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Ruru Madrid calls Bianca Umali his 'greatest blessing'

By Karen Juliane Crucillo
Published August 16, 2026 2:53 PM PHT

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Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali


Ruru Madrid to Bianca Umali: "Binago mo kung sino ako."

Ruru Madrid recently opened up about Bianca Umali's impact on his life.

In a recent episode titled “Paano Ako Natutong Magmahal?” of Bianca's podcast, Simply, B Podcast, the Kapuso actor shared how Bianca changed his perspective on love and life.

"'Di ba dati parang 'yung mga matatanda, may kasabihan na mahahanap mo rin 'yung katapat mo. 'Di ba laging may ganon, so doon ko napatunayan na totoo pala talaga 'yun," he began.

Admitting that he is a hopeless romantic, Ruru said he initially thought he would never settle down with one girl until Bianca came into his life.

"Pero noong nakilala kita, kung paano ka mag-alaga, hindi dahil nasa podcast tayo ngayon at sinasabi ko 'to. Pero totoo 'yun, parang every time na kinukuwento ko rin sa mga kaibigan ko, sa pamilya ko, meron talagang darating sa buhay mo na magpapabago ng pananaw mo sa buhay," he said.

Ruru said that his perspective on love became clearer when he saw the kind of person Bianca is.

He continued, "Bilang isang tao, mararamdaman mo na lang na ito 'yung gusto kong makasama habang buhay."

Admitting that it was unusual for him to have those kinds of feelings, especially when he was younger, Ruru revealed that Bianca changed him.

"Pero ayun nga, binago mo. Binago mo kung sino ako. Binago mo kung papaano ko tignan ang pag-ibig, ang pagmamahal," he told Bianca.

He also expressed his gratitude for Bianca, saying that she remains in his prayers because of how grateful he is that she came into his life.

"Lagi ko rin naman sinasabi sayo na ikaw talaga 'yung greatest blessing na natanggap ko sa buhay ko," he expressed.

Last month, Ruru and Bianca celebrated their 8th anniversary. They have been together since 2018.

Watch the full podcast here:

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