Her claim of never visiting the sultanate was later contradicted by travel evidence presented during investigations.
The "Brunei Beauties" saga was quickly followed by another massive controversy involving Gutierrez: the 1994 Manila Film Festival scandal . ruffa gutierrez brunei scandal high quality
The scandal erupted in 1993 when (popularly known as "Mr. Expose") alleged that several Filipino actresses and models were being recruited for illegal prostitution in Brunei. Her claim of never visiting the sultanate was
Co-host Viveka Babajee was famously heard whispering "Take it, take it" to Ruffa's brother, Rocky, as they allegedly switched the winning envelopes. Expose") alleged that several Filipino actresses and models
Reports suggested the women were paid to entertain members of the Brunei royal family, specifically Prince Jefri , the brother of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Ruffa Gutierrez's Response and Senate Hearing
She tearfully stated, "I'm not a prostitute," and initially claimed she had never even visited Brunei.