When PEP told Ruru Madrid that others had said that his Kapuso series Lolong had finally won Cardo Dalisay in FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, he appeared embarrassed to respond.
These are some of the remarks that our listeners made during our radio program on DZRH after Coco Martin announced that the nearly seven-year-old television series would end in three weeks.
Ruru said, “To be honest, I wouldn’t say na ang Lolong po ang nagpatumba sa Ang Probinsyano dahil kakasimula pa lamang po namin at sila po ay umere ng 7 years kung saan tinutukan at sinubaybayan din po sila ng sambayanang Pilipino.
“Katunayan po nito, ako po ay nakagawa ng ilang mga teleserye na nakatapat ng Ang Probinsyano katulad po ng Encantadia, Alyas Robinhood 2, Sherlock Jr. Nag-guest din po ako sa The Cure at ngayon ang Lolong.
“Mataas po ang respeto ko sa lahat ng bumubuo ng Ang Probinsyano, lalo na po kay Sir Coco Martin.
“Dahil bilang isang tao na nasa loob ng entertainment industry, ang goal po naming lahat ay makapagbigay saya sa bawat manonood. Nagawa po nila yun at nakatulong din sa mga artista na nawalan na ng trabaho. Kaya saludo po ako sa kanilang lahat.”
Actually, because the story is becoming more intense, they are really concentrating on Lolong at our house.
Ruru explained to us that this is crucial in order to fully enhance the narrative for the benefit of the viewers.
“Ang hangad lang po naming mga artista ay makapagbigay ng magandang palabas para sa mga Pilipino na maipagmamalaki natin sa buong mundo.
“Kahit ano pa pong programa iyan na makapagbibigay-saya at inspirasyon sa ating lahat ay malugod po nating tinatanggap. At lahat po ‘yan ay para sa mga manonood at tagasuporta naming mga artista,” Ruru added.
Ruru has reportedly just wrapped up filming a drama series. In order to make it exciting for the viewers, he said he is concentrating on how it will be shown on television.
“Ngayon pa lang po tumitindi ang mga aksyon at mga rebelasyon sa Lolong kaya kahit ako po as a viewer, sobrang na-hook po talaga ako.
“This is actually the first time na manood ako ng serye ko na tapos na bago ipalabas kaya kahit ako, bumabalik sa pakiramdam ko kung paano namin ito ginawa at pinagpaguran,” he continued.
Ruru’s response was the ideal one: modest and kind.
People and reptiles cannot be compared in the same way that apples and lemons can. Different, in fact.
We appreciate the fact that Ruru is grounded because at least he can tell the difference between hype and reality.
Grandpa worked hard for every accomplishment he has today, overcoming many obstacles along the way.
Best wishes and congratulations to you, Ruru!
