Are Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial more than just friends?

Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial have been the subject of rumors lately, with fans speculating about their relationship status. Richard, currently 40 years old, is known for being married to actress Sarah Lahbati. The couple, one of the longest-lasting young couples in showbiz, has been together for 12 years.
In October 2012, Sarah and Richard confirmed their relationship. Sarah later left for Switzerland to give birth to their first son, Zion, in May 2013 at the age of 19. They got engaged in 2017, but their wedding was postponed due to Sarah's pregnancy with their second child, Kai. Richard and Sarah finally got married in 2020.
Despite their happy family life with their two sons, Zion and Kai, Richard has recently been linked to Barbie Imperial, a 25-year-old actress. They were first seen together at a bar, sparking rumors that eventually died down as they weren't seen together again. However, they were recently spotted in South Korea, and photos of them with fans surfaced online. Barbie appeared very conscious and seemed to hide whenever other people were around.
Adding to the intrigue, Sarah Lahbati recently confirmed that she is now single. She addressed rumors of being seen on a date in Hong Kong by stating, "I think as women, we’re all allowed to have guy friends. But again, it’s okay to speculate because again, I’m single and it is part of this whole new thing." Sarah also confirmed that although she and Richard have parted ways, they are not in the process of annulment yet.
Adding fuel to the fire is Annabelle Rama, Richard Gutierrez's mother. She has been vocal about her feelings towards Sarah. She has also hurled numerous issues at Sarah, suggesting that there is no hope for reconciliation between the two.
Barbie Imperial, on the other hand, was previously linked to Carlo Aquino, her co-star in the Netflix movie "Whispers in the Wind" and last year's "I Love Lizzy." She has also been in relationships with Diego Loyzaga (2020-2021) and Paul Salas (2017-2018).
Currently, both Richard and Barbie are single. Is their connection just a series of coincidences, or is there something more?
Is this a sign that Richard and Sarah have no chance of getting back together? What is the real reason behind their separation? Is Richard ready to start anew with Barbie? What do you think?
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