As Spain’s young actors and actresses gain increasing visibility on streaming platforms, especially after Netflix’s global success with “Money Heist,” Manu Ríos has emerged as one of the standout stars. Although his career is still relatively new, with just nine credits, this rising talent has already become a household name.
Ríos first gained widespread recognition when he joined “Elite” in its fourth season as Patrick Blanco, also becoming a central character in both the fifth and sixth seasons.
Since then, he has continued to build his acting career, starring in Pedro Almodóvar’s acclaimed short film “Strange Way of Life” and “Breathless,” the hospital drama that’s currently making waves on Netflix. With all eyes on him, many are wondering—what’s his relationship status in 2024? Let’s dive in and find out!
All that is known about Manu Ríos’ love life
As with any rising young star, fans who discovered Manu Ríos through his role in “Elite” are naturally curious about his love life. However, he has kept his romantic interests and partners quite private, leaving much to speculation.
Manu Ríos poses during the red carpet for the 11th edition of Premios Platino at Xcaret on April 20, 2024 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. (Source: Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
First, there has been ongoing debate about Manu Ríos’ sexuality, largely due to his portrayal of a gay character on the teen series. His fictional persona, Patrick Blanco, had passionate relationships with other characters played by Pol Granch, Omar Ayuso, Arón Piper, and most notably, André Lamoglia, who played Iván Carvalho.
Their on-screen bond was intense, full of emotional highs and lows, and their off-screen friendship only fueled rumors of a possible romantic connection. The two were seen spending a lot of time together casually and even vacationed in Mexico, further sparking speculation. However, both Ríos and Lamoglia have maintained that they are just friends.
Plus, Ríos has never publicly confirmed his sexual orientation, although some fan clubs speculate that he is bisexual. His attendance at LGBTQ-themed events, like the Pride Party hosted by ICON and Jean Paul Gaultier in July this year, has only added to the curiosity.
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Another name that has been linked to Manu Ríos recently is Troye Sivan. The two collaborated at the Versace La Vacanza fashion show in Cannes this May, and earlier in January, they were spotted dining together in Italy. Sivan even hinted at wanting to feature Ríos in a music video, joking that it would be difficult to outshine his beauty. While their connection seems to extend beyond professional work, neither has confirmed whether it’s anything more than friendship.
All things considered, it appears likely that Manu Ríos is either single or in a casual relationship in 2024, as there has been no solid evidence or public acknowledgment of him being in a committed relationship.
