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GMA Network
2 days ago
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- GMA Network
Ruffa Gutierrez hopes to see ex-husband Yilmaz Bektas again
Ruffa Gutierrez said she hopes to meet her ex-husband, Yilmaz Bektas, once again. On Thursday's "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," Ruffa, who is celebrating her birthday this month, was hypothetically asked who she wants to see in the gathering. "Well, ako, gusto ko si Yilmaz. Kasi ang tagal na naming 'di nagkita. On the phone, naging magkaibigan na kami, nagtetelebabad kami, and I think 'pag in person, aabot kami ng mga eight hours siguro 'pag nagkuwento kami," she said. She amusingly recalled their playful arguments even over the phone about how they first met, with each claiming the other pursued them. "I think it's been more than like 20 years since we last saw each other, since the last time he came to visit me here. So marami kaming pag-uusapan, especially tungkol sa mga anak namin. It may not have to be romantic, but I think it will be nice to have a nice dinner with him," she said. She underscored the necessity of their continued communication due to their children. "Because we have children, we still have to talk. And it's better if you talk and you're in good terms, na magkaibigan kayo," she said. Their current amicable relationship was not easily achieved. Ruffa admitted that it took a significant amount of time and effort to reach this point. "It took a while to get there, Tito Boy, ha. So nag-away kami nang ilang years. Ilang years din kaming hindi nag-usap. May mga times na galit na galit ako sa phone. So ngayon nag-iingat na ako on how to talk about [it]," she said. Addressing public speculation, Ruffa said that Yilmaz is currently single. "He's never been married kasi ang daming nagsasabi he got married again after me. Hindi totoong nagkaroon siya ng bagong asawa. Nagkaroon siya ng fiancée, hindi natuloy. And he doesn't have any children after Lorin and Venice," she said. After separating in 2007, Ruffa and Yilmaz were granted an annulment. They have two daughters together, Lorin and Venice, who reunited with their dad in Turkiye three years ago. They visited him again this year. —Carby Rose Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ruffa Gutierrez says she and Herbert Bautista are ‘going through a bump' right now
Ruffa Gutierrez revealed that her relationship with Herbert Bautista is currently experiencing a 'bump' in the road. On Thursday's 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,' Ruffa said their currently not talking to each other. 'We're going through a bump right now and we're not speaking. So let's see if that bump will last or we'll speak again. I don't know,' she said. The actress sees this period as a potential opportunity for reflection, saying 'I've been busy also and he has other things that he should take care of as well when it comes to personal matters. So maybe this is also a good time because it's been five years since we first met again on the set of a project that we did. So limang taon, so magandang space 'to para makita natin kung itutuloy ba or ihihinto natin,' she said. Despite the current challenges in their relationship, Ruffa had nothing but kind words for Herbert. 'Even if we're going through a little bump right now, I will treasure our precious moments because he's the one that encouraged me also to study,' she said. 'Marami akong natututunan sa kaniya and for that, I'm very thankful.' In 2022, Ruffa completed her bachelor's degree in Communication Arts from the Philippine Women's University. In her interview, Ruffa clarified that they are not living together. 'I've never lived with a person. Hindi ako naniniwala sa live-in kaya 'yung mga relasyon ko nagtatagal kasi may space, 'di ba? Excited kayo to see each other. Kung everyday, gumigising ka, siya 'yung katabi mo, parang oh my gosh,' she said. Ruffa recalled first meeting Herbert when she was only 13 years old. 'Nakasalamin pa ako, kulot-kulot ang hair ko. Hindi ko siya pinapansin, hindi rin niya ako pinapansin. Wala, dedma. We were just co-stars. And then I remember, when I was 17, binigyan niya ako ng libro. Sabi niya, 'Ito, basahin mo 'tong libro na 'to. Maganda 'yan para 'pag tinanong ka sa Q and A sa Miss World, makakasagot ka.' So ako naman, my gosh, may pictures ba 'to?' When asked if they had talked about marriage, Ruffa answered, 'Marriage is very difficult. I don't know if I'm ready for that step yet. Herbert's also not ready.' Instead, she emphasized the importance of finding a companion. 'I think what's more important rather than discussing marriage is looking for someone that will be your best friend, soulmate, and lifetime partner.' Ruffa first revealed her relationship with Herbert in June 2024. Last month, he finally made it to Ruffa's TikTok account. This is her first known relationship after her marriaged with Turkish businessman Yilmaz Bektas ended. They have two daughters, Lorin and Venice, who are currently in Turkiye with Bektas. Meanwhile, Ruffa is set to star in 'Beauty Empire' with Barbie Forteza and Kyline Alcantara. — Carby Basina/LA, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ruffa Gutierrez's daughters Venice, Lorin reunite with dad Yilmaz Bektas in Turkiye
Ruffa Gutierrez's daughters, Venice and Lorin, just got reunited with their dad Yilmaz Bektas! On Instagram, Ruffa shared some snaps of herself sending Lorin off to Istanbul, where she will spend a summer holiday with her dad and his family. "Sending Lorin off to Istanbul to reunite with her Baba (Dad) and the Bektas family, while Venice joins them from the U.S. for their epic Turkiye summer holiday," the actress wrote. "My heart is full knowing they'll be together again. Wishing my daughters a summer filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories," she added. Ruffa also posted a photo of her daughters having dinner with Yilmaz's family. After separating in 2007, Ruffa and Yilmaz were granted an annulment. Ruffa has since been a single mom to her daughters. In 2022, Lorin and Venice also reunited with their father in Istanbul after 15 years of waiting. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
