RUFFA & DONITA Bestie (money is not an object)
Noong 1990's sikat na sikat si Ruffa Gutierrez after nito manalo bilang 2nd Runner up sa Miss World 1993, sinasabi ngang nadaya si Ruffa sa Miss World dahil s'ya naman talaga ang may pinakamagandang sagot sa final Question, pumabor ang mga hurado kay Miss Jamaica na nooy sinasabing pinanalo lamang upang mapakita ng organisayon ay wala ng diskriminasyon sa mga itim.
Mula noon, kaliwa't kanan ang pelikula, Commercial, proyekto ni Ruffa, at talagang marami s'yang napundar kagaya ng mga alahas at ari-arian, si Ruffa rin ang tumayong breadwinner ng kanyang pamilya na nooy maliliit pa ang mga kapatid nito at hindi naman ganoon kaaktibo ang kanyang amang si Eddie Gutierrez sa Showbusiness.
Isang araw, kinailangan manghiram ng alahas ni Donita Rose kay Ruffa, humiram s'ya ng hikaw na nagkakahalaga ng $19,500 (800,000 pesos).
Kinabukasan nawala ang alahas, hindi alam ni Donita ang gagawin, hindi n'ya ito mahanap, umiiyak itong humarap kay Ruffa at humingi na kapatawaran sa nawalang alahas at nangako ito na babayaran n'ya ito ng hulugan sa loob ng isang taon. Isa lamang ang naging sagot sa kanya ni Ruffa. " Girl, its just money, hayaan mo na 'yun noh! "
Ni hindi na nagtanong pa si Ruffa tungkol sa nasabing alahas, pinaniwalaan agad ni Ruffa si Donita na nawala nga talaga ito. Hiyang-hiya at naiiyak parin si Donita sa kanyang kapabayaan. Ilang araw ang lumipas, nakita n'ya na ang hikaw na ninakaw pala ng kung sino, agad na niyakap ni Donita si Ruffa kasabay ng pagbalik n'ya ng mamahaling alahas nito.
Sabi ni Donita kay Ruffa " Nakita ko na 'yung magiging Bestfriend ko at ikaw 'yun Ruffa! napatunayan ko na ang Money is not an object to our friendship "
Mula noon bumibilang na ng ilang dekada ang kanilang pagkakaibigan.
Lahat tayo ay naghahangad ng mabuti at understanding na kaibigan, at maswerte tayo at nakakatagpo ang ilan sa'tin ng mga 'totoong tao' na hindi tayo huhusgahan at patuloy tayong iintindihin anu't-anuman ang maging sitwasyon.
Ikaw? may Isang "Ruffa" ka ba sa buhay mo?
Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez (born June 24, 1974) is a Filipino actress, model, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder. She won Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and was second runner-up to Miss World 1993.
Ruffa Gutierrez
Gutierrez in 2009
Born
Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez
June 24, 1974 (age 51)
Manila, Philippines
Alma mater
Philippine Women's University (BA)
Occupations
Actress, model, host
Spouse
Yilmaz Bektas
(m. 2003; ann. 2012)
Children
2
Parent(s)
Eddie Gutierrez (father)
Annabelle Rama (mother)
Relatives
Gutierrez family
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title
Binibining Pilipinas World 1993
Years active
1987–present
Hair color
Black
Eye color
Brown
Major
competition(s)
Binibining Pilipinas 1993 (winner – Binibining Pilipinas World 1993)
Miss World 1993 (2nd runner-up; Miss World Asia and Oceania)
Donita Rose Cavett-Palad[fn 1] (born December 5, 1974) is a Filipino-American actress, TV host and former MTV Asia VJ.[1]
Donita Rose Cavett-Palad
Rose in October 2019
Born
Donita Rose Cavett[fn 1]
December 5, 1974 (age 51)
Utah, U.S.
Occupations
Former MTV Asia VJactressTV personality
Years active
1990–2021
Agent
Viva Artists Agency (1992–1997)
Spouses
Eric Villarama
(m. 2003; s. 2016)
Felson Palad (m. 2022)
Children
1
Early and personal life
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Donita Rose Cavett was born in Utah on 5 December 1974 and moved to the Philippines when she was five years old. She is the eldest daughter to an American father, William Kent Cavett, a military officer, and a Filipino mother, Evelyn Ramos, a teacher from Pangasinan. She attended high school at Brent International School and college at De La Salle University.[2]
In 1997, Rose moved to Singapore to pursue a career as a video jockey for MTV Asia.
In 2001, Rose met Eric Villarama after she migrated to Angeles, Pampanga. After two years, she married Villarama in Santa Barbara, California in 2003. The couple had a son named Joshua Paul, born in 2004. In the summer of 2007, they moved to Manila.[3]
In 2015, Rose reportedly had problems in her marriage of 12 years with Eric Villarama but she maintained a positive relationship with him and decided to live together once more despite admitting the fact that she almost signed their divorce papers.[4][5][6][7] The following year, however, in an interview with Mo Twister on his online podcast Good Times with Mo aired on July 12, 2016, Rose publicly confirmed her separation with Villarama after she allegedly found Instagram photos of her husband with his new partner whom he reportedly started seeing in April 2016. Although the photos were taken down by Villarama the following day, other sources were able to screen capture one of the photos of Villarama and his new partner together.[8][9][10]
Rose is a devout born-again Christian, and an active member of Victory Fellowship Church.[11]
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Friendships like the one between Ruffa Gutierrez and Donita Rose remind us how invaluable trust and empathy are in relationships. I once experienced a situation that tested my friendship in a similar manner. A close friend borrowed a valuable item from me and unfortunately, lost it. Instead of reacting with anger, I chose to trust her honesty and her intention to make amends. This approach strengthened our bond rather than breaking it. In many ways, Ruffa’s response to Donita’s predicament exemplifies the ideal best friend—someone who values the relationship over material possessions. In life, it's easy to get caught up in the worth of things, but true friends prioritize understanding and forgive occasional mistakes. Ruffa telling Donita, "It's just money, hayaan mo na 'yun noh," shows remarkable generosity and kindness. Moreover, their story highlights the importance of empathy in friendships. Donita’s guilt and tears when she could not find the earrings reflect a genuine remorse, and Ruffa’s immediate trust allowed Donita to avoid unnecessary stress or embarrassment. This mutual respect is essential in lasting friendships. Beyond their personal story, both Ruffa and Donita have inspiring backgrounds. Ruffa’s rise as a Miss World 1993 2nd runner-up and her success as an actress and breadwinner for her family reveal her resilience and strength. Donita’s career as an MTV Asia VJ and TV host, alongside her personal journey, illustrate her own admirable path. For anyone searching for or maintaining meaningful friendships, the lessons from Ruffa and Donita’s experience serve as a gentle reminder: Material things can be replaced, but genuine trust and care between best friends are priceless and timeless. In my opinion, cultivating friendships that weather life’s challenges requires patience, forgiveness, and a focus on what truly matters—support and love. Asking yourself, "Do I have a Ruffa in my life?" encourages reflection on the quality and depth of your friendships, inspiring you to be that kind of friend too.
