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Rufa Mae Quinto-Magallanes[lower-alpha 1] (born May 28, 1978) is a Filipino actress, comedian, television host, model, endorser, stylist and film producer. She is recognised as the country's “Comedy Princess”[1] for her wit, humor, and energy that made her one of the pillars of Philippine entertainment.[2]

Rufa Mae Quinto-Magallanes
Quinto in 2018
Born	Rufa Mae Quinto (1978-05-28) May 28, 1978 (age 44) Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines
Occupation	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
YouTube information
Channels	Ruffa Mae Quinto Official
Years active	2018–present
Genre	Travel Lifestyle Comedy
Subscribers	445,000
Total views	19.3 million
Associated acts	Eddie Garcia Marian Rivera Manny Pacquiao Zsa Zsa Padilla
Creator Awards 100,000 subscribers 2018
Last updated: July 17, 2022

Quinto is a ten-time Best Comedy Actress winner at the PMPC Star Awards for Television, setting the record for the most wins than any other artists in history.[3][4][5] She also earned a nomination at the prestigious FAMAS Awards in the 'Best Actress' category.[6] The Philippine Star listed her as one of the Greatest Comedians of all time, stating that she is the best among her contemporaries.[7] In 2019, she was honored with an Award of Distinction by Red & Black Gala Awards, recognizing her prowess as an actress and as a total performer.[8]

Quinto has made an undeniable mark on Philippine pop culture with her unforgettable signature lines such as the famous “Todo na ‘to!” and “Go! Go! Go!” from some of her iconic films.[9] In 2021, she graced the cover of a US-based Showbiz Magazine for a special issue.[10] FHM Philippines listed Quinto as one of the Top 25 Sexiest Women of the Decade.[11] She has appeared four times on the FHM Magazine cover, becoming the fourth Filipino FHM cover girl ever.[12][13]

She is best known for some of the iconic classic films that is often referenced in popular culture including: “Booba”, “Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4”, “Super B”, “Pasukob” and “Temptation Island” to name a few.

Career

1994–1999: Beginnings and breakthrough

Quinto's show business career began in 1994 after she was offered a position with That's Entertainment. Her first film was 'Indecent Professor', starring Glydel Mercado, Amanda Page, and Michelle Parton.[14] She then played supporting roles until she got first major role in the 1997 film “Gloria, Gloria Labandera”.[15]

2000–2009: Rise to prominence and popularity

Quinto continues to reach new career heights at the turn of the new millennium. In 2001, her first big break was when she starred in a titular role in the blockbuster hit “Booba”.[16] Due to her screen popularity and voluptuous figure, she released her debut album “Rated R”, which includes theme song from one of her most popular films to date.[17] 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.[18] The accompanying soundtrack of the film includes a song with Regine Velasquez doing the backing vocals.[19] 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 Velazquez, and Ai-Ai de las Alas.[20] In 2009, FHM Philippines listed her among the Top 25 sexiest women of the decade.[21]

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,[22] 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.[23] 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”.[24]

2020-present: Hiatus & 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.[25] She landed a major role in the GTV’s upcoming first family sitcom “Tols”.[26] Not long after, she immediately made guest appearances on Mars Pa More and Family Feud. She will also do an episode for Tadhana with acclaimed actress Irma Adlawan.[27]

Personal life

Quinto is the eldest daughter of seven children.^{[citation needed]} She is 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).[28][29]

In 1999–2000, Quinto dated singer songwriter politician Dingdong Avanzado. She has also dated singer Erik Santos.[30]

Quinto married financial analyst, Trevor Magallanes on November 25, 2016 in Quezon City.[31] The two had met in 2016, during Quinto's fifth visit in the United States.[32] She gave birth to their first daughter Athena on February 18, 2017.[33] Quinto and her daughter splits their time between the Philippines and the United States, where her husband is based.[34] As of September 2020, she and her daughter have applied for a U.S. green card.[35]

