Raffy Tima

Raffy Tima
Raffy Tima
	Tima on the set of Balitanghali
Born	Rufino Dompao Tima Jr.; January 7, 1975 (age 50); Tabuk, Kalinga, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Education	Trinity University of Asia, (BA)
Occupation(s)	Journalist, presenter, producer and director
Years active	1998–present
Agents	IBC News and Public Affairs (1998); GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs (1998–present);
Television	Balitanghali ; 100% Pinoy! ; I-Witness
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Spouse	Mariz Umali (m. 2012)

Rufino "Raffy" Dompao Tima Jr. (Tagalog: [ˈɾafi ˈtimɐ]; born January 7, 1975)^[1] is a Filipino journalist, producer and presenter.^[2] He is currently working in GMA Network and its affiliate, GMA News TV (now GTV), he spanned over 23 years since the working of his current network.

Early life

Raffy Tima was born as Rufino Dompao Tima Jr. on January 7, 1975, in Tabuk, Kalinga. He moved in Pasig and Quezon City for focused on news television after graduated in college. He finished the secondary education in San Marcelino High School, and his tertiary education in UP Diliman from 1st year to 2nd year, but he transferred to Trinity University of Asia from 3rd year until his graduation, with Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication.

Career

Before his joining IBC and GMA News (now GMA Integrated News), he was a voice-over for the Philippine variety show, That's Entertainment.

Tima was one of GMA Network's main reporters during the 2000 to 2004 series of kidnappings by the Abu Sayyaf Group, an Islamic extremist group in southern Mindanao, and the all-out war waged by the Armed Forces of the Philippines against the Islamic separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Central Mindanao. Tima has also covered the War in Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2004.

A recipient of numerous commendations including most outstanding news producer in 2004 for his coverage of that year's general elections, Tima is currently a senior producer for GMA Integrated News, an anchor on GMA News TV (now GTV)'s noontime programme Balitanghali (then Balita Ko) with Pia Arcangel (now Connie Sison), and presenter on the public affairs show, 100% Pinoy!. He is likewise one of the first presenters of Reporter's Notebook as well as on i-Witness, which won the Peabody Award.

Portrayals in media

Tima was featured in an episode of GMA News TV's drama anthology Wagas on August 9, 2014, before the proposal of set from Amaya. JC Tiuseco starred the role of Tima.^[3]

Personal life

Tima is married to fellow GMA News Reporter Mariz Umali on December 8, 2012.^[4]^[5] On January 1, 2012, celebrate the New Year's Day, Tima proposes to Umali in the party after two years as a couple. According to the story of television drama series, Wagas, Tima was set of epic fantaserye Amaya before proposal to her.^[3]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes	Refs.
1998	Headline Trese	Himself / News reporter	Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC)
1998	IBC Express Balita	Himself / News reporter	Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC)
1998–present	Saksi	Himself / Alternate/Substitute anchor / Field reporter	GMA Network
2004–present	24 Oras	Himself / Alternate/Substitute anchor / Field reporter
2004–2010	I-Witness	Himself / Hosts
2005–2023; 2023–present	Balitanghali	Anchor	QTV/Q/GMA News TV/GTV/Heart of Asia Channel/I Heart Movies/Pinoy Hits	Permanent with Pia Arcangel (now Connie Sison)
2006–2007	100% Pinoy!	Hosts	GMA Network
2010	Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge	Himself / Contestant		Game partner with Mariz Umali TV special (winner)
2011	I-Witness	Himself / Episode host		Episode: "Inside Cambodia"
2011–present	State of the Nation (formerly State of the Nation with Jessica Soho)	Himself / Substitute anchor / Field reporter	GMA News TV (from 2011 to 2021) GTV (from 2021 to present)
2011–present	News Live (formerly News TV Live)	Himself / Self-anchor	GMA News TV (from 2011 to 2021) GTV (from 2021 to present)
2012	Follow That Star	Himself	GMA News TV	Featuring the wedding proposal to Mariz Umali and he was set of epic fantaserye Amaya (as a segment of Follow That Reporter)
2013	Tonight with Arnold Clavio	Himself / Guest		(with Mariz Umali) TV special (for Valentine's Day)
2014	Wagas	Himself		(with Mariz Umali)
2017	The Lolas' Beautiful Show	Himself / Guest	GMA Network	(with Mariz Umali)
	Sunday PinaSaya	Himself / Guest player
	Eat Bulaga!			(as a segment of Jackpot en Poy)
2018	Eat Bulaga!			(as a segment of Guhit Bulaga Plus)
2018	24 Oras Weekend	Himself / Relief anchor		He replaced Jiggy Manicad for senatorial race (now replaced by Ivan Mayrina)	^[6]
2019	I-Witness	Himself / Episode host		Episode: "Bawat Patak ng Ulan" (replay episode on October 30, 2020 on GMA News TV and August 28, 2021 on GMA Network)
2019	Pamana: Saving Our Heritage	Himself / Host		Episode: "Ilocos Sur"
2020	24 Oras: News Alert	Himself / Self-Anchor
2020	I-Witness	Himself / Episode host		Episode: "Pinoy Frontliners"
2021	Unang Hirit	Himself / Guest		(together with Mariz Umali) (as a segment of Hula Hula Who?)
	Eat Bulaga!	Himself / Celebrity judge		(as a segment of Bawal Judgmental)	^[7]
	Tunay na Buhay	Himself / Guest		(with Mariz Umali)
	Eat Bulaga!	Himself / Choices		(as a segment of Bawal Judgmental)	^[8]
2023	Family Feud	Himself / Guest player	GMA Network	with Ivan Mayrina, Jun Veneracion and Oscar Oida
2023	Balita Ko	Anchor	GTV/Heart of Asia Channel/I Heart Movies/Pinoy Hits	Permanent with Connie Sison

