REAL LIFE sweethearts Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali are paired together for the first time in “The Write One.”
Known as the “Ruca” love team, Ruru was last seen in the hit fantasy-drama, “Lolong,” while Bianca was last seen in “Mano Po Legacy 2.”
“‘The Write One’ is a love story with a touch of fantasy,” says Ruru. “I play Liam, a writer who finds a mysterious typewriter that allows me to rewrite my own life and love story.”
It’s his first time to work with Bianca, who plays Joyce. “Kaya I’m really also excited to be given this chance to work with Bianca together in a romantic drama series like this.”
The two stars used to be very secretive about their relationship but they’re more open now about it. Ruru even said in an interview he is praying Bianca will be the one with whom he can spend the rest of his life. But he quickly adds they have no plans of settling down yet.
“We’re both still very young so hindi kami nagmamadali,” he says. “Malayo pa ang tatakbuhin ng mga buhay at careers namin. I just pray na sana nga, sana, siya na talaga ang babaeng itinakda ni Lord para sa akin.”
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Barbie Forteza officially took her oath as one of the ambassadors of GMA Network’s Anti-Piracy campaign “Stream Responsibly. Fight Piracy.”
“I’m proud and honored to be part of such a responsible campaign,” she says. “Being an artist myself, it is important to have a campaign like this. This validates the hard work of the people not only in front but behind the camera, who give their best efforts, day in and day out, to produce quality shows for our viewers.”
Other Kapuso ambassadors for “Stream Responsibly. Fight Piracy.” are “Voltes V: Legacy” stars Miguel Tanfelix, Ysabel Ortega, Matt Lozano, Radson Flores, Raphael Landicho, plus fellow Sparkle star Mikee Quintos.
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‘I’m amazed kasi ang appearance niya, she looks the same as ten years ago when we worked together. — Sam Milby’
Sam Milby said he quickly accepted the offer to be Judy Ann Santos’ leading man in “The Diary of Mrs. Winters.”
“I no longer have to read the script kasi when they mentioned Juday’s name pa lang, yes na agad ako,” he said. “I enjoyed working with her when we did the soap, ‘Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala’ ten years ago. She’s very generous and helps me in our scenes together.”
The script was then sent to him and Sam was impressed that it’s written by National Artist Ricky Lee. “After reading the script, all the more nagpasalamat akong sa’kin napunta ang movie. Kasi ang ganda ng kuwento, it’s something really different. Also, I haven’t done any horror film and as an actor you want to try new roles and have new experiences. So first time ko ‘yung horror and I’m really excited. Ang ganda pa ng setting kasi it’s set in Canada at winter time. Something really different.”
He is also challenged by his role in the movie. “I play Victor, ex-boyfriend ni Juday. Pero hindi kami nagkatuluyan kasi I’m a carefree guy. I grew up in Canada at walang masyadong ambisyon sa buhay. When we meet again, separated na sila ng husband niya and she’s facing a big problem with a dead woman who is haunting her, so tutulungan ko siya.”
He met Juday again at the look-test and pictorial for the movie. “I’m amazed kasi ang appearance niya, she looks the same as ten years ago when we worked together. Hindi talaga nagbago. Pati ang ugali niya, ganun pa rin, very warm so I really look forward to shooting ‘Mrs. Winters’ with her in Canada. I’m sure may matututuhan uli ako from her.”
