Published November 2, 2022, 11:12 AM
Actress Ruffa Gutierrez is proud of her daughters Lorin and Venice Bektas who really care about education.
At the launch of her lifestyle brand “Gutz and Glow” at the Hilton Manila at Newport World Resorts in Pasay City recently, Ruffa also said that she’s so inspired to work hard for them.
“I am very inspired because my eldest daughter who’s now a sophomore at Pepperdine University and we miss her so much will soon be launching her own brand for 2023.
“I guess both my daughters are inclined to stay in the fashion or beauty industry if that’s what they want. Venice is 18 and she also wants to launch her own products,” the former beauty queen said.
Ruffa, who recently starred as Imelda Marcos in the blockbuster movie “Maid In Malacanang,” believes she also inspired her teens to study hard.
“I think I have inspired them a lot in terms of finishing education. Gusto ko rin ipakita sa kanila that their mom was able to do it. So kayo, kailangan tapusin n’yo rin ang pag-aaral ninyo. I am giving them all the tools so that they would be able to finish. I work so hard as a single mom. Sabi ko yan lang ang gusto kong gift ninyo sa akin na makapagtapos kayo ng pag-aaral,” she said.
In August, Ruffa announced that she finished her college studies through the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) of Philippine Women’s University (PWU).
“I would not have been able to successfully embark on my educational journey without the continuous guidance of PWU‘s ETEEAP team of professionals and the immeasurable support of my loved ones,” she quipped.
Ruffa, 48, said that she will support her daughters if their heart is really into fashion, beauty or showbiz.
“They have offers to join showbusiness. In fact Lorin is under the Viva Artists Agency. Dapat ila-launch na siya but she opted to really finish her sophomore year. Importante talaga yung meron kang pinag-aralan. There’s something for you to fall back on,” she said. Venice, meanwhile, is in high school.
Ruffa added: “Especially now sa showbiz, stars come and go so quickly. The turn over is so fast. Hindi katulad ng mga artista noon na decades ang kanilang pagre-reyna at pagha-hari. Ngayon sabi ko, ‘my gosh who’s that? Then there’s another one. Oh goodness!’ In “Showtime,” I see all these new faces and I can’t memorize their names anymore. So for me, talagang importante na meron silang pinag-aralan. If you have talents naman, the doors will be opened in show business.”
“Gutz and Glow is the newest lifestyle brand made of the finest functional ingredients and best antioxidants to provide complete skin and body care,” said Ruffa, who launched the brand in partnership with entrepreneur Maricor Flores.
Among the products in the lifestyle brand include Butt and Body Scrub, Disinfectant Hand Soap, Feminine Lightening Spray Mist, Luminous Hand Cream, Lustrous Hand Sanitizer, Blazing Hand Sanitizer, Makeup Remover Wipes, and Intimate Feminine Wipes.
“These products will surely help empower everyone who has the gutz to conquer the odds, and exude the glow that will put everyone in awe,” said Maricor, Ruffa’s business partner and churchmate. Also joining them at the launch was John Flores, head of Gutz and Glow marketing team.
At the same media conference, fans can’t help but ask Ruffa about the status of her relationship with former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista.
“You know I read an article and I forgot who wrote about it na kesyo natalo raw siya sa election, hindi na raw kami nagpapansinan or hindi ko na siya kinakausap,” said Ruffa when asked about Herbert at the same launch. “I think that’s wrong because they don’t know what really happens behind closed doors. Tuloy-tuloy ang communications. I believe that a private life is a happy life. What you see is what you get. So ano ba yung nakita ninyo kagabi?”
Last month, Ruffa and Herbert were on a date during the 70th birthday bash of talent manager Annabelle Rama at an exclusive club at the Bonifacio Global City.
Fans believe that Ruffa and Herbert were more than just friends, although she admits she enjoys his company.
Hours before her lifestyle brand was launched, Ruffa revealed Herbert wished her the best. “He just said break a leg. He’s very supportive and excited siya. Ang maganda naman kay Herbert he supports my dreams and goals. Hindi siya nakiki-alam sa mga gusto mong gawin sa buhay.”
