Who Is Franchesko Capistrano? Meet Andrea Brillantes’ Non-Showbiz Partner
Get to know the 21-year-old basketball player who captured the Gen Z star's heart.
by Kyla Villena
Published on Jan 6, 2026
Throughout the holidays, Andrea Brillantes was often seen spending time with a certain lad and his family. Her Instagram post for Christmas and New Year included a photo of her carrying a beautiful bouquet. A few slides to the left, and you’ll see an image of them sharing an embrace. While his face was hidden from the camera, the 22-year-old actress and CEO tagged his account, leading to the name Franchesko Juan Capistrano.
On January 5, 2026, Franchesko posted a TikTok video that laid the rumors and speculations to rest. “Have you ever been in love?” was the text on a photo of him carrying the same bouquet that Andrea was pictured with, and it was followed with the answer “Absolutely,” along with clips of the couple’s special memories. Andrea left a comment, saying, “Pwera usog [please] lang,” manifesting a safe and long relationship together. The video has garnered 4.7 million views in one day.
Ahead, get to know the man who has captured Andrea’s heart.
Who Is Franchesko Capistrano? Facts About Andrea Brillantes’ Non-Showbiz Beau
He is younger than Andrea Brillantes.
Franchesko Juan V. Capistrano, endearingly called Pankie by his friends and family, was born on December 10, 2004. The 21-year-old is the youngest of four siblings.
He comes from a business-inclined family.
Franchesko’s parents, Francis Julian Capistrano and Gertrude Kristine Valde, are from families with active business ventures. For instance, the Batis Aramin Resort—located in their hometown of Lucban, Quezon—has origins tracing back to the vision of his grandfather Filomeno D. Valde. The resort celebrated their 28th anniversary in August 2025. Based on his LinkedIn profile, Franchesko gained work experience there, having worked part-time as an operations support staff and tour guide.
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A few months ago, they also launched Pickleball Paradise, and often host events in their resort related to the sport. Ever-supportive, Andrea has been frequenting these spots!
He is currently a college student.
Expected to graduate in 2028, Franchesko is currently enrolled at Enderun Colleges. His LinkedIn profile also lists educational stints at Jose Rizal University (JRU) and University of California.
He is a basketball player.
From 2021 to 2024, Franchesko competed in basketball under the country’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He went on to become part of the San Juan Knights team for the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. He also represented JRU, and now plays for the Enderun Titans.
He is a nature lover.
A quick scroll through Franchesko’s Instagram feed will immediately show just how close he is with nature. Surfing sessions, waterfall hikes, and yacht rides are some of the activities he engages in.
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