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Ruffa Gutierrez

Filipino actress and model (born 1974)


Filipino actress and model (born 1974)

FieldValue
nameRuffa Gutierrez
titleBinibining Pilipinas World 1993
photoRuffa Gutierrez at CBS Studios in California, June 2009.jpg
captionGutierrez in 2009
birth_date
birth_placeManila, Philippines
birth_nameSharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez
alma_materPhilippine Women's University (BA)
occupationActress, model, host
years_active1987–present
spouse
children2
parentsEddie Gutierrez (father)
Annabelle Rama (mother)
relativesGutierrez family
hair_colorBlack
eye_colorBrown

Binibining Pilipinas 1993 (winner – Binibining Pilipinas World 1993) Miss World 1993 (2nd runner-up; Miss World Asia and Oceania) Annabelle Rama (mother) Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez (born June 24, 1974) is a Filipino actress, model, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder. She won Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and was second runner-up to Miss World 1993.

Career

Gutierrez began acting as a teenager in the 1980s, under BMG Films. She became part of German Moreno's variety show That's Entertainment in the early 1990s before becoming a beauty queen in 1993. In December 1990, Gutierrez replaced Snooky Serna for the lead role in Regal Film's Wunder Wuman Plus One, paired with comedian Rene Requiestas. However, the project did not come to fruition, with Gutierrez and Requiestas instead paired in the 1993 film Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot.

As the official representative of her country to the 1993 Miss World pageant held in Sun City, South Africa, on November 27, Gutierrez placed second runner-up to winner Lisa Hanna of Jamaica.

In 1993, Gutierrez was linked to the Brunei beauties affair. She denied being a prostitute, but she also denied having ever been in Brunei, a statement that was contradicted by evidence. The next year, she won best actress at the Manila Film Festival for the sexually explicit movie Loretta: The Woman Who Cut Off Happiness. Investigations revealed that she was not the nominee but had plotted to steal the prize in front of the cameras.

In the late 1980s and 1990s, she did multiple films each year from 1987 to 1998 with Regal Films. She ventured into television again as a regular TV host on the Sunday talk show The Buzz, and then in 2010 with Paparazzi on rival station TV5.

Gutierrez played a supporting role on the 2023 Philippine romantic drama series Can't Buy Me Love.

Business

In 2022, Gutierrez launched her lifestyle business, Gutz and Glow with product of skin solutions.

Personal life

A member of the prominent Gutierrez family, Ruffa is the only daughter of actor Eddie Gutierrez and talent manager Annabelle Rama. She has five brothers: Elvis, Rocky, Ritchie Paul, and fellow actors Raymond and Richard. She also has two half-brothers, Tonton and Ramon Christopher, from her father's previous relationships.

In 2003, she married Yilmaz Bektas, a Turkish businessman. They have two daughters, Lorin, who is studying at Pepperdine University in the United States, and Venice. They announced their separation through a joint statement on May 8, 2007. The annulment was granted on February 24, 2012.

In 2022, Gutierrez graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts from Philippine Women's University and is enrolled in Master of Communication Arts.

Gutierrez resides in Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa. In July 2022, Gutierrez was accused of dismissing two domestic workers from her residence, which she denied. The workers filed a complaint with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), alleging unpaid wages and other claims. She was ordered to pay the workers a total of ₱13,299.92 (US$233.16).

