Rufa Mae Quinto with her estranged husband Trevor Magallanes. ARCHIVE

Trevor Magallanes, the estranged husband of Filipina comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto, has died, triggering an emotional outpouring of sympathy from fans and celebrities on Thursday (July 31). The news came to light after Quinto posted a series of photos with Magallanes on her social media accounts, which many interpreted as a tribute to her late husband. While the actress has not yet released an official statement, the entertainment community has rallied around her with messages of love and support. “Sending you so much love. I’m so sorry for your loss,” wrote one celebrity. Others like Ogie Alcasid, Maxene Magalona, Jaya, Candy Pangilinan, and Alessandra de Rossi also expressed their condolences in the comment sections. Magallanes, a financial analyst based in the US, had been married to Quinto since 2016. The couple share a daughter named Athena. In December 2024, Magallanes publicly confirmed on Instagram that he and Quinto were in the process of getting divorced. "Hey guys, I felt like I need to explain myself based on social media and all that," he wrote. "I want to make myself clear that Rufa Mae and I are in the process of a divorce." He acknowledged the emotional toll of the separation, particularly on their daughter. "You may be aware that divorce can be very devastating to the children but also to the parents. That said, my marriage has been a shit show and I am sorry for that," he said candidly in his Instagram story. Magallanes added that his main focus was on their child. “All that matters to me at this time is getting through the divorce as best as I can and spending time with Athena.” As of this writing, details surrounding the cause of Magallanes' death have not been made public. Support continues to pour in for Quinto, as fans and colleagues alike grieve with the comedienne during this difficult time. CAM/Expat Media
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