# Richard Gomez

_Filipino actor_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez is a Filipino actor, TV host, politician, and épée fencer. He has been serving as the Representative of Leyte's 4th district since 2022, and was mayor of Ormoc from 2016 to 2022.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 April 1966 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6108639#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Manila ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6108639#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Philippines ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6108639#P27))
- **Occupation:** fencer; actor; comedian; model; television actor; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6108639#P106))
- **Political party:** Liberal Party of the Philippines ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6108639#P102))
- **Education:** University of Perpetual Help System DALTA ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6108639#P69))
- **Spouse:** Lucy Torres-Gomez ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6108639#P26))
- **Positions held:** member of the House of Representatives (since 30 June 2022 · BS 16 Asar 2079 onwards); mayor (since 30 June 2016) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6108639#P39))

## Questions

**When was Richard Gomez born?**  
Richard Gomez was born on 7 April 1966 in Manila.

**What positions has Richard Gomez held?**  
Positions held by Richard Gomez include: member of the House of Representatives (since 30 June 2022); mayor (since 30 June 2016).

**Where did Richard Gomez study?**  
Richard Gomez was educated at University of Perpetual Help System DALTA.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Richard Gomez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Gomez) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q6108639](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6108639) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez.jpg by Ormoc City Government Facebook page (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ormoc_City_Mayor_Richard_Gomez.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Richard Gomez, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez.jpg — Ormoc City Government Facebook page, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Richard Gomez". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/richard-gomez. Retrieved 6 November 2026.