Juliana Gomez, Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres' daughter, graduates cum laude from UP
Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres are proud parents to their daughter Juliana who graduated cum laude from the University of the Philippines Diliman.
The actor shared an Instagram Reel of photos from Juliana's college graduation ceremony, together with a sweet message for her daughter.
"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," the Leyte 4th District Rep. wrote.
"Look at you now all grown up and a graduate in Public Administration at the UP Diliman and a Cum Laude. Congratulations 'day! Mom and I are so proud of you," he added.
Richard also shared that he and Lucy were in tears as they walked the stage and he realized "how time flies so fast."
"Go on and make things better and beautiful," he ended.
Juliana also posted portraits of her wearing the UP Sablay, writing in the caption: "Isang karangalan ang maging Iskolar-Atleta ng Bayan. Maraming salamat sa pagkakataon na ito, UP! Mahal na mahal kita."
Several personalities in the entertainment industry congratulated Juliana.
"CONGRATULATIONS [Juliana]!!! We are so proud of you!!! And to your dear parents [Lucy] and [Richard], well done!!! Much love to your blessed family!!!" wrote producer Noel Ferrer.
"Congrats Juliana," commented John Estrada.
"Awwww congrats [Jiliana] 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 proud parents [Richard and Lucy]," said Karen Davila.
"Congratulations Juliana. There is nothing like the experience of being a student-athlete. It is life-changing," Sen. Pia Cayetano added.
In 2023, Juliana became a champion at the University Athletic Association of the Philippines' épée fencing for women. She has also competed in the Philippine Fencing Association and Southeast Asian Qualifying Games in 2021, won the Air Force Open Fencing Championship in Thailand, and took home gold at the West Java Fencing Challenge in Indonesia.