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GMA Network
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Green Bones' starring Dennis Trillo, Ruru Madrid is No. 1 on Netflix Philippines
"Green Bones" has become the no. 1 movie on Netflix Philippines, a day after it premiered on the streaming platform. The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 Best Picture on Friday climbed to the top spot on the list of Top Movies in the Philippines Today. "'Green Bones' is top 1 in Netflix Philippines today! Don't miss it! Now playing on Netflix," GMA Pictures wrote on social media. "Green Bones" premiered on Netflix on June 19. The film, produced by GMA Pictures, is directed by Zig Dulay based on an original story by JC Rubio, senior documentary manager of GMA Public Affairs. It follows Domingo Zamora (Dennis Trillo), who is notorious for the murder of his sister and her daughter. Now that Domingo is up for parole, the newly assigned prison guard (Ruru Madrid) takes a personal interest in making sure that he remains behind bars no matter what. "Green Bones" won several awards at the MMFF 2024, such as Best Picture, Best Screenplay (Ricky Lee and MMFF 2023 Best Screenplay winner Angeli Atienza), Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), Best Cinematography (Neil Daza), and Best Child Performer (Sienna Stevens). It also won First Best Picture, Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), and Best Director (Direk Zig) at the 3rd Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ruru Madrid says 'Green Bones' changed him: 'Habang-buhay kong ipagpapasalamat'
Ruru Madrid expressed gratitude and pride anew after 'Green Bones' premiered on Netflix this week. The Kapuso Primetime Action Hero and 'Lolong' star took to Instagram to announce the film's availability on the streaming platform, and said it's a film "na habang-buhay kong ipagpapasalamat—at ipagmamalaki ko kahit kanino.' 'This film didn't just challenge me… it changed me,' he said. Ruru said he hopes more people would watch 'Green Bones' and learn lessons from it just like he did. 'Para sa sining. Para sa bansa. At para sa ating lahat na pinipili pa ring maging mabuti sa mundong ito,' Ruru said. 'Maraming salamat sa lahat ng sumusuporta—ngayon pa lang, ramdam ko na kayo,' he added. Produced by GMA Pictures, "Green Bones" is directed by Zig Dulay based on an original story by JC Rubio, senior documentary manager of GMA Public Affairs. The story centers on Domingo Zamora (Dennis Trillo), who is notorious for the murder of his sister and her daughter. Now that Domingo is up for parole, the newly assigned prison guard (Ruru) takes a personal interest in making sure that he remains behind bars no matter what. The film swept several awards at the MMFF 2024: Best Picture, Best Screenplay, (Ricky Lee and MMFF 2023 Best Screenplay winner Angeli Atienza), Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), Best Cinematography (Neil Daza), and Best Child Performer (Sienna Stevens). It also won four accolades at the 3rd Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards: First Best Picture, Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), and Best Director (Direk Zig). —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ruru Madrid after 'Lolong 2' finale: 'Magbabalik ako'
Did Ruru Madrid just tease a possible continuation of 'Lolong'? Following the finale of the second season, 'Lolong: Pangil ng Maynila,' which aired on Friday, the Primetime Action Hero reflected on the journey in an Instagram post. 'Walong buwan ng buhay ko ang binuhos ko rito,' Ruru said. 'Hindi naging madali. May mga sugat, pagod, at pagkakataong muntik na sumuko.' 'Pero sa bawat laban, mas tumibay ang loob ko. Mas lumalim ang pagmamahal ko sa ginagawa ko.' Ruru added that the show was a reminder that 'it's not always about the end result, but the journey that shapes you. Yung araw-araw na pagpili na lumaban, magpakatatag, at maniwala sa proseso.' The actor thanked everybody who was part of his journey and those who supported him. 'You've been part of my growth,' he said. 'It was a good run. And now, I'm walking into what's next—wiser, stronger, and hungrier than ever.' Ruru ended his post by saying, 'Magbabalik ako—dahil 'di pa nagtatapos ang aking laban.' The actor previously said the series changed his life. "Lolong" premiered its first season in 2022. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ruru Madrid expresses interest in directing
