'Eat Bulaga' dabarkad and 'Owe My Love' star Ruby Rodriguez has experienced the COVID-19 crisis in a very personal level and her life under quarantine is undoubtedly an emotional roller coaster ride.
When the quarantine was implemented, Ruby had no choice but to postpone her flight and she had to spend more months away from her daughter Toni Aquino who's based in the US.
Ruby lost her sister, Dr. Sally Gatchalian, a frontliner who succumbed to the dreaded disease. A couple of weeks later, she fell sick and spent days in the hospital and a few more under medication.
But despite the lows and challenges thrown her way, Ruby is still blessed to have her husband Mark Aquino and son AJ for the majority of the quarantine.
In September, Toni finally received her degree in UP Manila and they were all reunited in the US when the quarantine restrictions eased up.
Ruby got her well-deserved family time and she continues her showbiz work under the new normal.
Take a peek at her life under quarantine with her family here.
Ruby Rodriguez's life slowed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For her, it meant staying home and spending more time with her family.
For Ruby Rodriguez, the quarantined life also meant spending more days away from Toni Aquino, her daughter who's based in America.
The early part of the quarantine was a painful episode for Ruby Rodriguez and her family when they lost her sister and frontliner, Dr. Sally Gatchalian, to COVID-19.
Ruby Rodriguez still had a feast for Mother's Day despite celebrating at home.
Ruby Rodriguez improvised for a summer experience with her family.
Ruby Rodriguez faced another challenge when she had to undergo a medical procedure due to abdominal pain.
Ruby Rodriguez had to take medications for weeks but she soon recovered.
Ruby Rodriguez's family surely limited the times they went out. So when her husband Mark Aquino needed a haircut, it became an opportunity for their son AJ to take charge and be creative.
Ruby Rodriguez's husband Mark Aquino ventured into creating and selling artworks during the quarantine. Some of his pieces were even inspired by the creations of Joey de Leon.
Ruby Rodriguez and Mark Aquino turned to doing video conferences for their regular activities. The Kapuso star shared a photo of their video call during a bible study.
Despite the pandemic, Toni Aquino completed her degree in BA Social Science in UP Manila. She was given a virtual graduation ceremony and Ruby Rodriguez couldn't be more proud!
After months of delay, Ruby Rodriguez finally got the chance to fly to the US with her family.
Finally, Ruby Rodriguez's family is together and complete! She got to see and hug her daughter Toni Aquino after being months apart.
Ruby Rodriguez and her family made sure to observe health and safety protocols as they took trips outdoors while in the US.
Ruby Rodriguez continued showbiz work even when she's staying abroad. She taped for 'I Can See You,' and she's also preparing for 'Owe My Love.'
Ruby Rodriguez got to meet her extended family in the US, too!
Nothing warms the heart of a mom like Ruby Rodriguez more than witnessing the beautiful moments of her children and family.