Ruru Madrid says meeting Bianca Umali motivated him to pursue acting
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Ruru Madrid said he became more inspired to join showbiz when he met Bianca Umali. Read more:
Kapuso actor Ruru Madrid, who is celebrating his 10th year in the showbiz industry, said that he always wanted to be an actor since he was young. However, he admitted that his motivation for pursuing an acting career is his current partner Bianca Umali.
In an interview on Kalurks, Ruru admitted he got more inspired to be part of showbiz industry when he met Bianca.
“The first time na nakita ko si Bianca, nine years old palang yata siya. And then ako, parang grade five yata ako. Nagpunta siya sa school namin, yung Tropang Pochi nagpunta sa school namin, 'tapos, nakita ko si Bianca, grade five ako, sabi ko, 'Ang ganda naman nito,'" he recalled.
He added, “Tapos gustung-gusto ko maging artista kasi gusto ko siya maka-partner. Yun yung parang naging motivation ko nung mga panahon na yun para maging artista ako.”
Ruru previously confirmed that he's been in a relationship with Bianca for four years and that both of them are not seeing other people aside from each other.
“Sabi naman ni Bianca from the beginning ng relationship namin, what you see is what you get. So, kung ano yung nakikita niyo sa social media, ano nakikita niyo pag magkasama kami, yun kami."
SURPRISE IN KOREA
Meanwhile, Ruru appreciates his girlfriend Bianca when she did a surprised visit while the former was taping Running Man PH in South Korea. At that time, the Lolong actor said he was already homesick for the Philippines and wanted to go home already when he was called by their executive producer (EP).
The actor said that their EP and writers were all there and speaking to him when he felt someone tap his shoulder, and saw Bianca there when he turned around.
“Nagulat ako, may kumalabit sa 'kin. Pagtingin ko, si Bianca. First time ko ma-surprise,” he said.
He added, “Actually, di ko naisip sa buhay ko na may gagawa, na may taong gagawa nun para sa 'kin.”
Fans of Ruru and Bianca recently speculated about their engagement because of their Instagram post. However, the couple clarified that they are not yet engaged and instead, announced a new drama series which they will star in together.
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