Comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto revealed that she joined “Your Face Sounds Familiar” to help her move on from the passing of her late husband, Trevor Magallanes.
Rufa said she needed the show because she and her daughter are mourning.
‘Dumaan na ko sa problema at drama. Kaya sabi ko, gusto ko naman may gawin na maganda [at para] malibang. Kailangan ko ‘yun kasi naglu-luksa kaming mag-ina. Para mabitbit ko din ‘yung kaligayahan sa anak ko,’ she told the press at the show’s recent press conference.
Rufa said that the invitation from “Your Face Sounds Familiar” came at just the right time.
‘I really wanted to audition for this,’ she said.
‘I haven’t been full blast in showbiz for a long time – almost 10 years – because I was focused on my family. But now that my daughter is eight and a little more independent, I told myself maybe it’s time I go full-time with my career again,’ she added.
The latest season of “Your Face Sounds Familiar” premiered last October 4, featuring the return of three of the country’s top musical icons, Sharon Cuneta, Gary Valenciano, and Ogie Alcasid, as the show’s jury.
Vhong Navarro and Jhong Hilario are tapped as its new hosts. Singers Nyoy Volante and “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate Klarisse de Guzman are this season’s mentors.
This season features eight performers: BGYO’s Akira Morishita, Alexa Ilacad, Dia Mate, Jarlo Base, Jason Dy, JM Dela Cerna, Marielle Montellano, Pepe Herrera, and Rufa Mae Quinto.
Bringing more fun and energy to the show are its online hosts AC Soriano, Krystal Brimner, and Vivoree Esclito.