Kobe Paras Reveals Relationship W/ ‘Longtime ‘Crush’ Kyline Alcantara
KOBE PARAS – Filipino professional basketball player Kobe Paras finally confirmed his relationship with Kapuso actress Kyline Alcantara.
Kobe Paras recently admitted he’s dating actress Kyline Alcantara, a revelation he made during a “Cosmo Confessions” interview with Cosmopolitan Philippines. Paras, who last played for Altiri Chiba in Japan’s B2 League, answered candid questions, one of which led him to reveal his “biggest crush.”
“Kyline Alcantara, because we’re dating,” Paras shared, admitting he realized his attraction to the young actress, known for her role in “Shining Inheritance,” earlier in 2024.
This confirmation comes after months of speculation surrounding Paras and Alcantara, who had been rumored to be dating following their collaboration on the video series “Miss Legends,” released in September. In the interview, Paras further described his ideal qualities in a partner, noting that he finds girls who are “caring and respectful” particularly attractive, qualities he seems to admire in Alcantara.
Paras’s basketball journey has been marked by both challenges and triumphs. The son of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) legend Benjie Paras, Kobe initially pursued his basketball career in the United States. He committed to play at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), but had to withdraw due to academic eligibility issues. Instead, he played his freshman season at Creighton University in 2016–2017 before transferring to Cal State Northridge, where he redshirted. Ultimately, Paras returned to the Philippines, joining the UP Fighting Maroons in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), solidifying his reputation in local basketball.
Beyond his time with the Philippine national team and the national 3×3 squad, Paras’s stint as an Asian import in Japan added international experience to his career. With a blend of Filipino pride and global exposure, Paras remains a dynamic figure in sports and pop culture, now sharing the limelight with Alcantara, one of the Philippines’ rising stars.
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