At the media conference for the Season Finale of Lolong with the press, including LionhearTV, on September 27, Kapuso star Ruru Madrid asserted that he doesn’t want his current series to compete with other shows.
Madrid said he would focus on competing with himself to improve on his craft.
“To be honest, ako kasi personally, hindi talaga ako competitive. Lumabas lang ‘yung pagiging competitive ko noong nag-running man ako. Pero, I mean for me, mas nagiging competitive ako sa sarili ko. I’d rather compete with myself so that every single day, may lagi akong napapakita.”
He then noted that everyone in the entertainment industry has the same goal of giving fun to their audience.
“Kumbaga napu-push ko ‘yung sarili ko na maging better araw-araw. So, hindi ako masyadong nakatingin sa competition, kasi lahat naman po tayo kumbaga itong entertainment industry, ay gustong makapaggawa ng isang programa na siyang makakapagbigay saya sa mga manonood.
“So, hindi ko siya masyadong tinitignan bilang isang competition. Kumbaga gusto lang po natin na makapagbigay ng isang bagong programa sa kanila na pag-uusapan hindi lang po sa ating bansa, kundi sa buong mundo.”
He also voiced his thoughts on handling negative criticisms regarding the Kapuso action-adventure series.
“Sa akin po personally, hindi po ako masyado nagpapa-apekto sa mga ganyang mga komento. I’d rather focus doon sa mga positive feedback po na natatanggap po namin.
“Dahil kahit ano naman po ang gawin natin, kahit ano pang kagandahan ng loob ang gawin natin, kahit gaano pa kaganda ‘yung show natin, may masasabi at masasabi talaga ang mga tao. Dapat mag-focus na lang tayo sa positive na side kaisa sa mga negatibo.”
Ruru Madrid stars in the Kapuso action-adventure teleserye, Lolong, along with Arra San Agustin, Shaira Diaz, and Paul Salas.
Supporting the main cast are stellar Kapuso stars including Christopher de Leon, Jean Garcia, Bembol Roco, Malou de Guzman, Rochelle Pangilinan, Marco Alcaraz, Mikoy Morales, Maui Taylor, Ian De Leon, and Alma Concepcion.
Catch Lolong’s Season 1 Finale via GMA Telebabad on September 30.
