Miguel Tanfelix and other “Running Man Philippines” cast members. Image: Instagram/@migueltanfelix_, @gmarunningmanph
Miguel Tanfelix is the newest “runner” who will take on the challenges in “Running Man Philippines,” the local adaptation of South Korea’s longest-running variety show, “Running Man.”
Tanfelix’s inclusion in the second season of the show was announced through its official Instagram page on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
“Welcome to the team, Miguel!” the caption read.
Tanfelix was also seen enjoying the snow in South Korea with other cast members Glaiza de Castro, Mikael Daez, Buboy Villar, Kokoy de Santos, Angel Guardian and Lexi Gonzales.
Tanfelix announced his “Running Man Philippines” stint as well through his Instagram page.
“It’s official, I’m your newest 8th runner! Oh man, the start of the year’s gonna be intense, exciting and fun with these people,” he exclaimed.
Tanfelix’s casting came after original member Ruru Madrid announced that he would miss the show’s second season. Even so, Madrid teased that he will still have a special participation in the show.
The release date for the second season of “Running Man Philippines,” which is co-produced by GMA Network and the Korean TV network SBS, has yet to be revealed as of this writing.
The original “Running Man” first aired in 2010. It stars Korean celebrities Song Ji-hyo, Ji Suk-jin, Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Yang Se-chan and Jeon So-min. Actor Lee Kwang-soo was also part of the original cast, but he left the show in 2021 due to an injury from a car accident.