Filmography

Television

Television
Year	Title	Role	Network
2022	Pepito Manaloto	Mikaela "Mek-Mek" Kho (Guest)	GMA Network
	The Boobay and Tekla Show	Herself, Guest
	Magpakailanman	Tess Bomb
2022–present	All-Out Sundays	Herself
	TOLS	Barbie Macaspac	GTV
2021	Daddy's Gurl	Joy Dibdiban (Guest)	GMA Network
2019	Jhon En Martian	Queen 222	iWant
2018	Umagang Kay Ganda	Herself / Hosts	ABS-CBN
	Maalala Mo Kaya: Laptop	Vivian
2017–2019	Home Sweetie Home	Lia Meneses
2017	Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers	Tita Florita Miraflores
	The Lolas' Beautiful Show	Herself / Guest	GMA Network
	Ipaglaban Mo!	Angie	ABS-CBN
2016	Magandang Buhay	Herself / Guest
	Yan ang Morning!		GMA Network
	It's Showtime		ABS-CBN
	Family Feud
2015	Wowowin	Herself / Host	GMA Network
2014; 2017	Celebrity Bluff	Herself / Guest
2013	Positive	Maricris	TV5
	Wowowillie	Co-host
	The Ryzza Mae Show	Herself / Guest	GMA Network
	Sarap Diva	Herself
	Vampire ang Daddy Ko	Mae
	Toda Max	Wei Da / Recurring Cast	ABS-CBN
	The Buzz	Herself / Guest
2012	Eat Bulaga!	Herself	GMA Network
	Enchanted Garden	Quassia / Madonna	TV5
	Wil Time Bigtime	Co-Host
	Motorcycle Diaries	Herself	GMA News TV
	Manny Many Prizes	Guest / Co-Host	GMA Network
2011	Daldalita	Cherry
	Dwarfina	Duwenkikay
2010	Kaya ng Powers	Margaret Powers
	Diva	Lady Mendoza
2009	14 Going Steady: Bubble Gang's 14th Anniversary Special	Herself
	SRO Cinemaserye: Moshi-Moshi... I Love You	Perseveranda
	Mars Ravelo's Darna	Francesca Gandanghari
2008	Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel	Amafura
2007–2008	Whammy! Push Your Luck	Host
	Marimar	Fifi's Voice
2007–2012	Showbiz Central	Host
2006	Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell	Ms. Patti / Ms. Aero / Aerobika
2005–2007	Hokus Pokus	Candy
2004	Marinara	Marie / Dolphina / Aira
2004	Magpakailanman: The Giovannie Pico Story	Giovannie Pico
2002–2003	Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw	Liberty aka "Libay"
2002–2010	SOP Rules	Co-Host
2001–2016; 2020	Bubble Gang	Herself
2000–2005	Idol Ko Si Kap	Vivian
2000	Arriba, Arriba!	Jennifer Lapis	ABS-CBN
1999–2001	Ispup	Herself	ABC
1999	Mikee Forever		GMA Network
1998–2003	Kool Ka Lang	Booba
1998–1999	Subic Bay		IBC
	Tropang Trumpo	Herself	ABC
1997–2000	Anna Karenina		GMA Network
1997	Mixed N.U.T.S	Herself
1996–1997	Super Laff-In		ABS-CBN
1995–1996	That's Entertainment		GMA Network
1994–1996	Ober Da Bakod	Pegassu
	That's Entertainment	Herself

Movies

• Kalabog en Bosyo (1994)
• Grepor Butch Belgica Story (1995)
• Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita (1995)
• Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa (1996)
• Dyesebel (1996)
• April Boys: Sana Makapiling Muli Ako (1996)
• Ang Tipo Kong Lalake, Maginoo Pero Medyo Bastos (1996)
• Paracale Gang (1996)
• Pipti Pipti (1996)
• Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes (1997)
• Si Mokong, si Astig, at si Gamol (1997)
• Gloria, Gloria Labandera (1997)
• Papunta Ka Pa Lang, Babalik na Ako (1997)
• Anak ni Boy Negro (1997)
• Magkapalad (1997)
• Habang Nasasaktan Lalong Tumatapang (1997)
• Parak: The Bobby Barbers Story (1997)
• Matinik na Bading, Mga Syukang Buking (1997)
• Squala (1998)
• Ang Erpat Kong Astig (1998)
• Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo (1999)
• Bayadra Brothers (1999)
• Dahil May Isang Ikaw (1999)
• Bullet (1999)
• Asin at Paminta (1999)
• Ako ang Lalagot sa Hininga Mo (1999)
• Mana-mana Tiba-tiba (2000)
• Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (2000)
• Booba (2001)
• Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy (2001)
• Radyo (2001)
• Pagdating ng Panahon (2001)
• Mahal Kita: Final Answer! (2002)
• Super B (2002)
• Hula Mo, Huli Ko (2002)
• A.B. Normal College: Todo na 'yan, Kulang pa 'yun (2003)
• Captain Barbell (2003)
• Masikip sa Dibdib (2004)
• La Visa Loca (2005)
• D' Anothers (2005) (cameo role)
• Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4! (2005)
• Oh, My Ghost! (2006)
• Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat (2007)
• Pasukob (2007)
• Desperadas (2008)
• Manay Po 2! Overload (2008)
• I.T.A.L.Y. (2008)
• Desperadas 2 (2008)
• Status: Single (2009)
• OMG (Oh, My Girl!) (2009)
• Kimmy Dora (2009)
• Wapakman (2009)
• Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote (2010)
• Temptation Island (2011)
• Ang Huling Henya (2013)
• Raketeros (2013)
• My Big Bossing's Adventures (2014)
• Mary, Marry Me (2018)
• And Ai Thank You (2019)
• Love is Love (2019)

Awards and nominations

Year[lower-alpha 2]	Association	Category	Nominated Work	Results	Ref.
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	[36]
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	[37]
	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	[38]
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

• Rufa Mi

Notes

References

External links

• Rufa Mae Quinto at IMDb
• Rufa Mae Quinto official site

Preceded by Jinri Park	FHM Cover Girl (September 2013)	Succeeded by Bangs Garcia

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