Filipino actress Rufa Mae Quinto has received a selection of accolades for her work in film and television. She began her career as a teenager and auditioned for the variety show That's Entertainment in 1994. In the following years, Quinto started playing a number bit and supporting roles and eventually signed with Viva Entertainment. She had her breakthrough role as a laundrywoman in the comedy Gloria, Gloria Labandera (1997).
In 1999, Quinto played as a comic friend of Regine Velasquez's character in the romantic comedy Dahil May Isang Ikaw, for which she won the Star Award for Movie Supporting Actress of the Year. That same year, she was cast in the sketch comedy show Ispup, for which she won the Star Award for Best Comedy Actress. She rose to stardom after she played as a bumbling secret agent in the comedy Booba (2001). Her profile increased with leading roles the following year. Quinto played the titular role in the superhero film Super B, for which she was nominated for a Manila Film Festival for Best Actress. Later that year, she starred as a psychic in the action comedy Hula Mo, Huli Ko opposite Rudy Fernandez, for which she earned a nomination for Best Actress at the 28th Metro Manila Film Festival.
Quinto also became prominent in situational comedies. In 2004, she won her first Golden Screen Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Idol Ko si Kap. Her performances in Bubble Gang (2005, 2008, 2009, 2012 to 2016), Hokus Pokus! (2006) and Home Sweetie Home (2018) earned her the Star Award for Best Comedy Actress, an overall record of ten wins in the category. Her role as a mistress in the comedy drama Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4?, (2005) garnered her nominations for the FAMAS Award for Best Actress and the Star Award for Movie Supporting Actress of the Year. Quinto's performances in the romantic dramas La Visa Loca (2005) and Joey Gosiengfiao's Temptation Island (2011) earned her nominations for the Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy).
Filmography Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role Notes 1994 Kalabog en Bosyo Guest in Disco Club 1995 Love Notes Chula I Love You Sabado Staff member Bangers Dorie's friend The Grepor Butch Belgica Story Shirley Manalo Matalo Mahal Kita Jessica Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos) Dormitory boarder Indecent Professor Student 1996DyesebelMermaidAng Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng LupaPulo's wifeApril Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako HostessParacale GangCarmenHindi Ako Ander (Itanong Mo kay Kumander)BellaPapunta Ka Pa Lang, Pabalik na AkoRape victimMumbakiStudentPipti-Pipti: 1 Por U, 2 Por Me Woman in Leo's fantasy1997Anak ni Boy NegroGSi Mokong, si Astig, at si GamolMayMatinik na Bading, Mga Syokeng BukingReesaBobby Barbers: ParakMildredPablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental HeroesMariaGloria, Gloria LabanderaGloriaKool Ka LangKaren HipolitoHabang Nasasaktan Lalong TumatapangMilagrosMagkapalad...Chona1998SqualaKinkyAng Erpat kong AstigCarla1999Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo AliceBayadra BrothersDahil May Isang Ikaw BulletAsin at PamintaAko ang Lalagot sa Hininga MoRosario2000Mana-mana, Tiba-tibaAtty. Katrina PunoKailangan ko'y IkawLovely 2001 Booba Booba Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy Ace Pangako... Ikaw Lang Peachy Radyo Mila Pagdating ng Panahon Bubut 2002Mahal Kita, Final AnswerJoanna Super B Bilma Hula Mo, Huli Ko Paula 2003A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! Miss Yulo Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Freezy / Roselle 2004 Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story Boobita 2005 La Visa Loca Mara D' Anothers Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4? Gloria 2006 Oh, My Ghost! Trixie 2007 Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat: Friends 4 Lyf and Death Maria Liwanag 'Brite' Diliman Pasukob Jennifer "Jenny" Rose San Miguel Desperadas Patricia 2008 Desperadas 2 Dr. Patricia Llanes Manay Po 2: Overload Bette Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... Mayette I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You) Stella Sembrano 2009Status: SingleDoris Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme Waitress Wapakman Magda Memeses 2010 Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote Girl in the dressing room 2011 Joey Gosiengfiao's Temptation Island Nympha 2013Ang Huling HenyaMiri/Henya 2018 Nakalimutan Ko Nang Kalimutan Ka Clinic patient Bagyong Bheverlynn Bheverlynn Mary, Marry Me Wedding Client 2019 And Ai, Thank You! Ursula de Vila Love Is Love Rofa 2022 My Teacher Golda 2024 Mujigae 2025 My Love Will Make You Disappear Madame Tala TBA
Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role Notes 1994 That's Entertainment Herself Ober Da Bakod Pegassu Actually, Yun Na! Herself (guest) Buddy en Sol Chibugan Na! Herself / Guest 1996 Super Laff-In Herself 1997 Mixed N.U.T.S. Anna Karenina Chona 1998 Instant Dyakpat Herself / Host Tropang Trumpo Herself Kool Ka Lang Booba 1999 Mikee Forever Ispup Herself 2000 Arriba, Arriba! Jennifer Lapis Subic Bay Idol Ko si Kap Vivian 2001–2016 Bubble Gang Herself 2001MMK: U.S. Visa2002Ang Iibigin ay IkawLiberty / Libay2003MPK: Rochelle Panglinan StoryRochelle2004MagpakailanmanGiovannie PicoEpisode: "The Giovannie Pico Story"MarinaraMarie / Dolphina / Aira2005Hokus PokusCandy2006Captain BarbellMs. Patti / Ms. Aero / Aerobika2007Showbiz CentralHostMarimarFifiWhammy! Push Your LuckHostMPK: Analyn VillanuevaAnalyn2008DyesebelAmafura2009DarnaFrancesca GandanghariSRO CinemaseryePerseverandaEpisode: "Moshi-Moshi... I Love You"2010DivaLady MendozaKaya ng PowersMargaret Powers2011DwarfinaDuwenkikayDaldalitaCherry2012Wil Time BigtimeCo-hostEnchanted GardenDiwani Quassia / Madonna2013Toda MaxWei DaVampire ang Daddy KoMaeWowowillieCo-hostPositiveMaricris2014WagasRebecca BustamanteEpisode: "Rebecca & Richard Love Story"2015MysticaEpisode: "Mystica & Troy Love Story"Mac and ChizChenelyn2017Ipaglaban Mo!AngieEpisode: "Akala"WansapanataymTita Florita MirafloresEpisode: "Jasmine's Flower Powers"Home Sweetie HomeLia Meneses2018Maalaala Mo KayaVivianEpisode: "Laptop"Kalye WarsKap Pip2019Jhon En MartianQueen 222Hinahanap-Hanap KitaPlane passengerEpisode: "The Reunion"2021Daddy's GurlJoy DibdibanGuest2022TOLSBarbie MacaspacTadhanaJoanEpisode: "Sikreto"Daig Kayo ng Lola KoQueenieEpisode: "Bida Kontrabida"Regal Studio PresentsBritneyEpisode: "Super Besh"MagpakailanmanTess BombEpisode: "Laughter & Tears"Pepito ManalotoMikaela "Mek-Mek" KhoGuest2023Comedy Island PhilippinesHerselfSparkle UEmilia GasparEpisode: "#Ghosted"2024MakilingGraceLOL: Last One Laughing PhilippinesContestant 2025 Politiko Talks Co-host 2025–2026 Your Face Sounds Familiar season 4Contestant2026Viva One Originals: AshtineEpisode: "Who's the Boss?"Tiktalk
Microdrama Year Title Role2026Aura de PeligroAura
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Rated RReleased: 2001 Label: Viva Records Format: LP, cassette, CD
Awards and nominations Major associations + Award Year Recipient(s) Category Result FAMAS Award2006Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4?Best ActressFilm Development Council of the Philippines: Sine Sandaan2019Rufa Mae QuintoComedy FemaleGolden Screen Awards2004Idol Ko si KapOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series2005Bubble GangOutstanding Performance in a Comedy Gag Show2006La Visa LocaBest Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)2012Temptation IslandKBP Golden Dove Awards1999IspupBest Comedy ActressManila Film Festival2002Super BBest ActressMetro Manila Film Festival2002Hula Mo, Huli KoBest ActressStar Awards for Movies2000Dahil May Isang IkawMovie Supporting Actress of the Year2006Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4?Star Awards for Television2000IspupBest Comedy Actress2002Rufa Mae QuintoFace of the Night2003Bubble GangBest Comedy Actress200420052006Hokus Pokus2008Showbiz CentralBest Female Showbiz-Oriented Show HostRufa Mae QuintoFemale Star of the NightBubble GangBest Comedy Actress2009201220132014201520162018Home Sweetie Home
Minor associations Award Year Recipient(s) Category Result Comguild Academes Choice Awards2019Rufa Mae QuintoMost Admired Comedienne of the YearEdukCircle Awards2018Best in Comedy (Female)
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