The ‘Kapuso Primetime Action Prince’ experienced a setback in the midst of his shoot.
In an Instagram post, actor Ruru Madrid shared an accident that occurred while filming for the primetime series ‘Lolong.’
He wrote, “Life has a way of testing you when you least expect it. Kahapon, habang nagte-taping para sa Lolong, I was giving it my all—full speed—then suddenly, pop. Alam kong may mali. My leg gave out, and I couldn’t continue.”
Ruru then continued that he had to be brought to the hospital for immediate medical attention.
“Got rushed to the hospital, and the doctor confirmed I pulled my hamstring. Dumaan ako sa MRI, and bukas malalaman ko ang results—hoping and praying na hindi ito Grade 3 strain, which means a full tear that could take weeks or even months to recover.”
The Kapuso star also shared his emotions while he is the middle of this setback.
“Masakit? Oo. Pero mas masakit ‘yung pakiramdam na kailangan kong huminto. All I could think about was my team, the scenes we still have to finish, and how much I wanted to push through. But that’s the reality of doing action —sometimes, your body reminds you that you’re only human,” wrote Madrid.
He continued, “Pero hindi ako titigil dito. Challenges like this don’t break me—they build me. This is just a pause, not the end. Every setback is a setup for a stronger comeback. I will rise from this—wiser, tougher, and more unstoppable than ever.“
The 27-year-old artist also thanked well-wishers and his partner, Bianca Umali, for being by his side. “Your presence, love, and support mean everything to me,” Ruru said.
“Despite everything, I will forever be grateful to God. His plans are always greater than mine, and I trust in His timing and purpose. To God be the glory.”
He also adds that this is just “part of the journey” and that he will be coming back stronger, before leaving a “see you soon” note for his fans.
Ruru is currently the lead star of the ongoing GMA primetime action-fantasy series ‘Lolong,’ which recently entered its fourth book titled ‘Pangil Ng Maynila’ last March 27.