeks, becoming the 8th highest grossing domestic film of 2011.[23] The next year, she tied with Pokwang on winning Best Comedy Actress at the 2012 PMPC Star Awards for her performance in the comedy show “Bubble Gang”.[24]

2020-present: Hiatus & showbiz comeback

In 2020, Quinto and her family moved to the United States. After two years of hiatus from show business, she made a comeback and signed a management contract with Sparkle GMA Artist Center.[25] She landed a major role in the GTV’s upcoming first family sitcom “Tols”.[26] Not long after, she immediately made guest appearances on Mars Pa More and Family Feud. She will also do an episode for Tadhana with acclaimed actress Irma Adlawan.[27]

Personal life

Quinto is the eldest daughter of seven children.[citation needed] She is the second cousin of Jean Garcia, who also came from That's Entertainment, and the second-degree aunt of Jennica Garcia.[citation needed]

On August 30, 2007, burglars broke into Quinto's house in an exclusive subdivision in Quezon City; she lost valuable property worth P2 million (a watch worth P1.2 million, a laptop, and valuables from inside her bag).[28][29]

In 1999–2000, Quinto dated singer songwriter politician Dingdong Avanzado. She has also dated singer Erik Santos.[30]

Quinto married financial analyst, Trevor Magallanes on November 25, 2016 in Quezon City.[31] The two had met in 2016, during Quinto's fifth visit in the United States.[32] She gave birth to their first daughter Athena on February 18, 2017.[33] Quinto and her daughter splits their time between the Philippines and the United States, where her husband is based.[34] As of September 2020, she and her daughter have applied for a U.S. green card.[35]

Filmography

Television

Television
Year Title Role Network
2022 Magpakailanman Tess Bomb
GMA Network
TOLS Barbie Macaspac
GTV (Philippine TV network)
2021 Daddy's Gurl Joy Dibdiban (Guest)
GMA Network
2019 Jhon En Martian Queen 222
iWant
2018 Umagang Kay Ganda Herself / Hosts ABS-CBN
Maalala Mo Kaya: Laptop Vivian
2017–2019 Home Sweetie Home Lia Meneses
2017 Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers Tita Florita Miraflores
The Lolas' Beautiful Show Herself / Guest
GMA Network
Ipaglaban Mo! Angie ABS-CBN
2016 Magandang Buhay Herself / Guest
Yan ang Morning!
GMA Network
It's Showtime ABS-CBN
Family Feud
2015 Wowowin Herself / Host GMA Network
2014; 2017 Celebrity Bluff Herself / Guest
2013 Positive Maricris
TV5
Wowowillie Co-host
The Ryzza Mae Show Herself / Guest GMA Network
Sarap Diva Herself
Vampire ang Daddy Ko Mae
Toda Max Wei Da / Recurring Cast ABS-CBN
The Buzz Herself / Guest
2012 Eat Bulaga! Herself
GMA Network
Enchanted Garden Quassia / Madonna
TV5
Wil Time Bigtime Co-Host
Motorcycle Diaries Herself
GMA News TV
Manny Many Prizes Guest / Co-Host GMA Network
2011 Daldalita Cherry
Dwarfina Duwenkikay
2010 Kaya ng Powers Margaret Powers
Diva Lady Mendoza
2009 14 Going Steady: Bubble Gang's 14th Anniversary Special Herself
SRO Cinemaserye: Moshi-Moshi... I Love You Perseveranda
Mars Ravelo's Darna Francesca Gandanghari
2008 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Amafura
2007–2008 Whammy! Push Your Luck Host
Marimar Fifi's Voice
2007–2012 Showbiz Central Host
2006 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Ms. Patti / Ms. Aero / Aerobika
2005–2007 Hokus Pokus Candy
2004 Marinara Marie / Dolphina / Aira
2004 Magpakailanman: The Giovannie Pico Story Giovannie Pico
2002–2003 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Liberty aka "Libay"
2002–2010 SOP Rules Co-Host
2001–2016; 2020 Bubble Gang Herself
2000–2005 Idol Ko Si Kap Vivian
2000 Arriba, Arriba! Jennifer Lapis
ABS-CBN
1999–2001 Ispup Herself
ABC
1999 Mikee Forever

GMA Network

1998–2003 Kool Ka Lang Booba
1998–1999 Subic Bay
IBC
Tropang Trumpo Herself
ABC
1997–2000 Anna Karenina GMA Network
1997 Mixed N.U.T.S Herself
1996–1997 Super Laff-In
ABS-CBN
1995–1996 That's Entertainment GMA Network
1994–1996 Ober Da Bakod Pegassu
That's Entertainment Herself

