Sparkle star Ruru Madrid got his start in showbiz when he joined the second season of 'Protégé' back in 2012 when he was just 14 years old.
In his eight years in showbiz, Ruru has been developed by his home network to be one of its top leading men. One of Ruru's most recent projects is when he top-billed GMA's drama-action series, 'Lolong'.
Meanwhile, at age nine, Sparkle actress Bianca Umali became one of the hosts of the informative children's show 'Tropang Potchi.' From hosting, Bianca was able to transition into acting to become one of the biggest actresses of her generation.
She has starred in the shows, 'Wish I May,' 'Mulawin VS Ravena,' 'Kambal, Karibal,' 'Sahaya,' and 'Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss.'
Ruru and Bianca have been very expressive about their feelings for each other on social media as they post sweet couple photos and leave tidbits of wholesome love messages in each other's comment sections.
Fans of their relationship even refer to them as RuCa, a portmanteau of Ruru and Bianca's screen names. And with the number of photos and comments visible on their IG feeds, we can say that the ship is indeed sailing.
Netizens are always on the lookout for new moments and life updates from Bianca and Ruru on their social media accounts and can't help but feel kilig when the two are together.
Take a look at some of Ruru and Bianca's sweetest couple photos in this gallery.
Rumors of Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali's relationship have been circulating online for quite some time.
Fans of Ruru and Bianca refer to their "relationship" as RuCa.
In a video Ruru did with his best friend, Mikee Quintos, he admitted that he is happy and in love with life for two years now. Is Bianca the reason for Ruru's current happiness?
In Ruru's Instagram post last March 2020, he greeted Bianca on the latter's 20th birthday. "Happy birthday, Moonlight," Ruru wrote.
Ruru and Bianca on a coffee date while strictly following the new normal guidelines.
Ruru and Bianca modeled fashionable PPE designs for Dr. Vicki Belo.
Ruru and Bianca's "His and Hers" PPE shoot made fans excited seeing the two together.
Here is Ruru carrying Bianca's adorable pomeranian, Boop, in his arms.
One of the places Ruru and Bianca both love going to is the beach. A quick peek at their Instagram feeds and you'll immediately see photos from their beach getaways.
This photo of Ruru, Bianca, and Boop make them look like one adorable and happy "family."
Both Bianca and Ruru share a love for the K-pop boy band 'BTS.' For Halloween 2020, they decided to do a couple's costume as two of the members of the aforementioned group.
Here are Bianca and Ruru dressed as BTS members Jungkook and Taehyung, the latter more commonly known by his stage name, "V."
Bianca recently joined in on Ruru and his family's get-together at the Madrid family resthouse.
It seems Bianca is now really part of Ruru's family. In his birthday post for his mother, Jackie, Bianca expressed her greetings to the latter saying "Happy Birthday, ma! Love you po!"
Ruru may rarely post photos with Bianca but eagle-eyed netizens can't deny that the two have something for each other as the actor is usually seen with Boop, Bianca's pet dog.
In a new post, Ruru expressed that he already misses Bianca as the actress participates in the lock-in taping of the upcoming GMA drama 'Legal Wives.'
During the 'Feeling the Blank' segment on 'The Boobay and Tekla Show' in November 2020, Ruru, who has been tight-lipped about his relationship with Bianca, shared that he wants to treasure the moments he gets to spend with her. "Siguro, masasabi ko 'yung relationship naming dalawa, isang bagay na espesyal sa akin. Hindi pa siguro napapanahon para i-share ko 'yun. But it doesn't mean na hindi ako proud dun. Kumbaga mas gusto ko lang -- tini-treasure ko muna na sa akin lang muna,"
Ruru Madrid's younger sister, Athena, called Bianca her 'sissy, when she greeted her on her 21st birthday.
To mark Bianca's 21st birthday, Ruru uploaded on Instagram some sweet moments with his “my-hal.”
Couples that got vaccinated together, stay together. Bianca and Ruru both got their first dose of Sinovac in June 2021.
Fans of rumored couple Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali noticed that the two went on a brunch date. In Bianca's Instagram post, the 'Lolong' actor left a sweet message saying, “Always and forever.”
Spending quality time together by burning the extra calories in the gym
On Bianca's 22nd birthday, Ruru didn't forget to send his moon a sweet greeting. He posted this photo along with the caption “To my , here's wishing you the sweetest of birthdays! Love, <3”.
Ruru Madrid surprised Bianca with a bouquet of red roses because he missed her. At the time, the Kapuso actor was in South Korea for the taping of 'Running Man Philippines.'
The rumored couple look cute in this creative photoshoot!
Ruru and Bianca look happy in their simple car date!
Ruru gave Bianca a bouquet of red roses and said in his caption, “Since the day I met you, my life has never been the same. Amishuuu.”
Ruru found his forever coffee date in Bianca.
Ruru and Bianca recently flexed their matching tattoos. When they hold hands, the tattoo forms into a smiley face.
The couple was holding hands happily walking on the streets of Korea.
Ruru and Bianca lounging under the sun together.
Ruru previously shared a photo of him and Bianca having a brunch date with a caption, “Hi crush!”
Bianca and Ruru stunned at the red carpet of the Preview Ball 2022.
“I found the right one,” Bianca said in her Instagram post.
Bianca posted a snap of her and Ruru in a photobooth, saying she misses him a little extra.
Bianca referred to Ruru as the “best thing” that has ever happened to her in her greeting on his 25th birthday.
Ruru and Bianca kept it lowkey as they welcome the new year with donuts and intimate stories inside the car.
Ruru and Bianca spending a chill time with each other and their fur babies!
Here are the four of them on a road trip. They all look fluffy!
On Bianca's birthday, Ruru posted a series of photos of him and Bianca through the years.
Bianca and Ruru are starring in the Kapuso series 'The Write One' alongside Sparkle artists and real-life couple Paul Salas and Mikee Quintos.
The two are all covered up en route to Davao!
The two also graced Glaiza de Castro's recent wedding and channeled their rendition of the modern Filipino.
Ruru and Bianca continue to cement their title as the ultimate 'It' couple with their lowkey matching ensembles and trendy aesthetic.
Here's a glimpse of Ruru and Bianca's characters in their upcoming series 'The Write One.'
Ruru and Bianca's last day on 'The Write One' set was filled with a lot of love and sweetness.
Ruru and Bianca were both teary-eyed and touched during their wedding scene shoot for 'The Write One.'
Ruru and Bianca made the most out of their Paris trip and made sure to squeeze in their sweet dates in between shoots.
Ruru and Bianca are each other's dance partners in this lifetime of theirs.
While they dance together, you can spot Bianca and Ruru wearing the same color.