Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984), known professionally as Richard Gutierrez, is a Filipino actor, environmentalist and model. He is one of the sons of actor Eddie Gutierrez.

Early life

Richard Gutierrez was born on January 21, 1984, in Beverly Hills, California, United States with his twin brother,

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to actor Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama. He has five siblings (

Ruffa Gutierrez Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez (born June 24, 1974) is a Filipino model, beauty queen, host and actress. She was the 1992 Look of the Year - Philippines, Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and Second Runner-up to Miss World 1993. Career Gutier ...

, Rocky Gutierrez, Elvis Gutierrez, Raymond Gutiérrez and Ritchie Paul Gutierrez) and two half-brothers (

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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 ''

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'' with Angelika dela Cruz. He starred in the TV fantasy series ''

Mulawin ''Mulawin'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez and Dode Cruz, it stars Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on August 2, 2004 on the network's T ...

'' 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 ''Kamandag'' (International title: ''Venom'') is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Topel Lee, it stars Richard Gu ...

'', '' Codename: Asero'', ''

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'', '' Lupin'', ''

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'' and '' Captain Barbell''. Gutierrez signed a non-exclusivity contract with

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in 2008, wherein he worked in a movie '' Patient X'' and where his ex-girlfriend

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is a talent; in 2015, he, his twin brother

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and sister Ruffa signed an exclusivity contract with

. In 2012, Gutiérrez headlined

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's upcoming Heavy Drama & Action Series entitled ''

Makapiling Kang Muli ''Makapiling Kang Muli'' (International title: ''Together Again'' / ) is a 2012 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Richard Gutierrez and Carla Abellana. It premiered on June 4, ...

''. He is also an

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spokesperson and

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and hosted documentary and

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series and

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s such as '' Anatomy of a Disaster'', ''Full Force Nature'', '' Pinoy Adventures'', ''Signos: Banta ng Nagbabagong Klima'', ''Planet Philippines'', the

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and fourth seasons of ''

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'', ''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

on June 26, 2013. On August 7, it was reported by the Philippine Entertainment Portal that Guiterrez had fathered a child with

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. The couple welcomed a boy whom they named Zion back in April 2013. 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 on June 2014."‘It Takes guts to be a Gutierrez’ on the E! channel"
''Yahoo! News Philippines''. Retrieved June 2, 2014. In 2017, Richard signed a contract with ABS-CBN, and starred in the horror fantasy series ''

La Luna Sangre ''La Luna Sangre'' (lit. The Blood Moon) is a 2017 Philippine horror-fantasy drama television series. Directed by Richard Arellano, Rory Quintos and Mae Cruz-Alviar, it stars Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Angel Locsin and Richard Gutierrez ...

'' and he joined the cast of ''

Ang Probinsyano ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (lit. ''FPJ's The Provincial Man''; abbreviated as ''FPJAP'' and internationally known as ''Brothers'') is a 2015 Philippine action drama television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment replacing ''Nathaniel''. Based ...

'' in 2020. In 2022, he will lead his own series titled The Iron Heart.

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. 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."

Personal life

On March 14, 2020, Gutierrez married StarStruck V's Ultimate Female Survivor,

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. They have two sons together, Zion (born April 29, 2013) and Kai (born March 21, 2018).

Filmography

Documentary

Films

TV dramas

Game shows

Magazine and talk shows

Reality shows

Variety shows

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''

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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 ''

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'' German Moreno Youth Achievement Award *2004:German Moreno Youth Achievement Award Awardee

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*2003 Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation: Most Promising Male Actor *2004 Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation: Prince of RP Movies *2006 Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation: Prince of Philippine Movies & TV (for '' Let the Love Begin'') * 2008: Prince of Philippine Movies (for '' The Promise'') and King of Valentine Movies * 2009: Valentine Box-Office King Winner (with

Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', ''Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', '' Darna'' and '' T ...

) for ''

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'' and Prince of Philippine Movies & TV for '' For The First Time''"40th Box Office Entertainment Awards given out"
''Pep.ph''. Retrieved May 21, 2014.

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