Fans are once again buzzing about Piolo Pascual’s love life after a cozy photo of him with Filipino-Chinese model Kim Rivera made its rounds online. The image, posted on Rivera’s Instagram on April 9, shows Pascual with his arm around Rivera and kissing her on the temple while they relaxed on what appeared to be a yacht.
The post, part of a photo set from a beach trip in Baler, also included another shot with a second woman resting her arm on Pascual’s arm and thigh.
Rivera didn’t tag anyone in her caption, which read:
“Reliving these moments.”
When followers questioned if the man in the photo was the Mallari star, Rivera brushed it off by saying it was someone who “just looked like” Pascual. However, sharp-eyed fans pointed out a tattoo on the man’s arm — identical to one seen in Piolo’s recent running videos — suggesting it may indeed be him.
Neither Pascual nor Rivera has confirmed or denied the dating rumors.
Just earlier this year, Piolo shared in an interview that he’s been single for 13 years, saying he’s been focused on his career and not actively seeking a relationship.
“For thirteen years, lovelife ko talaga ‘yung trabaho ko,” he said, quoting advice from Pastor Julius about embracing singlehood.
Pascual was previously linked to actress Shaina Magdayao, though both remained private about the nature of their relationship.