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Richard Gomez

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This article is about the Filipino actor and politician. For the Paraguayan footballer, see Richard Gómez (footballer). For similarly named people, see Ricardo Gomez.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Icasiano and the surname or paternal family name is Gomez.

The Honorable
Richard Gomez
Official portrait, 2022
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Leyte's 4th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Preceded byLucy Torres-Gomez
Mayor of Ormoc
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Vice MayorLeo Locsin Jr.
Preceded byEdward Codilla
Succeeded byLucy Torres-Gomez
Personal details
Born
Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez

(1966-04-07) April 7, 1966 (age 58)
Political partyPFP (2023–present)
Other political
affiliations		PDP–Laban (2016–2023)
NPC (2015–2016)
Liberal (2009–2015)
Independent (2007–2009)
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Spouse
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(m. 1998)​
ChildrenJuliana Marie Beatriz Gomez
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines Open University (AA)
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (MBA)
Cebu Technological University (D.P.A)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • model
  • television presenter
  • politician
  • épée fencer
  • sports administrator
Profession, and Athlete

Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈgɔmɛs]; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, TV host, politician, and épée fencer. He has been serving as the Representative of Leyte's 4th district since 2022, and was mayor of Ormoc from 2016 to 2022.[1]

Gomez was a leading actor in the early 1990s, earning several awards and nominations. He played the title character in Super Islaw and The Flying Kids (1986) and appeared in the romantic drama films Nagbabagang Luha and Babaing Hampaslupa (both 1988), and starred in Hihintayin Kita sa Langit (1991) opposite Dawn Zulueta. From 1987 to 1998, he co-starred in the ABS-CBN sitcom Palibhasa Lalake alongside John Estrada and Joey Marquez. In 1998, he married actress Lucy Torres, who later also became a politician. The couple starred in the ABS-CBN sitcom Richard Loves Lucy from 1998 to 2001. He was then part of the main casts of Mano Po (2002) and The Trial (2014), and appeared in the GMA sitcom Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita (2003–2007), and teleseryes Captain Barbell (2006–2007), Marimar (2007–2008), and Codename: Asero (2008). He was paired again with Zulueta in Walang Hanggan (2012), The Love Affair (2015), and You're My Home (2015–2016). He also co-hosted the talk show S-Files (2002–2007), and presented the Philippine version of Family Feud (2008–2009).

In politics, Gomez had an unsuccessful start. His party was disqualified in the 2001 House of Representatives elections, and he then lost in the 2007 Senate election. He moved to his wife's hometown of Ormoc to run for the local House seat in 2010 but was disqualified for failing to establish residency. In 2013, he lost the mayoral election but won in 2016 and was re-elected in 2019.

Biography and entertainment career

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Gomez is the only child of race car driver Eddie Kelly Gomez and Josephine Icasiano (known famously by her stage name Stella Suarez), an actress in the 1960s. His cousin is Stella Suarez Jr. (also known as Pinky Suarez) who was adopted by his parents and raised as his sibling. He was raised by his grandmother after his parents separated.[citation needed]

Gomez was working at McDonald's when he was discovered by talent manager Douglas Quijano. He then became one of the faces of Bench, a Philippine clothing brand. His acting debut came in the 1984 movie Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan.[2]

In April 1998, he married Lucy Torres at the Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church in Ormoc, Leyte.[3] They currently reside in Ormoc, and have one daughter, Juliana Marie Beatriz (b. 2000),[4][5]who graduated cum laude from the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.[6] In 2002, he transferred to GMA network with his first melodrama show, Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw and its sequel Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin as well as presenting S-Files. His first GMA sitcom was Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita which aired from 2003 to 2007.[citation needed]

Gomez hosted the Philippine edition of Family Feud on GMA Network. He is a former GMA Network contract artist under GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle GMA Artist Center).[7]

After his movie Filipinas in 2003, Gomez made a comeback in the indie film Bente which starred Senator Jinggoy Estrada and Iza Calzado. He briefly returned to GMA Network in the weekly drama anthology, Claudine, and returned to the Kapatid Network The 5 Network after 17 years by hosting the weekend variety show, P.O.5.. He appeared in the drama show, My Driver Sweet Lover, and Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak. Gomez was part of the teleseries Walang Hanggan from January 16, 2012. He co-hosted The Biggest Game Show In The World (Asia) with Joey de Leon, and appeared in the comedy-drama, Madam Chairman. In 2015, he starred in the mystery drama You're My Home with Dawn Zulueta and an ensemble cast.[citation needed]

