1994–1999: Beginnings and breakthrough

Quinto's show business career began in 1994, when she was offered a position by That's Entertainment. Her first film was Indecent Professor, starring Glydel Mercado, Amanda Page, and Michelle Parton.^[8] She then played supporting roles, until she got her first major role in the 1997 film Gloria, Gloria Labandera.^[9]

2000–2009: Rise to prominence and popularity

Quinto continues to reach new career heights at the turn of the new millennium. After starring the romantic drama film Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (2000). In 2001, her first big break was when she starred in a titular role in the blockbuster hit Booba, which remains one of her most popular films to date.^[10] Due to her screen popularity and voluptuous figure, she released her debut album Rated R that same year, which included the theme song of Booba.^[11] In 2003, she hosted the MTV Pilipinas Music Awards with Ogie Alcasid. In 2004, she landed another box-office hit Masikip sa Dibdib where she is credited as one of the producers of the film.^[12] The accompanying soundtrack of the film includes a song with Regine Velasquez doing the backing vocals.^[13] In 2005, she landed a Best Actress nomination at the prestigious FAMAS Awards for her performance in the film Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife, where she competed with the likes of Claudine Barretto and Irma Adlawan. At this point of her career, she has already worked with the likes of Rudy Fernandez, Robin Padilla, Bong Revilla, Regine Velasquez and Ai-Ai delas Alas. She would later star in Regal and GMA Films Desperadas series as a sex author in Desperadas and Desperadas 2 and produced her film Status Single through On-Q 28 productions.^[14] In 2009, FHM Philippines listed her among the Top 25 sexiest women of the decade.^[15]

2010–2019: Established actress and continued success

With over 15 years of experience in the show business, Quinto has already established herself as a pop culture icon in the industry. In 2011, she starred in the sexy comedy film Temptation Island and was a box-office success. It earned a whooping ₱10 million in its first day,^[16] around ₱27.65 million in its first 5 days and has grossed ₱55.42 million within 2 weeks, becoming the 8th highest grossing domestic film of 2011.^[17] The next year, she tied with Pokwang on winning Best Comedy Actress at the 2012 PMPC Star Awards for her performance in the comedy show Bubble Gang.^[18]

2020–present: Hiatus and showbiz comeback

In 2020, Quinto and her family moved to the United States. After two years of hiatus from show business, she made a comeback and signed a management contract with Sparkle GMA Artist Center.^[19] She landed a major role in the GTV's first family sitcom Tols.^[20] Not long after, she immediately made guest appearances on Mars Pa More and Family Feud. She top billed an episode for Tadhana with acclaimed actress Irma Adlawan.^[21] In 2023, Preview Magazine hailed Quinto as "The backbone of Filipino pop culture."^[22]

Television

Digital

Film

• Kalabog en Bosyo (1994)
• Grepor Butch Belgica Story (1995)
• Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita (1995)
• Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa (1996)
• Dyesebel (1996)
• April Boys: Sana Makapiling Muli Ako (1996)
• Ang Tipo Kong Lalake, Maginoo Pero Medyo Bastos (1996)
• Paracale Gang (1996)
• Pipti Pipti (1996)
• Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes (1997)
• Si Mokong, si Astig, at si Gamol (1997)
• Gloria, Gloria Labandera (1997)
• Papunta Ka Pa Lang, Babalik na Ako (1997)
• Anak ni Boy Negro (1997)
• Magkapalad (1997)
• Habang Nasasaktan Lalong Tumatapang (1997)
• Parak: The Bobby Barbers Story (1997)
• Matinik na Bading, Mga Syukang Buking (1997)
• Squala (1998)
• Ang Erpat Kong Astig (1998)
• Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo (1999)
• Bayadra Brothers (1999)
• Dahil May Isang Ikaw (1999)
• Bullet (1999)
• Asin at Paminta (1999)
• Ako ang Lalagot sa Hininga Mo (1999)
• Mana-mana Tiba-tiba (2000)
• Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (2000)
• Booba (2001)
• Baliktaran: Si Ace at si Daisy (2001)
• Radyo (2001)
• Pagdating ng Panahon (2001)
• Mahal Kita, Final Answer (2002)
• Super B (2002)
• Hula Mo, Huli Ko (2002)
• A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! (2003)
• Captain Barbell (2003)
• Masikip sa Dibdib (2004)
• La Visa Loca (2005)
• D' Anothers (2005) (cameo role)
• Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4?! (2005)
• Oh, My Ghost! (2006)
• Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat (2007)
• Pasukob (2007)
• Desperadas (2007)
• Manay Po 2: Overload (2008)
• I.T.A.L.Y. (2008)
• Desperadas 2 (2008)
• Status: Single (2009)
• OMG (Oh, My Girl!) (2009)
• Kimmy Dora (2009)
• Wapakman (2009)
• Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote (2010)
• Temptation Island (2011)
• Ang Huling Henya (2013)
• Raketeros (2013)
• My Big Bossing's Adventures (2014)
• Mary, Marry Me (2018)
• And Ai Thank You (2019)
• Love Is Love (2019)
• My Teacher (2022)