Ruru Madrid
Filipino actor (born 1997)
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 was born to Bong and Jackie Madrid.[ 5]
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 .[ 6]
In 2022, Madrid confirmed that he has been dating actress Bianca Umali for four years.[ 7]
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.[ 8] 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.[ 9]
Madrid is the Anti-Piracy Ambassador of GMA Network beginning January 11, 2024.[ 10]
Discography
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
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
2024
G! LU
Albert
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[ 12]
—
Won
27th PMPC Star Awards for Television
Best New Male TV Personality[ 13]
Maynila: "Faith in Love" episode
Won
2014
30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
New Movie Actor of the Year[ 14]
Bamboo Flowers
Nominated
30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year (as interpreter) [ 14]
"Mamahalin Kita" (Bamboo Flowers )
Nominated
5th Golden Screen TV Awards
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor[ 15]
Dormitoryo
Won
11th Golden Screen Awards
Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actor[ 15]
Bamboo Flowers
Nominated
Singapore International Film Festival 2014
Best Actor (international) [ 16] [ 17]
Above The Clouds (GMA Pictures )
Nominated
11th Golden Screen Awards
Best Original Song (as interpreter) [ 18]
"Mamahalin Kita" (Bamboo Flowers )
Nominated
2017
31st PMPC Star Awards for Television
Best Male Actor (tied with Dingdong Dantes for Alyas Robin Hood ) [ 19] [ 20]
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 [ 21]
-
Won
3rd Global Trends Excellence Awards 2021
Most Admired Actor and TV Host of Millenium[ 22]
-
Won
12th Star Awards for Music 2021
Male Pop Artist Artist of the YearMillenium[ 23]
Maghihintay Ka (GMA Music )
Nominated
2022
Golden Globe Royal Achievement Awards 2022
Best TV Actor Of the Year[ 24]
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" . Archived from the original on September 23, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2018 .
^ Inc., GMA New Media. "LOOK: Ruru Madrid in full regalia as Prinsipe Ybrahim of 'Encantadia' " . www.gmanetwork.com . Retrieved April 15, 2017 .
^ Acar, Aedrianne (December 3, 2020). "Ruru and Rere Madrid share touching birthday posts for their beautiful Mommy Jackie" . GMA Integrated News . Retrieved July 28, 2024 .
^ 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 .
^ "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 is GMA's Latest Anti-Piracy Ambassador" . GMA Integrated News . January 16, 2024.
^ "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 . September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022 .
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