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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).

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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
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

Television

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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
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]

Drama anthologies

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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

Streaming

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Year Title Role Ref.
2022 K-Love Head Security [5]
Misis Piggy Rowena David [6]
2023 Lagaslas Loleng [7]

Accolades

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

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''Rubi Rubi'' is a Filipino actress, comedian, acting teacher, and entrepreneur known for her extensive career in Philippine television and film, where she has portrayed a wide range of supporting roles in dramas, comedies, and fantasy series over more than two decades. Born Ruby Esmaquel on January 3, 1966, she holds a journalism degree from Far Eastern University and began her professional journey in show business in 1997 as a stand-up comedienne performing at popular comedy bars in Manila, including Music Box and 22nd Street Comedy Bar. Her screen name derives from the traditional Visayan song "Lubi-Lubi." Rubi Rubi transitioned to on-screen work in the early 2000s, making her film debut and appearing in television series such as Impostora, before gaining wider attention for her scene-stealing performances in movies like Hide and Seek in 2007. She has since built a prolific body of work featuring supporting and guest roles in numerous productions, including notable series such as Dirty Linen (2023), A Mother's Guilt (2017), Mac & Chiz (2015), and Glamorosa (2011), as well as films like Praybeyt Benjamin (2011 and 2014 installments), Familia Blondina (2019), and Lagaslas (2023). Her versatility in delivering both comedic and dramatic performances has sustained her presence in the Philippine entertainment industry, with recent credits extending into projects announced for 2025.

Early life

Birth and background

Rubi Rubi, born Ruby Esmaquel, was born on January 3, 1966. She graduated from Far Eastern University with a degree in journalism in 1987. No further verified details regarding her birthplace, family, or early life are available from primary industry sources. Rubi Rubi later became known as an actress in Philippine television and film.

Career

Career overview

Rubi Rubi is a Filipino actress and comedian primarily recognized for her work in Philippine television and film. Born Ruby Esmaquel on January 3, 1966, she entered the entertainment industry in 1997 as a stand-up comedienne performing at comedy bars before transitioning to on-screen roles. Her acting career features a consistent focus on supporting and guest roles across numerous teleseryes and drama series, often in character-driven or comedic capacities on networks including ABS-CBN. She has maintained steady activity in the industry for over two decades, with credits spanning from the early 2000s through recent productions in the 2020s and into 2025. Rubi Rubi's contributions reflect the role of a reliable character actress in Filipino primetime and afternoon dramas, contributing to a wide range of series without a singular breakout leading to widespread prominence beyond consistent ensemble work.

Notable roles

Rubi Rubi is best known for her supporting roles in prominent Philippine television series and films, as highlighted by her "Known For" credits. She portrayed Tindeng in the 2011 television drama series Mula sa Puso, appearing in 97 episodes. In this project, she contributed to a well-received remake of a classic Philippine drama. In 2020, she appeared as Donor in the film Suarez: The Healing Priest, a project centered on a religious theme involving a faith healer. Her most recent major role came as Precious Magtibay in the 2023 television series Dirty Linen, where she featured in 153 episodes of the drama series. These performances represent her most prominent contributions to Philippine entertainment.

Filmography

Television

Rubi Rubi has appeared in numerous Philippine television series, primarily in supporting and guest roles within teleseryes and anthology programs. She is known for her performance in Mula sa Puso (2011). In Dirty Linen (2023), she played the role of Precious Magtibay (also referred to as Manang Precious). Her other television credits include appearances in anthology series such as Maalaala Mo Kaya, Ipaglaban Mo, Wansapanataym, and Dear Uge, as well as dramas including Lolong, Padyak Princess, Black Rider, and Pepito Manaloto.

Film

Rubi Rubi's film career consists of supporting roles in various Filipino feature films, though her work has been more extensive in television. Her debut onscreen appearance was in the 2002 film I Think I'm In Love. She has since appeared in several movies, including Manay Po! 2: Overload, Sisterakas, Bongga Ka Day: Ang Sagala Sa Barangay Niño, and Fall. Additional credits include Familia Blondina (2019), Nakalimutan ko nang kalimutan ka (2018), and Mary, Marry Me (2018). In 2020, she featured in Suarez: The Healing Priest. Role details for many of these projects are not consistently documented across sources, reflecting her primary focus on television.

Personal life

Personal details

Rubi Rubi has kept her personal life largely private. She is married to Marco Llonor. Her biographical profiles focus primarily on professional credits and basic identification, offering limited insights into private matters.
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