Rufa Mae Quinto at John Lloyd Cruz, magsasama sa bagong sitcom ng GMA

• Rufa Mae Quinto thanked John Lloyd Cruz in a short social media post as they prepare to work together in an upcoming GMA sitcom
• The comedian shared a sweet message for the actor and hinted that they would be seeing each other soon
• Bayani Agbayani previously revealed that John Lloyd personally wanted him and Rufa Mae to be part of the comedy project
• She is expected to join John Lloyd, Bayani, and Ellen Adarna in the sitcom previously confirmed by the veteran comedian

Rufa Mae Quinto shared a brief but meaningful message for John Lloyd Cruz as their upcoming comedy project on GMA continues to generate interest.

The comedian took to X to thank the actor while seemingly looking forward to working with him soon.

“Thank you John Lloyd …. See yah soon” she wrote.

Her post comes months after Bayani Agbayani confirmed details about a new sitcom involving John Lloyd, Rufa Mae, Ellen Adarna, and himself.

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In a June interview reported by PEP.ph, Bayani revealed that the project was being prepared for GMA. At the time, he said there was still no definite taping schedule because another sitcom was reportedly ahead in the network's production lineup.

Bayani also shared an interesting detail about how he and Rufa Mae became involved in the project.

According to the comedian, John Lloyd personally wanted the two of them to join the cast.

He recalled being told about the actor's condition for doing the sitcom.

“Hindi ko ito gagawin kung wala si Bayani at si Rufa Mae Quinto,” Bayani quoted John Lloyd as saying.

Bayani further said that John Lloyd is serving as a line producer for the project. He expressed confidence that the sitcom would push through based on what the actor had personally told him.

“Sa pagkakasabi sa akin ni Lloydie, sure na. Si Lloydie kasi ang line producer,” he said in the PEP.ph interview.

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Reports at the time also identified Ellen as part of the planned sitcom. Bayani himself confirmed that the former couple would be joined by him and Rufa Mae in the comedy project.

John Lloyd already has experience producing a comedy series for GMA. He previously starred in and helped produce Happy ToGetHer, which aired on the network from December 2021 until August 2023.

For Rufa Mae, the upcoming project also brings her back into a familiar comedy setting. The actress-comedian has spent much of her career making audiences laugh through television shows and films.

Rufa Mae Quinto is a 48-year-old Filipino actress, comedian, and TV host who rose to widespread fame in the mid-1990s as a cast member of the variety show That's Entertainment. She has since cemented her status as an iconic pop culture figure and multi-award-winning comedy queen, celebrated for her distinct, high-pitched comedic delivery and memorable lead roles in hit films like Booba and the long-running gag show Bubble Gang.

In another report, Rufa Mae Quinto’s iconic catchphrases “Todo na ‘to!” and “Go go go!” were recently featured on a Japanese variety show. Japan-based Filipino singer Beverly even referenced the comedian’s signature lines during her guest appearance on “Chidori’s Oni Renchan,” bringing international attention to Rufa Mae’s well-known expressions. The actress expressed her happiness after learning that her catchphrases were recognized by Japanese audiences, showing how far her pop culture impact has reached. She is also preparing to celebrate her 48th birthday following the passing of her husband Trevor Magallanes earlier this year.

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Meanwhile, Rufa Mae Quinto also shared an emotional message online as she reflected on her first birthday as a widow. She recalled past family celebrations in Hawaii with her late husband Trevor and their daughter Athena, describing them as some of her happiest memories. The actress revealed that she and Athena will be returning to their home in San Francisco as they continue to cope with Trevor’s passing. Her heartfelt post drew sympathy and support from many netizens who sent prayers for her and her daughter during this difficult time.

Source: KAMI.com.gh