Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino actor. He is regarded by the media as the original "Fantaserye King" for top billing multiple hit television series.
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. 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). Gutierrez was also the celebrity spokesperson of Greenpeace Southeast Asia. He is also referred to as the "Valentine Box-Office King" 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 Korean producers to host the first ever KPop Icon Search Pinoy Edition (KisPinoy).
Early life and background Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez was born on January 21, 1984, 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).
Acting 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.
In 2012, Gutierrez headlined GMA Network's Heavy Drama & Action Series entitled Makapiling Kang Muli. He is also an Greenpeace spokesperson and environmentalist 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. 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. 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."'It Takes guts to be a Gutierrez' on the E! channel" . Yahoo! News Philippines. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
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 led 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 after it granted a 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.
Personal life 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 also previously dated Jewel Mische from 2007 to 2010.
In March 2020, Gutierrez married Sarah Lahbati in Taguig. They have two sons together, Zion (born 2013) and Kai (born 2018). Lahbati confirmed on March 1, 2024 that she and Gutierrez were separated since October 2023 but are coparenting their two young sons. In January 2025, Gutierrez said that they were seeking an annulment.
Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 1987 Lahing PikutinRichard Takbo, Bilis... Takboooo! 1988 Kambal Tuko Kokoy One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor Richie1990 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†Mulawin. 2005. GMA Network. Retrieved on February 1, 2010. 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 BenjieKC Concepcion is off to Paris after movie with Richard Gutierrez , PEP.ph Patient X Dr. Lukas Esguerra 2010 In Your Eyes Storm 2011 My Valentine Girls Arvin Perez / Oslec / Zach / Aidan 2013 Seduction Ram My Lady Boss Zach 2014 Overtime Dom Garcia 2018 Fantastica Prince Pryce 2019 Unbreakable Justin Saavedra 2025 Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins Rosdan
Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role 2001–2003 Beh Bote Nga Peter 2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Iñigo Zeñorosa 2002–2003 Click Enzo Habang Kapiling Ka Basilio Malvarosa 2003 Love to Love: Maid for Each Other RalphMagpakailanman: Nang Mag-Abot Ang Langit At Lupa - The Annabelle Rama And Eddie Gutierrez Story Eddie 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 Signos: Banta ng Nagbabagong KlimaHost"Signos: Banta ng nagbabagong klima" to be replayed on QTV 11. GMA News Online. Retrieved June 21, 2017. Full Force NatureRichard Gutierrez, Green-minded. GMA Entertainment. Retrieved June 21, 2017. Codename: Asero Grecko Abesamis / Agent Phoenix / AseroFinal airing of Full Force Nature. philstar.com. Retrieved June 21, 2017. 2009 Planet PhilippinesHostiGMA: GMA-7 airs Planet: Philippines on Sunday. GMA News Online. Retrieved June 21, 2017. Baha, Bahay, Buhay Zorro Antonio Dela Cruz Peláez / Zorro 2009–2010 Full House Justin Lazatín 2010 Anatomy of a Disaster HostiGMA: 'Anatomy of a Disaster' examines landslides on Sunday. GMA News Online. Retrieved June 21, 2017. Wildlife For Sale 2011 ORAS NAORAS NA: A GMA News and Public Affairs Special Hosted by Richard Gutierrez . GMA News Online. Retrieved June 21, 2017. Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol/ Arell / Captain Barbell Spooky Nights Presents: KaLAbit Miguel†'ORAS NA,' a GMA News and Public Affairs Special this Sunday. GMA News Online. Retrieved June 21, 2017. 2012 Pinoy Adventures Host Makapiling Kang Muli Martin Caballero 2012–2013Extra Challenge Extreme HostChika Minute: Marian Rivera & Richard Gutierrez, bagong hosts ng Extra Challenge . GMA News Online. Retrieved June 21, 2017. 2013 Love & Lies Edward Galvez 2014 It Takes Gutz to Be a Gutierrez Himself'It Takes Gutz To Be A Gutierrez' is the latest reality show . Retrieved June 21, 2017. 2016 Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday Flavio Panday 2017 Mulawin vs. Ravena Aguiluz (flashback) La Luna Sangre Sandrino "Supremo" Villalobo† Gilbert Imperial† 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hot Choco Hertito "Tito" Monzon 2020–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Angelito "Lito" Valmoria† 2022–2023 The Iron Heart Apollo "Pol" Adelantar Olimpio "Tisoy" Custodio Aries dela Torre 2025 Incognito Jose "JB" Bonifacio Shark 2026 Blood vs Duty Marcus Reyes
Music video appearances Year Title Artist Note 2026 "Unang Kilig"Bini with Gerald Anderson
Accolades 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 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"The 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)" . Pep.ph. Retrieved May 24, 2014. 2009: 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"40th Box Office Entertainment Awards given out" . Pep.ph. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
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