Joakim Gomez

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Joakim Gomez
Joakim Gomez profile.jpg
Born22 July 1988
EducationDiploma in Theatre
Alma materChong Boon Secondary School, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Partner(s)Chantelle Quek

Joakim Gomez is a Singaporean radio presenter and host. As of September 2019, he hosts ‘The Shock Circuit’ on 987FM with Sonia Chew. Previously, he was partnered with Gerald Koh on 987FM's 'The Bro Code'. Joakim started his radio career in December 2012 when he joined 987FM part-time upon completing his National Service. In 2006, Joakim placed fifth in the second season of Singapore Idol alongside individuals like Hady Mirza and Paul Twohill.[1] In 2014, Joakim performed in HOTPANTS, a theatre production written and directed by Dick Lee.[2] He also participated in the President’s Star Charity show in 2014,[3] 2015[4] and 2017.[5]

Background

Joakim Gomez (left) and Sonia Chew (right) pictured for the Life Beyond Grades social media campaign. Photo from the Life Beyond Grades Facebook Page.

Joakim attended Chong Boon Secondary School and has a diploma in theatre from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA).[6] He served as a student councillor and student ambassador while studying at Chong Boon Secondary School.[7]


During his National Service, Joakim was in the Singapore Armed Forces Music and Drama Company. He hosted formal SAF dinners attended by the Minister of Defence and other foreign dignitaries as well as Recruit’s Evenings events. Joakim was noticed by the NDP committee after he stood in as host for one of the National Education shows and preview shows.[8]

Personal advocacy

Joakim joined several local personalities such as Sonia Chew, Roystan Tan and Andie Chen for the #LifeBeyondGrades campaign in 2018. The Instagram campaign reminds students and parents that future success is not solely determined by grades on a report card.[9]

Personal life

Joakim is of Korean-Indian descent, with a Korean mother and Indian father.


Joakim enjoys running and has taken part in marathons like the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore and the Army Half Marathon. He is a fan of the brand adidas and had hosted events for them.[10] Joakim is also a long-time fan of Manchester United Football Club.[11]


In a 2012 interview with The New Paper, Joakim shared that his most special spot in Singapore is the Esplanade outdoor stage facing the Singapore River. At the time, it was reportedly his favourite quiet spot for 10 years.[12]

Career highlights

Joakim (left) pictured with Gerald Koh (right). They hosted 'The Bro Code' for 2 years together. Photo from Joakim's Facebook page.

Radio (2014 - Present day)

Between January 2014 and January 2015, Joakim was the presenter for a newly launched morning show called 'The Wake Up Call' on 987FM alongside Sonia Chew.[13] From February 2015 to January 2017, Joakim was paired with Gerald Koh for a new evening show called 'The Bro Code' as part of an overhaul in radio shows across the Mediacorp radio stations.[14]


Joakim also hosted '987 Home on Saturdays', a weekend segment featuring music by local artists. From January 2017 onwards, Joakim is partnered with Sonia Chew for 'The Shock Circuit with Sonia and Joakim'.

Singapore Idol Season 2 (2006)

Joakim competed in the second season of Singapore Idol at 17 years old. Joakim made it to the Top 5, despite the criticism over his vocals.[15]


After Singapore Idol, Joakim landed a one-year contract with MediaCorp to star in the second episode of 'Lifeline', alongside Gurmit Singh[16] and Okto's youth drama series 'The Band'.[17] Joakim joined Mediacorp after completing his National Service.

Hosting (Television and web series)[18]

Joakim Gomez (top left) as the host for Season 3 of Mat Yoyo in 2014. Photo from Today Online.

