Richard Gomez

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Richard Gomez
Born Richard Frank Gomez
April 7, 1966 (1966-04-07) (age 45)
Manila, Philippines
Other names Goma
Occupation Actor, Comedian, Model, Athlete, Television presenter, Director
Years active 1986-present

Richard Gomez (born on April 7, 1966 in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, athlete, television presenter, and director. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine Cinema. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

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[edit] Biography and Career

Gomez was raised by his grandmother. Before his entry in show business, he worked in a fastfood chain McDonalds. His dream came true when his modelling career begin. After modelling, he pursued an acting career. His mother is the 60s screen siren of 60s Philippine cinema, Stella Suarez. His cousin is Stella Suarez, Jr. aka Pinky Suarez, who was adopted by his parents and raised as his sibling. His father has Spanish-Mexican blood.

He excels in various sports like fencing and basketball. His movie career started when he was cast as the love interest of Maricel Soriano in the 1984 movie Inday Bote. His relationship with Sharon Cuneta was highly publicised during that time as well as with his former girlfriend Dawn Zulueta. He also had a relationship with Patricia Borromeo, a model, but his girlfriend passed away in 2002 due to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. In 1998, he married Lucy Torres with whom he has a child with. In 2002, GOMA transferred to GMA 7 via his first GMA show, "Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw". On May 1, 2008, Richard and Lucy celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary (April 28, 1998, St. Peter and Paul Parish Church, Ormoc City, Leyte).[1][2] He is fondly called "Goma". He is an organizer for "Goma Cup" and MAD (Mamamayan Ayaw sa Droga), a campaign against use of illegal drugs and a model of Bench along with his wife and other famous celebrities. He was a Gold Medalist in fencing at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. Goma has his own restaurant called "FELIX" where he's one of the owners in Greenbelt 5 Makati. Richard is the host of the Philippine edition of Family Feud which aired on GMA Network. He is a GMA Network contract actor.[3]

After his last movie Filipinas in 2003, Gomez makes his comeback via indie film "Bente" which stars Senator Jinggoy Estrada and Iza Calzado. Gomez is planning to run for the congressman of 4th district of Leyte, but he is disqualified and briefly replace by his wife Lucy, after Dingdong Dantes replaces him as Family Feud host.

Gomez returns to drama via "Claudine" with Claudine Barreto recently aired on Channel 7.

Gomez returns to hosting via a new weekend variety show, P.O.5. currently aired on TV5 (Formerly ABC 5). This was his returning to Kapatid Network after 17 years since his last appearance on his former sitcom, "Tondominium".

Gomez returns again to drama via My Driver Sweet Lover formerly aired on TV5, with his co-stars Danita Paner and fellow former Kapuso star JC De Vera also with veteran actors Elvis Presley of the Philippines Eddie Gutierrez & Asia's Queen of Songs Ms. Pilita Corrales.

Gomez returns again to drama for TV5 for his former show Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak with his new co-star former Kapuso mainstay Arci Munoz and former beauty queen and current actress Ruffa Gutierrez was recently aired channel 5.

Gomez reportedly returned to ABS-CBN 2 after 10 years since his last teleserye Your Honor a 1st pinoy court room drama in 2001, he will be part of his new teleserye Walang Hanggang which began on January 16, 2012.

Note: Richard is also a member of Tau Gamma Phi A Fraternity founded on 1968

[edit] 1990

  • Kapag Langit Ang Humatol
  • Nagsimula Sa Puso
  • Hanggang Saan ang Tapang mo
  • Dahas

[edit] 1991

  • Ang Siga at Ang Sosyal 1992
  • Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin 1992
  • Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit 1991
  • Buburahin Kita sa Mundo 1991