Aside from his native tongue Tagalog, Gomez is also fluent in English and Cebuano.[citation needed]

Education

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He graduated from the University of the Philippines Open University (Associate in Arts, 2009) and the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA[8] (Masters in Business Administration, 2016). He earned a doctorate in public administration from the Cebu Technological University in 2019.[9]

Political career

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Gomez was a nominee of Mamamayan Ayaw sa Droga (MAD) Partylist in the Congressional election of 2001. Their party won but was disqualified for failing to present proof of sectoral representation. He planned to run as governor of Bulacan province [10] but, lacking the residency requirements, ran instead as an independent in the 2007 Senatorial elections which he lost.

In 2010, he ran for a seat in the Congress for the 4th district of Leyte but was disqualified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for failing to establish residency in Ormoc.[11] His wife, Lucy Torres-Gomez, took his place and won. He served as his wife's chief of staff during her term as congresswoman.[citation needed]

In 2013, he ran for mayor of Ormoc City but lost. He was finally elected as Mayor in 2016 and was reelected in 2019.[citation needed]

He ran for a seat in the Congress for the 4th district of Leyte in 2022, switching places with his wife and eventually won.[12]

Sports

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Gomez was a member of the Philippine team that won gold in the team men's épée event at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. Gomez won the gold medal for the Philippines at the Asian Master Fencing Championship in 2015.[13]

Since 2016, he has also served as the president of the Philippine Fencing Association.[14] He is also the president of the Philippine Modern Pentathlon Association.[15]

Controversies

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In 2019, Gomez's painting titled "Oooohh", which depicted a male genitalia, went viral and gained controversy. Displayed at the ManilART fair at SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig, the piece was sold for ₱196,000, garnering significant attention on social media. Critics argued that Gomez used his celebrity status to gain entry to the fair, questioning the artistic merit of his work and highlighting the disconnect between fame and genuine artistry.[16] Gomez described the painting as "self-explanatory" and stated that "with deeper thought, it represents lust, self-pleasure, and power." He has been painting since the 1990s and collecting art since the 1980s.[17]

In 2024, Gomez faced social media backlash following his Facebook post wherein he complained about being stuck in traffic on EDSA for two hours. He suggested that the EDSA Busway should opened to regular traffic, arguing that "only a few buses use [it]".[18] Following backlash, Gomez deleted the post but issued a follow-up statement the next day, defending his comments as his personal opinion. He reiterated his stance, comparing his proposal to the practice of opening counterflow lanes on the Metro Manila Skyway during rush hour.[19] He later made a post on Threads criticizing media outlets for allegedly misreporting that he had deleted the posts, clarifying that he had only hidden them.[20]

