Ruffa Gutierrez’s ex husband Yilmaz Bektas to visit the Philippines ‘soon’ | ABS-CBN
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Ruffa Gutierrez’s ex husband Yilmaz Bektas to visit the Philippines ‘soon’
Ruffa Gutierrez’s ex husband Yilmaz Bektas to visit the Philippines ‘soon’
Turkish businessman Yilmaz Bektas has confirmed his upcoming visit to the Philippines, making headlines shortly after news of his marriage proposal to ex-wife Ruffa Gutierrez surfaced.
Turkish businessman Yilmaz Bektas has confirmed his upcoming visit to the Philippines, making headlines shortly after news of his marriage proposal to ex-wife Ruffa Gutierrez surfaced.
Taking to Instagram, Yilmaz shared his plans to visit the country, writing in his story:
Taking to Instagram, Yilmaz shared his plans to visit the country, writing in his story:
“For public opinion: Regarding the news about me that has been published in the media recently, I would like to say, 'Yes, these news are true. I will be visiting the Philippines soon. Yılmaz Bektaş With my best regards,” he wrote in his story.
“For public opinion: Regarding the news about me that has been published in the media recently, I would like to say, 'Yes, these news are true. I will be visiting the Philippines soon. Yılmaz Bektaş With my best regards,” he wrote in his story.
Although he did not specify the reason for his visit, his announcement comes shortly after Ruffa revealed during a press conference for a brand endorsement that Yilmaz had asked her to marry him again.
Although he did not specify the reason for his visit, his announcement comes shortly after Ruffa revealed during a press conference for a brand endorsement that Yilmaz had asked her to marry him again.
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Ruffa, however, initially thought he was joking.
Ruffa, however, initially thought he was joking.
"“Hindi siya makahanap ng isang katulad ko. Hanap siya nang hanap sa buong mundo. As a matter of fact, he wanted to propose and get married to me again. I thought it was a joke,” Ruffa said as reported by Pilipino STAR Ngayon.
"“Hindi siya makahanap ng isang katulad ko. Hanap siya nang hanap sa buong mundo. As a matter of fact, he wanted to propose and get married to me again. I thought it was a joke,” Ruffa said as reported by Pilipino STAR Ngayon.
She recounted her reaction to his proposal, saying, “Sabi ko, ‘Is this a joke?’ [Sabi niya], ‘No, I want to invite you to be in a train with me’ and mag-train daw kami all over Europe. So, sabi ko, ‘Totoo ba ‘to or baka he’s planning my murder on the plane or train.”
She recounted her reaction to his proposal, saying, “Sabi ko, ‘Is this a joke?’ [Sabi niya], ‘No, I want to invite you to be in a train with me’ and mag-train daw kami all over Europe. So, sabi ko, ‘Totoo ba ‘to or baka he’s planning my murder on the plane or train.”
Ruffa and Yilmaz were married in 2003 but separated in 2007. They share two daughters, Lorin and Venice.
Ruffa and Yilmaz were married in 2003 but separated in 2007. They share two daughters, Lorin and Venice.
Despite Yilmaz’s proposal, Ruffa clarified that she is not assuming he wants to rekindle their relationship. Instead, she finds it refreshing that they can now joke about their past.
Despite Yilmaz’s proposal, Ruffa clarified that she is not assuming he wants to rekindle their relationship. Instead, she finds it refreshing that they can now joke about their past.
“At least, we've come to that decision na we can joke and be happy with one another,” she said.
“At least, we've come to that decision na we can joke and be happy with one another,” she said.
She also expressed that she considers Yilmaz a close friend and wishes him well.
She also expressed that she considers Yilmaz a close friend and wishes him well.
“I always wish Yilmaz well. And I always wish that he becomes successful in life kasi his success is also the success of my kids. Ano lang kami, we're best friends now,” she expressed.
“I always wish Yilmaz well. And I always wish that he becomes successful in life kasi his success is also the success of my kids. Ano lang kami, we're best friends now,” she expressed.
Ruffa added that Yilmaz acknowledges her uniqueness.
Ruffa added that Yilmaz acknowledges her uniqueness.
“Si Yilmaz, alam mo, kahit na saang lupalop siyang umikot sa buong mundo, iisa lang ang Ruffa at alam niya ‘yun,” she shared.
“Si Yilmaz, alam mo, kahit na saang lupalop siyang umikot sa buong mundo, iisa lang ang Ruffa at alam niya ‘yun,” she shared.
In 2021, Ruffa revealed that she and Yilmaz had reconnected for the sake of their daughters.
In 2021, Ruffa revealed that she and Yilmaz had reconnected for the sake of their daughters.
“Nag-uusap kami ni Yilmaz ulit and nare-realize niya that time is so precious, that we’re getting old na and he wants to spend time with the kids,” she said in a virtual press conference on Monday, as reported by PEP.
“Nag-uusap kami ni Yilmaz ulit and nare-realize niya that time is so precious, that we’re getting old na and he wants to spend time with the kids,” she said in a virtual press conference on Monday, as reported by PEP.
Yilmaz had initially planned to visit the Philippines that same year, depending on travel restrictions due to the pandemic.
Yilmaz had initially planned to visit the Philippines that same year, depending on travel restrictions due to the pandemic.
In 2022, their daughters, Lorin and Venice, finally reunited with their father after 15 years of being apart.
In 2022, their daughters, Lorin and Venice, finally reunited with their father after 15 years of being apart.
“The greatest love story of all time is between a father and his daughters. A beautiful and heartwarming reunion after 15 years of being apart,” Ruffa said in the caption.
“The greatest love story of all time is between a father and his daughters. A beautiful and heartwarming reunion after 15 years of being apart,” Ruffa said in the caption.
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