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Rufa Mae Quinto reveals what kind of mom she is: ‘Nakatutok (ako) parang sports lagi’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>Actress Rufa Mae Quinto shared what kind of mom she is to her daughter Athena during the grand media conference of her upcoming film Mujigae.</p><p>In an interview with the press, Rufa shared what she had learned about being a mom to her 7-year-old daughter.</p><p>“Natutunan ko is ‘wag mong pilitin. Kumbaga baby pa eh, maglaro laro lang muna. Atsaka talagang natutunan kong baby pa sila kaya kailangan silang alagaan pero ‘wag pilitin,” she shared.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_Pb-SgPHfE/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1145784.400000006%2C%22ls%22%3A1145416.5%2C%22le%22%3A1145420.2000000179%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Rufa also recalled, “7 years old – ‘yung alam mo ‘yung baby tas biglang naging 7 na tapos parang may mga gusto nang gawin – na bakit ‘ko pinipilit, &#x27;&#x27;wag mo ‘kong i-kiss,&#x27; ‘yung mga ganu’n. Oo, &#x27;lagi tayong magkasama, daddy ko naman.&#x27;”</p><p>The actress also shared how her daughter asked her to work so they could buy anything they wanted.</p><p>“Sabi pa, &#x27;you work na lang&#x27;, para raw mabili namin lahat. Pero kasi babae kasi ‘yung sa akin kaya siguro maka-daddy,” she said.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/5/30/fresh-scoops/rufa-mae-quinto-on-motherhood-ang-pagiging-mommy-193733"><strong>READ: Rufa Mae Quinto on motherhood: ‘Ang pagiging mommy, masarap na masakit’<br/></strong></a></div><p>Rufa and her daughter have been staying in the Philippines for quite some time. When asked if her daughter had already adjusted to their lifestyle in the country, Rufa revealed that she is slowly getting used to living with her for a while.</p><p>“Hindi pa siya nag a-adjust. Parang makaka-adjust tapos biglang nun’g binantayan ko parang gusto niya ng – parang may gusto silang gawin na hindi laging naka bantay ang magulang or didiktahan lagi. Pero hindi naman masama ‘yung gusto nila kumbaga minsan gusto lang nila tayong magkwento; minsan (hindi) gusto magkwento, ‘yung ganu’n,” she said.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-tcSh7TpSY/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1145793.800000012%2C%22ls%22%3A1145416.5%2C%22le%22%3A1145420.2000000179%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Rufa also admitted that she’s very hands-on when it comes to looking after her daughter&#x27;s welfare.</p><p>“Nakatutok (ako) parang sports lagi. Yung tipong championship. Pag may nahulog, nakapunas agad – alam mo ‘yun? Kasi ganu’n eh pag ‘di ba ang bata ang gulo – madumi minsan; halimbawa kakain, lahat mahuhulog. Eh minsan siyempre sa restaurant mahihiya ka rin kaya naging practice ko na laging gumagalaw. Parang laging biglang mahuhulog – ‘di ba kahit paa mo na lang ‘yung pang salo mo,” she expressed.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2019/5/20/fresh-scoops/rufa-mae-quinto-on-ldr-with-husband-nakakabaliw-36608"><strong>READ: Rufa Mae Quinto on LDR with husband: “Nakakabaliw na pero kaya pa”<br/></strong></a></div><p>She also shared that she wantS her daughter to grow up as someone who is very active and sporty.</p><p>“Basta ginawa ko siyang atleta, gusto ko siyang maging gymnast – alam mo ‘yun, ‘yung galaw galaw? Maging active physically kasi yung mentally mas lalakas sila kapag sporty; active. Mas magiging masaya – happier,” she said.</p><p>Rufa has been very busy with her fully packed schedule. Although she’s very grateful for her continuous projects, Rufa still thinks about what would be best for Athena.</p><p>“Namiss ko pero laging iniisip ko ‘yung anak ko. Pero siya na mismo – parang siya na nagsasabi; siya na rin ‘yung sagot sa lahat ng ano – &#x27;tatanggapin ko ba? Baka kailangan niya pa ‘ko, pero siya na mismo – ‘yung parang gusto niyang umalis ka na,” she said.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-VV2nqvfcC/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1145800.6000000238%2C%22ls%22%3A1145416.5%2C%22le%22%3A1145420.2000000179%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Rufa was asked about her husband Trevor Magallanes after they had been away from each other for a couple of months.</p><p>“Okay naman kami.” she said. “Okay kami. Oo, ever since naman ganu’n eh. Tsaka ayun nga, pabalik balik.”</p><p>She added: “Susunod ata (siya) sa November pero parang gusto nga na naman naming umuwi ulit kasi nga parang medyo matagal tagal – mga 2 months na kami nandito, basta 2-3 months. So, parang bahala na. Kasi ‘yung anak ko gusto niya talaga du’n eh. Du’n talaga eh kasi sanay siya du’n.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8Q1dKBtZMJ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A1146730.900000006%2C%22ls%22%3A1145416.5%2C%22le%22%3A1145420.2000000179%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Trevor is currently based in California while Rufa is with their child in the country. As per her recent updates on ehr social media pages, Athena is currently attending school while she is busy with her career.</p>

<p><i>Rufa Mae Quinto says her daughter Athena is still adjusting to her lifestyle in the Philippines. She also shares their plans of reuniting with her husband Trevor Magallanes after her pending projects.</i></p>

Rufa Mae Quinto says her daughter Athena is still adjusting to her lifestyle in the Philippines. She also shares their plans of reuniting with her husband Trevor Magallanes after her pending projects.

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Rufa Mae Quinto reveals what kind of mom she is: ‘Nakatutok (ako) parang sports lagi’

Nikka Sabio

Published October 04, 2024 09:33 AM PHT

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