Richard gomez and lucy torres biography

Filipino actor and politician (born )

This article is about the Filipino actor and politician.

AN IRRESISTIBLE LOVE: Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres-Gomez ...: Torres-Gomez, together with husband Richard Gomez, was a member of the then-ruling Liberal Party during her premature political career, but left in June to join the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP–Laban) shortly after Rodrigo Duterte won the presidential election.

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.

Richard Icasiano Gomez (Tagalog pronunciation:[ˈgɔmɛs]; born April 7, ) is a Filipino star, TV host, politician, and épéefencer.

He has been serving as the Representative of Leyte's 4th district since , and was mayor of Ormoc from to ^[2]

Gomez was a leading player in the early s, earning several awards and nominations. He played the title character in Super Islaw and The Flying Kids () and appeared in the romantic drama films Nagbabagang Luha and Babaing Hampaslupa (both ), and starred in Hihintayin Kita sa Langit () reverse Dawn Zulueta.

From to , he co-starred in the ABS-CBN sitcom Palibhasa Lalake alongside John Estrada and Joey Marquez. In , he married actress Lucy Torres, who later also became a politician. The couple starred in the ABS-CBN sitcom Richard Loves Lucy from to He was then part of the main casts of Mano Po () and The Trial (), and appeared in the GMA sitcom Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita (–), and teleseryesCaptain Barbell (–), Marimar (–), and Codename: Asero ().

He was paired again with Zulueta in Walang Hanggan (), The Love Affair (), and You're My Home (–). He also co-hosted the converse show S-Files (–), and presented the Philippine version of Family Feud (–).

In , he married actress Lucy Torres, who later also became a politician. The couple starred in the ABS-CBN sitcom Richard Loves Lucy from to He was then part of the main casts of Mano Po () and The Trial (), and appeared in the GMA sitcom Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita (–), and teleseryes Captain Barbell (–

In politics, Gomez had an unsuccessful start. His party was disqualified in the House of Representatives elections, and he then disoriented in the Senate election. He moved to his wife's hometown of Ormoc to run for the local House seat in but was disqualified for failing to establish residency.

In , he lost the mayoral election but won in and was re-elected in

Biography and fun career

Gomez is the only youngster of race car driver Eddie Kelly Gomez and Josephine Icasiano (known famously by her stage name Stella Suarez), an actress in the s.

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 movie Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan.^[3]

In April , he married Lucy Torres at the Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church in Ormoc, Leyte.^[4] They currently reside in Ormoc, and have one daughter, Juliana Marie Beatriz (b.

A post shared by Lucy Torres Gomez lucytgomez. Lucy opened up about a past memory when something felt off between them. After that night, she had promised herself never to accept his calls. Fate had a different plan for the couple though when Richard dropped by at her house with untamed sunflowers in hand.

),^[5][6]who graduated cum laude from the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.^[7] In , 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 to ^{[citation needed]}

Gomez hosted the Philippine edition of Family Feud on GMA Network. He is a former GMA Network contract musician under GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle GMA Artist Center).^[8]

After his movie Filipinas in , 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. 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, He co-hosted The Biggest Game Show In The World (Asia) with Joey de Leon, and appeared in the comedy-drama, Madam Chairman. In , 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

He graduated from the University of the Philippines Open University (Associate in Arts, ) and the University of Perpetual Support System DALTA^[9] (Masters in Business Administration, ).

He earned a doctorate in public administration from the Cebu Technological University in ^[10]

Political career

Gomez was a nominee of Mamamayan Ayaw sa Droga (MAD) Partylist in the Congressional election of Their party won but was disqualified for failing to present proof of sectoral representation.

He planned to jog as governor of Bulacan province ^[11] but, lacking the residency requirements, ran instead as an independent in the Senatorial elections which he lost.

In , 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.^[12] His wife, Lucy Torres-Gomez, took his place and won.

He served as his wife's main person of staff during her legal title as congresswoman.^{[citation needed]}

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

He ran for a seat in the Congress for the 4th district of Leyte in , switching places with his wife and eventually won.^[13]

Sports

Gomez was a member of the Philippine team that won gold in the team men's épée event at the Southeast Asian Games.

Gomez won the gold medal for the Philippines at the Asian Master Fencing Championship in ^[14]

Since , he has also served as the president of the Philippine Fencing Association.^[15] He is also the president of the Philippine Modern Pentathlon Association.^[16]

Controversies

In , Gomez's painting titled "Oooohh", which depicted a male genitalia, went viral and gained controversy.

