Richard Gutierrez Explained

Richard Gutierrez
Birth Name:Richard Kristian Gutierrez
Birth Date:21 January 1984
Birth Place:Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Other Names:Chard
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1986–present
Children:2
Mother:Annabelle Rama
Father:Eddie Gutierrez
Relatives:Vicente Rama (great-grandfather)
Bruno Mars (third-degree cousin)[1]
Family:Gutierrez family

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

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.[6] 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).[7] Gutierrez was also the celebrity spokesperson of Greenpeace Southeast Asia.[8] He is also referred to as the "Valentine Box-Office King"[9] 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).[10]

Early life

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

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 (). Since then he has played lead roles in other GMA-7 shows including Sugo, Kamandag, , 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.[11]

In 2012, Gutierrez headlined GMA Network's upcoming Heavy Drama & Action Series entitled Makapiling Kang Muli. He is also an Greenpeace spokesperson and environmentalist[12] 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 .

Gutierrez was a freelance actor following the end of his exclusive contract with GMA Network on June 26, 2013.[13] 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.[14] 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.[15] [16]

In 2017, Gutierrez signed a contract with ABS-CBN, and starred in the horror fantasy series La Luna Sangre and became a new Star Magic artist in 2018. He joined the cast of Ang Probinsyano as Lito Valmoria in 2020. In 2022, he will lead his own series titled The Iron Heart.[17] [18]

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.[19]

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."[20]

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).[21] Sarah Lahbati confirmed on March 1, 2024 her breakup with Gutierrez but are coparenting their two young sons Zion and Kai.[22]

After her breakup with Diego Loyzaga in February 2022,[23] and with her former boyfriend, JM de Guzman,[24] Barbie Imperial is reportedly dating Gutierrez according to Ogie Diaz who confirmed the relationship from a "very reliable source."[25]

Filmography

Documentary

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2008Signos: Banta ng Nagbabagong KlimaHostGMA Network[26]
Full Force Nature[27] [28]
2009Planet Philippines[29]
Baha, Bahay, Buhay[30]
2010Anatomy of a Disaster[31]
Wildlife For Sale[32]
2011ORAS NA[33] [34]
2012Pinoy Adventurestravel-adventure show

Films

Year Title Role Studio Notes Ref.
1987 Lahing PikutinRichard
Takbo, Bilis... Takboooo!
1988Kambal TukoKokoy
One Two Bato, Three Four BaporRichie
1990Juan Tanga, Super Naman, at ang Kambal na TiyanakTing
Feel Na FeelRichard
1992Takbo Talon Tili!Tito
2002Bakit PapaDong
2003Mano Po 2Erickson Tan
2004KuyaTed
I Will SurviveB.J.
SigawMarvin
2005Pinoy / BlondeTemplate: N / A
Let the Love BeginEric
Aguiluz
2006I Will Always Love YouJustin
Nathan
2007The PromiseDaniel
2008My Bestfriend's GirlfriendPrimitivo "Evo" Gonzales
My Monster MomYoung Waldo
For the First TimeSeth Villaraza
2009When I Met UBenjie
Patient XDr. Lukas Esguerra
2010In Your EyesStorm
2011My Valentine GirlsArvin / Oslec / Zach / Aidan
2013SeductionRam
My Lady BossZach
2014OvertimeDom Garcia[35]
2018FantasticaPrince Pryce[36]
2019UnbreakableJustin Saavedra

Television series

Year Title Role Network Ref.
2001–2003Beh Bote NgaPeterGMA Network
2001–2002Ikaw Lang ang MamahalinIñigo Zeñorosa
2002–2003ClickEnzo
Habang Kapiling KaBasilio Malvarosa
2003Love to Love: Maid for Each OtherRalph
Love to Love: My 1, 2 LoveJM Rodriguez / Tomas
2004–2005MulawinAguiluz / Julian
2005–2006SugoMiguel / Amante
2006–2007Mars Ravelo's Captain BarbellPotenciano "Teng" Magtanggol
/ Arell / Captain Barbell
2007LupinAndré Lupin de Dios
2007–2008Carlo J. Caparas' KamandagVergel / Kamandag
2008Grecko Abesamis / Agent Phoenix / Asero
A Handsome JourneyHimself
2009ZorroAntonio Dela Cruz Peláez / Zorro
2009–2010Full HouseJustin Lazatín
2011Mars Ravelo's Captain BarbellPotenciano "Teng" Magtanggol
/ Arell / Captain Barbell
Spooky Nights Presents: KaLAbitMiguel
2012Makapiling Kang MuliMartin Caballero
2013Love & LiesEdward Galvez
2016Carlo J. Caparas' Ang PandayFlavio/PandayTV5
2017Mulawin vs. RavenaAguiluzGMA NetworkFlashback
2017–presentASAP Natin 'ToHimself / Co-host / PerformerABS-CBN
2017–2018La Luna SangreSandrino Villalobo / Gilbert Imperial / SupremoMain Cast / Primary Antagonist
2019Maalaala Mo Kaya