Alongside Sonia Chew, Joakim hosted ‘In My Backyard’, a reality show where celebrity teams compete against each other around various neighbourhoods in Singapore. The show debuted on 4 March 2018 and had 11 episodes.[19]

Year Channel Character/ Role Television Programme
2019 Channel 5 Host Make It Count 2
2018 Channel 5 Host Make It Count
2018 Toggle Originals Cast (Shin de Silva) Trendsetters
2018 Channel 5 Host In My Backyard
2015 Channel 5 Social Media Host Mediacorp 2016 Countdown
2015 Mediacorp Red Carpet Host Mediacorp New Campus Opening
2015 Okto Host Okto Cup Season 3
2015 Channel 5 Guest/Video Host The 5 Show
2014 Channel 5 Dinesh Rules of Tham
2014 Okto Host Mat Yoyo Season 3[20]
2013 Channel 5 Warm Up/Commercial Break Host TV50 Countdown
2013 Okto Co-host Mat Yoyo Season 2[21]

Hosting (Events)

Joakim (centre) was one of the hosts for the 2018 National Day Parade. Photo from Joakim's Facebook page.
Joakim (far right) hosted the 2012 National Day Parade alongside industry veterans Jean Danker, Gurmit Singh, Suhaimi Yusof and Sharon Au. Photo from Flickr.
Joakim Gomez pictured with Manchester United football players at the 2019 adidas 'Dare to Create' event.

Joakim started hosting events during his National Service. In 2012, he first hosted the National Day Parade alongside veteran entertainers like Jean Danker, Gurmit Singh, Suhaimi Yusof and Sharon Au.[22]

Year Event Organiser
2019 National Day Parade Singapore Armed Forces[23][24]
adidas X Manchester United Dare to Create adidas[25]
Meet & Greet with Manchester United Legend - Bryan Robson by Casillero del Diablo Asia Manchester United Football Club[26]
adidas Nite Jogger launch adidas[27][28]
Marquee Singapore launch Marquee Singapore
Keat Hong CC New Year Countdown Keat Hong CC
2018 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Kids Dash Standard Chartered Singapore[29]
Standard Chartered Singapore Dinner and Dance Standard Chartered Singapore[30]
Singtel Meet the NP Singtel[31]
Singtel iPhone XS Max Launch Singtel[32]
National Day Parade Singapore Armed Forces
adidas X Parley Run for the Ocean adidas X Parley[33]
PRESSPLAY Season 5 National Library Board
2017 Clarke Quay - A Wander Soireé: Countdown by the Quay Clarke Quay[34]
Singtel iPhone X Launch Singtel[35]
The Great Singapore Replay 2017 TEMASEK and National Arts Council
National Day Parade Singapore Armed Forces
Adidas Tango League Championship Adidas[36]
Reebok Spartan Race Roadshow @ Suntec City Reebok[37]
Shell Make The Future Singapore Festival Shell Singapore[38]
NTU EEE Family Day 2017 Nanyang Technological University
2016 Celebrate 2017: Countdown With The Stars Mediacorp[39]
SING! Movie Premiere Illumination Pictures
Tampines Youth Fest 2016 People’s Association[40]
Pioneer Junior College Graduation Night 2016 Pioneer Junior College[41]
Laneige Milky Way Fantasy Launch Laneige
One-north run 2016 A*STAR and JTC[42][43]
Mediacorp Subaru Challenge Mediacorp and Subaru[44]
PUMA Night Run 2016 PUMA
I.T Chocolate x LINE Friends Meet & Greet Session I.T.
Somersby Event Carlsberg Group
Host for Summer of Sony Asia & Latin America Media Conference (Singapore) Sony Asia
Ghostbusters Red Carpet Event Sony Pictures Entertainment[45]
“Run Rachael Run” event in Nanyang Polytechnic Mediacorp
Mediacorp’s Chinese New Year Gathering Mediacorp[46]
Singapore Motorshow 2016 Motor Traders Association of Singapore (MTA) and Mediacorp
Singtel TV Event Singtel
2015 Shunji Matsuo Dinner and Dance Shunji Matsuo[47]
Adidas Consortium Launch of the Limited EDT Batik Collection adidas
Mediacorp Subaru Challenge Mediacorp and Subaru[48]
National Day Parade 2015 Singapore Armed Forces
Youth Celebrate 2015 Ministry of Education
NTU Fest 2015 Nanyang Technological University
Chingay Night Fiesta 2015 People’s Association[49]
2014 New Year’s Eve Countdown at Clarke Quay Clarke Quay[50]
Mediacorp Subaru Challenge 2014 Mediacorp and Subaru[51]
Okto’s One Minute of Fame 2014 Mediacorp[52]
National Day Parade Singapore Armed Forces
987RSVP party Mediacorp[53]
Cornetto’s Ride to Fame Finals Cornetto Singapore[54]
987 School Invasions (Multiple) Mediacorp
2013 Singapore Sustainability Awards Singapore Business Federation
GES Business Leaders Summit Singapore Business Federation
Press Conference for Girls Generation SM Entertainment, Dreammaker Entertainment and Running Into The Sun
National Day Parade Singapore Armed Forces
NUS Arts Bash National University of Singapore
Singapore Science Centre's Kids Science Festival Singapore Science Centre
SME Summit -
2012 National Day Parade Singapore Armed Forces
2011 National Day Parade Preview Singapore Armed Forces

