Ruru Madrid
Madrid in 2014
Born
José Ezekiel Misa Madrid

(1997-12-04) December 4, 1997 (age 26)
Zamboanga City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • model
  • host
  • vlogger
Years active2012–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center (2012–present)
Known forEncantadia
Lolong
Running Man Philippines
Sherlock Jr.
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

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 title role of Lolong in a 2022 series with the same title.[2][3][4]

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.

He was previously involved in a relationship with Gabbi Garcia.[5]

In 2022, Madrid confirmed that he has been dating actress Bianca Umali for four years.[6]

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.[7] His most recent awards were from PMPC Star Awards For Television: Best Drama Actor for Encantadia in 2017 and Best Single Performance By An Actor for an episode of Magpakailanman in 2018.[8]

Madrid is the Anti-Piracy Ambassador of GMA Network beginning January 11, 2024.[9]

Discography

Singles
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
Albums
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
2012–13 Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Rasul
GMA Network
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
GMA News TV
GTV
2022 Lolong Rolando "Lolong" Candelaria
GMA Network
2023 The Write One William "Liam" B. Herrera
GMA Network
Viu
2023–present Black Rider Elias Guerrero/Black Rider
GMA Network
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
GMA Network
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[10] 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[11] — Won
27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Male TV Personality[12] Maynila: "Faith in Love" episode Won
2014 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year[13] Bamboo Flowers Nominated
30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year (as interpreter)[13] "Mamahalin Kita" (Bamboo Flowers) Nominated
5th Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor[14] Dormitoryo Won
11th Golden Screen Awards Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actor[14] Bamboo Flowers Nominated
Singapore International Film Festival 2014 Best Actor (international) [15][16] Above The Clouds (GMA Pictures) Nominated
11th Golden Screen Awards Best Original Song (as interpreter)[17] "Mamahalin Kita" (Bamboo Flowers) Nominated
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male Actor (tied with Dingdong Dantes for Alyas Robin Hood)[18][19] 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 [20] - Won
3rd Global Trends Excellence Awards 2021 Most Admired Actor and TV Host of Millenium[21] - Won
12th Star Awards for Music 2021 Male Pop Artist Artist of the YearMillenium[22] Maghihintay Ka (GMA Music) Nominated
2022 Golden Globe Royal Achievement Awards 2022 Best TV Actor Of the Year[23] Lolong (GMA Public Affairs Original Series) Won

References

  1. ^ Interaksyon (November 30, 2017). "Hot couples, young celebs rule the runway at Bench 'Under the Stars' show". Interaksyon. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  2. ^ Ruru Madrid Official Fan Page
  3. ^ "Paroa Pinoy Exchange". Archived from the original on September 23, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  4. ^ Inc., GMA New Media. "LOOK: Ruru Madrid in full regalia as Prinsipe Ybrahim of 'Encantadia'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 15, 2017. ((cite web)): |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Santos, Jamil (March 9, 2023). "Ruru Madrid, naging gf noon si Gabbi Garcia; pinormahan sina Barbie Forteza, Yassi Pressman". GMA Network (in Filipino). Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  6. ^ "Ruru Madrid on relationship with Bianca Umali: 'We're dating po'". Manila Bulletin. August 24, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  7. ^ "Ruru Madrid nominated for Best Actor in Singapore International Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 25, 2014.
  8. ^ "Ruru is an award-winning actor". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 25, 2021.
  9. ^ "Ruru Madrid is GMA's Latest Anti-Piracy Ambassador". GMA Integrated News. January 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "Ruru Madrid, papalit muna kay Andre Paras sa Game of The Gens". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
  11. ^ Magsanoc, Kai (April 21, 2016). "WINNERS: 61st FAMAS Awards". rappler.com. Rappler.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ a b Reyes, William (February 25, 2016). "30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies nominees unveiled". pep.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  14. ^ a b "Full list: Winners at the 5th Golden Screen TV Awards". rappler.com. Rappler. March 22, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  15. ^ "Full list: Nominations at the 2014 Singapore International Film Festival 2014". Ruru Madrid Verified Account. Ruru Madrid. March 22, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, 11th Golden Screen Awards". rappler.com. Rappler. October 5, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  18. ^ "Nominees for 2017 Star Awards for TV revealed". news.abs-cbn.com. ABS-CBN News. October 30, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  19. ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "'Encantadia' stars win big at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  20. ^ "Kapuso Drama Prince Ruru Madrid win at ASEAN Excellence Achievers Awards 2021". www.GMANetwork.com. GMA Network. June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  21. ^ "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.
  22. ^ "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.
  23. ^ "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.

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