Sarah Lahbati Sparks Buzz After Photo with Mystery Man
SARAH LAHBATI – The estranged wife of Richard Gutierrez has once again captured the attention of netizens after a photo of her sitting on a man’s lap circulated on social media. The image, shared by Natalia Ortega, quickly sparked curiosity about the identity of the mystery man — and whether Sarah might be seeing someone new.
In the July 8 episode of Showbiz Updates, showbiz insider Ogie Diaz shared his thoughts. He said Natalia likely posted the photo out of happiness for Sarah and hinted that the man could be a relative of Natalia — possibly another member of the Ortega family.
Ogie also expressed his full support if the man turns out to be Sarah’s new love interest. “Sino naman tayo para kumontra, ‘di ba, e lovelife naman ‘yan ni Sarah Lahbati. Deserve naman niya ‘yan,” he said. Although Ogie hasn’t spoken directly to Sarah’s estranged husband, Richard Gutierrez, he believes Richard would support Sarah in finding happiness.
This isn’t the first time Sarah has been linked to someone new. She was recently rumored to be dating Tacloban City Councilor-elect Ferdinand Martin “Marty” Romualdez Jr., the son of House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Rep. Yedda K. Romualdez. However, that rumor was never confirmed.
As of now, Sarah has remained silent about both the viral photo and the rumors surrounding her personal life. Her silence has only fueled more curiosity among fans eager to know what’s next for the actress.
Meanwhile, Sarah Lahbati is an actress who rose to fame as the Ultimate Female Survivor of StarStruck Season 5 in 2009. She began her career on GMA Network, starring in shows like Kokak and Makapiling Kang Muli. Later, she transferred to ABS-CBN and became a regular on ASAP, while also appearing in various films and TV series. She is currently managed by Viva Artists Agency.
Sarah married actor Richard Gutierrez in 2020. They have two sons, Zion and Kai. In 2024, the couple confirmed their separation and are currently seeking an annulment.