Rufa Mae Quinto

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

(1978-05-28) May 28, 1978 (age 45)
Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actress, comedienne, TV host, singer
Years active1994–present
Agent(s) Viva Entertainment (1996–2015)
Regal Entertainment (2002–2009)
GMA Artist Center (2022–present)
Spouse
Trevor Magallanes
(m. 2016)
Children1
RelativesAngeline Quinto (cousin)
YouTube information
Channels Rufa Mae Quinto
Years active2018–present
Genres
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • Comedy
Subscribers461,000
Total views20.2 million
YouTube Silver Play Button 2.svg100,000 subscribers2018

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]

Contents

Career

1994–1999: Beginnings and breakthrough

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]

2000–2009: Rise to prominence and popularity

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]

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, [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]

2020–present: Hiatus and 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. [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]

Personal life

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]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1994–1996 That's Entertainment Herself GMA Network
Ober Da Bakod Pegassu
1996–1997 Super Laff-In Herself
1997Mixed N.U.T.S. GMA Network
1997–2000 Anna Karenina Chona
1998–1999 Tropang Trumpo Herself
ABC
1998–2003 Kool Ka Lang Booba GMA Network
1999 Mikee Forever
1999–2001 Ispup Herself
ABC
2000 Arriba, Arriba! Jennifer Lapis
2000–2001Subic Bay
IBC
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
TV5
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
TV5
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
2019Jhon En MartianQueen 222
2021 Daddy's Gurl Joy Dibdiban (Guest)
2022TOLSBarbie Macaspac
GTV
2022–23 All-Out Sundays Herself / Various roles
2022 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Bida KontrabidaEvil Queen 'Queenie'
Magpakailanman: Laughter & TearsTess Bomb
The Boobay and Tekla Show Herself / Guest
Pepito Manaloto Mikaela "Mek-Mek" Kho (Guest)
2023 Sparkle U: #GhostedEmilia Gaspar
2024 Makiling Grace

Digital

YearTitleRolePlatform
2023Comedy Island Philippines [31] Amazon Prime Video

Film

Awards and nominations

Year [lower-alpha 1] AssociationCategoryNominated WorkResultsRef.
2000 PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actress of the YearDahil May Isang IkawWon
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 YearNominated
Golden Screen AwardsBest 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 NightWon
2009 Best Comedy Actress Bubble Gang Won
2010 Nominated
2011 Nominated
2012 Won
2012Golden Screen AwardsBest 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

See also

Notes

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

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