Richard Gutierrez

Richard Gutierrez
Gutierrez in 2023, attending a Filipino community festival in Spain
Born
Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez[fn 1]

(1984-01-21) January 21, 1984 (age 40)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Nationality
Other namesChard
OccupationActor
Years active1986–present
Agent(s)Sparkle (2001–2008)
Viva Artists Agency (2008–2016)
Star Magic (2018–present)
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Spouse
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(m. 2020; sep. 2024)​
Children2
Parents
RelativesVicente Rama (great-grandfather)
Bruno Mars (third-degree cousin)[1]
FamilyGutierrez family
WebsiteRichard Gutierrez on Instagram

Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez[fn 1] (born January 21, 1984),[2] known professionally as Richard Gutierrez, is an American-born Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "Fantaserye King"[3][4] for top billing a string of hit television series such as Mulawin, Sugo, Lupin, Codename: Asero, Zorro, Captain Barbell, Kamandag, Ang Panday, La Luna Sangre, The Iron Heart, and Incognito.[5][6]

Gutierrez is a recipient of a FAMAS Award and three PMPC Star Awards for Television. In 2010, "Planet Philippines" won a Bronze World Medal for Environment and Ecology at the New York Festivals Television and Film Awards.[7] The same year, he became the spokesperson of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) for the National Arts Month-Philippine International Arts Festival (NAM-PIAF).[8] Gutierrez was also the celebrity spokesperson of Greenpeace Southeast Asia.[9] He is also referred to as the "Valentine Box-Office King"[10] for headlining several box office hits like Let the Love Begin, When I Met U, My Best Friend's Girlfriend and My Lady Boss. In 2015, he was handpicked by the Korean producers to host the first ever KPop Icon Search Pinoy Edition (KisPinoy).[11]

Early life

Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez was born on January 21, 1984,[2] in Beverly Hills, California, United States with his twin brother, Raymond to actor Eddie Gutierrez and talent manager Annabelle Rama. He has five siblings (Ruffa, Rocky, Elvis, Raymond and Ritchie Paul) and two older half-brothers (Tonton and Ramon Christopher).

Career

Gutierrez began acting as a child with his twin brother. He has worked in many movies with his father and his brothers. He appeared on the GMA-7 show Click and primetime series Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin and Habang Kapiling Ka with Angelika dela Cruz. He starred in the TV fantasy series Mulawin which aired from August 2, 2004, until March 18, 2005, where he played the lead character Aguiluz. The series led to a feature-length film of the same name (Mulawin: The Movie). Since then he has played lead roles in other GMA-7 shows including Sugo, Kamandag, Codename: Asero, Zorro, Lupin, Full House and Captain Barbell (both the 2006 prequel and the 2011 sequel). Gutierrez signed a non-exclusivity contract with Viva Artists Agency in 2008, wherein he worked in a movie Patient X and where his ex-girlfriend Anne Curtis is a talent; in 2015, he, his twin brother Raymond and sister Ruffa signed an exclusivity contract with Viva Artists Agency.[12]

In 2012, Gutierrez headlined GMA Network's upcoming Heavy Drama & Action Series entitled Makapiling Kang Muli. He is also an Greenpeace spokesperson and environmentalist[13] and hosted documentary and reality series and television specials such as Anatomy of a Disaster, Full Force Nature, Pinoy Adventures, Signos: Banta ng Nagbabagong Klima, Planet Philippines, the third and fourth seasons of Survivor Philippines, Oras Na, Wildlife for Sale, Extra Challenge Extreme and Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge.

Gutierrez was a freelance actor following the end of his exclusive contract with GMA Network on June 26, 2013.[14] On August 7, it was reported by the Philippine Entertainment Portal that Gutierrez had fathered a child with Sarah Lahbati, a boy whom they named Zion back in April 2013.[15] He later confirmed the news on the first episode of It Takes Gutz to Be a Gutierrez, a reality TV program that revolves around his family's life. The show began airing in June 2014.[16][17]

Still frame of Gutierrez in an episode of The Iron Heart in 2023

In 2017, Gutierrez signed a contract with ABS-CBN, and starred in the horror fantasy series La Luna Sangre as Sandrino, the main antagonist. He signed again an exclusive two-year contract with ABS-CBN on May 10, 2018 and became also a new Star Magic artist. He joined the cast of Ang Probinsyano as Lito Valmoria, another villain role in 2020. In 2022, he will lead his own series titled The Iron Heart.[18][19]

Controversy

In 2009, Gutierrez was charged with reckless imprudence, arising from the death of his production assistant, Norman Pardo, who died in a car accident in May 2009. Gutierrez and Pardo were driving to Manila from Silang, Cavite. Gutierrez was injured, and Pardo, seated in the passenger seat, died on the spot.[20]

In August 2012, the Court of Appeals reinstated the charge of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide. The appellate court granted the petition filed by Pardo's widow seeking the nullification of the two resolutions that had been issued by former justice secretaries Agnes Devanadera and Alberto Agra, respectively. The appellate court stated, "To the mind of this court, if indeed private respondent was not driving fast, it would have been easy for him to stop his car and thwart any untoward incident."[21]

Personal life

In March 2020, Gutierrez married Sarah Lahbati in the city of Taguig. They have two sons together, Zion (born 2013) and Kai (born 2018).[22] Lahbati confirmed on March 1, 2024 that she and Gutierrez were separated but are coparenting their two young sons.[23]

Gutierrez had several former relationships with celebrities. He was publicly dating actress Anne Curtis from 2003 to 2004, and had a long-distance relationship with model Georgina Wilson. He was also previously dating Jewel Mische in 2007 until 2010.[24]

