Ruffa Gutierrez reveals ex-husband Yilmaz Bektas wanted to marry her again
Actress Ruffa Gutierrez recently revealed that her ex-husband, Yilmaz Bektas, has expressed a desire to remarry her.
At a press conference for her newest brand endorsement, Ruffa confessed that she initially believed he was just kidding.
"He couldn't find someone like me and kept searching all over the world. In fact, he wanted to propose and marry me again. I initially thought he was joking," she said, reported by Pilipino STAR Ngayon.
“Sabi ko, 'Is this a joke?' [Sabi ni Yilmaz], 'No, I want to invite you to be in a train with me' and mag-train daw kami all over Europe. So, sabi ko, 'Totoo ba 'to or baka he's planning my murder on the plane or train,” she said jokingly,
“At least, we've come to that decision and we can joke and be happy with one another,” she said.
“I always wish Yilmaz well. And I always wish that he becomes successful in life kasi his success is also the success of my kids. Ano lang kami, we're best friends now… Si Yilmaz, alam mo, kahit na saang lupalop siyang umikot sa buong mundo, iisa lang ang Ruffa at alam niya yun,” she shared with the media present.
However, Ruffa insists she is not assuming he wants to seriously rekindle their relationship.
Ruffa and Yilmaz got married in 2003 but parted ways in 2007.
In 2024, Ruffa confirmed she and Herbert Bautista are in a relationship.
Meanwhile, check out some photos below that shows Ruffa, Lorin, and Venice's sweetest and funniest moments:
TikTok
Ruffa Gutierrez initially disapproved of Lorin's twerking set to Cardi B's "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
Dance
Ruffa eventually got in on the fun and joined Lorin and Venice's TikTok dance session.
Lorin Bektas
Lorin Gabriella is Ruffa's first daughter to then-husband Turkish businessman Yilmaz Bektas. She was born on August 3, 2003.
Venice Bektas
A year after having Lorin, Ruffa then gave birth to her second daughter, Venezia Loran, on September 11, 2004.
Throwback
Here is a throwback photo of Ruffa, Lorin, and Venice back when the kids were ages three and two, respectively.
Twinning
Take a look at Lorin and Venice's gorgeous #Twinning photo!
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Modeling
Here are Lorin and Venice modeling with Ruffa for a Rajo Laurel collection back in their tween years.
Ruffa, Lorin, and Venice
Nothing brings Ruffa greater joy than seeing her daughters succeed and thrive.
Clingy
Lorin and Venice are both clingy to their queen mom Ruffa Gutierrez!
Beach buddies
Mirror selfie
Ruffa and her “bunso” Venice Bektas are the sweetest as they hold hands while taking a mirror selfie!
Together
Ruffa Gutierrez wrote in the caption of this photo, “Bonding, laughing, eating, and creating beautiful memories together.”
