Rubi Rubi
Rubi Rubi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ruby Esmaquel January 3, 1966 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Far Eastern University |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Agent | DMV Entertainment |
| Partner | Marco Llonor (married) |
Ruby Esmaquel (born January 3, 1966), known professionally as Rubi Rubi is a Filipino actress, comedian, acting teacher and entrepreneur.[1] Her first onscreen appearance was in the 2002 film, I Think I’m In Love, followed by her first teleserye series, Impostora (2007).[2] With a career spanning two decades, she is recognized as one of the country's most prominent character actresses in film and television. She is best-known for her performance as "Manang Precious" in Dirty Linen (2023).
Career
Before entering the show business, Rubi Rubi became a stand-up comedian in 1997 at the pioneering comedy bar in the country, Music Box. After signing up a five-year managerial contract under DMV Entertainment, she made the rounds of other comedy bars such as Library, 22nd Street Bar (where she became an exclusive performer four nights a week) and Basilica.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Suarez: The Healing Priest | Donor |
| Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim | Tandang Bruha | |
| 2019 | And Ai, Thank You! | Tiya Marie |
| Ang Taran Tanods: K'nang Buhay 'To! | ||
| Familia Blondina | Elvie | |
| 2018 | Mary, Marry Me | Aunt Toyang |
| Everybody Loves Baby Wendy | Judge 2 | |
| Nakalimutan Ko Nang Kalimutan Ka | Grieving Mother | |
| Kuya Wes | Tita Beverly | |
| Poon | Mimi | |
| My Fairy Tail Love Story | Nana Gurang | |
| 2016 | I Love You To Death | Franca Bochelli |
| 2014 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Captain Tenille |
| Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Doctor 3 | |
| The Gifted | Bully | |
| 2013 | Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Crazy Doctor |
| Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki | Lydia | |
| 2012 | Sisterakas | Cara |
| 2011 | Praybeyt Benjamin | Captain Tenille |
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To | Doctor 3 |
| 2009 | Pitik Bulag | Nena |
| Villa Estrella | Suzy | |
| 2008 | Manay Po 2: Overload | Summer |
| 2007 | Hide and Seek | Indeng |
| 2006 | Bikini Open | |
| 2002 | I Think I'm In Love | Cosmetic Girl 1 |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Black Rider | GMA Network | |
| Makiling | Madam Mushka | ||
| 2023 | Dirty Linen | Precious Magtibay | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 |
| 2022 | Daddy's Gurl | Elvira | GMA Network |
| Dear God | TV5 | ||
| 2021 | Las Hermanas | Rowena Mallari/Ellen "Lady E" Torillo | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Carpool | Tita Merly | TV5 |
| 2019 | Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa | Barbara Villanueva | ABS-CBN |
| Hiwaga ng Kambat | Delia Pamintuan | ||
| Pepito Manaloto | Ruth | GMA Network | |
| 2018 | My Special Tatay | Divine | |
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Indang | ABS-CBN | |
| Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw | Manang Eew | GMA Network | |
| 2017 | Hanggang Saan | Pinky | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Calle Siete | Margie Silang | GMA Network |
| Princess in the Palace | Concha | ||
| 2015 | #ParangNormal Activity | Ms. Pating | TV5 |
| Mac & Chiz | Paning | ||
| 2013 | Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Lyda Bernal | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Glamorosa | Britney | TV5 |
| Mula sa Puso | Tindeng | ABS-CBN | |
| Magic Palayok | Yaya Rosa | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Kokey @ Ako | Fifi | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Obra | GMA Network | |
| Dyosa | Huling | ABS-CBN | |
| 2007 | Impostora | Miss Minchin | GMA Network |
Drama anthologies
| Year | Title | Role | Episode | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Indang | Set-up | ABS-CBN |
| Wansapanataym | Nenita | Gelli in a Bottle | ||
| 2017 | Luring Almario | My Hair Lady | ||
| Nicole | Amazing Ving | |||
| 2016 | Salome | Susi ni Sisay | ||
| 2014 | Olga | My Guardian Angel | ||
| 2013 | Bilang | Teacher's Pest | ||
| Reyna Mikroba | Eye Naku! | |||
| Mayumi | Petrang Paminta | |||
| 2012 | Esther | Andy and Super Sandok | ||
| Yaya Dora | Eat Play Love | |||
| 2011 | Cita | Family Tree | ||
| Mommy Bruka | Mac Ulit Ulit | |||
| 2010 | Barbie | Kakambal Ko'y Manyika | ||
| 2019 | Dear Uge | Tita Evs | Ang Babaeng Walang Closure | GMA Network |
| Pia | Dancing in Tandem | |||
| Teresa | Jas Got Lucky | |||
| 2018 | Tiyay | Viva Probinsyana | ||
| Becky | Ang Sakit Pala Matanggihan | |||
| Teresa del Pilar | Honor Teacher | |||
| 2020 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Terry | Kotse | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Rosalinda | Camera | ||
| 2014 | Madre | Liham | ||
| 2008 | Ruby Lemon | Dalandan | ||
| 2022 | Magpakailanman | Christy | Nasaan Ka, Inay | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Hulya | Mga Batang Hubad: The Cyberporn Family Story | ||
| 2017 | Gloria's mom | My Heart Belongs to You: The Bud and Gloria Brown Story | ||
| 2022 | Tadhana | Mercy | Pahiram ng Pasko | |
| 2020 | Marissa | Bayad Danyos | ||
| 2018 | Viring | Kural | ||
| 2019 | Maynila | Scarlet | Feelenial Mamsh | |
| Cecilia | Love or Money |
Streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Lagaslas | Loleng | Vivamax | [4] |
| 2022 | Misis Piggy | Rowena David | iWantTFC | [5] |
| K-Love | Head Security | Viu | [6] |
Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7th Outstanding Men and Women of the Philippines 2023 | Honoree | Won |
References
- ^ Wang, Nickie (April 15, 2021). "Star Magic Workshop prides itself as the industry's best". Manila Standard. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ "Character actress Rubi Rubi on working with Sylvia Sanchez on 'Misis Piggy': 'Feeling mo best friend mo talaga siya!' | PUSH.COM.PH". August 13, 2023. Archived from the original on August 13, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ "Comedienne Rubi-Rubi makes her mark in showbiz after 10 years". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Mataro, R. J. (February 14, 2023). "VR Reloso wants to be known to viewers for his "palaban" attitude". LionhearTV. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ CC, JE (May 17, 2022). "iWantTFC's 'Misis Piggy' Review: A Tale of a Mother's unconditional love". LionhearTV. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ "Binge-watch all episodes of Viu Original series 'K-Love' for free!". www.philstar.com. March 9, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2023.