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 |
Spouse | Yilmaz Bektas (m. 2003;ann. 2012) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Eddie Gutierrez (father) Annabelle Rama (mother) |
Relatives | Gutierrez family |
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 won Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and was second runner-up to Miss World 1993.
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]
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]
Year | Title | Role |
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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) | |
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 "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 |
Year | Title | Role |
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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 |
Year | Title | Role |
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2020 | The House Arrest of Us | Zenaida "Zena" Capili |