Rufa Mi

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Rufa Mi
Born
Maria Krista Aguilar

(1988-04-08) April 8, 1988 (age 36)
NationalityFilipino
Education Lyceum of the Philippines University
Occupation(s)Comedian, presenter, actor, singer
Years active2007–present
Known forImpersonating Rufa Mae Quinto

Maria Krista Aguilar (born April 8, 1988), known professionally as Rufa Mi, is a Filipina comedian, presenter, actress, and singer. Rufa Mi is known for impersonating actress Rufa Mae Quinto. [1] [2] [3]

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Career

Rufa Mi began as a band singer, joining contests before entering Philippine show business. Rufa Mi auditioned for Pinoy Pop Superstar twice but failed, later entering an impersonation contest and dance audition for the EB Babes dance troupe in Eat Bulaga! but still did not win. One of the EB Babes judges, Andrew de Real, gave her a chance to perform at The Library, a known comedy bar. Since then, Joey de Leon gave her the stage name "Rufa Mi" because she bears a resemblance Rufa Mae Quinto. [1] [3] [4] [5]

Television commitments aside, Rufa Mi currently performs at The Library every Friday. [6]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2007 Nuts Entertainment Herself GMA Network
2010–2011House or NotHost TV5
P.O.5 Herself
2011 Star Confessions Herself
Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak Makahiya
Wil Time Bigtime Herself
2012 Sarah G. Live Jinky ABS-CBN
2012–2013 Ina, Kapatid, Anak Aliya
2015 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Iñigo's nanny
2015 Ipaglaban Mo! Herself

Film

YearTitleRole
2009 Ang Darling Kong Aswang Applicant

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References

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