Veteran actress breaks silence on estranged husband’s sudden death, appeals for privacy as family seeks answers
July 31, 2025 – Manila, Philippines
Filipino actress and comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto has confirmed the sudden death of her estranged husband, US-based businessman Trevor Magallanes, in an emotional statement released Thursday evening.
Actress Pleads for Privacy Amid Speculation
The 47-year-old entertainment veteran, who separated from Magallanes in December 2024, expressed her grief while revealing that the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear to the family.
“I’m deeply saddened by this development. [I] hope you give us time to mourn his [loss] especially my daughter,” Quinto wrote in her statement.
The actress made a specific appeal to halt the spread of unverified information, stating: “We are still gathering factual information about his death. Even us, his immediate family, are still verifying what happened. So we kindly ask his friends or anyone to stop spreading fake news or mere speculations about his death.”
Family to Travel to US for Answers
Quinto announced that she and her eight-year-old daughter Athena will fly to the United States on Friday, August 1, to investigate the circumstances of Magallanes’ death. She emphasized that an official statement will only be released once all facts have been verified.
End of a Nine-Year Partnership
The couple’s relationship spanned nine years, beginning with their marriage in 2016 and the birth of their daughter Athena in 2017. They lived together in the United States until their separation last December.
In previous interviews, Quinto had acknowledged uncertainty about the reasons behind their relationship’s deterioration, suggesting that her work commitments may have contributed to their marital problems.
Final Message of Love
Despite their separation, Quinto concluded her statement with words of enduring affection: “Thank you very much and please give us respect and pray for us in this time of trial. Hanggang sa huli…. Hanggang sa muli, mahal kita, Trev.” (Until the end… Until we meet again, I love you, Trev.)
The entertainment industry and fans have begun expressing condolences as the family navigates this difficult period while seeking clarity about the tragic circumstances.
