Andrea Brillantes and Franchesko Juan Capistrano appear together in viral TikTok clips that sparked dating rumors.

Andrea Brillantes Reacts to Romance Buzz: “Pwera Usog, Please Lang”

January 08, 2026•1 min read

Actress Andrea Brillantes has once again caught public attention after romance rumors surfaced linking her to athlete and internet personality Franchesko Juan Capistrano.

athlete and internet personality Franchesko Juan Capistrano.

The buzz began after Capistrano joined the viral TikTok trend “Have you ever been in love?”, where he shared photos and clips showing him and Andrea appearing comfortable and affectionate, including moments where he kissed her on the cheek and hugged her. The post was captioned “Absolutely,” accompanied by a red heart emoji.

Fueling curiosity, Andrea reposted the video on her own TikTok page and left a lighthearted comment that quickly went viral: “Pwera usog, please lang.”

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In Filipino culture, “pwera usog” is commonly used to ward off bad luck or unwanted attention, and many fans interpreted Andrea’s response as a playful way of acknowledging the speculation—without confirming anything.

While neither Andrea nor Capistrano has officially confirmed the nature of their relationship, netizens noted that the two were also spotted together multiple times recently, including welcoming the New Year in Bonifacio Global City.

For now, Andrea remains focused on her career, choosing humor over headlines as fans continue to speculate.

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