Ruffa Gutierrez, binalikan ang di-malilimutang insidente ng nakawan sa beauty pageant

• Ruffa Gutierrez recalled having her shoes stolen during a beauty pageant
• The missing footwear was eventually found in the rooms of other candidates
• Despite the competition and jealousy, she formed lasting friendships with fellow contestants
• She also remembered visiting Sun City, South Africa, for the first and last time when she was 18

Former beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez looked back on some of her most unforgettable experiences during her pageant days, including an unusual incident involving her missing shoes and the friendships she developed with fellow contestants.

The Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 titleholder shared these memories during her October 28 guest appearance on GMA Network's Fast Talk with Boy Abunda. While beauty competitions are often associated with glamour, preparation, and rivalry, Ruffa revealed that her experience also came with unexpected situations behind the scenes.

Among the incidents that remained vivid in her memory was the disappearance of her footwear while she was staying in her room during a pageant.

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“'Yung mga ninanakaw lahat ng mga sapatos ko. Ninanakaw nilang lahat in my room, nahanap namin sa iba't ibang mga kandidata, mga room,” kuwento ni Ruffa.

The actress did not elaborate on the circumstances surrounding the incident, but she recalled that the missing shoes were eventually discovered in the rooms of different contestants.

Despite this unpleasant experience, Ruffa also had plenty of positive memories from her participation in beauty competitions. She particularly treasured the opportunity to spend time with other candidates, especially since social media was not yet part of everyday life during that period.

According to her, the contestants had more opportunities to interact personally and establish connections outside the competition.

“Another experience I'll never forget, wala pang social media noon so we really had fun bonding with the candidates. Yes, may mga inggitan, hindi naman mawawala 'yun, but I made more friends,” sabi ni Ruffa.

Although she acknowledged that jealousy was sometimes inevitable in pageants, Ruffa emphasized that her overall experience allowed her to build meaningful relationships with other women.

Some of those connections have also stood the test of time. Among the fellow beauty queens she remains friends with is Miss Turkey Emel Yıldırım, whom she met during her pageant journey.

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Aside from the friendships and unexpected incidents, Ruffa also remembered one particular international destination that made her pageant experience even more memorable.

She revealed that her trip to Sun City in South Africa was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, as she never had another opportunity to visit the place after that trip.

“And that time also, it was my first and last time to visit Sun City, South Africa. I was only 18 at that time; I just turned 19, so talagang bata pa 'ko nu'n,” dagdag ni Ruffa.

Looking back, Ruffa's stories offered a glimpse into her early years in the beauty pageant industry, highlighting how the experience involved more than competing for a crown. From unexpected incidents to friendships that lasted for decades, those moments became part of the memories she continues to treasure.

Ruffa Gutierrez is a prominent Filipino actress, model, and former beauty queen who won Miss World 1993 Second Princess. Coming from a well-known Philippine showbiz dynasty, she has maintained a successful decades-long career across television, film, and modeling.

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In another report, Ruffa Gutierrez revealed that her father, Eddie Gutierrez, is now cancer-free after keeping his health battle private. The actress credited the prayers and support of fans for helping her family through the difficult period. She also denied false reports claiming that her mother, Annabelle Rama, had passed away and called on content creators to stop spreading misinformation.

Meanwhile, Ruffa Gutierrez explained why her relationship with Herbert Bautista did not work out. The actress said circumstances beyond their control led them to different phases in life. Despite their breakup, she revealed that they remain friends and continue to communicate regularly.

Source: KAMI.com.gh