Rufa Mae Quinto-Magallanes | |||||||
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Born | Rufa Mae Ocampo Quinto May 28, 1978 Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines | ||||||
Occupation(s) | Actress, comedienne, TV host, singer | ||||||
Years active | 1994–present | ||||||
Agent(s) | Viva Entertainment (1996–2015) Regal Entertainment (2002–2009) GMA Artist Center (2022–present) | ||||||
Spouse | Trevor Magallanes (m. 2016) | ||||||
Children | 1 | ||||||
Relatives | Angeline Quinto (cousin) | ||||||
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Channels | Rufa Mae Quinto | ||||||
Years active | 2018–present | ||||||
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Subscribers | 461,000 | ||||||
Total views | 20.2 million | ||||||
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Last updated: August 31, 2023 |
Rufa Mae Ocampo Quinto-Magallanes [1] (born May 28, 1978) is a Filipino actress, comedian, television presenter, producer and model. Known for her camp and signature comedic performances in film and television, she has been cited as a notable figure in Philippine pop culture. [2] [3] Dubbed as the "Comedy Princess", [4] she is a ten-time Best Comedy Actress winner at the Star Awards for Television, the most for any actress. Her other accolades include a Golden Screen Award and "Best Supporting Actress" at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies, [5] [6] in addition to a nomination for a FAMAS Award for Best Actress. In 2006, The Philippine Star named her one of the greatest comedians of all time. [7]
Quinto's show business career began in 1994, when she was offered a position by That's Entertainment . Her first film was Indecent Professor, starring Glydel Mercado, Amanda Page, and Michelle Parton. [8] She then played supporting roles, until she got her first major role in the 1997 film Gloria, Gloria Labandera . [9]
Quinto continued to reach new career heights at the turn of the new millennium after starring in the romantic drama film Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (2000). In 2001, her first big break was when she starred in a titular role in the blockbuster hit Booba , which remains one of her most popular films to date. [10] Due to her screen popularity and voluptuous figure, she released her debut album Rated R that same year, which included the theme song of Booba. [11] 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. [12] The accompanying soundtrack of the film includes a song with Regine Velasquez doing the backing vocals. [13] 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 Velasquez and Ai-Ai delas Alas. She would later star in Regal and GMA Films Desperadas series as a sex author in Desperadas and Desperadas 2 and produced her film Status Single through On-Q 28 productions. [14] In 2009, FHM Philippines listed her among the Top 25 sexiest women of the decade. [15]
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, [16] 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. [17] 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 . [18]
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. [19] She landed a major role in the GTV's first family sitcom Tols. [20] Not long after, she immediately made guest appearances on Mars Pa More and Family Feud . She top billed an episode for Tadhana with acclaimed actress Irma Adlawan. [21] In 2023, Preview Magazine hailed Quinto as "The backbone of Filipino pop culture." [22]
Quinto is the daughter of Alexander Quinto and Fe Ann "Carol" Ocampo, [1] who separated when she was only one year old. [8] She is the second paternal cousin of singer and actress Angeline Quinto who was also in a relationship with her singer ex-boyfriend Erik Santos. She is also 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). [23] [24]
From 1999 to 2000, Quinto dated singer-songwriter and politician Dingdong Avanzado. She has also dated singer Erik Santos. [25]
Quinto married financial analyst, Trevor Magallanes on November 25, 2016 in Quezon City. [26] The two had met in 2016, during Quinto's fifth visit in the United States. [27] She gave birth to their first daughter Athena on February 18, 2017. [28] Quinto and her daughter splits their time between the Philippines and the United States, where her husband is based. [29] As of September 2020, she and her daughter have applied for a U.S. green card. [30]
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1994–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself | GMA Network |
Ober Da Bakod | Pegassu | ||
1996–1997 | Super Laff-In | Herself | |
1997 | Mixed N.U.T.S. | GMA Network | |
1997–2000 | Anna Karenina | Chona | |
1998–1999 | Tropang Trumpo | Herself | |
1998–2003 | Kool Ka Lang | Booba | GMA Network |
1999 | Mikee Forever | ||
1999–2001 | Ispup | Herself | |
2000 | Arriba, Arriba! | Jennifer Lapis | |
2000–2001 | Subic Bay | ||
2000–2005 | Idol Ko si Kap | Vivian | GMA Network |
2001–2016; 2020 | Bubble Gang | Herself | |
2002–2010 | SOP Rules | Herself / Co-host | |
2002–2003 | Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw | Liberty aka "Libay" | |
2004 | Magpakailanman: The Giovannie Pico Story | Giovannie Pico | |
Marinara | Marie / Dolphina / Aira | ||
2005–2007 | Hokus Pokus | Candy | |
2006–2007 | Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Ms. Patti / Ms. Aero / Aerobika | |
2007–2012 | Showbiz Central | Herself / Host | |
2007–2008 | Marimar | Fifi's voice | |
Whammy! Push Your Luck | Herself / Host | ||
2008 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Amafura | |
2009 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Francesca Gandanghari | |
SRO Cinemaserye: Moshi-Moshi... I Love You | Perseveranda | ||
14 Going Steady: Bubble Gang's 14th Anniversary Special | Herself | ||
2010 | Diva | Lady Mendoza | |
Kaya ng Powers | Margaret Powers | ||
2011 | Dwarfina | Duwenkikay | |
2011–2012 | Daldalita | Cherry | |
2012 | Manny Many Prizes | Herself / Guest / Co-host | |
Motorcycle Diaries | Herself / Guest | ||
Wil Time Bigtime | Herself / Co-host | ||
Enchanted Garden | Quassia / Madonna | ||
Eat Bulaga! | Herself / Guest | ||
2013 | The Buzz | ABS-CBN | |
Toda Max | Wei Da / Recurring Cast | ||
Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Mae | GMA Network | |
Sarap Diva | Herself / Guest | ||
The Ryzza Mae Show | |||
Wowowillie | Herself / Co-host | ||
2013–2014 | Positive | Maricris | |
2014; 2017 | Celebrity Bluff | Herself / Guest | GMA Network |
2015 | Wowowin | Herself / Host | |
2016 | It's Showtime | Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN |
Yan ang Morning! | |||
Magandang Buhay | ABS-CBN | ||
2017 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Angie | |
The Lolas' Beautiful Show | Herself / Guest | ||
Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers | Tita Florita Miraflores | ABS-CBN | |
2017–2019 | Home Sweetie Home | Lia Meneses | |
2018 | Maalala Mo Kaya: Laptop | Vivian | |
Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself / Hosts | ||
2019 | Jhon En Martian | Queen 222 | |
2021 | Daddy's Gurl | Joy Dibdiban (Guest) | |
2022 | TOLS | Barbie Macaspac | |
2022–23 | All-Out Sundays | Herself / Various roles | |
2022 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Bida Kontrabida | Evil Queen 'Queenie' | |
Magpakailanman: Laughter & Tears | Tess Bomb | ||
The Boobay and Tekla Show | Herself / Guest | ||
Pepito Manaloto | Mikaela "Mek-Mek" Kho (Guest) | ||
2023 | Sparkle U: #Ghosted | Emilia Gaspar | |
2024 | Makiling | Grace |
Year | Title | Role | Platform |
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2023 | Comedy Island Philippines [31] | Amazon Prime Video |
Year [lower-alpha 1] | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Results | Ref. |
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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 | [32] |
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 | [33] |
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 | [34] |
2013 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Actress | Bubble Gang | Won | |
2014 | Won | ||||
2015 | Won | ||||
2016 | Nominated | ||||
2018 | Home Sweetie Home | Won | |||
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