Muling nasilayan ng publiko ang mailap na sa showbiz na si Erich Gonzales, this time sa Thailand naman para sa 33rd South East Asian (SEA) Games.
Sinuportahan ni Erich ang asawang si Mateo Lorenzo at sister-in-law na si Paola Lorenzo na parehong delegado ng equestrian team mula sa Pilipinas.
May profile si Mateo sa Facebook page ng Equestrian Asociation of the Philippines.
Ayon sa Facebook page ng Equestrian Asociation of the Philippines: “Mateo Lorenzo is a Filipino equestrian and businessman who has represented the Philippines in major international competitions, including the 2007 Southeast Asian Games and the 2014 Asian Games, as well as numerous other international show-jumping events.
“Over the past decade, Mateo focused on academic and professional development, earning an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and contributing to the growth of his family’s business interests.
“Mateo resumed his equestrian career in 2024, participating in several tours at MET Oliva in Spain. He now marks his return to regional competition at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, where he will compete aboard It’s a Men GR, a 12-year-old bay gelding.
“We wish him the best of luck as he carries the flag proud.”
Si Paola ay may profile rin sa parehong Facebook page.
Sabi rito: “Paola Lorenzo is one of the Philippines’ rising stars in equestrian sport, competing in show jumping for the national team at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.
“At just 25, she has carried the flag with distinction across regional and international arenas including Switzerland and Spain. Notably winning two times the 1.40m Bronze Grand Prix of Oliva, Spain.
“As a teenager, she has represented the Philippines in junior show jumping championships across Asia, achieving notable placements including runner-up and top-foreign athlete honors in Hong Kong competitions.
“A graduate from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Management Engineering, she pursued a career in education, where she currently teaches religion at a PAREF school.
“At the SEA Games, Paola carries both personal ambition and national pride, riding her horse, Vasco, with poise, precision.
“We wish her the best of luck as she carries the flag proud.”
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Sa kanyang Instagram Story ngayong araw, December 19, 2025, nagbahagi si Erich ng ilang larawan na kuha mula sa SEA Games.
Una na nga rito ang selfie niya kung saan nilagyan niya ito ng caption na, “Team Philippines.”
Mahihinuhang bahagi siya ng entourage ng kanyang mister at sister-in-law.
Sinundan niya ito ng larawan ni Paola na nakahanda na para sa laban nito sa Individual Jumping category.
Maganda ang performance ni Paola kaya nasabi ni Erich sa isa pa niyang IG Story, “So proud.”
Maririnig naman sa video ang maiksing sinabi ni Paola na, “This is Mateo’s battle also.”
May binahagi rin si Erich na family picture nang gawaran ng silver medal si Paola. Kasama ni Paola sa litrato ang kapatid na si Mateo pati na ang kanilang magulang.
Maging ang Equestrian Association of the Philippines ay naghayag ng congratulatory message kay Paola.
Sabi rito: “Paola Lorenzo has won the Silver Medal for Individual Jumping at the 33rd SEA Games 2025!!!”
Nakuhanan pa ng camera si Erich habang nagsasaya at pumapalakpak para kay Paola.
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