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RUFFA CHAT 1998 TRANSCRIPT NOW ONLINE

Manila, May 15, 1998 - The highly successful Ruffa Chat 1998 at TalkCity hosted by the Philippine Headline News Online (PHNO) last Saturday celebrated moviestar-beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez's first anniversary in Cyberspace. To the delight of her fans Ruffa chatted merrily with her excited fans for 1 and half hours online and promised her fans to be back at the chatroom very soon.

Transcript of the RUFFA CHAT 1998 Internet chat session between RUFFA GUTIERREZ and her CyberFans last May 9, 1998 is now available online at:

http://www.newsflash.org/chat/rgchat98.htm

A total of 43 CyberFans of Ruffa participated in the session which was hosted by the PHILIPPINE HEADLINE NEWS ONLINE (PHNO) in celebration of the first anniversary of Ruffa's homepage at:

http://www.ruffa.com/

Here are some excerpts (Ruffa used the nickname "FULLMOON"):

<PHNO> Our first e-mailed question is from Mario J.R. Garchitorena <justright@hotmail.com>: Dear Ruffa, I know this kind of sounds like one of those beauty contests' questions but I'd still like to know what you would say. Here's my question: If a poor eight year old boy came up to you and said "Do dreams come true?" What would you say to him? Thanks, I hope that you continue to have great success."

<fullmoon> I remember the late Mina del Rosario telling me..."Anak...abutin mo ang langit. Kaya mo yan". If I can go on and try to fulfill my dreams, anybody can. Don't you think so? Dreams do come true...especially if you are determined.

<flip> I want to ask Ruffa kung kumusta na sila ng nanay niya. There's this article that I read about Donita saying na kahit inis na inis daw si Ruffa sa nanay niya hindo pa rin niya magagawang hindi igalang si Anabelle Rama.

<fullmoon> Really? Where did that come out? All of us were just together at the Pen the other day. There is no issue at all. We are one big happy family and I'd like for it to remain that way... Donita and I have been best friends for 8 years now.

<PHNO> From Margenette Cator <margenette@mailcity.com>: Hello!!Ruffa talagang super sexy ka sana maging ganyan din ako someday. Sana naman gumawa ka na nang pelikula together with your friends Aiko and Carmina. I'm sure maraming manonood...Bigyan mo naman ako ng mga tips kung paano maging maganda...

<fullmoon> Have a positive outlook in life, always smile..., eat health, drink 8 glasses of water a day, wear sunblock whenever you leave the house...I can go on and on...(giggles). Carmina guested on SOP two weeks ago. We sang. Movies? Maybe next time....I'd love to work with them again someday.

<ManilaGirlBobbie> Happy Mother's day Ruffa. During your appearance at Kris Aquino's show Kris asked of your plans to get married? Among your barkada, you are the only single person well at least what we know of. Whatever happened to your alleged suitors including Julio Iglesias?

<fullmoon> Happy Mothers Day to all the mom's out there!!! I'm indeed very much single at the moment. I have suitors but no one really tickles my fancy. I guess I'm just too busy with work and in trying to achieve my goals. Julio? He's merely a friend.

<tzone> Hi, Ruffa, which presidential candidate are you for and why?

<fullmoon> I haven't really decided on whom to vote for. Depends on how I feel at the time.... although I'm very visible at JDV's rallies and campaign sorties. Gina de Venecia's father, Doc Perez, was the producer of Sampaguita Pictures and malaki ang utang na loob ni daddy sa kanila. Labor of Love... ERAP is also a friend. Gosh!!! How's that?

<ManilaGirlBobbie> What is your preference when looking for a boyfriend/lover/ suitor? Does he has to be in showbiz or as long as he got the dough or would you prefer the simple time middle-class sort of thing but will love and respect you and treat you like a queen?

<fullmoon> I don't really have a certain type although it would be nice for him to be God fearing, family oriented, caring, successful in his chosen field. It doesn't matter what race, whether he is in showbiz or not. What matters most is that he'll love me forever .. How dramatic no? Of course I hope he's kinda taller than I am...

<PHNO>Is there a current one?

<fullmoon> None...I'm not really searching but I know he's somewhere out there... God will bless me with the right man

<Pogi> Sharmaine...do you still chat often?

<fullmoon> Not as much as I used to. Watch SOP guys!!!

<PHNO> And how often was it before?

<fullmoon> Every single day and night! I concentrate on answering my mail nowadays. I have a lot of catching up to do...

<PHNO> Oic, so that should answer this question from Eve Bonete Serrano <eve.serrano@mailexcite.com>: Based from your web site, sabi mo you will answer personally those who will sign on your guestbook, bakit wala pa rin akong na-rereceive na kahit acknowledgment man lang?

<fullmoon> I answer my mail. It usually takes several weeks before I reply because I'm extremely busy. Better late than never right?

<buttman24> Do you have plans of entering politics?

<fullmoon> I'd like to be of service to my fellowmen and try to make a difference. Politics? Hmmmm....not interested. First lady na lang...(giggles)