Hot Choco

Hertito "Tito" Monzon
2020–2022FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoAngelito "Lito" Valmoria† ABS-CBN / A2Z
Kapamilya Channel / TV5 / Jeepney TV
Main Cast / Primary Antagonist[37]
2022–2023The Iron HeartApollo "Pol" Adelantar / Olimpio "Tisoy" Custodio / Aries dela TorreA2Z / Kapamilya Channel
TV5 / Jeepney TV

Magazine and talk shows

Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2013Gandang Gabi, Vice!ABS-CBNGuest
2015Rated K
2017Tonight with Boy AbundaGuest

Reality shows

Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2010Survivor Philippines

Celebrity Showdown

Host
2011–2012 Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown
2012–2013Extra Challenge Extreme[38]
2014It Takes Gutz to Be a GutierrezHimself[39]
2015KISPinoy – The K-Pop Philippination

Variety shows

Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2003–2008Nuts EntertainmentGMA NetworkCo-Host
2004SOP GigstersHost
2008ASAP '08ABS-CBNGuest Performer
2010–2013Party PilipinasGMA NetworkCo-host, performer
2015It's ShowtimeABS-CBNGuest judge
2017Guest
2017–present ASAP Natin 'To Co-host, performer

Awards and nominations

Golden Screen TV Awards

UPLB Gandingan Awards

PMPC Star Awards for Television

FAMAS Awards

German Moreno Youth Achievement Award

GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards

Prince of Philippine Movies (for The Promise) and King of Valentine Movies[40]

