Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres with their daughter Juliana (middle). Image: Instagram/@richardgomezph
Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres were beaming with pride as they attended the graduation of their only child, Juliana, who finished college with Latin honors.
Richard documented the University of the Philippines’ commencement ceremony through a video on his Instagram page on Monday, July 29.
In the caption, the actor-turned-politician turned sentimental as he recalled Juliana’s first day in school.
“I vividly remember your first day in school as a young child. I drove you to your school near the house, you were in a white shirt and jeans in rubber shoes,” he addressed his daughter.
“Look at you now all grown up and a college graduate in Public Administration at the UP Diliman and a Cum Laude. Congratulations ‘day!” he continued.
Richard admitted that he and Torres couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with emotions during Juliana’s graduation.
“Mom and I are so proud of you. Mom was in tears going up the stage. My eyes were in tears too when I went back to my seat as things sank into my head and realized how time flies so fast,” he stated.
“Go on and make things better and beautiful,” he concluded.
Aside from being cum laude, Juliana also earned achievements as a member of the UP Fencing Team. She was the individual women’s epee champion at the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) seasons 85 and 86.
In 2022, Juliana also emerged as the champion in a fencing competition held in Thailand.