
Primetime Action Hero Ruru Madrid exceeded the expectations of viewers who watched the world premiere of the newest GMA Telebabad series Black Rider on Monday, November 6.
The GMA Public Affairs show became a trending topic online with netizens sharing their excitement for the pilot episode on X (formerly Twitter).
Source: X (formerly Twitter)
Meanwhile, one of those who expressed support for Ruru for his latest project is Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre director Mark Reyes.
Direk Mark was ecstatic to see both Ruru and Kylie Padilla back together on TV. In the 2016 requel of Encantadia, Ruru played the role of the Sapiryan Ybarro/Ybrahim, with Kylie as Sang'gre Amihan.
The Kapuso director posted on Instagram, “Congratulations @rurumadrid8 for the pilot telecast of #blackridergma ! Nice to see you and @kylienicolepadilla together on screen again. See you both in Lireo very soon for #encantadiachroniclessanggre @gmaencantadia Hasne Evo Live Rama Ybrahim! #kyruforever #iwasexpectingkylietoturnintoamihan”
Ruru replied to Direk Mark's post and even referred to him as the Bathalang Emre.
“Mahal na Emre! Avisala Eshma po! Di na din ako makapagintay na manumbalik sa mundo ng Encantadia.”
Source: direkmark (IG)
In a previous interview with 24 Oras, Ruru Madrid admitted that his stunts as Elias in Black Rider were definitely challenging.
He explained, “I would say si Elias at si Lolong parang parehas silang may prinsipyo. At parehas silang may gusto sa buhay, ang pagkakaiba lang siguro is 'yung pinangalingan nung paghihiganti nila.”
“Masasabi ko mahirap po itong Black Rider talaga, siyempre dito nagmo-motor ako. Dito 'yung mga stunts na ginagawa ko, hindi ko pa ginagawa before.”
Also part of the stellar cast of the show are Matteo Guidicelli, Yassi Pressman, Katrina Halili, Rio Locsin, Gary Estrada, Isko Moreno, Gladys Reyes, and many more.
JAW-DROPPING TRANSFORMATION OF RURU MADRID: