Is Sarah Lahbati Dating Marty Romualdez?
NEW ROMANCE? – Rumors have begun to swirl around actress and influencer Sarah Lahbati, suggesting she may be romantically involved with newly elected Tacloban City Councilor Ferdinand Martin “Marty” Romualdez Jr., the son of House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Representative Yedda Marie Romualdez.
Though neither Sarah nor Marty has confirmed the relationship, multiple sources claim the two have been spotted together on several occasions. Insiders describe Marty as intelligent, handsome, and a member of one of the most influential families in the country. A magna cum laude graduate of Cornell University, Marty holds a degree in Global Development and has a background in social and economic reform. He previously served as a councilor in Tacloban and is known for participating in international polo tournaments.
Sarah, who is still legally married to actor Richard Gutierrez, has been separated from him since 2023. The two are currently in the process of annulling their marriage, as confirmed by Gutierrez in a recent interview. Despite their separation, they have maintained a peaceful co-parenting arrangement for their two sons, Zion and Kai.
Their split was confirmed in March 2024, though both parties have remained private about the reason. Sarah confirmed the separation herself but has stayed silent about any new relationships. Rumors linking Richard to actress Barbie Imperial have also surfaced, though these remain unconfirmed.
Sarah has not commented on the alleged romance with Councilor Marty and has reportedly ignored questions sent to her on social media. The councilor himself maintains a low profile online and has not issued any public statements.
Supporters of the rumored couple say that if the relationship is true, Sarah is fortunate—Marty comes from a respected and affluent family, is well-educated, and has a promising future in public service.
Sarah was recently seen attending the Roland Garros tournament in Paris, which she noted was a sponsored trip. For now, while speculation continues to grow, both Sarah and Marty remain silent on the true status of their relationship.