Maria Krista Aguilar (born April 8, 1988), known professionally as Rufa Mi, is a Filipina comedian, presenter, actress, and singer. Rufa Mi is known for impersonating actress

Rufa Mae Quinto Rufa is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Rufa Mae Quinto (born 1978), Filipina actress, comedian, television host, and singer *Rufa Mi Maria Krista Aguilar (born April 8, 1988), known professionally as Rufa Mi, is a Filipina ...

Career

Rufa Mi began as a band singer, joining contests before entering Philippine show business. Rufa Mi auditioned for ''

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'' twice but failed, later entering an impersonation contest and dance audition for the EB Babes dance troupe in ''

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'' but still did not win. One of the EB Babes judges, Andrew de Real, gave her a chance to perform at The Library, a known comedy bar. Since then,

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gave her the stage name "Rufa Mi" because she bears a resemblance Rufa Mae Quinto. Television commitments aside, Rufa Mi currently performs at The Library every Friday.

Filmography

Television

Film

References

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