Rubi Rubi

Rubi Rubi
Born
Ruby Esmaquel

(1966-01-03) January 3, 1966 (age 60)
Alma materFar Eastern University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • entrepreneur
Years active1997–present
AgentDMV Entertainment
PartnerMarco 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
2002 I Think I'm In Love Cosmetic Girl 1
2006 Bikini Open
2007 Hide and Seek Indeng
2008 Manay Po 2: Overload Summer
2009 Villa Estrella Suzy
Pitik Bulag Nena
2010 Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To Doctor 3
2011 Praybeyt Benjamin Captain Tenille
2012 Sisterakas Cara
2013 Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki Lydia
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Crazy Doctor
2014 The Gifted Bully
Moron 5.2: The Transformation Doctor 3
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Captain Tenille
2016 I Love You To Death Franca Bochelli
2018 My Fairy Tail Love Story Nana Gurang
Poon Mimi
Kuya Wes Tita Beverly
Nakalimutan Ko Nang Kalimutan Ka Grieving Mother
Everybody Loves Baby Wendy Judge 2
Mary, Marry Me Aunt Toyang
2019 Familia Blondina Elvie
Ang Taran Tanods: K'nang Buhay 'To!
And Ai, Thank You! Tiya Marie
2020 Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim Tandang Bruha
Suarez: The Healing Priest Donor
2023 Lagaslas Loleng

Television

Year Title Role
2007 Impostora Miss Minchin
2008 Dyosa Huling
Obra
2010 Kokey @ Ako Fifi
2011 Magic Palayok Yaya Rosa
Mula sa Puso Tindeng
Glamorosa Britney
2013 Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Lyda Bernal
2015 Mac & Chiz Paning
#ParangNormal Activity Ms. Pating
2016 Princess in the Palace Concha
Calle Siete Margie Silang
2017 Hanggang Saan Pinky
2018 Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw Manang Eew
Ipaglaban Mo! Indang
My Special Tatay Divine
2019 Pepito Manaloto Ruth
Hiwaga ng Kambat Delia Pamintuan
Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa Barbara Villanueva
2020 Carpool Tita Merly
2021 Las Hermanas Rowena Mallari/Ellen "Lady E" Torillo
2022 Dear God
Daddy's Gurl Elvira
K-Love Head Security
Misis Piggy Rowena David
2023 Dirty Linen Precious Magtibay
2024 Makiling Madam Mushka
Black Rider Venus' assistant
2025 Maalaala Mo Kaya
What Lies Beneath Vangie Corrales
2025–2026 Roja Happy Capinpin[4]
2026 Miss Behave Principal Mckenna

Drama anthologies

Year Title Role Episode
2018 Ipaglaban Mo! Indang Set-up
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
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
2015 Rosalinda Camera
2014 Madre Liham
2008 Ruby Lemon Dalandan
2022 Magpakailanman Christy Nasaan Ka, Inay
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

Accolades

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

References

  1. ^ 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.
  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. ^ "Bakbakang Donny-Kyle inaabangan, co-stars sa aksyon serye ipinakilala". journalnews.com.ph (in Tagalog). September 1, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.

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