Rubi Rubi
Filipino actress and comedian (born 1966)
Ruby Esmaquel (born January 3, 1966), known professionally as Rubi Rubi, is a Filipino actress, comedian, acting teacher and entrepreneur. Her first onscreen appearance was in the 2002 film, I Think I’m In Love, followed by her first teleserye series, Impostora (2007). 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).
01Career
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.
02Filmography
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 |
| 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 |
03Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7th Outstanding Men and Women of the Philippines 2023 | Honoree | Won |
Sources and credits
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