Actress Andrea Brillantes kicked off the year with the "hard launch" of her boyfriend, Franchesko Juan Capistrano.
After being spotted together over the holidays, the two confirmed they are a couple as they celebrated the New Year's together.
The couple's relationship was unveiled via a series of social media posts shared by both Andrea and Franchesko at the start of 2026.
With the "hard launch" officially complete, it's time to meet Franchesko Juan.
Get to know Andrea Brillantes' new beau, Franchesko Juan Capistrano in this gallery.
Franchesko Juan V. Capistrano, affectionately called 'Pankie' by his family and friends is a 21-year-old athlete who was born on December 10, 2004. He is notably one year younger than the 22-year-old Andrea.
Franchesko is the youngest of four children of Francis Julian Capistrano and Gertrude Kristine Valde. His siblings are Francine, France Joaquin, and Franco Jose.
Franchesko Capistrano and his family hail from Lucban, located in the heart of Quezon province.
Franchesko Capistrano's family is well-known for operating Batis Aramin Resort and Hotel, which is a premier destination in Lucban.
Franchesko's grandfather, Filomeno D. Valde founded the resort, turning his childhood vision into one of Quezon's most enduring destinations.
Before studying at Enderun Colleges, Franchesko Capistrano studied at University of California, Los Angeles in the United States and Jose Rizal University in the Philippines.
Pankie is a dedicated student-athlete currently playing for the Enderun Titans. He has also showcased his skills as a member of the San Juan Knights in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.
Before his collegiate success, he was also a standout player for the Jose Rizal University Light Bombers.
Beyond the basketball court, Franchesko Capistrano finds his peace in nature. It is evident in most of his Instagram photos, where he is seen at the beach, waterfalls, mountains, and other natural sceneries.
On January 1, Franchesko Capistrano posted an Instagram Story of him and Andrea Brillantes at the BGC New Year's Eve countdown.
The post, which showed them smiling together, featured 'I Love You Secretly' by The Miracles as the background music.
Franchesko Capistrano's first appearance was on Andrea Brillantes' Christmas and New Year's Instagram post on January 2. In one of the photos, Andrea is seen hugging him, though she chose to keep his face hidden from the public at the time.
On January 5, Franchesko Capistrano posted a TikTok video for the "Have you ever been in love?" trend with the caption, "Absolutely."
Andrea Brillantes publicly replied to the video, effectively confirming they are a couple: “Pwera usog pls lang.”