During a recent event, Phillip Salvador reunited with the Primetime Action Hero Ruru Madrid, and their meeting was marked by praise and significant words of wisdom from Salvador.
The background to this reunion is rooted in Ruru Madrid’s early career, which was kickstarted through his participation in the reality artista competition, ‘Protegé,’ where Phillip Salvador served as his mentor.
Ruru shared his experience with the media during a conference for his upcoming full-action series titled “Black Rider.” He revealed that Salvador praised his journey and expressed his pride, offering words of encouragement.
“Actually, nagkita po kami ni Tatay Ipe sa isang event. Niyakap po niya agad ako. Sinabi po niya sa akin na sobrang proud daw po siya sa akin,” Ruru recounted.
In addition to his generous praise, Phillip Salvador also imparted an essential piece of advice.
“Ang layo na raw ng narating [ko], ‘Pero lagi mong tatandaan, na huwag na huwag kang magbabago.’ Ang sabi niya sa akin, ‘Ang paggawa ng action, okay ‘yan. Gawa ka ng matitinding action, matitinding fight scenes pero huwag na huwag mong pababayaan ‘yung puso, kung bakit ka nakikipaglaban,’ which is ‘yung drama,” Ruru shared.
Ruru Madrid expressed his gratitude for the ongoing guidance he receives from the seasoned actor. Phillip Salvador is not only renowned for his expertise in action and combat scenes but also for his acting skills, earning him a high regard from Ruru and many others in the industry.
During the same event, Ruru also had the opportunity to interact with former action star and current Senator Robin Padilla, whom he has long admired. Furthermore, he had a brief conversation with Kapamilya actor and action star Coco Martin, who remains open to healthy competition between their respective shows.
Ruru is poised to lead in the upcoming full-action series ‘Black Rider,’ where he takes on the role of Elias Guerrero, a simple delivery rider who evolves into a street hero, confronting a powerful syndicate. The series boasts an ensemble cast, including Katrina Halili, Yassi Pressman, Matteo Guidicelli, Jon Lucas, and many other talented actors.
Audiences can look forward to the world premiere of ‘Black Rider’ on November 6 at 8:00 PM on GMA Telebabad. The series will be simulcast on GMA, GTV, and also available for online streaming on Kapuso Stream.