Filmography

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Films

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  • Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1984) - Jun
  • Naked Paradise (1985)
  • Inday Bote (1985) - Edward Salameda
  • Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang ("Zombie" segment) (1985) - Zombie
  • I Can't Stop Loving You (1985) - Alvin Laurel
  • Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (1986)
  • Blusang Itim (1986) - Angelo
  • When I Fall in Love (1986) - Dong
  • Balimbing: Mga Taong Hunyango (1986)
  • Paalam...Bukas ang Kasal Ko (1986) - Paul Raymundo
  • Super Islaw and the Flying Kids (1986) - Islaw/Super Islaw
  • Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (1986) - Dinky
  • Tuklaw (1986)
  • Once Upon a Time (1987) - Rommel
  • Tagos ng Dugo (1987) - Pepito
  • Forward March (1987) - Danny
  • Ibigay Mo sa Akin ang Bukas (1987)
  • Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko (1987) - Cesar 'Shawie' Arroyo
  • Paano Kung Wala Ka Na (1987) - Sonny
  • Kumander Gringa (1987)
  • Fly Me to the Moon (1988) - Prinsipe Dax
  • Stupid Cupid ("Forever My Love" segment) (1988) - Ruel
  • Nasaan Ka Inay (1988) - Donald
  • Buy One, Take One (1988)
  • Nagbabagang Luha (1988) - Bien
  • Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas (1988)
  • Lamat sa Kristal (1988)
  • Babaing Hampaslupa (1988) - Jimmy
  • Kailan Mahuhusgahan ang Kasalanan (1989) - Robert Quintana
  • Kahit Wala Ka Na (1989) - Patrick
  • Impaktita (1989) - Rudy
  • Eastwood & Bronson: Palibhasa Detektib (1989) - Eastwood
  • Rape of Virginia P. (1989)
  • Isang Araw Walang Diyos (1989) - Lt.Cary Altamonte
  • Rosenda (1989) - Efren
  • Dyesebel (1990)- Edward
  • Nagsimula sa Puso (1990)- Carlo
  • Hanggang Saan ang Tapang Mo (1990) - Ruben Alejandro
  • Kapag Langit ang Humatol (1990) - Hector
  • Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako! (Hard to Die) (1990) - Tricycle driver
  • Lover's Delight (1990) - Machete
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll II (1990; "Aswang" segment) - Tricycle driver
  • I Want to Live (1991)
  • Para sa Iyo ang Huling Bala Ko (1991) - Quintin
  • Hihintayin Kita sa Langit (1991) - Gabriel
  • Buburahin Kita sa Mundo (1991) - Rodel Segovia
  • Akin ang Pangarap Mo (1992) - Leo Hidalgo
  • True Confessions (Evelyn, Myrna & Maggie) (1992)
  • Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin (1992) - Raul
  • Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin(1992) - Cesar
  • Iisa Pa Lamang (1992) - Arman
  • Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito) (1992)
  • Ang Siga at ang Sosyal (1992)-Aris
  • Paminsan-minsan (1992)
  • Ngayon at Kailanman (1992) - Edwin Torres
  • Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal (1992) - David
  • Saan Ka Man Naroroon (1993) - Miguel
  • Wating (1994) - Ardo
  • Bakit Pa Kita Minahal (1994) - Teddy
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994) - Mike
  • Sana'y Mapatawad Mo (1994) - Bong
  • Kapantay Ay Langit (1994) - Steve
  • Eskapo (1995) - Sergio Osmeña III
  • Sa'yo Lamang (1995)- Andrew
  • Dahas (1995) - Jake
  • Kahit Kailan (1997)
  • Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin (1997) - Mike Reyes
  • Walang Katumbas ang Dugo (1998)
  • Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998) - Mitch
  • Linlang (1999) - Lance
  • Minsan Minahal Kita (2000) - Albert Simone
  • Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon (2002) - Ryan
  • Mano Po (2002) - Raf
  • Walang Kapalit (2003) - Dennis Rustia
  • Filipinas (2003) - Samuel Filipinas
  • Eternity (2006) - Fencing Instructor
  • Bente (2009) - Roman
  • Sonata (2013)
  • She's Dating the Gangster (2014) - Adult Kenji
  • The Janitor (2014)
  • The Trial (2014) - Julian Bien
  • The Love Affair (2015)- Vince Ramos
  • Love Me Tomorrow (2016)- cameo
  • Three Words to Forever (2018) - Rick Andrada

Television

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Year Title Role Network
1987–1998 Palibhasa Lalake Goma/Ricky/Ricardo ABS-CBN
1994–1995 Tondominium[21] Charlie ABC-5
1998–2002
2011–2016		 ASAP Host ABS-CBN
1998–2001 Richard Loves Lucy Richard/Goma
2001 Your Honor
2002–2003 Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Waldo Sandoval GMA Network
2003 Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin
2002–2007 S-Files Host
2003–2007 Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita Ric
2004–2005 Forever in My Heart Raphael Cruzado
2005 Balikbayan Guest QTV
Encantadia Raquim GMA Network
2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
2006–2007 Captain Barbell Viel Villan / The General
2007–2008 Marimar Renato Santibañez
2008 The Sweet Life Guest Q
Codename: Asero Ibsen Abesamis/Agent Zeus GMA Network
Obra Guest
2008–2009 Family Feud Host
2009 All About Eve Frederico Gonzales
2010–2011 P.O.5 Host TV5
My Driver Sweet Lover Delfin
2011 Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak Apollo Ortega
100 Days to Heaven Tagabantay (an ice cream vendor) ABS-CBN
My Binondo Girl Yong Shu Syneryn
2012 The Biggest Game Show In The World (Asia) Host TV5
Walang Hanggan Marco Montenegro ABS-CBN
Gandang Gabi, Vice! Guest
Toda Max Ricky
2013 It's Showtime Guest
2013–2014 Top Gear Philippines Host
2014 Madam Chairman Ex-Boyfriend TV5
2014–2015 Quiet Please!: Bawal ang Maingay Host
2015 Sabado Badoo Cameo Featured Footage GMA Network
2015–2016 You're My Home Gabriel Fontanilla ABS-CBN
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Traysikel Raphael
2017 Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Guest GMA Network

