Pedro Pascal Seen with Rafael Olarra in New York Amid Dating Rumors
Pedro Pascal was photographed in New York City with rafael olarra, sparking dating rumors after images showed the pair linking arms on a Lower East Side walk and later sitting together at a movie screening during Valentine’s Day weekend.
Snapped together in Manhattan
New photos circulated of Pedro Pascal and rafael olarra out in New York City on February 6, 2026, showing them walking through the Lower East Side and later leaving in the same car. One set of pictures captured the two "linking arms on their way to grab a Sunday lunch, " and fan accounts shared additional images of them leaving together and appearing close.
They watched Wuthering Heights
The pair were also photographed inside a theater watching Wuthering Heights, the period romance starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie. During the screening they were seen periodically chatting in what was described as a cozy theater setting.
Rafael Olarra’s background and role at Faena
Rafael Olarra, 47, is identified as an art director and creative director at Faena and has worked there since August 2015. His official "About" page states: "I'm the art director of Faena Hotel. I'm in charge of materializing 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 Koolhas, Foster, Oma, Francis Mallman, Paul Qui, and many more. On the side, I also do freelance jobs as an art director. Jobs like fashion campaigns, editorials, advertising, exhibitions, TV, theatre, and events. "
Past relationships and public details
Olarra previously dated actor Luke Evans. The two went "Instagram official" in February 2020 and confirmed their split in 2021 after a little over a year together. Rafael Olarra was last publicly linked to Luke Evans prior to the recent New York sightings.
Pedro Pascal’s public profile and context
Pedro Pascal, 50, is known for roles including Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps and work on Gladiator II. He has been described as a longtime LGBTQ+ ally, particularly in relation to his sister Lux Pascal, who is trans, and his The Last of Us costar Bella Ramsey, who has identified as nonbinary. Pascal maintains a generally low public profile and has never publicly addressed his sexuality.
What observers noted about the outing
Observers noted that the two braved winter cold in New York, bundling up in multiple layers for their walk and lunch. Photographs show them sightseeing in the neighborhood before the theater visit during Valentine’s Day weekend.
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Bernardo Sim, a writer and associate editor who was identified in coverage of the sightings, is originally from Brazil, has lived in the U. S. for over 15 years and speaks four languages; he maintains a presence on Instagram and on Threads, Bluesky, and X/Twitter.
It is unclear in the provided context what, if any, next public plans the pair have; no confirmed future appearances or statements are included in the available information.
