Ruru Madrid
Filipino actor (born 1997)
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José Ezekiel "Ruru" Misa Madrid (born December 4, 1997)[1] is a Filipino actor, singer, model,[2] and host who rose to fame after competing in the second season of the talent show Protégé (2012).
December 4, 1997
- Actor
- singer
- model
- host
- vlogger
Ruru Madrid | |
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Madrid in 2024 | |
| Born | José Ezekiel Misa Madrid December 4, 1997 Zamboanga City, Philippines |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2012–present) |
| Known for | Encantadia (2016) Lolong Running Man Philippines Sherlock Jr. Black Rider |
| Partner | Bianca Umali (2018–present) |
| Relatives | Kai Sotto (brother-in-law) |
After signing with Sparkle GMA Artist Center, Madrid became known for portraying the role of Ybarro / Ybrahim in the 2016 version of Encantadia, the title role of Lolong in a 2022 series with the same title and Elias P. Guerrero in Black Rider (2023–2024). His accolades include Best Drama Actor at the PMPC Star Awards for Television for Encantadia in 2017, Best Single Performance by an Actor for an episode of Magpakailanman in 2018, Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor at the 5th Golden Screen TV Awards, a Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Award, Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Green Bones at the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival, and a nomination for Best Actor at the Singapore International Film Festival in 2014.[3][4][5]
Personal life
Madrid was born on December 4, 1997,[1] to Bong and Jackie Madrid.[6] Madrid is a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo. He finished high school at National Christian Life College in Marikina.
He has two siblings: actress Rere, who is married to basketball player Kai Sotto since 2026,[7] and Rara.
He was previously involved in a relationship with Gabbi Garcia.[8]
In 2022, Madrid confirmed that he has been dating actress Bianca Umali for four years.[9]
Career
At the age of 15, Madrid was nominated at the 2014 Singapore International Film Festival for Best Actor.[10] 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.[11]
Madrid is the Anti-Piracy Ambassador of GMA Network beginning January 11, 2024.[12]
Other ventures
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
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 |
| 2023 | Video City: Be Kind, Please Rewind | John "Han" Randall |
| 2024 | G! LU | Albert |
| Green Bones | Xavier Gonzaga |
Television
Television series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | 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 | |
| 2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | Joaquin Castillo |
| 2016 | Naku, Boss Ko! | Joven Jon Philip Ganid / Jon G. |
| 2016–2017 | Encantadia | Ybarro / Ybrahim |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Andres Silang |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Sherlock "Jack" Jackson Jr. |
| Inday Will Always Love You | Pabs | |
| 2018–2019 | Barangay 143 | Wax |
| 2019 | TODA One I Love | Raymond "Emong" Magsino |
| The Gift | Eloy | |
| 2021 | The Lost Recipe | Jordan Buenavidez |
| 2022; 2025 | Lolong | Rolando "Lolong" Candelaria |
| 2023 | The Write One | William "Liam" B. Herrera |
| 2023–2024 | Black Rider | Elias Policarpio-Guerrero / Black Rider |
| 2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | |
| 2025 | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Ybarro / Ybrahim |
| 2026 | Hari ng Tondo | Gabriel Salvacion |
Drama anthologies
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break | Contestant / Runner-up |
| 2012–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Himself / Co-host / Performer |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | |
| 2015 | Pepito Manaloto | Jose Magtigan |
| Sabado Badoo | Himself / Cameo Footage | |
| 2016–2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Himself / Co-host / Performer |
| 2018 | Daddy's Gurl | Anton |
| 2020–present | All-Out Sundays | Himself / Co-host / Performer |
| 2021 | Game of the Gens | Substitute host for Andre Paras[16] |
| 2022 | Running Man Philippines | Cast member / Contestant |
| Eat Bulaga! | Guest host | |
| 2023–present | It's Showtime | Guest cast / Performer |
| 2025 | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 | Houseguest |
Theater
| 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 | N/a | Won |
| 2013 | 61st FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award[17] | N/a | Won |
| 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality[18] | Maynila: "Faith in Love" episode | Won | |
| 2014 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year[19] | Bamboo Flowers | Nominated |
| 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year (as interpreter)[19] | "Mamahalin Kita" (Bamboo Flowers) | Nominated | |
| 5th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor[20] | Dormitoryo | Won | |
| 11th Golden Screen Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actor[20] | Bamboo Flowers | Nominated | |
| Singapore International Film Festival 2014 | Best Actor (international) [21][22] | Above The Clouds (GMA Pictures) | Nominated | |
| 11th Golden Screen Awards | Best Original Song (as interpreter)[23] | "Mamahalin Kita" (Bamboo Flowers) | Nominated | |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Actor (tied with Dingdong Dantes for Alyas Robin Hood)[24][25] | 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 [26] | - | Won |
| 3rd Global Trends Excellence Awards 2021 | Most Admired Actor and TV Host of Millenium[27] | - | Won | |
| 12th Star Awards for Music 2021 | Male Pop Artist Artist of the YearMillenium[28] | Maghihintay Ka (GMA Music) | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Golden Globe Royal Achievement Awards 2022 | Best TV Actor Of the Year[29] | Lolong (GMA Public Affairs Original Series) | Won |
| 2024 | 50th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor in Supporting Role | Green Bones | Won[30] |
| 2025 | 53rd Box Office Entertainment Award | Best Supporting Actor[31] | Green Bones | Won |
| 8th The EDDYS Award | Best Supporting Actor[32] | Won | ||