Ruffa Gutierrez is thrilled to return to GMA after 21 years
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Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and former 'That's Entertainment' star Ruffa Gutierrez marks her GMA comeback with revenge drama series, 'Beauty Empire.'
After 21 years, Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 Ruffa Gutierrez returns to doing projects in GMA Network.
She began her career in GMA when she was 13, starring in the variety show That's Entertainment which aired from 1986 to 1996.
Ruffa is set to mark her GMA comeback by starring in the upcoming revenge drama series Beauty Empire, produced by GMA Public Affairs. It is based on the original concept by CreaZion Studios and a Viu Original series.
Speaking with GMANetwork.com, Ruffa couldn't help but feel thrilled about setting foot again in her first home on television.
She said, "It's been 21 years po since my last project dito sa GMA and I'm very, very happy, grateful, thankful for the warm welcome. Talagang excited ako sa project na ito, Beauty Empire."
Also headlining Beauty Empire are Sparkle artists Barbie Forteza and Kyline Alcantara, whom Ruffa said she is excited to work with.
The statuesque actress added, "It's a dream come true to be working with such fine, young actresses Barbie Forteza and Kyline Alcantara. Ngayon ko lang sila makakasama so excited akong makaeksena sila."
Ruffa took a trip down memory lane as she felt nostalgic, seeing familiar faces after entering GMA Network premises again. She also recalled the time when her grand wedding with Turkish businessman Yilmaz Bektas was televised in GMA in 2003.
She also said, "Actually, 14 or 13 years old ako nag-start sa GMA sa That's Entertainment at 'yung huli, 'yung kasal ko...kaya I miss working with the directors, with the staff, the crew. Lahat ng crew no'n, sa production, mga boss na ngayon so ang sarap-sarap tingnan sila na that they've elevated already and they are now in power, and yet mababait pa rin sila sa 'kin so I'm happy to see old faces and work with new faces."
Joining the cast of Beauty Empire are Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz, Sam Concepcion, Choi Bo-min, Sid Lucero, and Chai Fonacier.
The collaboration series was made official during a contract signing between GMA, CreaZion Studios, and Viu held last March 17 at GMA Network Studios.
Beauty Empire is currently in production and is scheduled to premiere soon on Viu before it makes its debut on GMA Network.
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