Richard Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama attend Barbie Imperial’s birthday

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<p>Actress Barbie Imperial recently celebrated her 26th birthday. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-M-p5_pDHR/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A512556.80000000075%2C%22ls%22%3A26049.900000000373%2C%22le%22%3A26554.700000001118%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1005" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The celebration had several notable personalities in attendance.</p><p>Richard Gutierrez and his mother, Annabelle Rama, were among the attendees, further fueling ongoing rumors of a romantic connection between Richard and Barbie.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Vina-Morales.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Actress Vina Morales shared glimpses of the event on her Instagram account on Friday night, August 2. </p><p>Among the photos and videos posted, one featured Barbie giving a speech on stage while Richard watched from the seat in front of Vina. </p><p>Another video showed singer Joey G performing &quot;Don&#x27;t Know What to Say (Don&#x27;t Know What to Do)&quot; with Barbie and Richard sitting beside each other in the background. Vina also captured Annabelle smiling at the camera.</p><p>The dating rumors between Richard and Barbie began in January when they were seen together at a gastropub in Alabang. The speculation gained traction after they were seen in South Korea in May. </p><p>Recently, Barbie was photographed attending the wake of Richard’s sister-in-law, Alexa, who passed away due to leukemia on July 27. This photo has also been circulating on social media, further intensifying the rumors.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/7/28/ruffa-gutierrez-mourns-the-passing-of-sister-in-law-alexa-2048"><strong>READ: Ruffa Gutierrez mourns the passing of sister-in-law Alexa</strong></a><strong></strong></div><p>Richard’s estranged wife, Sarah Lahbati, confirmed their separation in March, telling MJ Felipe that she was &quot;single.&quot; Lahbati, who shares two sons with Richard, stated in April that she had &quot;no reaction&quot; to the rumors about her ex-husband&#x27;s new romance.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/3/1/sarah-lahbati-confirms-split-with-richard-gutierrez-1945"><strong>READ: Sarah Lahbati confirms split with Richard Gutierrez</strong></a><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-NYbssh_FG/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A513932.7000000011%2C%22ls%22%3A26049.900000000373%2C%22le%22%3A26554.700000001118%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1149" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The presence of veteran actress and talent manager Annabelle Rama, Richard’s mother, added to the event&#x27;s significance. Besides the Gutierrez family, other celebrities such as Pocholo Barretto, Bubbles Paraiso, and Karel Marquez also attended the celebration.</p><p>—Samantha Prats</p>

<p>Richard Gutierrez attends Barbie Imperial's birthday amid ongoing dating rumors.</p>

Richard Gutierrez attends Barbie Imperial's birthday amid ongoing dating rumors.

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LOOK: Richard Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama attend Barbie Imperial’s birthday celebration

LOOK: Richard Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama attend Barbie Imperial’s birthday celebration

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Published Aug 04, 2024 01:36 AM PHT

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