Aside from acting, Ruru Madrid is also eyeing getting into directing. On Wednesday's 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,' Ruru was asked if he has any interest in taking on a directorial job. 'Gusto. Sobrang gusto,' Ruru said. The Sparkle actor confirmed that he will get there, and it's something that he wants to do in the future. 'Yes. And anytime soon,' he added. Ruru stars in 'Lolong: Ang Pangil ng Maynila,' which is set to air its grand finale on Friday. Ruru had wrapped up his taping for the series and signed off as his title character, saying playing the role of Lolong was never easy because it comes with some sacrifice. 'Dumaan kami sa matitinding pagsubok, lalo na nung hindi ako makagalaw dahil sa injury. Kailangan naming baguhin ang takbo ng kwento. Pero hindi tumigil ang laban. Hindi bumitaw ang bawat isa. Lahat nag-step up, nagkaisa, at piniling lumaban para sa isa't isa,' he said. The Kapuso Primetime Action Hero first played the title character in 2022 when "Lolong" Season 1 premiered. In "Lolong: Pangil ng Maynila," Lolong moves to Manila for a fresh start after losing his powers. There, he encounters action-packed adventures and challenges. The series airs Mondays to Fridays at 8 p.m. after "24 Oras" on GMA Prime. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ruru Madrid signs off as Lolong as series wraps up filming: ‘What a journey'
Ruru Madrid signed off as his title character as 'Lolong: Ang Pangil ng Maynila' has wrapped up taping. On Instagram, the Sparkle star shared some snaps taken from the set of 'Lolong' along with a heartfelt reflection on his role. 'Kagabi, natapos na ang huling taping day ng Lolong. Hanggang ngayon, may sepanx pa rin. What a journey,' he wrote. According to Ruru, playing the role of Lolong was never easy because it comes with some sacrifice. 'Dumaan kami sa matitinding pagsubok, lalo na nung hindi ako makagalaw dahil sa injury. Kailangan naming baguhin ang takbo ng kwento. Pero hindi tumigil ang laban. Hindi bumitaw ang bawat isa. Lahat nag-step up, nagkaisa, at piniling lumaban para sa isa't isa,' he said. 'Pinilit kong bumangon at magtrabaho kahit may iniinda, dahil alam kong kailangan nila ako—at kailangan namin ang isa't isa. Dahil para sa amin, ang totoong tagumpay ay nasa samahan, sa puso, at sa tibay ng loob,' the actor added. Ruru expressed his gratitude to everyone who was part of "Lolong," saying that the show taught him invaluable lessons both as an actor and as a person that he will carry with him moving forward. 'I'm beyond grateful na muling bigyang-buhay ang karakter ni Lolong. Isang bihirang pagkakataon na maipagpatuloy ang kwento ng isang karakter na sobra kong minahal. To revisit his story, wear his skin again, and fight his battles—what a blessing,' he said. The Kapuso star also thanked GMA Network for believing in him as well as for the opportunity to bring back Lolong for the second time. 'Sobrang laking bagay nito para sa akin. Hindi ko ito kailanman kakalimutan. Salamat sa lahat ng sumuporta at sumama sa paglalakbay namin,' Ruru wrote. As 'Lolong' comes to an end, Ruru expressed his hope that viewers will stay with them until the final episode, as the show is especially dedicated to them and to every heart that continues to fight. 'Hindi dito nagtatapos ang Lolong—dahil ang tunay na bayani, hindi kailanman nawawala,' he said. In a previous interview, Ruru said that the "Lolong" series gave him courage and changed him not just as an artist but as a human being. The Kapuso Primetime Action hero first played the title character in 2022 when "Lolong" Season 1 premiered. In "Lolong: Pangil ng Maynila," Lolong (Ruru) moves to Manila for a fresh start after losing his powers. There, he encounters action-packed adventures and challenges. The series airs Mondays to Fridays at 8 p.m. after "24 Oras" on GMA Prime. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
