2 Decades Of Love, Lucy and Richard Gomez Secret To Lasting Marriage

Celebrity power couple Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres-Gomez have been married for more than two decades, and their love story which is one of the books has been admired by other couples.

The couple tied the knot in April 1998, which was considered then as the “Wedding of the Year” took place at the St. Peter and Paul Parish Church in Ormoc, and was aired on the Kapamilya network. The two were blessed with a daughter named Juliana, who is now 19 years old.




Last year, Lucy and Richard celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary and both reminisced about their great memories in the past.

Richard, the current mayor of Ormoc recalled the first time she met Lucy on the set while filming the commercial in Lake Caliraya in 1993. On the other hand, Lucy, who is also serving the public as the representative of the 4th District of Leyte recalled a very special moment when Richard proposed to her on the eve of her 23rd birthday.

With their simple and peaceful married life, people are wondering how they keep their marriage strong and happy.




The secret to their lasting marriage was revealed in a recent interview. Despite the fact that they’re both busy with their duties as public servants, Richard explained the importance of keeping a strong and steady relationship.

He also shared that it’s also a huge factor that you and your partner have one thing in common that you both enjoy doing like for their part they both love traveling.

“Enjoy each other’s company, Talk about things. Enjoy traveling together. Sleep together. Maglandian kayo once in a while. Be appreciative of things both big and small. I think it’s very important to verbalize appreciation because you don’t know how this day has gone.”

The Leyte Fourth District Representative added that she and her husband prefer simple things over a luxurious lifestyle, which made them appreciate each other’s company more.




“At saka low maintenance kami because we don’t have to do big things for each other to make us appreciate the relationship we have. Like hindi kami big on celebrations or on birthdays. Parang he’s never pressured to buy me anything. In the same way na I’m never pressured to stage a production for him.”