Ruffa Gutierrez

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Ruffa Gutierrez
Ruffa Gutierrez at CBS Studios in California, June 2009.jpg
Gutierrez in 2009
Born
Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez

(1974-06-24) June 24, 1974 (age 51)
Manila, Philippines
Alma mater Philippine Women's University (BA)
Occupation(s)Actress, model, host
Spouse
Yilmaz Bektas
(m. 2003;ann. 2012)
Children2
Parent(s) Eddie Gutierrez (father)
Annabelle Rama (mother)
Relatives Gutierrez family
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title Binibining Pilipinas World 1993
Years active1987–present
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
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 won Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and was second runner-up to Miss World 1993.

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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 played a supporting role on the 2023 Philippine romantic drama series Can't Buy Me Love . [4]

Personal life

A member of the prominent Gutierrez family, Ruffa is the only daughter of actor Eddie Gutierrez and talent manager Annabelle Rama. [5] She has five brothers: Elvis, Rocky, Ritchie Paul, and fellow actors Raymond and Richard. Elvis was married to Alexa Uichico (July 1, 1986 – July 27, 2024), who died after a seven-month battle with leukemia. [6] [7] She also has two half-brothers, Tonton and Ramon Christopher, from her father's previous relationships. [5]

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. [8] The annulment was granted on February 24, 2012. [9]

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. [10]

Gutierrez resides in Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa. [11] In July 2022, former Commission on Elections commissioner Rowena Guanzon alleged that Gutierrez dismissed two domestic workers from her residence, which Gutierrez denied. The workers filed a complaint with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), alleging unpaid wages and other claims. Settlement efforts at the Public Attorney's Office and the National Labor Relations Commission failed. In April 2024, DOLE ordered Gutierrez to pay the workers a total of ₱13,299.92, including unpaid wages and pro-rated 13th-month pay. [11] Gutierrez's lawyer confirmed receipt of the decision, said the amount was reduced, and stated that Gutierrez would comply while maintaining she had been unaware of the case until the ruling. [12]

In an interview with Karen Davila 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 . [13]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole
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 [14] Herself (host)
2015Misterless MisisDiana
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 "SING-vestigator")
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

YearTitleRole
1987Takbo...! Bilis...! Takboooo
1988 Sheman: Mistress of the Universe Tima
I Love You 3x a Day Agnes 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 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

YearTitleRole
2020 The House Arrest of Us Zenaida "Zena" Capili

References

  1. 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.
  2. "Miss Jamaica wins Miss World title". The Deseret News . November 28, 1993. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
  3. Salanga, Elyas Isabelo (June 2, 2009). "Looking Back: Showbiz scandals that raised public outcry". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  4. 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.
  5. 1 2 Abanilla, Clarizel (November 23, 2017). "Ruffa Gutierrez posts cute throwback photos". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  6. "Ruffa Gutierrez honors sister-in-law". ABS-CBN News . July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  7. Husay, Annalyn (July 28, 2024). "lexa Gutierrez, wife of Elvis, dies of leukemia at 38". Manila Bulletin . Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  8. "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.
  9. Cruz, Dana (February 25, 2022). "Ruffa Gutierrez marks 10 years since annulment of marriage: 'No regrets, just love'". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  10. Tunac, Hermes Joy (September 29, 2024). "Ruffa Gutierrez says being an empty nester is hard". GMA News . Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  11. 1 2 Severo, Jan Milo (April 4, 2023). "Ruffa Gutierrez loses labor case vs ex-house helpers". The Philippine Star . Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  12. Hicap, Jonathan (April 5, 2023). "Ruffa Gutierrez says she will pay claims by 2 former maids". Manila Bulletin . Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  13. Severo, Jan Milo (June 21, 2024). "Ruffa Gutierrez finally admits relationship with Herbert Bautista". The Philippine Star . Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  14. "'It Takes guts to be a Gutierrez' on the E! channel". Yahoo! Philippines. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss World Asia & Oceania
1993
Succeeded by
Preceded by Binibining Pilipinas World
1993
Succeeded by
Caroline Subijano
(Manila)