References / Citations

  1. ↑ Eddino, Abdul Hadi. "SINGAPORE IDOL ALUMNI - WHERE ARE THEY NOW?". Her World. August 19, 2018. Accessed on 17 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.herworld.com/features/celebs/singapore-idol-alumni-taufik-batisah-sylvester-sim-daphne-khoo-where-are-they-now
  2. ↑ TODAYonline. “Arts Guide: Aug 30 to Sept 7.” TODAYonline. August 30, 2014. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/arts/arts-guide/arts-guide-aug-30-sept-7
  3. ↑ Lee, Jocelyn. “Stars Help Raise $6.3m for President's Star Charity.” The New Paper. November 3, 2014. Accessed September 13, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/stars-help-raise-63m-presidents-star-charity
  4. ↑ Lee, Jocelyn. “Blending well together”. The New Paper. November 3, 2014. Accessed september 12, 2019. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
  5. ↑ Channel NewsAsia. “President's Star Charity 2017 Raises Nearly S$7.7m.” Channel NewsAsia. December 10, 2017. Accessed September 13, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/president-s-star-charity-2017-raises-nearly-s-7-7m-9486620
  6. ↑ Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. “From Classroom Dreamer to... Classy Designer.” AsiaOne. January 24, 2008. Accessed September 6, 2019. Retrieved from https://www.asiaone.com/News/Education/Story/A1Story20080128-46962.html
  7. ↑ Ministry of Education. “Teachers' Day Surprise - Joakim Gomez.” YouTube. September 4, 2016. Accessed September 6, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZNkxVGDr9A
  8. ↑ Kwok, Kar Peng. “Joakim Gomez Says He's Changed His Focus.” AsiaOne. August 10, 2012. Accessed September 6, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20120808-364261.html
  9. ↑ Tan, Celine. "Would You Share Your PSLE Score On Social Media? These Celebs Did". TODAY. September 15, 2018. Accessed on 17 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/celebrities/would-you-share-your-psle-score-on-social-media-these-celebs-did-10724954
  10. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Emcee for Adidas, for the First Time.” Instagram. November 20, 2015. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/-S4gLHMdar/
  11. ↑ Singapore Sports Hub . “Football Frenzy.” Singapore Sports Hub - Here to Play. June 6, 2019. Accessed September 9, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.heretoplay.com.sg/articles/football-frenzy
  12. ↑ Kwok, Kar Peng. “Joakim Gomez Says He's Changed His Focus.” AsiaOne. August 10, 2012. Accessed September 6, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20120808-364261.html
  13. ↑ Asia Radio Today. “New morning show duo for 987FM Singapore”. Asia Radio Today. January 2, 2014. Accessed September 9, 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.asiaradiotoday.com/news/new-morning-show-duo-987fm-singapore
  14. ↑ Channel NewsAsia. “The Muttons Move to Class 95FM in Big Radio Revamp.” TODAYonline. February 23, 2015. Accessed September 9, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/music/muttons-move-class-95fm-big-radio-revamp
  15. ↑ Eddino, Abdul Hadi. "SINGAPORE IDOL ALUMNI - WHERE ARE THEY NOW?". Her World. August 19, 2018. Accessed on 17 September 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.herworld.com/features/celebs/singapore-idol-alumni-taufik-batisah-sylvester-sim-daphne-khoo-where-are-they-now
  16. ↑ Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. “From Classroom Dreamer to... Classy Designer.” AsiaOne. January 24, 2008. Accessed September 6, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.asiaone.com/News/Education/Story/A1Story20080128-46962.html
  17. ↑ Kwok, Kar Peng. “Joakim Gomez Says He's Changed His Focus.” AsiaOne. August 10, 2012. Accessed September 6, 2019. Retrieved from:  https://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20120808-364261.html
  18. ↑ Mediacorp. “Joakim Gomez.” Toggle.sg. n.d. Accessed September 9, 2019. Retrieved from: https://celebs.toggle.sg/en/celebs/the-celebrities/male/joakim-gomez-6145836
