Three of the young actors that stood in the industry will continue to spark the Kapuso spirit in their newest chapter as Miguel Tanfelix, Rayver Cruz, and Ruru Madrid renew their contracts with GMA Network and its talent agency, Sparkle GMA Artist Center.
For more than two decades in the showbiz industry, Taskforce Firewall lead star Miguel Tanfelix, known as a contestant of GMA’s reality show Starstruck Kids, has transitioned from the young Pagaspas to an established leading man and turned 28 years old last Monday, September 21, 2026 (born 1998).
As the Primetime Prince of the Kapuso Network and Sparkle, Miguel Tanfelix continues to deliver brilliant performances and hosting gigs beyond acting in a Kapuso drama, as when he appeared in the educational show Planet XP.
He also received several achievements and awards as a Kapuso artist, including The German Moreno Youth Achievement Award at the FAMAS Awards, Best Actor at the Asian Academy Creative Awards, and TV Actor of the Year at the 11th Platinum Stallion National Media Awards.
Meanwhile, Kapuso leading man and Ultimate Performer Rayver Cruz has built a strong career across multiple on-air appearances and through live performances in All-Out Sundays. He also appeared in several Kapuso dramas, including Nagbabagang Luha, Bolera, Asawa ng Asawa Ko, Sanggang-Dikit FR, and Born To Shine.
Furthermore, Primetime Action Hero Ruru Madrid, known for several Kapuso primetime dramas, Black Rider and Lolong, and a winner for Best Supporting Actor in the Metro Manila Film Festival, continued his path with a range of roles in different genres, showcasing his versatility in his craft.
Present at the contract signing events for these artists were: Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group, and President and CEO of GMA Pictures, Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes; First Vice President and Head of Sparkle GMA Artist Center Ms. Joy C. Marcelo; Officer-in-Charge for Entertainment Group and Vice President for Drama Ms. Cheryl Ching-Sy; and Assistant Vice President for Talent Management Mr. Vic Del Rosario.
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