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Raffy Tima
Tima on the set of Balitanghali (former GMA Networ Center Studio 4 from 2007 to 2008).
Born
Rufino Dompao Tima, Jr.

(1975-01-07) January 7, 1975 (age 49)[1]
NationalityFilipino
EducationTrinity University of Asia
Occupation(s)Journalist, presenter, producer and director
Years active1998–present
Agent(s)IBC (1998)
GMA News and Public Affairs (1998–present)
TelevisionBalitanghali
100% Pinoy!
I-Witness
Spouse
(m. 2012)

Rufino Dompao Tima, Jr. (born January 7, 1975)[1], popularly known as Raffy Tima, is a Filipino journalist,[2] producer and presenter for GMA Network and its affiliate, GMA News TV.

Career

Tima was one of GMA’s main reporter during the 2000 to 2004 series of kidnappings by the Abu Sayyaf Group, an Islamic extremist group in southern Mindanao, and the all-out war waged by the Armed Forces of the Philippines against the Islamic separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front in central Mindanao. Tima has also covered the War in Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2004.

A recipient of numerous commendations including most outstanding news producer in 2004 for his coverage of that year's general elections, Tima is currently a senior producer for GMA news, an anchor on GMA News TV's noontime programme Balitanghali with Pia Arcangel (now Connie Sison), and presenter on the public affairs show, 100% Pinoy. He is likewise one of the first presenters of Reporter's Notebook as well as on i-Witness, which won the Peabody Award.

Portrayals in media

Tima was featured in an episode of GMA News TV's drama anthology Wagas on August 9, 2014, before the proposal of set from Amaya. JC Tiuseco starred the role of Tima.[3]

Personal life

Tima is married to fellow GMA News Reporter Mariz Umali on December 8, 2012.[4][5] On January 1, 2012, celebrate the New Year's Day, Tima proposes to Umali in the party after two years as a couple. According to the story of television drama series, Wagas, Tima was set of epic fantaserye Amaya before proposal to her.[3]

Filmography

Year Title Role Network Notes References
1998 Headline Trese Co-anchor IBC
IBC Express Balita
IBC Balita Ngayon
2004 I-Witness Hosts GMA Network
2005-present Balitanghali Anchor Q/GMA News TV Permanent with Pia Arcangel (now Connie Sison since 2014)
2006-2007 100% Pinoy! Hosts
2010 Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge Contestant GMA Network Contestant with Mariz Umali
TV special (winner)
2017 The Lolas' Beautiful Show Himself with Mariz Umali
Sunday PinaSaya Contestant
2018 Eat Bulaga! segment of Guhit Bulaga Plus
24 Oras Weekend Relief anchor He replacing Jiggy Manicad for senatorial race (now replaced by Ivan Mayrina) [6]
2019 Pamana: Saving Our Heritage Host Episode: Ilocos Sur
2020 24 Oras: News Alert Self-Anchor

References

  1. ^ a b https://www.facebook.com/pg/Raffy-Tima-127835968911/about/
  2. ^ "Talkative star a huge turnoff for secretive ex-boyfriend". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 11, 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  3. ^ a b "'Wagas' na proposal ni Raffy kay Mariz, patok sa netizens". GMA News Online. September 1, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  4. ^ "Raffy Tima and Mariz Umali – A Reporter's Wedding". kasal.com. December 27, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  5. ^ "The Mariz Umali and Raffy Tima love story: Best friends, co-reporters, husband and wife". GMA News Online. February 14, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  6. ^ "MNP Poll: Who should be the new male anchor of '24 Oras Weekend'?". Media Newser Philippines. April 30, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2020.