Actress Andrea Brillantes has confirmed that she has entered a new romantic relationship as she begins 2026, choosing to keep the moment lighthearted while asking fans to respect her happiness.
The confirmation came through a TikTok post uploaded by basketball player Franchesko Juan Capistrano, who joined the viral “Have you ever been in love?” trend. The video featured a montage of sweet moments with Andrea, accompanied by the caption “Absolutely.”
@francheskojuan absolutely ❤️
Andrea herself acknowledged the post by reposting it on her TikTok account and leaving a playful comment that read, “Pwera usog pls lang,” effectively confirming their relationship while asking followers not to jinx it.
Support quickly poured in from fans and close friends, including Andrea’s best friend and content creator Bea Borres, who expressed her approval in the comments section.
Speculation about Andrea and Franchesko’s relationship first surfaced after the actress shared photos from her Christmas and New Year celebrations, including images where the two were seen hugging and wearing matching red checkered outfits. The pair also welcomed the New Year together in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, as seen in Franchesko’s Instagram story posted on January 1.
Franchesko Capistrano is a basketball player in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and has previously suited up for the Enderun Titans and San Juan Knights. He also comes from a business-oriented family based in Lucban.
Andrea was previously linked to basketball player Samuel “Sam” Fernandez earlier in 2025. Prior to that, she was in a high-profile relationship with PBA player Ricci Rivero, which ended in 2023.