Displayed at the ManilART unbiased at SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig, the piece was sold for ₱,, 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 labor and highlighting the disconnect between fame and genuine artistry.^[17] 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 s and collecting art since the s.^[18]

In , Gomez wrote a Facebook post where he complained about being stuck in traffic on EDSA for two hours.

In the post, he suggested that the EDSA Busway should opened to regular traffic, arguing that "only a few buses employ [it]".^[19] This statement drew backlash online, causing Gomez to delete the post but issue a follow-up statement the next daytime, defending his comments as his own personal opinion.

He reiterated his stance, comparing his invitation to the practice of opening counterflow lanes on the Metro Manila Skyway during rush hour.^[20] He later made a send on Threads criticizing media outlets for allegedly misreporting that he had deleted the posts, clarifying that he had only concealed them.^[21]

Filmography

Films

• Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan () - Jun
• Naked Paradise ()
• Inday Bote () - Edward Salameda
• Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang ("Zombie" segment) () - Zombie
• I Can't Stop Loving You () - Alvin Laurel
• Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow ()
• Blusang Itim () - Angelo
• When I Fall in Love () - Dong
• Balimbing: Mga Taong Hunyango ()
• PaalamBukas ang Kasal Ko () - Paul Raymundo
• Super Islaw and the Flying Kids () - Islaw/Super Islaw
• Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita () - Dinky
• Tuklaw ()
• 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 ()
• 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 ()
• Babaing Hampaslupa () - Jimmy
• 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 () - Altamonte
• Rosenda () - Efren
• Dyesebel ()- Edward
• Nagsimula sa Puso ()- Carlo
• Hanggang Saan ang Tapang Mo () - Ruben Alejandro
• Kapag Langit ang Humatol () - Hector
• Iputok Mo Dadapa Ako!

  (Hard to Die) () - Tricycle driver

• Lover's Delight () - Machete
• Shake, Rattle & Roll II (; "Aswang" segment) - Tricycle driver
• I Want to Live ()
• Para sa Iyo ang Huling Bala Ko () - Quintin
• Hihintayin Kita sa Langit () - Gabriel
• Buburahin Kita sa Mundo () - Rodel Segovia
• Akin ang Pangarap Mo () - Leo Hidalgo
• 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 ()-Aris
• Paminsan-minsan ()
• Ngayon at Kailanman () - Edwin Torres
• Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal () - David
• Saan Ka Man Naroroon () - Miguel
• Wating () - Ardo
• Bakit Pa Kita Minahal () - Teddy
• Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie () - Mike
• Sana'y Mapatawad Mo () - Bong
• Kapantay Ay Langit () - Steve
• Eskapo () - Sergio Osmeña III
• Sa'yo Lamang ()- Andrew
• Dahas () - Jake
• Kahit Kailan ()
• Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin () - Mike Reyes
• Walang Katumbas ang Dugo ()
• Ang Babae sa Bintana () - Mitch
• Linlang () - Lance
• Minsan Minahal Kita () - Albert Simone
• Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon () - Ryan
• Mano Po () - Raf
• Walang Kapalit () - Dennis Rustia
• Filipinas () - Samuel Filipinas
• Eternity () - Fencing Instructor
• Bente () - Roman
• Sonata ()
• She's Online dating the Gangster () - Elder Kenji
• The Janitor ()
• The Trial () - Julian Bien
• The Love Affair ()- Vince Ramos
• Love Me Tomorrow ()- cameo
• Three Words to Forever () - Rick Andrada

Television

Awards and nominations

Film

• FAMAS Award for Best Star for The Love Affair (nominee)
• Gawad TANGLAW Awards for Best Supporting Actor for The Trial
• 17th Gawad PASADO Awards for PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor for The Trial
• FAMAS Award for Best Actor for Filipinas (nominee)
• FAMAS Award for Foremost 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 Foremost Actor for Saan Ka Guy Naroroon
• Gawad Urian Award for Finest Actor for Nagsimula sa Puso (nominee)
• Gawad Urian Award for Finest Actor for Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit
• Metro Manila Film Festival for People's Choice Awards for Foremost Actor for Filipinas
• Metro Manila Clip Festival for Best Actor for Dahas
• Star Awards for Movies: Thespian of the Year for Dahas ()

Television

Sports

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

Others

References

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