. Among those named in the allegations were Ruffa Gutierrez, Vivian Velez, and Gretchen Barretto. The actresses were reportedly paid exorbitant sums—rumored to be in the thousands of dollars—to attend parties and serve as companions to the Brunei elite, specifically Prince Jefri Bolkiah , the brother of the Sultan. Ruffa Gutierrez and the Public Fallout
In response to the backlash, Gutierrez issued a public apology, stating that her intention was not to offend anyone and expressing her respect for Brunei's culture and laws. She clarified that her posts were not meant to disparage the country or its people but were a misguided attempt to share her experiences. Ruffa Gutierrez Brunei Scandal
Rosanna Roces (who later claimed first-hand knowledge of the operations) Ruffa Gutierrez and the Public Fallout In response
The "Brunei beauties" scandal was a high-profile controversy in the early 1990s involving several Filipino actresses and beauty queens, most notably Ruffa Gutierrez Unlike tourists who rush through, she spends hours at the
Ruffa is a self-confessed history buff. Unlike tourists who rush through, she spends hours at the . She has posted vlogs detailing the golden chariot and the replica of the Sultan’s throne. For Ruffa, entertainment is educational. She turns cultural tours into glamorous photo shoots, wearing designer sunglasses while standing in front of ancient artifacts.
In the golden age of Philippine tabloid journalism, few names sold more papers than Ruffa Gutierrez. As a beauty queen, a film star, and a member of the legendary Gutierrez showbiz clan, her life was always a public spectacle. But in late 2006 and early 2007, a story broke that transcended showbiz gossip. It involved international diplomacy, an alleged altercation with royalty, and a mysterious deportation.