Filmography

Documentary

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2008 Signos: Banta ng Nagbabagong Klima Host Narrator, first Philippine-produced documentary film on climate change [25]
Full Force Nature Based on GRB Entertainment and The Weather Channel series of the same name [26][27]
2009 Planet Philippines [28]
Baha, Bahay, Buhay Imbestigador Special Report, with Vicky Morales [29]
2010 Anatomy of a Disaster based on GRB Entertainment and The Learning Channel series of the same name, also called Earth's Fury [30]
Wildlife For Sale [31]
2011 ORAS NA [32][33]
2012 Pinoy Adventures travel-adventure show

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1987 Lahing Pikutin Richard
Takbo, Bilis... Takboooo!
1988 Kambal Tuko Kokoy
One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor Richie
1990 Juan Tanga, Super Naman, at ang Kambal na Tiyanak Ting
Feel Na Feel Richard
1992 Takbo Talon Tili! Tito
2002 Bakit Papa Dong
2003 Mano Po 2 Erickson Tan†
2004 Kuya Ted
I Will Survive B.J.
Sigaw Marvin
2005 Pinoy / Blonde Template: N / A
Let the Love Begin Eric
Mulawin: The Movie Aguiluz† sequel to the Mulawin television series
2006 I Will Always Love You Justin
Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di Nathan
2007 The Promise Daniel
2008 My Bestfriend's Girlfriend Primitivo "Evo" Gonzales
My Monster Mom Young Waldo
For the First Time Seth Villaraza
2009 When I Met U Benjie
Patient X Dr. Lukas Esguerra
2010 In Your Eyes Storm
2011 My Valentine Girls Arvin / Oslec / Zach / Aidan
2013 Seduction Ram
My Lady Boss Zach
2014 Overtime Dom Garcia [34]
2018 Fantastica Prince Pryce [35]
2019 Unbreakable Justin Saavedra

Television series

Year Title Role Ref.
2001–2003 Beh Bote Nga Peter
2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Iñigo Zeñorosa Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2002–2003 Click Enzo Main Role / Protagonist
Habang Kapiling Ka Basilio Malvarosa
2003 Love to Love: Maid for Each Other Ralph
Love to Love: My 1, 2 Love JM Rodriguez / Tomas
2004–2005 Mulawin Aguiluz / Julian
2005–2006 Sugo Miguel / Amante
2006–2007 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol
/ Arell / Captain Barbell
2007 Lupin André Lupin de Dios
2007–2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Vergel / Kamandag
2008 Codename: Asero Grecko Abesamis / Agent Phoenix / Asero
A Handsome Journey Himself
2009 Zorro Antonio Dela Cruz Peláez / Zorro Main Role / Protagonist
2009–2010 Full House Justin Lazatín
2011 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol
/ Arell / Captain Barbell
Spooky Nights Presents: KaLAbit Miguel†
2012 Makapiling Kang Muli Martin Caballero
2013 Love & Lies Edward Galvez
2016 Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday Flavio/Panday
2017 Mulawin vs. Ravena Aguiluz (flashback)
2017–2018 La Luna Sangre Sandrino Villalobo / Gilbert Imperial / Supremo Main Role / Antagonist
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hot Choco Hertito "Tito" Monzon
2020–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Angelito "Lito" Valmoria† Main Role / Antagonist
2022–2023 The Iron Heart Apollo "Pol" Adelantar / Olimpio "Tisoy" Custodio / Aries dela Torre Main Role / Protagonist
2025 Incognito Jose "JB" Bonifacio

Game shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2015 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Himself / Player

Magazine and talk shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2013 Gandang Gabi, Vice! Guest
2015 Rated K Guest with Sarah Lahbati and their son, Zion
2017 Tonight with Boy Abunda Guest

Reality shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2010 Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown Host
Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge
2011–2012 Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown
2012–2013 Extra Challenge Extreme [36]
2014 It Takes Gutz to Be a Gutierrez Himself [37]
2015 KISPinoy – The K-Pop Philippination Host, reality-based talent competition

Variety shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2003–2008 Nuts Entertainment Himself / Co-Host
2004 SOP Gigsters Himself / Host
2008 ASAP '08 Himself / Guest Performer
2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Himself / Co-host / performer
2015 It's Showtime Himself / Guest judge
2017 Himself / Guest
2017–present ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Co-host / performer

Awards and nominations

Golden Screen TV Awards

  • 2011: Outstanding Adapted Reality Competition Program Host Nominee for Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Edition
  • 2011: Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program Host Nominee for Anatomy of a Disaster
  • 2013: Outstanding Adapted Reality/Competition Program Host Nominee for Survivor Philippines: Double Celebrity Showdown
  • 2013: Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program Host Nominee for Oras Na

UPLB Gandingan Awards

  • 2011: Gandingan ng Edukasyon Special Citation

PMPC Star Awards for Television

  • 2012: Best Lifestyle/Travel Show Host Winner for Pinoy Adventures
  • 2013: Best Reality Competition Program Host Pending Nominee for Extra Challenge

FAMAS Awards

  • 1988: Best Child Actor Nomination for Takbo, bilis... takboooo!
  • 2009: Best Actor Nomination for For the First Time
  • 2015: Face of the Night with Toni Gonzaga

German Moreno Youth Achievement Award

  • 2004: German Moreno Youth Achievement Award Awardee

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards

Notes

  1. ^ a b Richard Gutierrez was born in the United States of America. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Rama.

References

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