Valentine Box-Office King Winner (with Marian Rivera) for My Best Friend's Girlfriend and Prince of Philippine Movies & TV for For the First Time[41]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ruffa on Bruno Mars and Twitter. Inquirer. April 20, 2011.
  2. Web site: Richard Gutierrez returns to primetime after three years of absence . June 17, 2023 . PEP.ph . en.
  3. Web site: Showbitz . Manila Standard . February 18, 2016 . 'Panday' reboot stars Richard Gutierrez . June 17, 2023 . Manila Standard . en-US.
  4. Web site: February 21, 2016 . Richard Gutierrez: Unequaled as primetime king . June 17, 2023 . www.philstar.com . en-US.
  5. Web site: May 29, 2012 . Primetime King . June 17, 2023 . www.sunstar.com.ph . en.
  6. Web site: May 6, 2010 . Richard Gutierrez docu Planet Philippines wins Bronze World Medal at the 2010 New York Festivals . June 24, 2023 . www.philstar.com . en-US.
  7. Web site: February 15, 2010 . Richard spokesperson sa arts month ng NCCA . June 17, 2023 . www.philstar.com . en-US.
  8. Web site: Richard Gutierrez—newest celebrity spokesperson of Greenpeace . June 17, 2023 . PEP.ph . en.
  9. Web site: Valentine Box-Office King Richard Gutierrez extends his reign GMA Entertainment . June 24, 2023 . www.gmanetwork.com.
  10. Web site: Richard Gutierrez handpicked by Korean producers to host K-pop talent search . June 24, 2023 . PEP.ph . en.
  11. Web site: Richard, pasisiglahin muli ang career bilang bagong 'Panday'. tl. Journal Online. November 13, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151116173657/http://journal.com.ph/entertainment/showbiz/richard-pasisiglahin-muli-ang-career-bilang-bagong-panday. November 16, 2015.
  12. News: Richard Gutierrez concentrates on environmental advocacy while on break from teleserye. Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 26, 2008. August 3, 2020.
  13. News: Richard Gutierrez is now a "freelance actor" after expiration of GMA-7 contract. Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 2, 2014.
  14. News: Source: Sarah Lahbati gave birth to baby boy in April. August 7, 2013. Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 11, 2013.
  15. https://ph.news.yahoo.com/takes-guts-gutierrez-e-channel-173538672.html "'It Takes guts to be a Gutierrez' on the E! channel"
  16. News: Richard Gutierrez: 'I am a proud father'. Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 2, 2014.
  17. News: Richard Gutierrez, Kapamilya na. ABS-CBN News. May 31, 2017.
  18. News: Richard Gutierrez joins 'Probinsyano'. ABS-CBN News. July 5, 2020. October 15, 2020.
  19. Web site: Richard Gutierrez charged with death of personal assistant. Filipino Journal. August 31, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131227191050/http://filipinojournal.com/v2/index.php?pagetype=read&article_num=08072009001306&latest_issue=V23-N15. December 27, 2013.
  20. News: Aning. Jerome. Court of Appeals reinstates charges vs Richard Gutierrez in car mishap. Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 31, 2012.
  21. Web site: Pasajol . Anne . 2023-12-11 . IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A look back on Sarah Lahbati, Richard Gutierrez's love story . 2023-12-20 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  22. News: Uson. Melanie . TIMELINE: A look back at Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati's relationship. March 3, 2024 . The Philippine Star. March 2, 2024.
  23. News: Cruz . Marinel. Barbie Imperial’s ‘crucial moment’ after breakup with Diego Loyzaga. June 1, 2024 . January 17, 2023.
  24. News: Cruz . Marinel. Barbie Imperial ‘forced’ to kiss ex-BF JM de Guzman in new movie . June 1, 2024 . . March 10, 2024.
  25. News: Purnell . Kristofer. Richard Gutierrez, Barbie Imperial 'exclusively dating' — Ogie Diaz source . June 1, 2024 . The Philippine Star. May 31, 2024.
  26. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/publicaffairs/content/88685/signos-banta-ng-nagbabagong-klima-to-be-replayed-on-qtv-11/story/ "Signos: Banta ng nagbabagong klima" to be replayed on QTV 11
  27. http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/5263/richard-gutierrez-green-minded/story/ Richard Gutierrez, Green-minded
  28. http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/440823/final-airing-full-force-nature Final airing of Full Force Nature
  29. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/171508/igma-gma-7-airs-planet-philippines-on-sunday/story/ iGMA: GMA-7 airs Planet: Philippines on Sunday
  30. Web site: Baha, Bahay, Buhay: Imbestigador Special Report will air on Oct 10. Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 8, 2009. October 14, 2020.
  31. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/233343/igma-anatomy-of-a-disaster-examines-landslides-on-sunday/story/ iGMA: 'Anatomy of a Disaster' examines landslides on Sunday
  32. News: Richard exposes wildlife sale. The Philippine Star. July 25, 2010. August 3, 2020.
  33. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/publicaffairs/content/236361/oras-na-a-gma-news-and-public-affairs-special-hosted-by-richard-gutierrez/story/ ORAS NA: A GMA News and Public Affairs Special Hosted by Richard Gutierrez
  34. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/239040/oras-na-a-gma-news-and-public-affairs-special-this-sunday/story/ 'ORAS NA,' a GMA News and Public Affairs Special this Sunday
  35. Web site: Marasigan. Zig. July 5, 2014. 'Overtime' Review: '90s thriller meets camp comedy. October 11, 2021. Rappler. en.
  36. Web site: Padayhag. Michelle Joy. July 14, 2018. Richard Gutierrez and Dingdong Dantes are Vice Ganda's leading men in MMFF 2018 film. October 11, 2021. INQUIRER.net. en.
  37. News: Richard nasa probinsyano na. Pilipino Star Ngayon. PhilStar Global. Salve. Asis. July 4, 2020. July 4, 2020.
  38. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/24oras/133789/chika-minute-marian-rivera-richard-gutierrez-bagong-hosts-ng-extra-challenge/video/ Chika Minute: Marian Rivera & Richard Gutierrez, bagong hosts ng Extra Challenge
  39. http://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/tv/news/2014/06/25/it-takes-gutz-to-be-a-gutierrez-is-the-latest-reality-show-to-annoy-you/ 'It Takes Gutz To Be A Gutierrez' is the latest reality show
  40. http://www.pep.ph/photos/910/the-38th-box-office-entertainment-awards-part-2 "The 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)"
  41. http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/4186/40th-box-office-entertainment-awards-given-out "40th Box Office Entertainment Awards given out"