The actor refuses to use a body double for his stunts and was even injured in one of the dangerous action scenes for the series.

RURU Madrid is GMA’s resident young action star. After the huge success of “Lolong,” he now topbills “Black Rider,” which will replace the short-lived “Maging Sino Ka Man” on November 6.
“I’m really thankful to GMA sa tiwala nila sa akin,” said Ruru. “‘Black Rider’ is the biggest project assigned to me and my role as the lead character, Elias Guerrero, is one of my toughest assignments ever. As a crimefighter, maraming malalaking action scenes na ginastusan talaga ng GMA and I really gave it all my best, to the point na naaksidente ako one time. I injured the ligament on my knee kasi ayokong magpa-double at ako mismo ang gumagawa ng sarili kong stunts. I had to get a physical therapist to help me on the set.”
“Black Rider” is directed by Richard Arellano and Rommel Penesa who both lavishly praise Ruru for being so committed to the project and to his role as the Black Rider.
“Sobrang lakas ng loob ni Ruru in doing even the hardest fight scene and the most dangerous stunts,” said Direk Richard. “Kahit sabihin naming kumuha na lang ng double, hindi siya pumapayag kasi ayaw niyang dayain ang eksena.”
Ruru is also glad GMA gave him a powerhouse supporting cast: Matteo Guidicelli as Paeng Policarpio, Raymart Santiago as Gregorio Ricarte, Katrina Halili as Romana Nadela, Raymond Bagatsing as Edgardo Magallanes, Zoren Legaspi as Alfonso Buenaventura, Gladys Reyes as Sasha Buenaventura, Gary Estrada as Fredo Policarpio, Rio Locsin as Alma Guerrero, Roi Vinzon as William Romero, Empoy Marquez as Oca, Ishko Moreno as Tiagong Dulas, Almira Muhlach as Rebecca Chen, Maureen Larrazabal as Baby Lyn, Aleck Bovick as Lorna, Bodgie Pascua as Lolo Sito, Vance Larena as Uno, Ashley Rivera as Paloma, Jon Lucas as Calvin Magallanes, Luis Hontiveros as Philip, Prince Clemente as Onat, Jayson Gainza as Estong, Janus del Prado as Miguelito, Kim Perez as Matias, Marco Masa as Benjie. With such a glittering cast, “Black Rider” is really one primetime show not to be missed when it airs on mNovember 6.
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Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo were the leads in University Series Book I, “The Rain in España.” How do they feel they now play support to Krissha Viaje & Jerome Ponce in Book 2, “Safe Skies, Archer”?
“I’m personally happy for Krissha and Jerome,” replied Heaven. “There are six books in the series and we all know that everyone will be given lead roles in their own screen adaptation so we’re just happy to give them our full support.”
“Personally, it’s also fine with me to support them,” said Marco. “We’re really a barkada and I’m happy to bond again with everyone. This is really a saga and I’m glad to be part of this saga about six friends. And after I saw the trailer kanina, I’m really happy with the results. It looks very promising.”
After “The Rain in España,” the movie “The Ship Show” and now, “Safe Skies, Archer,” how would they describe their relationship at the moment? Has it reached another level?
“As of now, what you see is what you get,” said Heaven. “‘Yun na lang muna. We’ve gotten to know each other better but basta ‘yun na lang muna, what you see is what you get.”
“As of now, we just enjoy each other’s company,” said Marco. “We don’t want to rush into commitment because right now, our careers remain to be our utmost priority.”
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Two of Vivamax reigning queens, Angeli Khang and Azi Acosta, play the lead roles in “Sila ay Akin,” story by National Artist Ricky Lee and directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mac Alejandre.
We asked Azi’s role in the movie that starts streaming this Friday.
“I’m Josie, asawa ni Vince Rillon as Pao,” she replied. “Azi naman as Marites is paired with Victor Relosa as JC. Our husbands are both macho dancers sa gay bar and tanggap namin ang klase ng trabaho nila, pati ‘yung gay lover ni Vince na si Gerald Madrid.”
How is it working and sharing topbilling with Azi who is said to be her rival as “Vivamax Queen”? “Magaan ang feeling ko sa kanya. At bilib ako kasi magaling siya umiyak. She really knows her craft and she exceeded all expectations. We had fun working together.”
What can Direk Mac say about the charges of indecency against Angeli filed by a group of guardians of morality called Social Media Broadcasters for doing explicit scenes in her films? “There will always be self-proclaimed guardians of morality. Seventies pa may ganyan na, ‘di ba? I don’t know about the legalities, but I’ve always known that what is truthful and just, that is what will prevail. Art will always have more impact in the public’s consciousness. History has already proven that through the years.”