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).

Rubi Rubi
Born
Ruby Esmaquel

(1966-01-03) January 3, 1966 (age 58)
NationalityFilipino
Alma materFar Eastern University
Occupation
  • Actress
    Comedian
Years active1997–present
AgentDMV Entertainment
PartnerMarco Llonor (married)

Career

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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

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Film

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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

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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

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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

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Year Title Role Platform Ref.
2023 Lagaslas Loleng Vivamax [4]
2022 Misis Piggy Rowena David iWantTFC [5]
K-Love Head Security Viu [6]

Accolades

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Year Awards ceremony Title Result Ref.
2023 7th Outstanding Men and Women of the Philippines 2023 Honoree Won

References

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  1. ^ Wang, Nickie (April 15, 2021). "Star Magic Workshop prides itself as the industry's best". Manila Standard. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Comedienne Rubi-Rubi makes her mark in showbiz after 10 years". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  4. ^ Mataro, R. J. (February 14, 2023). "VR Reloso wants to be known to viewers for his "palaban" attitude". LionhearTV. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  5. ^ CC, JE (May 17, 2022). "iWantTFC's 'Misis Piggy' Review: A Tale of a Mother's unconditional love". LionhearTV. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  6. ^ "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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