Awards and nominations

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Film

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  • FAMAS Award for Best Actor for The Love Affair (nominee)
  • Gawad TANGLAW Awards 2015 for Best Supporting Actor for The Trial
  • 17th Gawad PASADO Awards 2015 for PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor for The Trial
  • FAMAS Award for Best Actor for Filipinas (nominee)
  • FAMAS Award for Best Actor for Dahas
  • FAP Award for Best Actor for Dahas (tied with Fernando Poe Jr. for Kahit Butas ng Karayom)
  • Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Dahas (nominee)
  • Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Waiting
  • Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin (nominee)
  • Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Saan Ka Man Naroroon
  • Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Nagsimula sa Puso (nominee)
  • Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit
  • Metro Manila Film Festival 2003 for People's Choice Awards for Best Actor for Filipinas
  • Metro Manila Film Festival 1995 for Best Actor for Dahas
  • Star Awards for Movies: Actor of the Year for Dahas (1996)

Television

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Sports

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  • 2005 Southeast Asian Games for fencing (Men's Team Épée) - Gold Medalist

Others

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References

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  1. ^ "Richard Gomez proclaimed Ormoc City mayor". Rappler.
  2. ^ "Richard Gomez: The life story of the 1980s hottie". KAMI. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  3. ^ Pingol, Anna (May 2, 2008). "Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres-Gomez celebrate 10th wedding anniversary". PEP.ph.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference :1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "IN PHOTOS: Juliana Gomez celebrates 18th birthday". Rappler. September 9, 2018.
  6. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (July 30, 2024). "Juliana Gomez graduates cum laude in UP". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  7. ^ Inquirer, Richard Gomez faces tax evasion charges
  8. ^ "2009 Nescafé Gold Spot awarding ceremony". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  9. ^ LOOK: Richard Gomez earns doctoral degree in public administration
  10. ^ "Richard Gomez Running For Bulacan Governor". www.istorya.net.
  11. ^ "Richard Gomez disqualified from Leyte congressional race". ABS-CBN News. February 17, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  12. ^ Meniano, Sarwell (July 28, 2022). "Richard Gomez celebrates win as new Leyte solon". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  13. ^ Lino, Cha (December 2, 2019). "LOOK: Richard Gomez shows throwback of 1995 SEA Games PH fencing team". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  14. ^ Galvez, Waylon (June 23, 2021). "Richard Gomez reelected as fencing chief". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on June 23, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  15. ^ "Philippine Modern Pentathlon Association | Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM)". www.uipmworld.org. February 16, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  16. ^ "Richard Gomez's indecent exposure". The Varsitarian. November 9, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  17. ^ Bigtas, Jannielyn Ann (October 14, 2019). "Richard Gomez explains meaning behind viral yellow painting: 'It shows lust, self pleasure and power'". GMA News. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  18. ^ Llanesca, Panti (August 30, 2024). "Richard Gomez asks: Why not open EDSA bus lane during heavy traffic?". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  19. ^ NewsWatch Plus [@newswatchplusph] (August 30, 2024). ""IT WAS AN OPINION AND MY REKLAMO AT THAT MOMENT"" (Tweet). Retrieved August 31, 2024 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ Pasajol, Anne (August 31, 2024). "Richard Gomez slams writers after Edsa traffic remark". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  21. ^ "Aggressive program development". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. March 5, 1994. p. 11. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  22. ^ "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
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