  19. ↑ Mediacorp. “Joakim Gomez.” Toggle.sg. n.d. Accessed September 9, 2019. Retrieved from: https://celebs.toggle.sg/en/celebs/the-celebrities/male/joakim-gomez-6145836
  20. ↑ Hon, Jing Yi. “Mat Yoyo: Not Quite Child's Play.” TODAYonline. February 27, 2014. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/television/mat-yoyo-not-quite-childs-play
  21. ↑ Robert, Catherine. “It's Not All Child's Play.” AsiaOne. January 16, 2013. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from:  https://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20130114-395419.html
  22. ↑ Kwok, Kar Peng. “Joakim Gomez Says He's Changed His Focus.” AsiaOne. August 10, 2012. Accessed September 6, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20120808-364261.html
  23. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Hosting NDP 2019.” Instagram. July 6, 2019. Accessed September 9, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BzkYCYlBE98/
  24. ↑ Tan, Audrey. “Robot to Host This Year's NDP.” The Straits Times. July 11, 2017. Accessed September 11, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/heres-your-ndp-host-edgar-the-robot
  25. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Host Adidas X Manchester United Dare to Create.” Instagram. July 21, 2019. Accessed September 5, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0LjL6BBDur/
  26. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Hosts Meet & Greet with Manchester United Legend - Bryan Robson by Casillero Del Diablo Asia.” Instagram. July 20, 2019. Accessed September 9, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0H0zhZBP2U/
  27. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Hosts Adidas Nite Jogger Launch .” Instagram. April 23, 2019. Accessed September 9, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwl4fEihxlf/
  28. ↑ Luxury Asian Insider. “Adidas Originals Illuminates Creators of the Night at Nite Jogger: It's Never Too Late.” LUXURY ASIA MAGAZINE. April 28, 2019. Accessed September 13, 2019. Retrieved from: https://luxuryasiainsider.com/2019/04/28/adidas-originals-illuminates-creators-of-the-night-at-nite-jogger-its-never-too-late/
  29. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Hosted the 600m Kids Dash at Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa for the Standard Chartered Kids Dash.” Instagram. December 8, 2018. Accessed September 13, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrIPyRzhTy7/
  30. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Hosts Standard Chartered Singapore Dinner and Dance .” Instagram. November 23, 2018. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqhynFuBwW0/
  31. ↑ Singtel. “Singtel Meet the NP Event.” Facebook. October 22, 2018. Accessed September 13, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/singtel/posts/10156451444191677/
  32. ↑ Kuan, Moon Yuen. “Making Every Byte of the Apple Sweeter.” LinkedIn. September 21, 2018. Accessed September 9, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/making-every-byte-apple-sweeter-kuan-moon-yuen
  33. ↑ Ong, Rebekah. “JustRunLah!” JustRunLah! (blog), June 12, 2018. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.justrunlah.com/2018/06/12/run-for-the-oceans-by-rebekah-ong/
  34. ↑ "CLARKE QUAY - A WANDER SOIRÉE: COUNTDOWN BY THE QUAY". Mynewsdesk. November 23, 2017. Accessed on 17 October 2019. Retrieved from http://www.mynewsdesk.com/sg/clarke-quay/pressreleases/clarke-quay-a-wander-soiree-countdown-by-the-quay-2293685
  35. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Hosts Singtel IPhone X Launch.” Instagram. November 3, 2017. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbBW9pfFj1-/
  36. ↑ adidas Singapore. “Joakim Gomez as Emcee for Tango League Championship.” Twitter. March 18, 2017. Accessed September 11, 2019. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/adidassingapore/status/842987861167165440
