| Lucy T. Gomez | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Leyte's 4th District | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Eufrocino Codilla, Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1974 Ormoc City, Leyte |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Richard Gomez |
| Children | Juliana T. Gomez |
| Residence | Quezon City |
| Profession | Actress; Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Lucy Torres-Gomez is a Filipina congresswoman, actress, and television host.
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Torres-Gomez was born on December 11, 1974, in Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines. Her family owned several hectares of land. Torres is of German, Spanish, Chinese, and native Malay descent.[1] Torres attended elementary and high school at St. Peter's College and college at University of the Philippines, Cebu.
In 1993, Torres was introduced as the new model for Lux shampoo together with future husband Richard Gomez.
Gomez and Torres married in St. Peter and Paul Parish in Ormoc in 1998. Large TV screens were installed in the plaza, and the entire ceremony and reception was televised. They also held three pre-wedding receptions to accommodate their family.
Torres-Gomez was cast in the television series 'Richard Loves Lucy' with husband Richard Gomez, Gloria Romero, and Jolina Magdangal. Torres-Gomez has also hosted All About You, Shall We Dance?, and The Sweet Life. Torres is also presently a Bench endorser and one of the celebrity designers for Kashieca.
Torres-Gomez was elected congresswoman of the 4th District of Leyte in 2010. Torres' husband, Richard Gomez, was disqualified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) because of his failure to establish residency in Ormoc, Leyte. Torres was also in danger of being disqualified because of her husband Richard’s previous case with the Commission on Elections (Comelec).