Richard Gomez

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**Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez** (born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino athlete, television presenter, actor, director and politician. He graduated from the University of the Philippines Open University (Associate in Arts, 2009) and the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (Masters in Business Administration, 2016). He earned a doctorate in public administration from the Cebu Technological University in 2019.

Gomez assumed office as mayor of Ormoc City on June 30, 2016.

Gomez was a leading actor in movies in the early 1990s and won several awards and nominations.

His rising stardom lead him to a career in films and as a leading man and Philippine Showbiz A-Lister in the late 80s and 90s he lead massive appeal in the TV sitcom Palibhasa Lalake with tandem John Estrada and Joey Marquez from 1987-1998 through ABS-CBN his last sitcom Richard Loves Lucy was a heavy weight top rater when it aired in 1997-2000 when his highly publicized marriage to Model and Politician Lucy Torres made waves throughout his career he was able to work with Movie Studios such as Regal Films Viva Films and Star Cinema he also made his way through hosting TV Game shows Family Feud and Whammy Push Your Luck and P.O.5and Hosting TV Magazine Format shows such as S Files on GMA-7 his comeback Comedy stint was with Lagot Ka Isusumbong Kita for its KiliTV line up with Joey Marquez after 7 years in 2012-2016 him and his original reel and real Loveteam partner Dawn Zulueta did two successful Primetime soaps such as Walang Hanggan (2012) and You’re my Home (2014-2015) successfully as well as there Big Screen reunion The Love Affair with Bea Alonzo under ABS CBN Film Production.

## 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.Template:Citation needed

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*.

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.Template:Citation needed

He was a gold medalist in fencing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games and is the president of the Philippine Fencing Association. 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.

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.Template:Citation needed

Aside from his native tongue Tagalog, Gomez is also fluent in English and Cebuano.Template:Citation needed

## 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  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.Template:Citation needed

In 2013, he ran for mayor of Ormoc City but lost. In 2016, he ran again and won, and in May 2019 was reelected.Template:Citation needed

## 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

## 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)

## Trivia

• He endorsed BongBong Marcos as a President.

## External links

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* Richard, Lucy Gomez celebrate tenth wedding anniversary, 05/02/2008

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1. ↑ Template:Cite news
2. ↑ LOOK: Richard Gomez earns doctoral degree in public administration
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4. ↑ Richard Gomez: The life story of the 1980s hottie. KAMI.
5. ↑ Organization (en-US).
6. ↑ Inquirer, Richard Gomez faces tax evasion charges
7. ↑ Richard Gomez Running For Bulacan Governor.
8. ↑ "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". *Pep.ph*. Retrieved 2014-05-19.