Kapuso actor Ruru Madrid recently found himself in an amusingly awkward situation during a segment on the morning show ‘Unang Hirit,’ involving a die-hard fan of fellow actor Coco Martin.
The incident occurred as Ruru, alongside his ‘Black Rider’ co-star Jon Lucas, presented a 50-inch flat-screen TV to a senior citizen.
In a video clip shared by X user @AltIndayBadiday, Jon excitedly asked the elderly man if he watched ‘Black Rider’ regularly. To their surprise, the senior citizen candidly replied that he had been a long-time admirer of Coco Martin.
“Mula pa noon… ang napapanood ko, ang hinahangaan ko, si Coco Martin,” he declared, referring to the star of ‘Black Rider’s’ rival series ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo.’
Ruru and Jon laughed off the unexpected revelation, handling the situation with grace and humor. Despite some netizens suggesting that Ruru might have felt embarrassed, his reaction demonstrated his sportsmanship and respect for others’ preferences, even if they favored a competing show.
JUST INday Badiday:
Ruru, Napahiya!!!
Tatay: Si Coco Martin Lang Ang Hinahangaan Ko! pic.twitter.com/4xdGF6fIV3
— AltIndayBadiday (@AltIndayBadiday) July 26, 2024
The friendly rivalry between Coco Martin and Ruru Madrid has been limited to their respective TV series. In fact, the two actors have previously exchanged kind words. During the press conference for ‘Black Rider,’ Ruru shared an encounter with Coco at an event where he introduced himself to the iconic actor.
Ruru expressed his admiration for Coco, mentioning how he used to watch Coco’s teleseryes before entering the industry. Coco, known for his humility, acknowledged Ruru’s talents and hard work, encouraging him to continue excelling in the industry. Coco’s uplifting advice left a significant impact on Ruru, who was deeply appreciative of the interaction.