Movies

Awards and nominations

Year[a] Association Category Nominated Work Results Ref.
2000 PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Dahil May Isang Ikaw Won
2000 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actress Ispup Won [36]
2003 Bubble Gang Nominated
2004 Nominated
2005 Won
2004 Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Idol Ko si Kap Won
2006 Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Best Actress Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife Nominated [37]
PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Nominated
Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) La Visa Loca Nominated
2006 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actress Hokus Pokus Won
2008 Bubble Gang Won
Best Female Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host Showbiz Central Nominated
Female Star of the Night — Won
2009 Best Comedy Actress Bubble Gang Won
2010 Nominated
2011 Nominated
2012 Won
2012 Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) Temptation Island Nominated [38]
2013 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actress Bubble Gang Won
2014 Won
2015 Won
2016 Nominated
2018 Home Sweetie Home Won

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

  1. ^ Francisco, Butch. "The greatest comedians of all time". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  2. ^ "Ruffa Mae makes showbiz comeback in GTV's first family sitcom". Manila Standard. 2022-06-19. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  3. ^ "Rufa Mae Quinto becomes first trending meme this 2021". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  4. ^ "Rufa Mae Quinto's Daughter Alexandria Celebrated Her 2nd Birthday". Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  5. ^ "Rufa Mae Quinto wins her seventh Best Comedy Actress trophy from Star Awards for TV". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  6. ^ "Rufa Mae Quinto". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  7. ^ Francisco, Butch. "The greatest comedians of all time". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  8. ^ Laurena, Adam. "Rufa Mae Quinto honoured at Filipino-American award-giving body in Los Angeles, California". pikapika.ph. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  9. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: From Super B to Darna? Here's what Rufa Mae Quinto has to say". Push. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  10. ^ "LOOK: Rufa Mae Quinto graces cover of US-based magazine". RAPPLER. 2021-05-13. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  11. ^ "FHM lists the Top 25 Sexiest Women of the Decade". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  12. ^ "Rufa Mae Quinto and Luis Manzano grace cover of FHM Collections". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  13. ^ Jun 22; 2021. "60 Filipino Celebrities Who Posed for FHM Philippines". Esquiremag.ph. Retrieved 2022-07-17. {{cite web}}: |last2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ "THROWBACK: Rufa Mae Quinto happy at last – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  15. ^ Medina, Josh (2021-06-02). ""Ito lang ba ang bagsak ko?": Rufa Mae Quinto, mahirap daw ang buhay niya sa US". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  16. ^ "Another big leap for Rufa Mae". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  17. ^ Rufa Mae Quinto - Rated R Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2022-07-18
  18. ^ "Masikip sa Dibdib". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  19. ^ Abunda, Boy. "Lucky Rufa Mae". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  20. ^ "Rufa Mae: I never look back". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  21. ^ "FHM lists the Top 25 Sexiest Women of the Decade". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  22. ^ "Temptation Island grossed P10 million on its first day according to Regal Films/GMA Films. Click her". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  23. ^ "Temptation Island". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  24. ^ "Kapamilya Stars, Shows Reign In 2012 PMPC Star Awards For TV". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  25. ^ "Rufa Mae Quinto is back as a Kapuso as she officially signs with Sparkle GMA Artist Center". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  26. ^ "Ruffa Mae makes showbiz comeback in GTV's first family sitcom". Manila Standard. 2022-06-19. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  27. ^ Green, Jhen (2022-04-20). "Rufa Mae Quinto Shares Her Thoughts On Being A Kapuso Again". Philippine News. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  28. ^ GMA NEWS.TV, Burglars break into Rufa Mae Quinto's house
  29. ^ GMA NEWS.TV/Video, Rufa Mae loses P2-M in property to burglars
  30. ^ LOOK: Rufa Mae reunites with ex-BF Erik Santos, ABS-CBN Corporation, June 29, 2016, retrieved November 26, 2016
  31. ^ "Look: Trevor Magallanes-Rufa Mae Quinto wedding", GMA News, November 26, 2016, retrieved November 26, 2016
  32. ^ Clarizel Abanilla (May 31, 2016), "Rufa Mae Quinto has finally found 'the one'", Philippine Daily Inquirer, retrieved November 26, 2016
  33. ^ "Rufa Mae gives birth to baby girl". GMA News. 18 February 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  34. ^ "Rufa Mae Quinto gives glimpse of new home in US". ABS-CBN News. November 20, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  35. ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (September 24, 2020). "Rufa Mae Quinto now a few steps closer to being a green card holder". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  36. ^ "Happy, triumphant faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star. October 9, 2000. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  37. ^ "Rufa Mae Quinto Awards". Internet Movie Database. October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  38. ^ "Rufa Mae Quinto Awards". Internet Movie Database. October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
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