Ruffa Gutierrez
Ruffa Gutierrez | |
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Gutierrez in 2009 | |
| Born | Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez June 24, 1974 Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Philippine Women's University (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, host |
| Spouses | Richard Daloia
(m. 1999; div. 2000)Yilmaz Bektas
(m. 2003; ann. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) | Binibining Pilipinas 1993 (Winner – Binibining Pilipinas World 1993) Miss World 1993 (2nd Runner-Up) (Miss World Asia and Oceania) |
Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez (born June 24, 1974) is a Filipino actress, model, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the 1992 Look of the Year - Philippines, Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and 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.[1] 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.[2]
In 1993, Gutierrez was linked to the Brunei beauties affair.[3]
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 recently played a supporting role on the 2023 Philippine romantic drama series Can't Buy Me Love.[4]
Personal life
She is the only daughter of actor Eddie Gutierrez and talent manager Annabelle Rama. She has two half-brothers, Tonton Gutierrez and Ramon Christopher, from her father's previous relationships. She has five brothers: Elvis Gutierrez, Rocky Gutierrez, Ritchie Paul Gutierrez and Raymond Gutierrez and Richard Gutierrez. Elvis is married to Alexa Uichico (born on July 1, 1986), who died after a seven-month battle with leukemia.[5][6]
In 2003, she married Yilmaz Bektas, a Turkish businessman. They have two daughters, Lorin, who is studying at Pepperdine University and Venice. They announced their separation through a joint statement on May 8, 2007.[7] The annulment was granted on February 24, 2012.[8]
In 2022, Gutierrez graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts at Philippine Women's University and is enrolled in Master of Communication Arts.[9]
In an interview with Karen Davila in June 2024, Gutierrez revealed her serious relationship with Herbert Bautista. They first dated during the filming of 2020 Philippine romantic comedy The House Arrest of Us with her two daughters.[10]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself (host) |
| 1995–1998 | Eat Bulaga! | |
| 2002 | Habang Kapiling Ka | Venus Paraiso |
| 2006 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To | Doktora Fanikera Grabe |
| 2007 | Kokey | Trining Calugdan |
| Philippines' Next Top Model | Herself (host/judge) | |
| 2007–2010 | The Buzz | Herself (host) |
| 2008 | I Love Betty La Fea | Daniella Valencia |
| 2009 | Ruffa & Ai | Herself (host) |
| 2010 | Paparazzi | |
| 2011 | Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak | Orchidia Ortega |
| Regal Shocker: Red Shoes | Karina | |
| Glamorosa | Naomi Malandrino | |
| 2012 | Enchanted Garden | Diwani Valeriana |
| 2013 | Toda Max | Susie |
| 2014 | Home Sweetie Home | Cristina |
| It Takes Gutz to Be a Gutierrez [11] | Herself (host) | |
| 2015 | Misterless Misis | Diana |
| Wansapanataym: Raprap's Wrapper | Connie | |
| 2016 | Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? | Alicia |
| 2018 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Loreta |
| 2020 | Love Thy Woman | Amanda del Mundo |
| Stay-In Love | Gigi | |
| 2021–present | It's Showtime | Herself (Royal Choosegado / Authoriteam) |
| 2022 | I Can See Your Voice | Herself (Guest Singvestigator) |
| 2022–present | M.O.M.S — Mhies on a Mission | Herself (host) |
| 2023 | Can't Buy Me Love | Gina Tan |
| 2023–2025 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself (Guest Performer) |
| 2025 | Beauty Empire | Velma Imperial |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Takbo...! Bilis...! Takboooo | |
| 1988 | Sheman: Mistress of the Universe | Tima |
| I Love You 3x a Day | Agnes Reyes | |
| 1989 | Last 2 Minutes | Ruffa |
| 1990 | Tora-Tora, Bang Bang Bang | |
| 1991 | Underage, Too | Ruffa |
| Banana Split (Basta Driver Sweet Lover) | ||
| 1993 | Dunkin Donato | Susan |
| Maricris Sioson Story (Japayuki) | Maricris | |
| Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot | Ningning | |
| 1994 | Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba? | Gema |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll V | Laurie | |
| 1996 | Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa | Isabel |
| 2007 | Desperadas | Isabella Verona |
| 2008 | My Monster Mom | Abby Gail Fajardo |
| Desperadas 2 | Isabella Verona | |
| 2009 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 11 | Kayla |
| 2010 | Working Girls | Marilou Cobarrubias |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | Catherine Laurel-Martirez |
| Sosy Problems | Luca | |
| 2013 | Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Marie |
| 2014 | Maybe This Time | Monica Valencia |
| 2019 | The Mall, the Merrier! | Annabelle/Herself |
| 2022 | Maid in Malacañang | Imelda Marcos |
| 2023 | Martyr or Murderer |
Online series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The House Arrest of Us | Zenaida "Zena" Capili |
References
- ^ Libo-on, Eddie (December 12, 1990). "Ruffa, not Snooky, is the local Wonder Woman". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 22. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Miss Jamaica wins Miss World title". The Deseret News. November 28, 1993. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
- ^ Salanga, Elyas Isabelo (June 2, 2009). "Looking Back: Showbiz scandals that raised public outcry". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
- ^ dela Cruz, Liezel (March 11, 2024). "IN PHOTOS: Ruffa Gutierrez spreads cheerful, fashionable energy on "Can't Buy Me Love" set". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ "Ruffa Gutierrez honors sister-in-law". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ Husay, Annalyn (July 28, 2024). "lexa Gutierrez, wife of Elvis, dies of leukemia at 38". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ "Turkish newspaper reports wedding of Yilmaz Bektas and former Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera". blogphilippines. March 25, 2010. Archived from the original on May 27, 2010.
- ^ Cruz, Dana (February 25, 2022). "Ruffa Gutierrez marks 10 years since annulment of marriage: 'No regrets, just love'". Inquirer.net. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (September 29, 2024). "Ruffa Gutierrez says being an empty nester is hard". GMA Network. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo (June 21, 2024). "Ruffa Gutierrez finally admits relationship with Herbert Bautista". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "'It Takes guts to be a Gutierrez' on the E! channel". Yahoo! Philippines. Retrieved June 2, 2014.