Ruru Madrid thankful that ‘Black Rider’ character inspires kids: ‘I’m living my dream right now’

Ruru Madrid is filled with gratitude for how his “Black Rider” character makes a positive impact on the younger generation.

In the action-drama series, Ruru stars as delivery rider Elias Guerrero, who turned into an action hero who helps those in need.

In a media conference for the show’s finale week, the Kapuso Primetime Action Hero said he is thankful that Elias has been able to inspire the youth.

“Napaka sarap po sa puso every time na may mga magulang na nag-se-send po sa ‘kin ng mga videos ng kanikanilang mga anak na ginagaya ako pagdating sa pagarte, kung papaano ako manamit, papaano makipaglaban,” Ruru said.

“Ayun ‘yung masasabi ko na hinding hindi mababayaran ng kahit anong halaga kasi ‘yun naman po ‘yung hangarin ko eh every time na gumagawa ako ng mga gantong klaseng programa,” the actor said.

While his "goal is to entertaining people," Ruru said "gusto ko palagi akong may naiiwang marka sa kanila, at ‘yun ‘yung inspirasyon na nais kong ipamahagi sa kanila.”

According to Ruru, this is important for him, because he used to be in their shoes before finding success in showbiz.

“Dati, pangarap ko lang ‘yan,” he said. “Dati, ako ‘yung tumitingala sa mga iniidolo ko at ginagaya ko ‘yung mga ginagawa nila. At ngayon na nandun po ‘ko san po ‘yung mga dating iniidolo ko noon, napaka sarap po sa puso kasi pinangarap ko po ito ever since bata ako.”

Ruru added, “I’m living my dream right now. At sobrang grateful po ako sa lahat ng bumubuo ng ‘Black Rider’ na pinagkatiwala po nila ‘tong proyektong ‘to para sa ‘kin.”

In the action-packed GMA Prime series, Elias fights for justice for his family and community.

“Black Rider” also tackles themes of social class, and how the rich use their power to challenge the lives of the poor.

“Black Rider” is among the seven GMA programs that won an award from the New York Festivals this year, taking home a Bronze medal. Ruru dedicated the win to unsung heroes.

The program boasts of a star-studded cast which includes Yassi Pressman, Jon Lucas, Raymond Bagatsing, Rio Locsin, Herlene Budol, Empoy, as well as South Korean oppa Kim Ji Soon.

Michelle Dee, Angeli Khang, Isko Moreno, Joaquin Domagoso, and more also appeared on the show.

“Black Rider” begins its finale week on July 22 on GMA Prime.

— LA, GMA Integrated News