  37. ↑ Spartan. “Spartan Singapore Obstacle Course Races: FROM SHOPPERS TO SPARTANS: SUNTEC CITY HOST MINI SPARTAN RACE CHALLENGE.” Spartan Race. n.d. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.spartanrace.sg/en/community/spartan-blog/announcements-2?article=37056
  38. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Host Shell Make the Future Singapore Festival.” Instagram. March 17, 2017. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BRuVhS-lPn5/
  39. ↑ TODAYonline. “Party with the Stars at This Year's Countdown to 2017 at Suntec City.” TODAYonline. December 13, 2016. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/party-stars-years-countdown-2017-suntec-city
  40. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez hosts PAYM Celebrates Tampines Youth Fest 2016.” Instagram. December 5, 2016. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNoRfoXBurD/
  41. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Hosts Pioneer Junior College Graduation Night 2016.” Instagram. December 1, 2016. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNeERGeBrna/
  42. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Host One-North Run 2016.” Instagram. November 27, 2016. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNTC3z9BmwR/
  43. ↑ One-north Run. “Mediacorp Celebrities Join One-North Run.” Facebook. November 3, 2016. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/onenorthrun/posts/1111654942279041
  44. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Host Mediacorp Subaru Challenge 2016.” Instagram. November 6, 2016. Accessed September 6, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BMdM_Vzhuzs/
  45. ↑ Jong, Jedd. “Heeding The Call: Ghostbusters Star Melissa McCarthy and Director Paul Feig Grace the Red Carpet as Fans Set a World Record.” F*** Magazine. June 13, 2016. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.fmoviemag.com/heeding-the-call-ghostbusters-star-melissa-mccarthy-and-director-paul-feig-grace-the-red-carpet-as-fans-set-a-world-record/#0mD7XCXrkl2dt30X.99
  46. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Hosts Mediacorp's Chinese New Year Gathering.” Instagram. February 10, 2017. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQUaGJvhQkH/
  47. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Hosts Shunji Matsuo Dinner and Dance.” Instagram. December 9, 2015. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/_E1hVssdUQ/
  48. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Host Mediacorp Subaru Challenge 2015.” Instagram. November 2, 2015. Accessed September 6, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/9j6GjgMdda/
  49. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Hosts Chingay Night Fiesta 2015.” Instagram. March 1, 2015. Accessd September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/zrrxg7sdcH/
  50. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Host Clarke Quay New Year's Eve Countdown .” Instagram. December 31, 2014. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/xRgT7Vsdfe/
  51. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Host Mediacorp Subaru Challenge 2014.” Instagram. November 11, 2014. Accessed September 6, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/vPNko8sdXk/.v
  52. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Host the Grand Finals of Okto's One Minute of Fame.” Instagram. September 27, 2014. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from:  https://www.instagram.com/p/tcRXcOMdTH/
  53. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Host 987RSVP Party .” Instagram. April 27, 2014. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/nSUhqOsdXe/
  54. ↑ @joakimgomez. “Joakim Gomez Host Cornetto's Ride to Fame Finals .” Instagram. March 31, 2014. Accessed September 12, 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/mM86XbMdZ5/
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