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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