References

^ ^a ^b https://www.facebook.com/pg/Raffy-Tima-127835968911/about/ ^{[user-generated source]}
^ "Talkative star a huge turnoff for secretive ex-boyfriend". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 11, 2011. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
^ ^a ^b "'Wagas' na proposal ni Raffy kay Mariz, patok sa netizens". GMA News Online. September 1, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
^ "Raffy Tima and Mariz Umali – A Reporter's Wedding". kasal.com. December 27, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
^ "The Mariz Umali and Raffy Tima love story: Best friends, co-reporters, husband and wife". GMA News Online. February 14, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
^ "MNP Poll: Who should be the new male anchor of '24 Oras Weekend'?". Media Newser Philippines. April 30, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
^ Eat Bulaga! (July 3, 2021). "Mga Band Vocalist Sa Likod Ng Mga Hugot OPM Songs | Bawal Judgmental | July 3, 2021". YouTube. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
^ Eat Bulaga! (November 17, 2021). "The Best Experience Ng Mga Reporters for 20 Years | Bawal Judgmental | November 17, 2021". YouTube. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
^ Family Feud Philippines (June 2, 2023). "Family Feud Philippines: June 2, 2023 | LIVESTREAM". YouTube. Retrieved June 30, 2023. ||

External links

Raffy Tima on GMA News Online

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[aboutrt-1] ttps://www.facebook.com/pg/Raffy-Tima-127835968911/about/ ^{[user-generated source]}

[2] "Talkative star a huge turnoff for secretive ex-boyfriend". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 11, 2011. Retrieved June 13, 2011.

[wagastv11-3] "'Wagas' na proposal ni Raffy kay Mariz, patok sa netizens". GMA News Online. September 1, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2020.

[4] "Raffy Tima and Mariz Umali – A Reporter's Wedding". kasal.com. December 27, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2020.

[5] "The Mariz Umali and Raffy Tima love story: Best friends, co-reporters, husband and wife". GMA News Online. February 14, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2020.

[6] "MNP Poll: Who should be the new male anchor of '24 Oras Weekend'?". Media Newser Philippines. April 30, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2020.

[7] Eat Bulaga! (July 3, 2021). "Mga Band Vocalist Sa Likod Ng Mga Hugot OPM Songs | Bawal Judgmental | July 3, 2021". YouTube. Retrieved July 13, 2021.

[8] Eat Bulaga! (November 17, 2021). "The Best Experience Ng Mga Reporters for 20 Years | Bawal Judgmental | November 17, 2021". YouTube. Retrieved December 7, 2021.

[9] Family Feud Philippines (June 2, 2023). "Family Feud Philippines: June 2, 2023 | LIVESTREAM". YouTube. Retrieved June 30, 2023. ||

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