Rufa Mae Quinto
| Rufa Mae Quinto | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 28, 1978 |
| Occupation | Actress, comedian, TV host, singer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Rufa Mae Quinto (often misspelled Ruffa Mae Quinto) (born May 28, 1978) is an actress, comedian, television host and occasional singer of dual American and Filipino citizenship.
Biography
Quinto started her showbiz career after landing a spot in That's Entertainment (1996). Her biggest break was Gloria, Gloria Labandera (1997). Quinto is widely known for playing the character 'Booba' and 'Boobita Rose' in both hit movies, a role for which Quinto inspired an international catchphrase in the Philippine vernacular to refer to a lack of English fluency as having a "nose bleed".
Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and has starred in top grossing films such as Apat-Dapat Dapat-Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. and Desperadas 2. Quinto is known for her funny expressions such as "OK, fine", "todo na 'to!", "pasensiya na", "para sa bayan", "move on", "GO GO GO!" and "to the highest level!". Although Quinto is a talent of GMA Network, she is one of the few actresses managed by Boy Abunda, a personality from the rival TV station ABS-CBN.
Filmography
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2015 | Wowowin | Herself/Host | GMA Network |
| 2014 | 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 role | 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 | |
| 2002–2003 | Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw | Liberty aka "Libay" | |
| 2002–2010 | SOP Rules | Co-host | |
| 2001-present | Bubble Gang | Herself | |
| 2000–2005 | Idol Ko Si Kap | Vivian | |
| 2000 | Arriba, Arriba! | Jennifer Lapis | ABS-CBN |
| 1998–2003 | Kool Ka Lang | Booba | GMA Network |
| 1998–2002 | Ispup | Herself | ABC 5 |
| 1998–1999 | Subic Bay | ||
| 1998 | Tropang Trumpo | Herself | ABC 5 |
| 1997–2000 | Anna Karenina | GMA Network | |
| 1997 | Mixed N.U.T.S | Herself | |
| 1996–1997 | Super Laff-In | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 1995–1996 | Saturday Entertainment | Herself | GMA Network |
| 1994–1996 | Ober Da Bakod | Pegassu | |
| 1994–1996 | 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)
Personal life
Quinto is the eldest daughter of seven children. She is the second-degree cousin of Jean Garcia, who also came from That's Entertainment, and the second-degree aunt of Jennica Garcia.
She is a former girlfriend of singer Erik Santos.
The Rufa Mae-Dingdong-Jessa triangle found closure after seven-year US immigrants Dingdong Avanzado and Jessa Zaragoza arrived in the Philippines with their daughter Jayda, before doing a series of concerts in Australia. Quinto was Avanzado's exclusive date and she was a close friend of Zaragoza. Things allegedly became sour as the two friends fought over Avanzado, then both he and Zaragoza faced Quinto as Showbiz Central's Juror on July 15, 2007 in a no-holds barred interview.[1] On May 4, 2008, Quinto formally presented on Showbiz Central her Hong Kong-based American boyfriend Bobby Lopez.[2]
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).[3][4]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress Awardee for Bubble Gang |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress Awardee for Bubble Gang |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress Awardee for Bubble Gang |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress Awardee for Bubble Gang |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress Awardee for Bubble Gang |
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress Awardee for Bubble Gang & Female Star of the Night |
| 2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress Awardee for Hokus Pokus |
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress Awardee for Bubble Gang |
| 2004 | 1st ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Idol Ko Si Kap |
| 2000 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress Awardee for Ispup |
| 2000 | 16th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Supporting Actress for Dahil May Isang Ikaw |
References
External links
| Preceded by Jinri Park |
FHM Cover Girl (September 2013) |
Succeeded by Bangs Garcia |