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GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ruru Madrid grateful for winning Best Supporting Actor for ‘Green Bones' at EDDYs 2025
Ruru Madrid is nothing short of grateful as he won another acting award for 'Green Bones.' The Kapuso actor won his third acting award for the film, this time from the Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards or the EDDYs. Ruru shared a message of gratitude on Instagram, saying, 'Pangatlong biyaya, pero sa bawat pagkilala, laging bago ang pasasalamat.' 'Hindi madaling pagsabayin ang pagiging critically acclaimed at tinangkilik ng masa. Pero ang pelikulang ito ay patunay na kapag totoo ang puso mo sa sining, mararamdaman ito ng bawat manonood.' Ruru also reflected on how nothing is impossible as long as one has perseverance, love for the craft, and chooses to be a good person in their career and life. Ruru thanked the EDDYs for the award, and said it was an honor to stand alongside influential artists. 'Mas lalo nitong pinatibay ang panata ko: Ako'y alagad ng sining—at habang naririto ako, patuloy kong ihahayag sa mundo ang galing, kwento, at talento ng Pilipino,' he said. 'Para sa lahat ng naniwala. Para sa lahat ng nagmahal sa pelikula. Para sa bayan,' Ruru added. 'Mabuhay ang pelikulang Pilipino. Tuloy ang kwento.' 'Green Bones' won several at the EDDYs 2025, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Dennis Trillo, Best Director for Zig Dulay, and Best Cinematography for Neil Daza. Dennis and Ruru accepted the Box Office Hero award. It also bagged several awards at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2024, such as Best Picture, Best Screenplay (Ricky Lee and MMFF 2023 Best Screenplay winner Angeli Atienza), Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), Best Cinematography (Neil), and Best Child Performer (Sienna Stevens). Moreover, it won First Best Picture, Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), and Best Director (Direk Zig) at the 3rd Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards. 'Green Bones' follows Domingo Zamora (Dennis), who is notorious for the murder of his sister and her daughter. Now that Domingo is up for parole, the newly assigned prison guard (Ruru) takes a personal interest in making sure that he remains behind bars no matter what. The GMA Pictures film debuted on Netflix in June and immediately climbed to the top spot on the list of Top Movies in the Philippines on its debut week. —Nika Roque/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
‘Green Bones' donates set props to Manila City Jail
'Green Bones,' starring Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid, has donated its props and set pieces to the Manila City Jail. On Monday, GMA Pictures shared a video on social media of the Manila City Jail Male Dorm featuring some of the props used in the film, such as wooden bunk beds, tables, and chairs that will now be used by persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). According to SJ01 Melchor Sevellino, the PDLs in the dorm are all senior citizens. 'From reel to real life,' the caption read. Previously, the Manila City Jail held a special screening of 'Green Bones.' The film, produced by GMA Pictures, is directed by Zig Dulay based on an original story by JC Rubio, senior documentary manager of GMA Public Affairs. It follows Domingo Zamora (Dennis Trillo), who is notorious for the murder of his sister and her daughter. Now that Domingo is up for parole, the newly assigned prison guard (Ruru Madrid) takes a personal interest in making sure that he remains behind bars no matter what. On Sunday night, "Green Bones" took home five awards at the 8th Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards (EDDYS Awards), which include: Best Picture, Best Actor for Dennis, Best Supporting Actor for Ruru, Best Director for Dulay, and Best Cinematography for Neil Daza. It also bagged several awards at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2024, such as Best Picture, Best Screenplay (Ricky Lee and MMFF 2023 Best Screenplay winner Angeli Atienza), Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), Best Cinematography (Neil), and Best Child Performer (Sienna Stevens). Moreover, it won First Best Picture, Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), and Best Director (Direk Zig) at the 3rd Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards. 'Green Bones' is currently streaming on Netflix. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Bianca Umali shares 7th anniversary love letter for Ruru Madrid
