Manila, March 5, 1998 - The career of actress Donita Rose has overtaken that of Ruffa Gutierrez, who had gone to great lengths to break into Hollywood.
It will be recalled that last year, Ruffa stayed for several months in Los Angeles, enrolled in acting school, hired two agents and posed for publicity folios in an attempt to land roles in foreign films.
Ruffa has since returned to the Philippines, with but a commercial and a Taiwan beauty product ad to her credit for all her efforts.
Meanwhile, her best friend Donita Rose has leap-frogged into the Hollywood spotlight with a co-starring role opposite international heart throb David Hasselhoff, in the movie "Legacy" which is being shot in the Philippines.
Donita says her lucky break does not stand in the way of her friendship with Ruffa, who actually had encouraged her to accept the "Legacy" offer.
"Ruffa and I are very supportive of each other's careers," Donita says. "Envy has no room in our friendship."
Reported by: Sol Jose Vanzi
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