Jan Angelo Batongbakal

WHO SAID THIS: The impact of Rufa Mae Quinto’s catchphrases on a generation

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782386945081WST26-AC_27-RufaMaeQuinto.png" style="width:760px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>“Go, go, go! Todo na ‘to!”</p><div><br/></div><p>This is just one of the famous lines of actress and comedian Rufa Mae Quinto that Filipino pop culture has grown to love. While she may have delivered it in a comedic way, the actress explained there is a much deeper meaning to it. </p><p>In her previous guest appearance on the show, <em>Gandang Gabi Vice, </em>Rufa Mae shared how it reflects her passion for her craft and the lengths she’ll go for it. </p><p>“Well, sa totoong buhay nangyayari yun sa akin eh–– tumotodo ako ng trabaho. Di ba pag nag trtrabaho ka, pag sobrang busy mo talaga parang feeling mo lagi todong-todo na? Tapos imbis na sabihin na huy bilisan niyo na, sabihin ko talaga hey, todo niyo na yan! Parang ganun,” she previously shared.</p><p>True enough, Rufa Mae has dedicated her life to improving her artistry and staying relevant in the Philippine showbiz scene. She has starred in several films–Booba, Super B, and Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4?–which have proven her acting prowess.</p><p>As much as she is dedicated to honing her craft, the Kapamilya actress has also made sure to keep her head afloat despite the challenges that may come her way. In just the past couple of years, the comedian-actress faced several challenges–– from facing legal charges to the death of her husband.</p><p>Just like her famous catch phrase, Go, go, go! Todo na ‘to, Rufa Mae powered through all of the hurdles she faced. Now a single mother, she made sure to give every thing to her daughter, Athena Magallanes.</p><p>She explained how she makes sure to become a “very good example” for her daughter who is now 9 years old.</p><p>“As much as I can, I want to take care of her para lumaki siyang , strong, healthy and as a good girl, God-fearing. Mga Miss Universe, ganun,” she shared.</p><p>“Siya ang naging priority… Yung saya ko kasi parang todo na! Alam mo naging mas serious kami kasi buhay na yung aasikasuhin mo, buhay ng anak mo,” she added.</p>