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Ruru Madrid
José Ezekiel Misa Madrid (born December 4, 1997), professionally known as Ruru Madrid (Tagalog: [ˈrurʊ maˈdɾid]), is a Filipino actor, singer, model,[1] host and vlogger who rose to fame in Protégé. He is known for portraying the role of Ybarro / Ybrahim in the 2016 version of Encantadia and the titular role of Lolong in a 2022 series with the same title.[2][3][4]
Ruru Madrid | |
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Madrid in 2014 | |
| Born | José Ezekiel Misa Madrid December 4, 1997 Zamboanga City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2012–present) |
| Known for | Encantadia Lolong Running Man Philippines |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Personal life
Madrid is a member of Iglesia ni Cristo. He finished high school at National Christian Life College in Marikina.
He has two siblings: Rara and actress Rere.
In 2022, Madrid confirmed that he has been dating actress Bianca Umali for four years.[5]
Career
Madrid at the Candy Style Awards ceremony held in May 2013
At the age of 15, Madrid was nominated at the 2014 Singapore International Film Festival for Best Actor.[6] His most recent awards were from PMPC Star Awards For Television: Best Drama Actor for Encantadia (2016) in 2017 and Best Single Performance By An Actor for an episode of Magpakailanman in 2018.[7]
Discography
| Year | Title | Featured artist(s) | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Let The Love Begin | Gabbi Garcia | GMA Records | Theme song of the series with the same title |
| 2018 | Sa Yakap Mo | Theme song of Sherlock Jr. | ||
| 2019 | Sana Sa Huli | N/A | GMA Music | TODA One I Love soundtrack |
| Nawawala | ||||
| 2020 | Maghihintay | |||
| 2022 | Running Man | Mikael Daez, Glaiza de Castro, Lexi Gonzales, Angel Guardian, Kokoy de Santos, and Buboy Villar | Running Man Philippines theme song |
| Year | Title | Track | Featured artist | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | One Heart | Love You the Way I Do | Gabbi Garcia | GMA Records |
| 2022 | Lolong (Original Soundtrack) | Isang Tinginan | N/A | GMA Playlist |
Filmography
| Television drama | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Rasul | |
| 2013 | Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | Junior Morales | |
| Dormitoryo | Charlie Chavez | ||
| 2014 | My Destiny | Paul Andrada | |
| 2015 | InstaDad | Zig | |
| Let the Love Begin | Frederick "Erick" Pontenciano | ||
| Dangwa | Gerald | ||
| 2015–16 | The Half Sisters | Joaquin Castillo | |
| 2016 | Naku, Boss Ko! | Joven Jon Philip Ganid/Jon G. | |
| 2016–17 | Encantadia | Ybarro / Ybrahim | |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Andres Silang | |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Sherlock "Jack" Jackson Jr. | |
| Inday Will Always Love You | Pabs | ||
| 2018–19 | Barangay 143 | Wax | |
| 2019 | TODA One I Love | Raymond "Emong" Magsino | |
| 2019–20 | The Gift | Eloy | |
| 2021 | The Lost Recipe | Jordan Buenavidez | |
| 2022 | Lolong | Rolando "Lolong" Candelaria | |
| Drama anthology | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Maynila: Faith in Love | Mark | GMA Network |
| Maynila: Love By An Angel | Julius | ||
| Magpakailanman: Ang Pakawalang Anghel | James | ||
| Magpakailanman: Kislap ng Isang Parol | Jomar | ||
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: My Love Forever | Teen Jonathan | |
| Magpakailanman: Tatay na si Totoy, Nanay na si Nene | Moymoy | ||
| Wagas: Jam and Mich Love Story | Jam Sebastian | GMA News TV | |
| Seasons of Love: My Soulmate, My Soulhate | Rustico "Rusty" Bayani | GMA Network | |
| Magpakailanman: Cain at Abel: Ang Kalakal boys – The Cedric Macdon and Joven Santos Story | Cedric Macdon | ||
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Kapatid Ko, Pasan Ko | Carlo | |
| Maynila: Lola Madonna | Joel | ||
| Maynila: Sa Ngalan ng Ina | Leeno | ||
| Maynila: My Rebel Heart | Derrick | ||
| Wagas: Anjo & Aleine Robrigado Love Story | Anjo | GMA News TV | |
| Wagas: Dez & Ana Love Story | Dez | ||
| Karelasyon: Sumpa | Nando | GMA Network | |
| Dangwa | Carl | ||
| 2016 | Wagas: Summit Lovin | Briggs | |
| Karelasyon: Poser | Marvin | ||
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang: Room Boy | Justine | |
| 2018 | Wagas: The Gladys Reyes and Christopher Roxas Love Story | Christopher Roxas | GMA News TV |
| Magpakailanman: Takbo ng Buhay ko: The Renson Embradura Story | Renson Embradura | GMA Network | |
| 2019 | Magpakailanman: Adik sa'yo: The Radji Kem Galos Story | Radji Kem Galos | |
| 2020 | I Can See You: High-Rise Lovers | Jared | |
| 2021 | I Can See You: On My Way To You | Jerrick Alfonso | |
| Comedy | ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Pepito Manaloto | Jose Magtigan | Guest cast | |
| Sabado Badoo | Himself | Guest cast / Cameo Footage | ||
| 2018 | Daddy's Gurl | Anton | Guest | |
| Variety and reality shows | |||
| Year | Title | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break | Contestant / Runner-up | GMA Network |
| 2012–13 | Party Pilipinas | Co-host / performer | |
| 2013–15 | Sunday All Stars | ||
| 2016–19 | Sunday PinaSaya | Supporting cast | |
| 2020–present | All Out Sundays | Main host / performer | |
| 2021 | Game of the Gens | Substitute host for Andre Paras[8] | GTV |
| 2022 | Running Man Philippines | Cast member / contestant | GMA Network |