Bianca Umali marked the seven years she's been with Ruru Madrid with a love letter. On Instagram, she shared a close-up photo of herself and the Kapuso Prime Action Hero sharing a sweet kiss, and said "Pitong taon na… pero hanggang ngayon, hindi ko pa rin maipaliwanag kung paano mo nagawang baguhin ang mundo ko nang ganito." (It's been seven years but until now, I can't explain how you were able to change my world the way you did.) "Hindi ko alam kung anong hiwaga ang meron ka, pero sa'yo ko natagpuan ang kapayapaan sa gitna ng gulo, at ang saya sa gitna ng lungkot," she added. (I don't know what magic you hold, but through you I found peace in the middle of chaos, and happiness in the middle of melancholy.) Bianca promised Ruru that she will always choose him: today, tomorrow, and every day. "Pitong taon pa lang 'to, pero parang habambuhay na kitang mahal," she said. (It's only seven years but I feel like I've loved you a lifetime.) Earlier, Ruru also shared an appreciation post for Bianca and wrote a short but sweet poem. Ruru confirmed his relationship with Bianca in 2022. The couple has talked about marriage, with Ruru calling Bianca The One. Ruru has also publicly admired Bianca for her acting career, especially for her latest Kapuso series, "Sang'gre." In the "Encantadia" spinoff, Bianca stars as Terra, the daughter of Danaya and the new keeper of the Brilyante ng Lupa. "Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre" airs weeknights on GMA Prime at 8 p.m. after "24 Oras." You can also watch it on YouTube via the Kapuso Stream. — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ruru Madrid pens poem for Bianca Umali on their 7th anniversary
Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali are celebrating their seventh year together as a couple. To mark their anniversary, the Kapuso Prime Action Hero shared a montage of their moments, from simple dates to their travels abroad. Ruru also penned a short poem for Bianca to express his feelings on their special day. "Pitong taon ng pag-ibig. Hindi perpekto, pero totoo. Hindi man laging tugma, pero palagi nating pinipili ang tama. Tayo pa rin. Tayong dalawa. Hanggang dulo—ikaw at ako. Sa 'yo lang ang tingin. Mahal na mahal kita. Happy 7th anniversary, Maria Isadora Bianca." Ruru confirmed his relationship with Bianca in 2022. The couple has talked about marriage, with Ruru calling Bianca The One. Ruru has also publicly admired Bianca for her acting career, especially for her latest Kapuso series, "Sang'gre." In the "Encantadia" spinoff, Bianca stars as Terra, the daughter of Danaya and the new keeper of the Brilyante ng Lupa. She is among the new generation of Sang'gres, which includes Flammara (Faith Da Silva), the keeper of the Brilyante ng Apoy, Deia (Angel Guardian), the protector of Brilyante ng Hangin and Adamus (Kelvin Miranda), the keeper of Brilyante ng Tubig. "Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre" airs weeknights on GMA Prime at 8 p.m. after "24 Oras." You can also watch it on YouTube via the Kapuso Stream.
GMA Network
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ruru Madrid wowed by Bianca Umali's 'Sang'gre' fight scenes: 'Kakaproud!'
Ruru Madrid couldn't help but express his admiration and pride for Bianca Umali after her intense fight scenes in 'Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre.' On Facebook, Ruru shared a fan's post with screenshots of Bianca's scenes from Friday's episode, saying she truly deserved her role as Terra. 'Ang husay husay!! Kakaproud!' Ruru wrote with a brown heart emoji. Bianca's character has been front and center in recent episodes, engaging in dramatic battles that showcase both her physical prowess and emotional depth. Following the Kapuso show's premiere, Ruru dedicated a message to his girlfriend. 'Alam ko kung gaano mo 'to pinangarap. Gaano karaming sakripisyo, luha, at pagsubok ang dinaanan mo just to get here,' he said. Terra is the daughter of Danaya and the new keeper of the Brilyante ng Lupa. She is among the new generation of Sang'gres, which includes Flammara (Faith Da Silva), the keeper of the Brilyante ng Apoy, Deia (Angel Guardian), the protector of Brilyante ng Hangin and Adamus (Kelvin Miranda), the keeper of Brilyante ng Tubig. "Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre" airs weeknights on GMA Prime at 8 p.m. after "24 Oras." You can also watch it on YouTube via the Kapuso Stream. —Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA Integrated News
