Filipino actress and comedian (born 1966)
Years active | 1997–present |
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Agent | DMV Entertainment |
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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
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.
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