Ruffa Gutierrez pens heartfelt message to Yilmaz Bektas & their 2 children

- Ruffa Gutierrez marked Mother’s Day by remembering the day she met the father of her children at the Cannes Film Festival 25 years ago

- She expressed gratitude for her daughters Lorin and Venice and called being their mother her greatest blessing

- The actress honored all mothers who sacrifice for their families and encouraged them to celebrate love and joy

- Her post received warm reactions from fans and fellow celebrities who praised her devotion as a mom

Actress and former beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez marked Mother’s Day with a heartfelt message on social media, reflecting on her journey into motherhood and the love she has for her daughters, Lorin and Venice.

Ruffa shared details on how she met her former husband, Yilma Bektas, and penned a message for him, thanking him for making her remember how she was blessed with the gift of motherhood because of him.

“Today marks 25 years since I met the father of my children—May 11, 2000, at the 53rd Cannes Film Festival,” Ruffa wrote in her post. “I was blessed with the gift of motherhood because of you. Thank you for making me remember, Yilmaz. Time flies indeed.”

Ruffa also expressed deep gratitude for her daughters, saying: “Lorin and Venice, being your mom is truly the greatest blessing. Thank you for being kind, loving, and thoughtful—not just to me, but to everyone you encounter.”

She ended her message with an inspiring note for all mothers: “Always remember that no matter what life brings, as long as we have each other, we can overcome anything. I love you both so much. To all the moms who love unconditionally, who have given their hearts and souls in sacrifice for their families—I honor you. Wishing you a beautiful day filled with love, joy, and the recognition you truly deserve. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!”

Fans and fellow celebrities flooded Ruffa’s comment section with greetings, praising her strength, grace, and devotion as a mother.

Ruffa Gutierrez is a Filipino actress, beauty queen, and television personality. She is the daughter of famous actors Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama. In 1993, she won Second Runner-Up in the Miss World pageant, making her one of the most well-known beauty queens in the Philippines. Throughout her career, she has been active in entertainment, hosting, and acting as well.

As previously reported by KAMI, Ruffa Gutierrez has greatly inspired many netizens on social media. Earlier, Ruffa took to Instagram to share several video clips of herself working out. She was spotted together with Vicki Belo's daughter, Cristalle, who also exercised. Needless to say, netizens cheered for the actress on her fitness journey this year.

Meanwhile, Ruffa Gutierrez posted a new set of photos on Instagram. On the photo-sharing app, Ruffa uploaded photos of herself clad in a beautiful blue gown. The gown, which was made by Rajo Laurel, had netizens gushing because it made Ruffa's features stand out 3. However, they also took notice of the actress' meaningful message on social media.

Source: KAMI.com.gh