Comedy actress Rufa Mae Quinto broke her silence in relation to her involvement with the company Dermacare.
In an exclusive interview with GMA News, Quinto maintained her innocence, emphasizing that she, too, was allegedly a victim of the company.
“I’m also a victim here, so we will face everything. Also, it’s not good because my reputation is being ruined here. That’s why now, I will face this to clear my name,” said Quinto.
When asked if she would file countercharges, Quinto responded with her signature humor: “We will think about it. If I still have a mind.”
“Let’s finish this first. One at a time. Because I just arrived from the US. So, one by one, step by step,” she added.
The actress also clarified her limited involvement with Dermacare, claiming she was not paid and had her endorsement contract canceled.
“They also canceled me as an endorser. I haven’t met or known them. In fact, I also wasn’t paid. All the checks bounced,” the comedy actress revealed.
Quinto then turned into a serious tone, urging authorities and the public to direct their attention to the company’s real operators.
“Who they should look for is the owner. I hope you highlight who is the real suspect here. Just because you’re an artist, it doesn’t mean you’re always in the news,” she stated.
Quinto voluntarily surrendered on Wednesday, Jan. 8, to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), after an arrest warrant was issued against her by the Pasay court.
The charges against Quinto reportedly stem from her involvement with Dermacare, a company also linked to legal issues faced by actress-entrepreneur Neri Naig.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “Rufa Mae surrenders to NBI following warrant of arrest.”
