Ruru Madrid

José Ezekiel "Ruru" Misa Madrid (born December 4, 1997) is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and host who rose to fame after competing in the second season of the talent show Protégé.

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.

Personal life Madrid was born on December 4, 1997, 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, and Rara.

He was previously involved in a relationship with Gabbi Garcia.

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

Career

At the age of 15, Madrid was nominated at the 2014 Singapore International Film Festival for Best Actor. 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.

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

Other ventures Business Madrid ventured into a lease and rental office business in 2019.

He co-founded Transcend Studio, a production company that creates social content. Madrid also started a stunt team business called Aksyon dedicated to improve the action sequence in local production.

Discography

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 Year Title Role 2013 Maynila: Faith in Love Mark 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 Seasons of Love: My Soulmate, My Soulhate Rustico "Rusty" Bayani 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 Wagas: Dez & Ana Love Story Dez Karelasyon: Sumpa Nando 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 Magpakailanman: Takbo ng Buhay Ko Renson Embradura 2019 Magpakailanman: Adik Sa'yo Radji Kem Galos 2020 I Can See You: High-Rise Lovers Jared 2021 I Can See You: On My Way to You! Jerrick Alfonso

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 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 2013 61st FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Male TV Personality Maynila: "Faith in Love" episode 2014 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year Bamboo Flowers 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year Dormitoryo 11th Golden Screen Awards Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Above The Clouds (GMA Pictures) 11th Golden Screen Awards Best Original Song "Mamahalin Kita" (Bamboo Flowers) 2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male Actor Encantadia 2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by An Actor Magpakailanman: Takbo Ng Buhay Ko 2021 ASEAN Excellence Achievers Awards 2021 Outstanding Male TV Personality - 3rd Global Trends Excellence Awards 2021 Most Admired Actor and TV Host of Millenium - 12th Star Awards for Music 2021 Male Pop Artist Artist of the YearMillenium Maghihintay Ka (GMA Music) 2022 Golden Globe Royal Achievement Awards 2022 Best TV Actor Of the Year Lolong (GMA Public Affairs Original Series) 2024 50th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor in Supporting Role Green Bones 202553rd Box Office Entertainment AwardBest Supporting Actor Green Bones8th The EDDYS AwardBest Supporting Actor