Kapamilya actress Andrea Brillantes once again sparked dating rumors after being spotted celebrating Valentine’s Day with college basketball player Samuel “Sam” Fernandez.
A video circulating on social media shows Andrea and Sam enjoying an intimate dinner at a restaurant. Andrea was seen wearing a red halter polka dot mini dress while engaging in a conversation with a restaurant staff member.
Meanwhile, Sam, a Filipino-Jordanian varsity player from San Beda College, was spotted standing behind her, holding a bouquet of pink roses.
Fans quickly connected the dots when Andrea posted a TikTok video featuring the same bouquet of flowers seen in the viral clip. This fueled speculation about their possible romantic relationship, with many netizens noting that Andrea has a preference for tall men, similar to her ex-boyfriend, PBA player Ricci Rivero.
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This is not the first time Andrea and Sam have been seen together. According to some social media users, the two have been spotted multiple times since late 2024. Reports suggest that Sam has been part of Andrea’s close non-showbiz circle for a while.
While neither Andrea nor Sam has confirmed their relationship, fans are already weighing in. Some are excited about the possibility of a new romance, while others, particularly those supporting the KyleDrea tandem, continue to speculate about her connection with fellow actor Kyle Echarri. However, many believe Kyle and Andrea are simply good friends.
Andrea has previously shared that she is open to love but is also comfortable being single. In a past interview, she said, “Honestly, I’m fine alone. [Kahit] mag-isa ako, kayang-kaya ko ang lahat. Kasi ang love, ang kaisa-isang emosyon na kahit perfect ka na siguro, kapag tinamaan ka ng pag-ibig, pwede kang manghina.”
Her last public relationship was with Ricci Rivero. The two called it quits in June 2023 after two years together.
