Richard Gomez

Richard Icasiano Gomez (born April 7, 1966) is an Filipino athlete, television presenter, veteran 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[1] (Masters in Business Administration, 2016). He earned a doctorate in public administration from the Cebu Technological University in 2019.[2]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Icasiano and the surname or paternal family name is Gomez.
The Honourable

Richard Gomez
Gomez as Ormoc Mayor in 2020
Mayor of Ormoc
Assumed office
June 30, 2016
Vice MayorLeo Carmelo Locsin (2016–present)
Preceded byEdward C. Codilla
Personal details
Born
Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez

(1966-04-07) April 7, 1966
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyPDP-Laban
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1998)​
ChildrenJuliana Marie Beatriz T. Gomez
Alma materUPHSD, UP Open University
OccupationActor, model, athlete, television presenter, director, politician

Gomez assumed office as mayor of Ormoc City on June 30, 2016.[3]

Gomez was a leading actor in movies in the early 90s and won several awards and nominations.

Biography and entertainment career

He is the only child of race car driver Eddie Kelly Gomez and Josephine Icasiano aka Stella Suarez, an actress in the 1960s. His cousin is Stella Suarez Jr. (aka Pinky Suarez) who was adopted by his parents and raised as his sibling. He was raised by his grandmother after the split-up of his parents.

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".[4]

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 is the president of the Philippine Fencing Association.[5] 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.[6]

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 7 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.

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 [7] but, lacking the residency requirements, ran instead as an independent in the 2007 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

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 (2013 film) w/Cherie Gil

2014

  • She's Dating The Gangster - Old Kenji
  • The Janitor w/Dennis Trillo
  • The Trial - Julian Bien

2015

2016

2018

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2017Kapuso Mo, Jessica SohoGuest
GMA Network
2016Maalaala Mo Kaya: TraysikelRaphael
ABS-CBN
2015-2016You're My HomeGabriel Fontanilla
2015Sabado BadooCameo Featured Footage
GMA Network
2014-2015Quiet Please!: Bawal ang MaingayHost
TV5
2014Madam ChairmanEx-Boyfriend
2013-2014Top Gear PhilippinesHost
ABS-CBN
2013It's ShowtimeGuest
2012Toda MaxRicky
Gandang Gabi, Vice!Guest
Walang HangganMarco Montenegro
The Biggest Game Show In The World (Asia)Host
The 5 Network
2011My Binondo GirlYong Shu Syneryn
ABS-CBN
100 Days to HeavenTagabantay(an ice cream vendor)
Mga Nagbabagang BulaklakApollo Ortega
The 5 Network
2010-2011My Driver Sweet Lover Delfin
P.O.5Host
2009All About EveFrederico Gonzales
GMA Network
2008-2010Family FeudHost
2008ObraGuest
Codename: AseroIbsen Abesamis/Agent Zeus
The Sweet LifeGuest
Q (now GMA News TV)
2007-2008MariMarRenato Santibañez
GMA Network
2006-2007Captain BarbellViel Villan / The General
2006Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang WakasRaquim
2005EncantadiaRaquim
BalikbayanGuest
QTV (now, GMA News TV)
2004-2005Forever in My HeartRaphael Cruzado
GMA Network
2003-2007Lagot Ka, Isusumbong KitaRic
2002–2007S-FilesHost
2002-2003Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin		Waldo Sandoval
2001Your Honor
ABS-CBN
1998-2001Richard Loves LucyRichard/Goma
1998–2002; 2011–2016ASAPHost
1987-1998Palibhasa LalakeGoma/Ricky/Ricardo

Awards and nominations

Movies
  • 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. "2009 Nescafé Gold Spot awarding ceremony". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  2. LOOK: Richard Gomez earns doctoral degree in public administration
  3. "Richard Gomez proclaimed Ormoc City mayor". Rappler.
  4. "Richard Gomez: The life story of the 1980s hottie". KAMI. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  5. "Organization". Philippine Fencing Association. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
  6. Inquirer, Richard Gomez faces tax evasion charges
  7. "Richard Gomez Running For Bulacan Governor". www.istorya.net.
  8. "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
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