| Eat Bulaga! | Guest host | ||
| Film | ||
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | My Lady Boss | Elvin Lontoc |
| Bamboo Flowers | Omel | |
| 2014 | Above the Clouds | Andres |
| Overtime | Enrique Amistoso | |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Eusebio Sunga |
| 2017 | Meant to Beh | Diego |
| 2019 | Cara X Jagger | Jagger |
| Stage plays | ||
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ang Sugo: The Play | Young Felix Manalo |
Accolades
| Awards and nominations | ||||
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break | Runner-Up | — | Won |
| 2013 | 61st FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award[9] | — | Won |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality[10] | Maynila: "Faith in Love" episode | Won |
| 2014 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year[11] | Bamboo Flowers | Nominated |
| 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year (as interpreter)[11] | "Mamahalin Kita" (Bamboo Flowers) | Nominated | |
| 5th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor[12] | Dormitoryo | Won | |
| 11th Golden Screen Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actor[12] | Bamboo Flowers | Nominated | |
| Singapore International Film Festival 2014 | Best Actor (international) [13][14] | Above The Clouds (GMA Pictures) | Nominated | |
| 11th Golden Screen Awards | Best Original Song (as interpreter)[15] | "Mamahalin Kita" (Bamboo Flowers) | Nominated | |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Actor (tied with Dingdong Dantes for Alyas Robin Hood)[16][17] | Encantadia | Won |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by An Actor (tied with James Blanco for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hapag Kainan) | Magpakailanman: Takbo Ng Buhay Ko | Won |
| 2021 | ASEAN Excellence Achievers Awards 2021 | Outstanding Male TV Personality [18] | - | Won |
| 3rd Global Trends Excellence Awards 2021 | Most Admired Actor and TV Host of Millenium[19] | - | Won | |
| 12th Star Awards for Music 2021 | Male Pop Artist Artist of the YearMillenium[20] | Maghihintay Ka (GMA Music) | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Golden Globe Royal Achievement Awards 2022 | Best TV Actor Of the Year[21] | Lolong (GMA Public Affairs Original Series) | Won |
References
- ^ Interaksyon (November 30, 2017). "Hot couples, young celebs rule the runway at Bench 'Under the Stars' show". Interaksyon. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ Ruru Madrid Official Fan Page
- ^ Paroa Pinoy Exchange
- ^ Inc., GMA New Media. "LOOK: Ruru Madrid in full regalia as Prinsipe Ybrahim of 'Encantadia'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "Ruru Madrid on relationship with Bianca Umali: 'We're dating po'". Manila Bulletin. August 24, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ "Ruru Madrid nominated for Best Actor in Singapore International Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 25, 2014.
- ^ "Ruru is an award-winning actor". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 25, 2021.
- ^ "Ruru Madrid, papalit muna kay Andre Paras sa Game of The Gens". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ Magsanoc, Kai (April 21, 2016). "WINNERS: 61st FAMAS Awards". rappler.com. Rappler.
- ^ Smith, Chuck (November 25, 2013). "Marian Rivera, Coco Martin lead winners of 27th Star Awards for TV". philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ a b Reyes, William (February 25, 2016). "30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies nominees unveiled". pep.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ a b "Full list: Winners at the 5th Golden Screen TV Awards". rappler.com. Rappler. March 22, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ "Full list: Nominations at the 2014 Singapore International Film Festival 2014". Ruru Madrid Verified Account. Ruru Madrid. March 22, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
- ^ "Pinoy Pride! Kapuso teen actor nominated for an International Award at Singapore for Best Actor category". pep.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. March 12, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, 11th Golden Screen Awards". rappler.com. Rappler. October 5, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ "Nominees for 2017 Star Awards for TV revealed". news.abs-cbn.com. ABS-CBN News. October 30, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "'Encantadia' stars win big at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ "Kapuso Drama Prince Ruru Madrid win at ASEAN Excellence Achievers Awards 2021". www.GMANetwork.com. GMA Network. June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Philippine Action Drama Prince Ruru Madrid kinilalang Most Admired Actor and TV Host of the Millennium 2021". www.GMANetwork.com. GMA Network. July 16, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Kapuso Action Drama Prince Ruru Madrid is a finalist under the Male Pop Artist of the Year". www.GMANetwork.com. GMA Network. August 25, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Kapuso Action Drama Prince Ruru Madrid named as Best TV Actor of the Year at Golden Globe Royal Achievement Awards 2022". Golden Globe Royal Achievement Awards Official Account. Golden Globe Royal Achievement Awards Official Account. September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.