Kapuso actor and primetime action hero Ruru Madrid was incredibly busy during the first half of 2026.
He took to Instagram to express how grateful he is for all the opportunities that he received in the last few months.
Ruru has been juggling three projects, which include two films and a brand-new teleserye.
"Halfway through the year.
"Looking back, I can't help but say, thank You, Lord.
"This first half of the year has blessed me with opportunities I never take for granted-from filming Los Salvajes Bravos in Spain, to wrapping Hand of God, and now continuing the journey with Hari ng Tondo. Hindi pa man napapanood ng lahat ang mga proyektong ito, pakiramdam ko ang dami ko nang natutunan," he wrote.
He also revealed that he has learned to have faith and continue to be consistent, especially while being unsure of how things will work out.
"Isa sa pinakamalaking lesson na baon ko this year is that you don't always have to see the results to know you're on the right path.
"Just keep showing up.
"Stay disciplined. Stay consistent. Keep your head down and focus on the work. Kahit hindi mo pa nakikita yung bunga ng lahat ng pagod at sakripisyo mo, keep going," he said.
Ruru has also learned to allow things to play out and have confidence not only in himself but also in the people around him.
"I've realized that the process changes you long before the results ever do.
"There were days when all I could do was trust. Trust the process. Trust the people around me. And most importantly, trust God's timing.
"Because I truly believe that nothing is impossible with Him," he shared.
The three consecutive projects also reminded him to stay true to himself.
"Bilang artista, I get to play characters who are dark, dangerous, and complicated. Pero kapag narinig ko ang “Cut,” gusto kong bumalik sa sarili ko.
"Tao pa rin pag humaharap sa tao.
"Gusto kong maging approachable. Gusto kong maging mabuting tao sa bawat taong nakakasalamuha ko. Sa huli, mas mahalaga pa rin sa akin kung paano tayo makitungo sa kapwa kaysa sa kahit anong role, award, o achievement. Kung may gusto man akong iwan na legacy, sana hindi lang dahil sa mga karakter na ginampanan ko, kundi dahil sa kung paano ko pinakitunguhan ang mga taong nakasama ko sa journey na 'to," Ruru reflected.
He also promises to give just as much effort and maybe even more in the coming months.
"As we begin the second half of the year, wala namang magbabago.
"I'll keep showing up.
"I'll keep working.
"I'll keep learning.
"I'll keep choosing kindness.
"And I'll keep leaving the rest in God's hands.
"Maraming salamat sa lahat ng patuloy na sumusuporta.
"We're just getting started," he ended his post.
Check out what Ruru Madrid has been up to in the first half of 2026 in this gallery.
Ruru Madrid is grateful for all the opportunities he received in the first half of 2026.
He is constantly trying to improve himself as an actor.
He is also very consistent in his physical preparations for every role.
Ruru is part of the upcoming historical movie Los Salvajes Bravos, which revolves around a group of Igorot who were brought to Spain to be part of an exhibition.
He shot a few of the movie's scenes in Spain.
Ruru is also leading the movie Hand of God, which tells the story of a young soldier who introduces the game of football to the children of a remote, war-torn village.
This is Ruru's first Cinemalaya film.
Ruru is also set to star in the upcoming action-drama series Hari ng Tondo.
He even did a quick immersion in Tondo to prepare for the role.
Ruru has started filming some of the teleserye's scenes alongside co-star Dennis Trillo.