Rufa Mae Quinto joins "Your Face Sounds Familiar" to heal and find joy after husband’s passing

• Rufa Mae Quinto said she joined the show to cope with her husband Trevor Magallanes’ death
• The comedienne shared that she and her daughter are still in mourning
• She sees the show as a way to bring happiness back into their lives
• The new season premiered on October 4 with returning judges and a star-studded cast

Comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto opened up about finding strength and healing through her participation in the latest season of "Your Face Sounds Familiar," saying the show came at a time when she needed it most following the passing of her husband, Trevor Magallanes.

“Dumaan na ko sa problema at drama. Kaya sabi ko, gusto ko naman may gawin na maganda [at para] malibang. Kailangan ko 'yun kasi naglu-luksa kaming mag-ina. Para mabitbit ko din 'yung kaligayahan sa anak ko,” Rufa shared during the show’s press conference.

She revealed that joining the program helped her move forward while offering a renewed sense of purpose.

“I really wanted to audition for this,” she said, adding that it felt like the right time to return to showbiz after years of focusing on her family.

“I haven’t been full blast in showbiz for a long time — almost 10 years — because I was focused on my family. But now that my daughter is eight and a little more independent, I told myself maybe it’s time I go full-time with my career again,” she continued.

The new season of Your Face Sounds Familiar premiered on October 4, with Sharon Cuneta, Gary Valenciano, and Ogie Alcasid returning as judges. Vhong Navarro and Jhong Hilario now serve as hosts, while Nyoy Volante and Klarisse de Guzman mentor the contestants.

Among the eight performers are Akira Morishita, Alexa Ilacad, Jason Dy, Pepe Herrera, and Rufa Mae herself—bringing laughter, music, and inspiration to viewers once again.

Rufa Mae Quinto is a famous Filipino actress and comedian. Celebrated for her campy humor and distinctive comedic style, she has become a significant figure in Philippine pop culture. She began her entertainment career in 1996 with the variety show That's Entertainment. Throughout her career, Rufa has starred in various successful films. In her personal life, she married Trevor Magallanes in 2016, and they have a daughter named Athena, born in 2017. However, in December 2024, Trevor announced that they were seeking a divorce, a claim she addressed in January 2025.

Earlier, Rufa Mae Quinto spoke for the first time following various speculations online about the sudden passing of her former husband, Trevor Magallanes. She released an official statement on Instagram after posting a captionless photo, where she clarified that she and Trevor’s family are still in the process of verifying the details surrounding the incident. In her statement, she firmly asked the public to stop spreading false information and to respect their silence during this time of mourning, especially for the sake of their child.

Meanwhile, Rufa Mae Quinto aired her deep gratitude to the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) after they paid tribute to her late husband, former SFPD officer Trevor Magallanes. In an emotional Instagram post on Thursday, August 7, the actress shared an official message from Interim Chief Paul Yep, who confirmed Trevor’s passing and honored his dedicated service to the department. Chief Yep also shared that Trevor is survived by his daughter, Athena, who was described as “the light of his life.” He offered the department’s deepest condolences to Trevor’s family, friends, and former colleagues, adding, “We extend our deepest condolences during this difficult time.” Rufa Mae, moved by the tribute, simply wrote: “Thank you @sfpdofficial, for this honor.”

Source: KAMI.com.gh