Ruffa Gutierrez
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) |
| Occupations | 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.
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] She denied being a prostitute, but she also denied having ever been in Brunei, a statement that was contradicted by evidence.[4] The next year, she won best actress at the Manila Film Festival for the sexually explicit movie Loretta: The Woman Who Cut Off Happiness. Investigations revealed that she was not the nominee but had plotted to steal the prize in front of the cameras.[4]
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.[5]
Business
In 2022, Gutierrez launched her lifestyle business, Gutz and Glow with product of skin solutions.[6]
Personal life
A member of the prominent Gutierrez family, Ruffa is the only daughter of actor Eddie Gutierrez and talent manager Annabelle Rama.[7] She has five brothers: Elvis, Rocky, Ritchie Paul, and fellow actors Raymond and Richard. She also has two half-brothers, Tonton and Ramon Christopher, from her father's previous relationships.[7]
In 2003, she married Yilmaz Bektas, a Turkish businessman. They have two daughters, Lorin, who is studying at Pepperdine University in the United States, 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, Gutierrez was accused of dismissing two domestic workers from her residence, which she denied. The workers filed a complaint with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), alleging unpaid wages and other claims. She was ordered to pay the workers a total of ₱13,299.92 (US$233.16).[11][12]
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
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself (host) |
| 1995–1998, 2023–present | Eat Bulaga! | Herself (host / guest performer) |
| 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") |
| 2022–2025 | M.O.M.S — Mhies on a Mission | Herself (host) |
| 2023 | Can't Buy Me Love | Gina Tan |
| 2025 | Beauty Empire | Velma Imperial |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Online series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The House Arrest of Us | Zenaida "Zena" Capili |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Miss Jamaica wins Miss World title". The Deseret News. November 28, 1993. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
- ^ Salanga, Elyas Isabelo (June 2, 2009). "Looking Back: Showbiz scandals that raised public outcry". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
- ^ a b "FILM FLAM FESTIVAL". The Washington Post. June 25, 1994. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ruffa Gutierrez ventures into lifestyle business". Manila Standard. November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ a b Abanilla, Clarizel (November 23, 2017). "Ruffa Gutierrez posts cute throwback photos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (September 29, 2024). "Ruffa Gutierrez says being an empty nester is hard". GMA News. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Severo, Jan Milo (April 4, 2023). "Ruffa Gutierrez loses labor case vs ex-house helpers". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (April 5, 2023). "Ruffa Gutierrez says she will pay claims by 2 former maids". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo (June 21, 2024). "Ruffa Gutierrez finally admits relationship with Herbert Bautista". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "'It Takes guts to be a Gutierrez' on the E! channel". Yahoo! Philippines. Retrieved June 2, 2014.