Richard Gomez
Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, television presenter and director, politician, and épée fencer. He has been serving as the mayor of Ormoc since 2016.[1]
Richard Gomez | |
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 Gomez in 2018 | |
| Mayor of Ormoc | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| Vice Mayor | Leo Locsin Jr. |
| Preceded by | Edward Codilla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez April 7, 1966 |
| Political party | PDP–Laban (2016–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party (2010–?) NPC (c. 2015–2016) |
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | Juliana Marie Beatriz T. Gomez |
| Education | University of the Philippines Open University (AA) University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (MBA) Cebu Technological University (DPA) |
| Website | Ormoc City Government |
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. In fencing, he was a member of the Philippines team that won gold in the team men's épée event at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. He is also serving as president of the Philippine Fencing Association (PFA) since 2016.
Biography and entertainment career
He is the only child of race car driver Eddie Kelly Gomez and Josephine Icasiano (also known as, 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.
He was working at McDonald's when he was discovered by his late talent manager Douglas Quijano. He then became one of the faces of Bench, a Philippine clothing brand. He debuted in acting in the 1984 movie Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan.[2]
In 1998, he married Lucy Torres with whom he has a daughter. 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.
He was a gold medalist in fencing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games, and was elected president of the Philippine Fencing Association (PFA) in 2016; he was re-elected in 2021.[3][4] He is an organizer for "Goma Cup" and MAD (Mamamayan Ayaw sa Droga), a campaign against use of illegal drugs. He became one of the owners of "FELIX", a restaurant in Greenbelt 5 Makati.
Gomez hosted the Philippine edition of Family Feud on GMA Network. He is a GMA Network contract artist under GMA Artist Center.[5]
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.
Aside from his native tongue Tagalog, Gomez is also fluent in English and Cebuano.
Education
He graduated from the University of the Philippines Open University (Associate in Arts, 2009) and the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA[6] (Masters in Business Administration, 2016). He earned a doctorate in public administration from the Cebu Technological University in 2019.[7]
Political career
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 [8] but, lacking the residency requirements, ran instead as an independent in the 2007 Senatorial elections which he lost.
In 2010, he was disqualified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for failing to establish residency in Ormoc City. His wife, Lucy Torres-Gomez, took his place and won. He served as his wife's chief of staff during her term as congresswoman.
In 2013, he ran for mayor of Ormoc City but lost. In 2016, he ran again and won, and in May 2019 was reelected.
Filmography
Films
1984
- Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan - Jun
1985
- Naked Paradise
- Inday Bote - Edward Salameda
- Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang ("Zombie" segment) - Zombie
- I Can't Stop Loving You - Alvin Laurel
1986
- Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
- Blusang Itim - Angelo
- When I Fall in Love - Dong
- Balimbing: Mga Taong Hunyango
- Paalam...Bukas ang Kasal Ko - Paul Raymundo
- Super Islaw and the Flying Kids - Islaw/Super Islaw
- Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita - Dinky
- Tuklaw
1987
- Once Upon a Time - Rommel
- Tagos ng Dugo - Pepito
- Forward March - Danny
- Ibigay Mo sa Akin ang Bukas
- Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko - Cesar 'Shawie' Arroyo
- Paano Kung Wala Ka Na - Sonny
- Kumander Gringa
1988
- Fly Me to the Moon - Prinsipe Dax
- Stupid Cupid ("Forever My Love" segment) - Ruel
- Nasaan Ka Inay - Donald
- Buy One, Take One
- Nagbabagang Luha - Bien
- Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
- Lamat sa Kristal (TV movie)
- Babaing Hampaslupa - Jimmy
1989
- Kailan Mahuhusgahan ang Kasalanan - Robert Quintana
- Kahit Wala Ka Na - Patrick
- Impaktita - Rudy
- Eastwood and Bronson - Eastwood
- Rape of Virginia P.
- Isang Araw Walang Diyos - Lt.Cary Altamonte
- Rosenda - Efren
1990
- Dyesebel - Edward
- Nagsimula Sa Puso - Carlo
- Hanggang Saan ang Tapang Mo - Ruben Alejandro
- Kapag Langit ang Humatol - Hector
- Iputok Mo....Dadapa Ako - Tricycle Driver
- Lover's Delight - Machete
- Shake, Rattle & Roll II ("Aswang" segment) - Tricycle Driver
1991
- I Want to Live
- Para sa Iyo ang Huling Bala Ko - Quintin
- Hihintayin Kita sa Langit - Gabriel
- Buburahin Kita sa Mundo - Rodel Segovia
1992
- Your Dream Is Mine
- True Confessions (Evelyn, Myrna & Maggie)
- Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin - Raul
- Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin - Cesar
- Iisa Pa Lamang - Arman
- Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito)
- Ang Siga at ang Sosyal
- Paminsan-minsan
- Ngayon at Kailanman - Edwin Torres
- Ikaw Pala ang Minahal - David
1993
- Saan Ka Man Naroroon - Miguel
1994
- Wating - Ardo
- Bakit Pa Kita Minahal - Teddy
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie - Mike
- Sana'y Mapatawad Mo - Bong
- Kapantay ay Langit - Steve
1995
- Eskapo - Sergio Osmeña III
- Sa'yo Lamang - Andrew
- Dahas - Jake
1997
- Kahit Kailan
- Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin - Mike Reyes
1998
- Walang Katumbas ang Dugo
- Ang Babae sa Bintana - Mitch
1999
- Linlang - Lance
2000
- Minsan Minahal Kita - Albert Simone
2002
- Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon - Ryan
- Mano Po - Raf
2003
- Walang Kapalit - Dennis Rustia
- Filipinas - Samuel Filipinas
2006
- Eternity - Fencing Instructor
2009
- Bente - Roman
2013
- Sonata with Cherie Gil
2014
- She's Dating the Gangster - Old Kenji
- The Janitor with Dennis Trillo
- The Trial - Julian Bien
2015
- The Love Affair - Vince Ramos
2016
- Love Me Tomorrow - cameo
2018
- Three Words to Forever - Rick Andrada
Television
Awards and nominations
Film
- 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
- 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Game Show Host for Family Feud (Philippine Edition)
- 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor for Walang Hanggan (nominee)
- Golden Screen TV Awards 2013 Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series for Walang Hanggan
- 30th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor for You're My Home (nominee)
Sports
- 2005 Southeast Asian Games for fencing (Men's Team Épée) - Gold Medalist
Others
- Metro Manila Film Festival 2011 for Ellen Lising Male Face of the Night
- GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2013 for All Time Favorite Love Team on Movies and TV (with Dawn Zulueta)[9]
References
- "Richard Gomez proclaimed Ormoc City mayor". Rappler.
- "Richard Gomez: The life story of the 1980s hottie". KAMI. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- "Organization". Philippine Fencing Association. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- 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.
- Inquirer, Richard Gomez faces tax evasion charges
- "2009 Nescafé Gold Spot awarding ceremony". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- LOOK: Richard Gomez earns doctoral degree in public administration
- "Richard Gomez Running For Bulacan Governor". www.istorya.net.
- "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-19.