Barbie Imperial and Richard Gutierrez continue to fuel dating rumors as they were spotted together in Italy, enjoying what appeared to be an intimate lunch date at a Filipino restaurant. The two were seen at Manila Restaurant in Rome, posing for photos with the staff, as shared on the restaurant’s Facebook page.
Gutierrez is currently in Italy filming the upcoming action drama Incognito, alongside Daniel Padilla, Maris Racal, and Ian Veneracion. While Imperial is not part of the cast, her presence during Gutierrez’s trip has sparked further speculation about their relationship status.
Rumors of the pair’s romantic involvement first surfaced in January 2024 after they were seen together in Alabang. Despite no formal confirmation, the two have been spotted on multiple occasions, including a getaway to South Korea and Imperial’s birthday celebration.
Gutierrez’s mother, Annabelle Rama, has subtly hinted at her approval of Imperial, referring to her as a “Barbie doll.” Meanwhile, Gutierrez is in the process of finalizing his annulment from estranged wife Sarah Lahbati, with whom he shares two children.