Rafael Olarra, the Argentine creative director and ex-boyfriend of Luke Evans and the last of us Star Pedro Pascal is at the center of romance rumors these days.
The stir began earlier this month when Pascal, 50, and Olarra, 47, were photographed together several times in New York City's Lower East Side.
On February 6, the couple was seen walking arm in arm before sitting down to eat together.
Days later, they were seen side by side at a screening of Wuthering Heightsstarring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, conversing closely throughout the process.
Then, on February 24, photographs obtained by TMZ showed the two strolling around Beverly Hills in sportswear, with their arms around the waist.
In an instant, Pascal appears to lean down and rest his chin and mouth on Olarra's shoulder.
In another, Olarra puts his arm around Pascal again. Both men were smiling and laughing under the Los Angeles sun.
Neither Pascal nor Olarra have commented on the nature of their relationship, but fans have been talking a lot.
“He must really be in love, because he's never publicly hung out with someone like that, knowing they kicked him,” one online follower wrote.
Another added: “I love that he hasn't made any big personal statements. It feels like he's just living his life without any fanfare.”
Who is Rafael Olarra?
So who is Rafael Olarra? Born in Gualeguaychú, Argentina, he studied at the Universidad del Cine de Buenos Aires and then reportedly spent time studying in Madrid.
He has built a quietly impressive career in the world of art direction, luxury hospitality and large-scale creative projects.
Since August 2015, he has served as creative director of Faena Group, a high-end international hotel brand founded by Argentine hotelier Alan Faena, known for its immersive mix of art, culture and luxury.
On his own website, Olarra describes his role as “responsible for realizing Alan Faena's vision and work to improve the Faena district, which was created in collaboration with the incredible minds of Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martins, Ximena Caminos, Juan Gatti, Rem Koolhaas, Foster, Oma, Francis Mallman, Paul Qui and many more.”
Beyond Faena, he also does independent art direction work spanning fashion campaigns, editorials, advertising, exhibitions, theater and television.
On Instagram, however, a different side of him appears: He describes himself as an “adventurous traveler,” a “motivated climber,” and a “triathlete,” with a social circle that includes Cher, Gisele Bündchen, Violet Chachki, and Jamie Foxx.
Olarra is openly gay and was previously in a relationship with Welsh actor Luke Evans, best known for Beauty and the beast.
What does Pedro Pascal say about the rumors of a romance with Rafael Olarra?
Pascal, for his part, has always kept his personal life a secret.
He has never publicly addressed his sexuality and was rumored to have had previous romances, including links to Maria Dizzia in the 1990s. game of Thrones Co-star Lena Headey in 2014, Robin Tunney in 2015 and Jennifer Aniston in 2025 were never confirmed by the actor himself.
What is well established, however, is his vocal support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Her sister, Lux Pascal, is trans and her the last of us Co-star Bella Ramsey identifies as non-binary.
talking to The wrapper Last year, Pascal said it is “important to protect people and human beings, especially those who simply ask for the right to exist in the bodies that belong to them, in a world to which they never asked to be brought.”
He described members of the LGBTQ+ community as “vulnerable, inspiring, brave and courageous,” and highlighted how “very important” it is to protect those qualities “in humanity.”
Both men share Chilean and South American cultural roots – Pascal was born in Chile, Olarra in Argentina – and their repeated, leisurely public appearances together suggest a comfort and closeness that has caught the attention of fans and media alike.
It remains to be seen if romance is officially on the cards. For now, as one fan said, Pascal seems to just be out there living his life.
