Philippine Sweetheart Kathryn Bernardo Has a New Love, Netizens Say He’s “Better Than Her 11-Year Ex

HHT – Four months after ending her 11-year relationship, Philippine star Kathryn Bernardo is rumored to have a new love interest, her co-star from the box office hit *Hello, Love, Goodbye*.

It has been four months since Kathryn Bernardo confirmed her breakup with Daniel Padilla, ending a famous 11-year fairy-tale romance in the Philippine entertainment industry. Now, some netizens believe that Kathryn may be in a new relationship with Alden Richards. Alden, an actor and entrepreneur, starred alongside Kathryn in the 2019 Philippine box-office hit *Hello, Love, Goodbye*.

Rumors of a romantic relationship surfaced when photos and videos from Kathryn’s 28th birthday party circulated online. Alden was seen surprising Kathryn at the party with a bouquet of red roses and a gift, much to her delight.

Observant netizens also noticed rings on both Kathryn’s and Alden’s index fingers. Another video showed them standing close together at a gathering, with Alden affectionately wrapping his arm around Kathryn. Amidst the dating rumors, many netizens have expressed happiness and congratulated Kathryn on finding new love, with some even claiming her “new beau” seems better than her “ex” — especially given that Daniel Padilla faced cheating rumors during his relationship with Kathryn.

Many fans have shipped Kathryn and Alden as a couple since *Hello, Love, Goodbye*, even coining the couple name “KathDen.” However, the “KathDen” ship may still be docked as a source reportedly told Philippine media that Kathryn and Alden are likely to remain just friends, as Kathryn may be interested in someone else.

Speaking of *Hello, Love, Goodbye*, this film once held the record as the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, earning $17 million (around PHP 400 million) for several years until it was surpassed by *Rewind* in 2023. The film was a hit not only in the Philippines but also in other markets, including Thailand.

In the film, Kathryn and Alden portray two young Filipinos living and working in Hong Kong. Amid the struggles of youth, uncertainty, and big dreams, they become each other’s light, offering warmth, courage, and hope to overcome life’s challenges. However, in the end, love cannot overcome reality, as their dreams pull them apart. The movie ends with a promise to meet again, leaving many viewers hoping for a sequel.

Philippine media reports indicate that after the success of *Hello, Love, Goodbye* in 2019, plans for a sequel were underway. However, Kathryn’s then-boyfriend Daniel was rumored to have prohibited her from participating. As a result, the sequel was shelved.

Rumors suggest that Daniel was jealous of Alden, even reportedly flying to Hong Kong to “check” on Kathryn, although he told the press he was there to visit the entire cast and crew, including the director, a close friend of his. Now that Kathryn and Daniel have broken up, a sequel to *Hello, Love, Goodbye* may finally get the green light.