In June 2024, Gutierrez revealed her serious relationship with Herbert Bautista. They first dated during production of the 2020 Philippine romantic comedy The House Arrest of Us.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole
1988–1996That's EntertainmentHerself (host)
1995–1998, 2023–presentEat Bulaga!Herself (host / guest performer)
2002Habang Kapiling KaVenus Paraiso
2006Bahay Mo Ba 'ToDoktora Fanikera Grabe
2007KokeyTrining Calugdan
Philippines' Next Top ModelHerself (host/judge)
2007–2010The BuzzHerself (host)
2008I Love Betty La FeaDaniella Valencia
2009Ruffa & AiHerself (host)
2010Paparazzi
2011Mga Nagbabagang BulaklakOrchidia Ortega
Regal Shocker: Red ShoesKarina
GlamorosaNaomi Malandrino
2012Enchanted GardenDiwani Valeriana
2013Toda MaxSusie
2014Home Sweetie HomeCristina
It Takes Gutz to Be a GutierrezHerself (host)
2015Misterless MisisDiana
Wansapanataym: Raprap's WrapperConnie
2016Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?Alicia
2018Ngayon at KailanmanLoreta
2020Love Thy WomanAmanda del Mundo
Stay-In LoveGigi
2021–2025It's ShowtimeHerself (Royal Choosegado / Authoriteam)
2022I Can See Your VoiceHerself (guest "SING-vestigator")
2022–2025M.O.M.S — Mhies on a MissionHerself (host)
2023Can't Buy Me LoveGina Tan
2025Beauty EmpireVelma Imperial

Film

YearTitleRole
1987Takbo...! Bilis...! Takboooo
1988Sheman: Mistress of the UniverseTima
I Love You 3x a DayAgnes Reyes
1989Last 2 MinutesRuffa
1990Tora-Tora, Bang Bang Bang
1991Underage, TooRuffa
Banana Split (Basta Driver Sweet Lover)
1993Dunkin DonatoSusan
Maricris Sioson Story (Japayuki)Maricris
Hulihin: Probinsyanong MandurukotNingning
1994Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba?Gema
Shake, Rattle & Roll VLaurie
1996Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng LupaIsabel
2007DesperadasIsabella Verona
2008My Monster MomAbby Gail Fajardo
Desperadas 2Isabella Verona
2009Shake, Rattle & Roll 11Kayla
2010Working GirlsMarilou Cobarrubias
2012The Mommy ReturnsCatherine Laurel-Martirez
Sosy ProblemsLuca
2013Girl, Boy, Bakla, TomboyMarie
2014Maybe This TimeMonica Valencia
2019The Mall, the Merrier!Annabelle/Herself
2022Maid in MalacañangImelda Marcos
2023Martyr or Murderer

Online series

YearTitleRole
2020The House Arrest of UsZenaida "Zena" Capili

References

References

  1. Libo-on, Eddie. (December 12, 1990). "Ruffa, not Snooky, is the local Wonder Woman". Kagitingan Publications, Inc..
  2. (June 2, 2009). "Looking Back: Showbiz scandals that raised public outcry". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  3. (1994-06-25). "FILM FLAM FESTIVAL". The Washington Post.
  4. (March 11, 2024). "IN PHOTOS: Ruffa Gutierrez spreads cheerful, fashionable energy on "Can't Buy Me Love" set".
  5. (9 November 2022). "Ruffa Gutierrez ventures into lifestyle business".
  6. (November 23, 2017). "Ruffa Gutierrez posts cute throwback photos". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
  7. (March 25, 2010). "Turkish newspaper reports wedding of Yilmaz Bektas and former Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera".
  8. Cruz, Dana. (February 25, 2022). "Ruffa Gutierrez marks 10 years since annulment of marriage: 'No regrets, just love'". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
  9. (September 29, 2024). "Ruffa Gutierrez says being an empty nester is hard". [[GMA News]].
  10. (April 4, 2023). "Ruffa Gutierrez loses labor case vs ex-house helpers". [[The Philippine Star]].
  11. (April 5, 2023). "Ruffa Gutierrez says she will pay claims by 2 former maids". [[Manila Bulletin]].
  12. Severo, Jan Milo. (June 21, 2024). "Ruffa Gutierrez finally admits relationship with Herbert Bautista". [[The Philippine Star]].
  13. [https://ph.news.yahoo.com/takes-guts-gutierrez-e-channel-173538672.html "'It Takes guts to be a Gutierrez' on the E! channel"]. ''Yahoo! Philippines''. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  14. (November 28, 1993). "Miss Jamaica wins Miss World title". [[The Deseret News]].
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