Ruby Rodriguez opens up on leaving the Philippines, moving to the US
- Ruby Rodriguez revealed she moved to the United States to prioritize her son AJ’s health and education needs
- She said AJ is being treated for a rare autoimmune disease and requires specialized medical care and schooling
- Despite her long and successful run on Eat Bulaga, she chose family over career and relocated in 2021
- Ruby now works at the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles while supporting her son full time
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Veteran host and comedienne Ruby Rodriguez opened up about one of the biggest decisions of her life during a heartfelt interview with journalist Luchi Cruz-Valdes on the latter’s YouTube vlog. Known for decades as a staple of local television, Ruby shared why she quietly stepped away from her thriving showbiz career and chose to move abroad.
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She explained that the move was driven entirely by her son AJ’s medical and developmental needs.
“I left in 2021. It’s for my son kasi nga he is being treated here in the US for a rare autoimmune disease. And then let’s face it mas maganda ang special education dito because my son’s also special, he has intellectual disability. So dito ’yung school nila talagang tututukan nila, and they have a special school and they are all special students,” she relayed.
As a mother, Ruby knew her priority had to be AJ’s treatment and access to better resources, including schools that provide focused care and specialized programs for children with intellectual disabilities.
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Now based in California, Ruby is married to a Filipino who holds American citizenship. She has also transitioned into public service, currently working at the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles while continuing to support her family behind the scenes. Though she may be far from the local spotlight, Ruby shared that she has no regrets, saying her son’s well-being will always come first.
You can watch the full interview below:
Ruby Rodriguez is a Filipina actress and comedienne, best known as a former host of Eat Bulaga, the Philippines’ longest-running noontime show. Born on January 10, 1966, she started as a preschool teacher before entering showbiz, gaining fame through the sitcom Okay Ka, Fairy Ko. She joined Eat Bulaga in 1991 and has appeared in films, TV shows, and comedy specials. Today, she lives in the United States while staying connected to Philippine entertainment.
More recently, Ruby Rodriguez turned a year older and wiser, giving fans a glimpse of her birthday. Now based in the United States, she shared the moment in a carousel of photos posted on Instagram on Sunday, January 11, including one showing her with a birthday cake.
Meanwhile, Ruby Rodriguez has spoken out after a malicious rumor resurfaced online. A vlogger recently claimed that Ruby had a long-standing affair with Senate President Tito Sotto, a story that the actress strongly rejected. Based on a report from Abante Entertainment, the claim quickly spread on social media, prompting Ruby to step in and defend herself and her loved ones.
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