Rubi Rubi |
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| Born | Ruby Esmaquel
(1966-01-03) January 3, 1966 |
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| Alma mater | Far Eastern University |
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| Occupations | - Actress
- comedian
- entrepreneur
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| Years active | 1997–present |
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| Agent | DMV Entertainment |
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| Partner | Marco Llonor (married) |
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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
Television
Drama anthologies
| Year
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Title |
Role
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Episode
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| 2018
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Ipaglaban Mo!
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Indang
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Set-up
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| Wansapanataym
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Nenita
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Gelli in a Bottle
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| 2017
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Luring Almario
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My Hair Lady
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| Nicole
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Amazing Ving
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| 2016
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Salome
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Susi ni Sisay
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| 2014
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Olga
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My Guardian Angel
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| 2013
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Bilang
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Teacher's Pest
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| Reyna Mikroba
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Eye Naku!
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| Mayumi
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Petrang Paminta
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| 2012
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Esther
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Andy and Super Sandok
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| Yaya Dora
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Eat Play Love
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| 2011
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Cita
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Family Tree
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| Mommy Bruka
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Mac Ulit Ulit
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| 2010
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Barbie
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Kakambal Ko'y Manyika
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| 2019
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Dear Uge
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Tita Evs
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Ang Babaeng Walang Closure
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| Pia
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Dancing in Tandem
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| Teresa
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Jas Got Lucky
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| 2018
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Tiyay
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Viva Probinsyana
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| Becky
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Ang Sakit Pala Matanggihan
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| Teresa del Pilar
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Honor Teacher
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| 2020
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Maalaala Mo Kaya
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Terry
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Kotse
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| 2015
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Rosalinda
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Camera
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| 2014
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Madre
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Liham
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| 2008
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Ruby Lemon
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Dalandan
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| 2022
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Magpakailanman
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Christy
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Nasaan Ka, Inay
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| 2018
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Hulya
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Mga Batang Hubad: The Cyberporn Family Story
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| 2017
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Gloria's mom
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My Heart Belongs to You: The Bud and Gloria Brown Story
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| 2022
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Tadhana
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Mercy
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Pahiram ng Pasko
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| 2020
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Marissa
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Bayad Danyos
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| 2018
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Viring
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Kural
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| 2019
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Maynila
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Scarlet
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Feelenial Mamsh
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| Cecilia
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Love or Money
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Streaming
| Year
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Title
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Role
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Ref.
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| 2022
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K-Love
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Head Security
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5
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| Misis Piggy
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Rowena David
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6
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| 2023
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Lagaslas
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Loleng
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7
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Accolades
| Year
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Awards ceremony
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Title
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Result
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Ref.
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| 2023
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7th Outstanding Men and Women of the Philippines 2023
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Honoree
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Won
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References
References
- Wang, Nickie (April 15, 2021). "Star Magic Workshop prides itself as the industry's best". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on December 27, 2022. 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.
- "Bakbakang Donny-Kyle inaabangan, co-stars sa aksyon serye ipinakilala". journalnews.com.ph (in Tagalog). September 1, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- "Binge-watch all episodes of Viu Original series 'K-Love' for free!". www.philstar.com. March 9, 2023. Archived from the original on August 13, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- CC, JE (May 17, 2022). "iWantTFC's 'Misis Piggy' Review: A Tale of a Mother's unconditional love". LionhearTV. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- Mataro, R. J. (February 14, 2023). "VR Reloso wants to be known to viewers for his "palaban" attitude". LionhearTV. Archived from the original on August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
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