Ricci Rivero spotted dining with Juliana and Richard Gomez

A seat at the table? Ricci Rivero joins Richard and Juliana Gomez for a viral family dinner.

In the world of Philippine celebrity dating, few things carry as much weight as a public meal with the parents—especially when that parent is actor-politician Richard Gomez. A fan-uploaded video on TikTok by user Jennie Po has sent social media into a frenzy, showing basketball standout Ricci Rivero dining casually with the actor-politician and his daughter Juliana Gomez.

The clip, which has already garnered thousands of views, shows the trio in a relaxed setting, suggesting that the bond between the two athletes is more than just a passing headline.

Ricci was also previously reported to have flown to Thailand to support Juliana in her fencing career during her Southeast Asian Games debut.

The netizen verdict

The comments section of the viral video is a mix of “kilig” and tactical analysis. Some fans pointed out the relaxed body language between Richard and Ricci, noting that the elder Gomez appeared comfortable sharing a table with the young star.

Both Ricci and Juliana are high-profile athletes, a common factor that many believe makes them a “power couple” in the making. Unlike his previous highly publicized relationships, Ricci’s connection with Juliana has been characterized by “quiet support,” a move that fans seem to respect.

As of today, neither Ricci nor Juliana has officially “hard-launched” the relationship on their own social media accounts, but as the saying goes, a video of a dinner with Dad is worth a thousand captions.