Richard Gomez facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Honorable Richard Gomez
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Leyte's 4th district
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022
Preceded by	Lucy Torres-Gomez
Mayor of Ormoc
In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Vice Mayor	Leo Locsin Jr.
Preceded by	Edward Codilla
Succeeded by	Lucy Torres-Gomez
Personal details
Born	Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (1966-04-07) April 7, 1966 (age 59) Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
Political party	PFP (2023–present)
Other political affiliations	PDP–Laban (2016–2023) NPC (2015–2016) Liberal (2009–2015) Independent (2007–2009) MAD Partylist (until 2007)
Spouse	Lucy Torres ​ (m. 1998)​
Children	Juliana Marie Beatriz Gomez
Alma mater	University of the Philippines Open University (AA) University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (MBA) Cebu Technological University (D.P.A)
Occupation	Actor model television presenter politician épée fencer sports administrator
Profession	Actor, and Athlete
Military career
Allegiance	Philippines
Service/branch	Philippine Army Army Reserve Command
Years of service	2023–present
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel

Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (born April 7, 1966) is a famous Filipino actor, TV host, and politician. He is also a talented fencer who uses an épée, a type of sword used in the sport of fencing.

Richard Gomez currently serves as a Representative for Leyte's 4th district. He has held this position since 2022. Before that, he was the mayor of Ormoc City from 2016 to 2022.

In the early 1990s, Gomez was a very popular actor. He won many awards for his roles. He starred in movies like Super Islaw and The Flying Kids (1986) and Hihintayin Kita sa Langit (1991). He also appeared in the TV show Palibhasa Lalake from 1987 to 1998.

In 1998, he married actress Lucy Torres, who also became a politician later on. They even starred together in a TV show called Richard Loves Lucy. Richard Gomez has also hosted popular TV shows like S-Files and the Philippine version of Family Feud.

Early Life and Acting Career

Richard Gomez is the only child of Eddie Kelly Gomez, a race car driver, and Josephine Icasiano, an actress known as Stella Suarez. He was raised by his grandmother after his parents separated. His cousin, Stella Suarez Jr., was adopted by his parents and grew up like his sister.

Richard Gomez was working at McDonald's when a talent manager named Douglas Quijano discovered him. Soon after, he became a model for Bench, a well-known Philippine clothing brand. His first movie was Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan in 1984.

In April 1998, Richard married Lucy Torres in Ormoc, Leyte. They live in Ormoc and have one daughter, Juliana Marie Beatriz, who was born in 2000. Juliana graduated with honors from the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.

Richard Gomez has worked with different TV networks throughout his career. He was part of the main cast in movies like Mano Po (2002) and The Trial (2014). He also appeared in TV series such as Captain Barbell (2006–2007) and Marimar (2007–2008). He reunited with his co-star Dawn Zulueta in shows like Walang Hanggan (2012) and You're My Home (2015–2016).

Education and Languages

Richard Gomez has achieved several academic degrees. He earned an Associate in Arts degree from the University of the Philippines Open University in 2009. In 2016, he completed his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA. He also received a doctorate in public administration from the Cebu Technological University in 2019.

Besides his native Tagalog, Richard Gomez can also speak English and Cebuano fluently.

Political Journey

Richard Gomez's journey in politics had a few challenges at the start. In the 2001 elections, his party was disqualified. He then ran for the Senate in 2007 but did not win.

He moved to Ormoc, his wife's hometown, to run for a seat in Congress in 2010. However, he was disqualified because he did not meet the residency requirements. His wife, Lucy Torres-Gomez, ran in his place and won. Richard then worked as her chief of staff.

In 2013, he ran for mayor of Ormoc City but lost. He finally won the mayoral election in 2016 and was re-elected in 2019. In 2022, he switched places with his wife and successfully ran for a seat in Congress for Leyte's 4th district.

Sports Achievements

Richard Gomez is also a dedicated athlete. He is especially skilled in fencing and clay pigeon shooting.

Fencing Success

Gomez was part of the Philippine fencing team that won a gold medal. This happened in the team men's épée event at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. He also won a gold medal for the Philippines at the Asian Master Fencing Championship in 2015.

He served as the president of the Philippine Fencing Association from 2016 to 2023. He is also the president of the Philippine Modern Pentathlon Association.

Shooting Competitions

Richard Gomez also competes in clay pigeon shooting. In 2022, he took part in the 4th FITASC Asian Sporting Championships. There, he won a silver medal in the senior category for the Compak Sporting event. He also placed fourth in the sporting clays event. Gomez is the organizer of the Sporting Clays Association of the Philippines.

Film and Television Work

Richard Gomez has had a long and successful career in both movies and television.

Films

• Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1984)
• Inday Bote (1985)
• I Can't Stop Loving You (1985)
• Super Islaw and the Flying Kids (1986)
• Blusang Itim (1986)
• When I Fall in Love (1986)
• Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko (1987)
• Fly Me to the Moon (1988)
• Nagbabagang Luha (1988)
• Babaing Hampaslupa (1988)
• Dyesebel (1990)
• Nagsimula sa Puso (1990)
• Kapag Langit ang Humatol (1990)
• Shake, Rattle & Roll II (1990; "Aswang" segment)
• Hihintayin Kita sa Langit (1991)
• Akin ang Pangarap Mo (1992)
• Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal (1992)
• Saan Ka Man Naroroon (1993)
• Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994)
• Eskapo (1995)
• Dahas (1995)
• Minsan Minahal Kita (2000)
• Mano Po (2002)
• Walang Kapalit (2003)
• Filipinas (2003)
• Bente (2009)
• Sonata (2013)
• She's Dating the Gangster (2014)
• The Trial (2014)
• The Love Affair (2015)
• Love Me Tomorrow (2016)
• Three Words to Forever (2018)

Television Shows

• Palibhasa Lalake (1987–1998)
• ASAP (1998–2002, 2011–2016)
• Richard Loves Lucy (1998–2001)
• Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw (2002–2003)
• Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin (2003)
• S-Files (2002–2007)
• Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita (2003–2007)
• Forever in My Heart (2004–2005)
• Encantadia (2005)
• Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas (2006)
• Captain Barbell (2006–2007)
• Marimar (2007–2008)
• Codename: Asero (2008)
• Family Feud (2008–2009)
• All About Eve (2009)
• P.O.5 (2010–2011)
• My Driver Sweet Lover (2010–2011)
• Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak (2011)
• 100 Days to Heaven (2011)
• My Binondo Girl (2011)
• Walang Hanggan (2012)
• Madam Chairman (2014)
• You're My Home (2015–2016)
• Maalaala Mo Kaya: Traysikel (2016)

Awards and Recognitions

Richard Gomez has received many awards and nominations for his work in film, television, and sports.

Film Awards

• FAMAS Award for Best Actor for Dahas
• FAP Award for Best Actor for Dahas (tied with Fernando Poe Jr.)
• Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Waiting
• Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit
• Metro Manila Film Festival 1995 Best Actor for Dahas
• Star Awards for Movies: Actor of the Year for Dahas (1996)
• Gawad TANGLAW Awards 2015 for Best Supporting Actor for The Trial
• 17th Gawad PASADO Awards 2015 for PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor for The Trial

Television Awards

• 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Game Show Host for Family Feud (Philippine Edition)
• Golden Screen TV Awards 2013 Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series for Walang Hanggan

Sports Awards

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

Other Recognitions

• GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2013 for All Time Favorite Love Team on Movies and TV (with Dawn Zulueta)

See also

In Spanish: Richard Gómez para niños