Richard Gomez

Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈgɔmɛs]; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, television presenter and director, 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]

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
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
Political partyPDP–Laban (2016–present)
Other political
affiliations		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)

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 (known famously by her stage name Stella Suarez), an actress in the 1960s, both ethnic Tagalogs from Metro Manila (paternal ancestry) as well as Bulacan (maternal ancestry). 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 former 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 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 City.[9] 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. He was finally elected as Mayor in 2016 and was reelected in 2019.

He ran for a seat in the Congress for the 4th district of Leyte in 2022, switching places with his wife and eventually won.[10]

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 & Bronson: Palibhasa Detektib - Eastwood
  • Rape of Virginia P.
  • Isang Araw Walang Diyos - Lt.Cary Altamonte
  • Rosenda - Efren

1990

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

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

2014

2015

2016

2018

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
1987–1998Palibhasa LalakeGoma/Ricky/RicardoABS-CBN
1998–2002
2011–2016		ASAPHost
1998–2001Richard Loves LucyRichard/Goma
2001Your Honor
2002–2003Ang Iibigin ay IkawWaldo SandovalGMA Network
2003Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin
2002–2007S-FilesHost
2003–2007Lagot Ka, Isusumbong KitaRic
2004–2005Forever in My HeartRaphael Cruzado
2005BalikbayanGuestQTV
EncantadiaRaquimGMA Network
2006Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
2006–2007Captain BarbellViel Villan / The General
2007–2008MarimarRenato Santibañez
2008The Sweet LifeGuestQ
Codename: AseroIbsen Abesamis/Agent ZeusGMA Network
ObraGuest
2008–2009Family FeudHost
2009All About EveFrederico Gonzales
2010–2011P.O.5HostTV5
My Driver Sweet LoverDelfin
2011Mga Nagbabagang BulaklakApollo Ortega
100 Days to HeavenTagabantay (an ice cream vendor)ABS-CBN
My Binondo GirlYong Shu Syneryn
2012The Biggest Game Show In The World (Asia)HostTV5
Walang HangganMarco MontenegroABS-CBN
Gandang Gabi, Vice!Guest
Toda MaxRicky
2013It's ShowtimeGuest
2013–2014Top Gear PhilippinesHost
2014Madam ChairmanEx-BoyfriendTV5
2014–2015Quiet Please!: Bawal ang MaingayHost
2015Sabado BadooCameo Featured FootageGMA Network
2015–2016You're My HomeGabriel FontanillaABS-CBN
2016Maalaala Mo Kaya: TraysikelRaphael
2017Kapuso Mo, Jessica SohoGuestGMA Network

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

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

Others

References
  1. "Richard Gomez proclaimed Ormoc City mayor". Rappler.
  2. "Richard Gomez: The life story of the 1980s hottie". KAMI. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  3. "Organization". Philippine Fencing Association. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  4. 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.
  5. Inquirer, Richard Gomez faces tax evasion charges
  6. "2009 Nescafé Gold Spot awarding ceremony". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  7. LOOK: Richard Gomez earns doctoral degree in public administration
  8. "Richard Gomez Running For Bulacan Governor". www.istorya.net.
  9. "Richard Gomez disqualified from Leyte congressional race". ABS-CBN News. February 17, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  10. Meniano, Sarwell (July 28, 2022). "Richard Gomez celebrates win as new Leyte solon". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  11. "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
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