[edit] 1992

  • Para Sa Iyo Ang Huling Bala Ko 1992
  • Akin Ang Pangarap Ko 1992
  • Ngayon At Kailanman 1992
  • Iisa Pa Lamang 1992
  • Ikaw Pa Lang Ang Minahal 1992
  • Paminsan-minsan 1992
  • I Want To Live 1991
  • Dahas 1990
  • Shake Rattle & Roll 2 1990 Tricycle Driver (segment "Aswang")
  • Lover's Delight 1990
  • Kapag Langit Ang Humatol 1990
  • Nagsimula Sa Puso 1990
  • Dyesebel 1990
  • Impaktita 1989
  • Rape of Virginia P. 1989
  • Isang Araw Walang Diyos 1989
  • Nagbabagang Luha 1988
  • Rosenda 1988
  • Fly Me To The Moon (with Tito, Vic & Joey) 1987
  • Tuklaw 1986
  • Super Islaw 1986
  • Hanggang saan ang tapang mo (w/ cristina gonzales and george estregan jr) 1990
  • Walang Kapalit (2003) (with Sharon Cuneta, Miriam Quiambao & Paolo Bediones)
  • Filipinas (2003)
  • Bente (2009) (with Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, Maricel Laxa & Iza Calzado)

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Television

year Title Role Network
2012 Walang Hanggan Marco Montenegro ABS-CBN
2011 The Biggest Game Show in the World Asia Host TV5
2011 100 Days To Heaven Tagabantay ABS CBN
2011 Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak Apollo Ortega TV5
2010–2011 My Driver Sweet Lover Delfin TV5
2010–2011 P.O.5 Host TV5
2010 Claudine Presents: Laya Guest GMA Network
2010 Family Feud Season 2 Host GMA Network
2009 The Sweet Life Guest QTV
2009 Everybody Hapi Johnny (guest appearances) TV5
2009 Talentadong Pinoy Guest Judge TV5
2009 All About Eve Frederico Gonzales GMA Network
2008–2009 Family Feud (Philippine Edition) Host GMA Network
2008 Obra Guest appearance GMA Network
2008 Codename: Asero Ibsen Abesamis/Agent Zeus GMA Network
2008 The Sweet Life Guest TV director QTV
2007–2008 MariMar Renato Santibañez GMA Network
2006–2007 Captain Barbell Viel Villan / The General GMA Network
2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Raquim GMA Network
2005 Encantadia Raquim GMA Network
2005 Balikbayan Guest Appearance QTV 11
2004–2005 Forever in My Heart Raphael Cruzado GMA Network
2003-2004 Sa'yo Lamang: The Mayor Lito Atienza Story Lito Atienza IBC
1998–2008 S Files Host GMA Network
2002–2003 Lagot Ka.. Isusumbong Kita! Ric GMA Network
2002–2003 Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Waldo Sandoval GMA Network
2001 Your Honor ABS CBN
1999–2001 Richard Loves Lucy Richard ABS CBN
1995 ASAP Co-host ABS CBN
1986–1997 Palibhasa Lalake Goma ABS CBN

[edit] Awards and nominations

[edit] Movies

  • FAMAS Award for Best Actor for Filipinas - Nominee
  • FAMAS Award for Best Actor for Dahas - Won
  • FAP Award for Best Actor for Dahas - Won (tied with Fernando Poe Jr.'s Kahit Butas ng Karayom)
  • Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Dahas - Nominee
  • Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Waiting - Won
  • Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin - Nominee
  • Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Saan Ka Man Naroroon - Won
  • Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Nagsimula Sa Puso - Nominee
  • Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit - Won
  • MMFF 1995 for Best Actor for Dahas - Won
  • Star Awards for Movies: Actor of the Year for Dahas in 1996 - Won

[edit] Television

  • Star Awards for Television 2009: Best Game Show Host "Family Feud Philippine Edition" - Won

[edit] Sports

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

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ ABS CBN NEWS.TV, Richard, Janine Baluyan celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary
  2. ^ pep.ph, Richard and Lucy’s 10th wedding anniversary
  3. ^ Inquirer, Richard Gomez faces tax evasion charges
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