# Ruru Madrid

José Ezekiel Misa Madrid (born December 4, 1997), professionally known as Ruru Madrid (Tagalog:), is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and host who rose to fame in Protégé.
He is 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. 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 nominations for Best Actor at the Singapore International Film Festival in 2014.

## Personal life

Madrid was born on December 4, 1997 to Bong and Jackie Madrid. 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.
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.

## 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 | Gabbi Garcia | GMA Records | Theme song of Sherlock Jr. |
| 2019 | Sana Sa Huli | N/A | GMA Music | TODA One I Love soundtrack |
| 2019 | Nawawala | N/A | GMA Music | |
| 2020 | Maghihintay | N/A | GMA Music | |
| 2022 | Running Man | Mikael Daez, Glaiza de Castro, Lexi Gonzales, Angel Guardian, Kokoy de Santos, and Buboy Villar | GMA Music | 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
### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2013 | My Lady Boss | Elvin Lontoc |
| 2013 | Bamboo Flowers | Omel |
| 2014 | Above the Clouds | Andres |
| 2014 | 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 |
| 2024 | Green Bones | Xavier Gonzaga |

### Television
#### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2012–2013 | Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Rasul | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | Junior Morales | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Dormitoryo | Charlie Chavez | GMA Network |
| 2014 | My Destiny | Paul Andrada | GMA Network |
| 2015 | InstaDad | Zig | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Let the Love Begin | Frederick "Erick" Pontenciano | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Dangwa | Gerald | GMA Network |
| 2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | Joaquin Castillo | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Naku, Boss Ko! | Joven Jon Philip Ganid / Jon G. | GMA Network |
| 2016–2017 | Encantadia | Ybarro / Ybrahim | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Andres Silang | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Sherlock "Jack" Jackson Jr. | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Inday Will Always Love You | Pabs | GMA Network |
| 2018–2019 | Barangay 143 | Wax | GMA Network |
| 2019 | TODA One I Love | Raymond "Emong" Magsino | GMA Network |
| 2019 | The Gift | Eloy | GMA Network |
| 2021 | The Lost Recipe | Jordan Buenavidez | GMA News TV GTV |
| 2022; 2025 | Lolong | Rolando "Lolong" Candelaria | GMA Network |
| 2023 | The Write One | William "Liam" B. Herrera | GMA Network Viu |
| 2023–2024 | Black Rider | Elias Policarpio-Guerrero / Black Rider | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Elias Policarpio-Guerrero / Black Rider | GMA Network |
| 2025 | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Ybarro / Ybrahim | GMA Network |

#### Drama anthologies

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2013 | Maynila: Faith in Love | Mark | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Maynila: Love By An Angel | Julius | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Ang Pakawalang Anghel | James | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Kislap ng Isang Parol | Jomar | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: My Love Forever | Teen Jonathan | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Tatay na si Totoy, Nanay na si Nene | Moymoy | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Wagas: Jam and Mich Love Story | Jam Sebastian | GMA News TV |
| 2014 | Seasons of Love: My Soulmate, My Soulhate | Rustico "Rusty" Bayani | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Cain at Abel: Ang Kalakal boys – The Cedric Macdon and Joven Santos Story | Cedric Macdon | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Kapatid Ko, Pasan Ko | Carlo | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: Lola Madonna | Joel | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: Sa Ngalan ng Ina | Leeno | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: My Rebel Heart | Derrick | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Wagas: Anjo & Aleine Robrigado Love Story | Anjo | GMA News TV |
| 2015 | Wagas: Dez & Ana Love Story | Dez | GMA News TV |
| 2015 | Karelasyon: Sumpa | Nando | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Dangwa | Carl | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Wagas: Summit Lovin' | Briggs | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Karelasyon: Poser | Marvin | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang: Room Boy | Justine | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Wagas: The Gladys Reyes and Christopher Roxas Love Story | Christopher Roxas | GMA News TV |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Takbo ng Buhay Ko | Renson Embradura | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Magpakailanman: Adik Sa'yo | Radji Kem Galos | GMA Network |
| 2020 | I Can See You: High-Rise Lovers | Jared | GMA Network |
| 2021 | I Can See You: On My Way to You! | Jerrick Alfonso | GMA Network |

#### Television shows

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2012 | Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break | Contestant / Runner-up | GMA Network |
| 2012–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Himself / Co-host / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Himself / Co-host / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Pepito Manaloto | Jose Magtigan | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Sabado Badoo | Himself / Cameo Footage | GMA Network |
| 2016–2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Himself / Co-host / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Daddy's Gurl | Anton | GMA Network |
| 2020–present | All-Out Sundays | Himself / Co-host / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Game of the Gens | Substitute host for Andre Paras | GTV |
| 2022 | Running Man Philippines | Cast member / Contestant | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Eat Bulaga! | Guest host | GMA Network |
| 2023–2025 | It's Showtime | Guest cast / Performer | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ALLTV / GMA Network / GTV |

### 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 | — | Won |
| 2013 | 61st FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | — | Won |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Maynila: "Faith in Love" episode | Won |
| 2014 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | Bamboo Flowers | Nominated |
| 2014 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year (as interpreter) | "Mamahalin Kita" (Bamboo Flowers) | Nominated |
| 2014 | 5th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Dormitoryo | Won |
| 2014 | 11th Golden Screen Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Bamboo Flowers | Nominated |
| 2014 | Singapore International Film Festival 2014 | Best Actor (international) | Above The Clouds (GMA Pictures) | Nominated |
| 2014 | 11th Golden Screen Awards | Best Original Song (as interpreter) | "Mamahalin Kita" (Bamboo Flowers) | Nominated |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male Actor (tied with Dingdong Dantes for Alyas Robin Hood) | 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 | - | Won |
| 2021 | 3rd Global Trends Excellence Awards 2021 | Most Admired Actor and TV Host of Millenium | - | Won |
| 2021 | 12th Star Awards for Music 2021 | Male Pop Artist Artist of the YearMillenium | Maghihintay Ka (GMA Music) | Nominated |
| 2022 | Golden Globe Royal Achievement Awards 2022 | Best TV Actor Of the Year | Lolong (GMA Public Affairs Original Series) | Won |
| 2024 | 50th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor in Supporting Role | Green Bones | Won |