Ruffa Gutierrez

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Ruffa Gutierrez
Gutierrez in 2009
Born
Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez

(1974-06-24) June 24, 1974 (age 51)
Manila, Philippines
Alma materPhilippine Women's University (BA)
Occupation(s)Actress, model, host
Spouse
Yilmaz Bektas
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(m. 2003; ann. 2012)​
Children2
Parent(s)Eddie Gutierrez (father)
Annabelle Rama (mother)
RelativesGutierrez family
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleBinibining 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.

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

YearTitleRole
1988–1996That's EntertainmentHerself (host)
1995–1998Eat Bulaga!
2002Habang Kapiling KaVenus Paraiso
2006Bahay Mo Ba 'ToDoktora Fanikera Grabe
2007KokeyTrining Calugdan
Philippines' Next Top ModelHerself (host/judge)
2007–2010The BuzzHerself (host)
2008I Love Betty La FeaDaniella Valencia
2009Ruffa & AiHerself (host)
2010Paparazzi
2011Mga Nagbabagang BulaklakOrchidia Ortega
Regal Shocker: Red ShoesKarina
GlamorosaNaomi Malandrino
2012Enchanted GardenDiwani Valeriana
2013Toda MaxSusie
2014Home Sweetie HomeCristina
It Takes Gutz to Be a Gutierrez [14]Herself (host)
2015Misterless MisisDiana
Wansapanataym: Raprap's WrapperConnie
2016Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?Alicia
2018Ngayon at KailanmanLoreta
2020Love Thy WomanAmanda del Mundo
Stay-In LoveGigi
2021–presentIt's ShowtimeHerself (Royal Choosegado / Authoriteam)
2022I Can See Your VoiceHerself (guest "SING-vestigator")
2022–presentM.O.M.S — Mhies on a MissionHerself (host)
2023Can't Buy Me LoveGina Tan
2023–2025Eat Bulaga!Herself (guest performer)
2025Beauty EmpireVelma Imperial

Film

YearTitleRole
1987Takbo...! Bilis...! Takboooo
1988Sheman: Mistress of the UniverseTima
I Love You 3x a DayAgnes 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 VLaurie
1996Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng LupaIsabel
2007DesperadasIsabella Verona
2008My Monster MomAbby Gail Fajardo
Desperadas 2Isabella Verona
2009Shake, Rattle & Roll 11Kayla
2010Working GirlsMarilou Cobarrubias
2012The Mommy ReturnsCatherine Laurel-Martirez
Sosy ProblemsLuca
2013Girl, Boy, Bakla, TomboyMarie
2014Maybe This TimeMonica Valencia
2019The Mall, the Merrier!Annabelle/Herself
2022Maid in MalacañangImelda Marcos
2023Martyr or Murderer

Online series

YearTitleRole
2020The House Arrest of UsZenaida "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. 1 2 "FILM FLAM FESTIVAL". The Washington Post. June 25, 1994. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ "Ruffa Gutierrez ventures into lifestyle business". Manila Standard. November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  7. 1 2 Abanilla, Clarizel (November 23, 2017). "Ruffa Gutierrez posts cute throwback photos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  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)