Comedienne and actress Rufa Mae Quinto has confirmed that she and her husband Trevor Magallanes have officially gone their separate ways—even though they remain legally married.
In a candid interview on ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’, Rufa Mae opened up about the emotional reality of their decision to part, citing respect and acceptance as the reasons they chose to stop holding on.
“Move on muna. Pero we respect each other. Kasi nga masyado nang ano eh — ’di ba para mag-clarity na rin lahat,” she shared.
Despite the split, Rufa admitted she still holds love for Trevor, but emphasized the importance of letting go when it’s clear the other person no longer wants to continue.
“Siyempre mahal ko, asawa ko ‘yun eh, ‘di ba? Hanggang ngayon naman asawa ko pa rin naman siya, eh. Kaya lang, ayaw na rin niya, so ayaw ko na rin at ginagalang ko ‘yun. Kasi mas kadiri naman kung ayaw ko pang tumigil, ‘di ba?”
The couple, who married in 2016 and share a daughter named Athena, reportedly made efforts to save their marriage. However, Rufa said they ultimately realized they were simply better off apart.
“Sinubukan naman namin. Kaya lang siguro gusto lang namin ng magkaiba, maraming dahilan na hindi na rin namin alam, basta mas masaya kami siguro nang ganito.”
Rufa Mae also revealed that the breakup affected their daughter deeply.
“Siyempre may pinagdaanan din si Athena, na-depress din siya and everything, pero lagi kong sinasabi na tomorrow is another day.”
She’s been honest with her daughter about the situation, constantly reminding her that her dad will always remain her dad no matter what.
“Tatay mo ‘yan, hindi naman mapapalitan, ‘di ba? ‘Yan ang daddy mo habambuhay. Kaya kung hindi siya ngayon available or gusto niyang mag-rest or away, space, eh okay ‘yun. Wait lang tayo.”
Quinto also admitted she feared for Athena’s emotional adjustment, especially during the early stages of their decision to split.
“Iniisip ko ‘yung anak ko na papaano ‘yun baka mag-adjust, masaktan.”
Though their marriage may not be annulled yet, Rufa Mae made it clear that the chapter has ended. She and Trevor continue to co-parent and remain civil for their daughter’s sake.
Their relationship had been under scrutiny for some time, especially following Rufa’s public involvement in a Securities Regulation Code (SRC) violation case. Through it all, she has chosen to keep the peace and prioritize her child’s emotional well-being above all.
