Following Julia Barretto’s split from Gerald Anderson, rumors have linked her to Lucas Lorenzo, CEO of Restaurant Concepts Group, Inc. (RCGI). Both Barretto and Lorenzo have remained silent on the speculation. (Photos from Gerald Anderson and Julia Barretto Instagram accounts; Lucas Lorenzo photo from RCGI)
Social media reels and online reports have fueled speculation tying Julia Barretto to businessman Lucas Lorenzo, though both remain silent and no relationship has been confirmed.
MANILA — Actress Julia Barretto is once again in the spotlight as rumors circulate online linking her to young businessman Lucas Lorenzo following her recent breakup with actor Gerald Anderson.Clips and reels spreading on Facebook, Instagram, and entertainment pages claim that Barretto has found new romance in Lorenzo, who serves as chief executive officer of RestaurantConcepts Group, Inc. Some posts directly describe him as her “new boyfriend,” while others present the speculation as an open question.
The buzz picked up after business outlet Bilyonaryo featured Lorenzo’s background and family connections. The Lorenzo clan is a well-established business family with interests in restaurants and agribusiness. Lucas is the brother of Basti Lorenzo, who is married to Julia’s sister Claudia, and of Mateo Lorenzo, who is married to actress Erich Gonzales. Their father, Martin Ignacio Lorenzo, helped expand Pancake House before its acquisition and has been involved in Central Azucarera de Tarlac.
Entertainment sources, however, have stressed that no confirmation has been made, quoting insiders who dismissed the reports, noting that the rumors may simply arise from familial and social ties rather than a budding romance. Both Barretto and Lorenzo have remained silent, offering no public statement on the speculation.
Barretto, who continues to pursue projects in film, television, and business, has long been a figure of fascination, with her private life often drawing as much attention as her career. The current round of rumors highlights how quickly narratives spread in the era of reels and viral posts, even without verification from the individuals involved.
For now, the supposed connection between Julia Barretto and Lucas Lorenzo remains firmly in the realm of rumor, amplified by social media but unverified by either party.
