Get to know Vincent Co, the rumored beau of Bea Alonzo
The internet was set abuzz after Bea Alonzo was seen getting cozy with businessman Vincent Co.
The two fueled romance rumors anew after they were seen together at a gathering with their friends, including style icon Heart Evangelista, her husband Senate President Chiz Escudero.
In the photo, Co's arm was seen wrapped around Bea's shoulder.
Screenshot from @andreisuleik via @iamhearte / Instagram story
In another photo shared by Nina Ferrer, Alonzo's road manager, the two posed close to each other, with the actress' head leaning on Co's shoulder.
The rumored couple made headlines a few weeks ago when eagle-eyed social media users noticed that Co shared on his now-private Instagram page a photo of himself holding hands with a mystery woman while walking on the beach in Spain.
Alonzo reportedly liked and commented a smiling face with hearts emoji. The actress' outfit in her posts also matched the clothes the woman wore in Co's picture.
Co and Alonzo have yet to comment on the speculations as of writing. In the meantime, here's what you need to know about Alonzo's rumored boyfriend.
He is a businessman
Co, whose full name is Ferdinand Vincent Co, earned his bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Asia and the Pacific in 2003.
He is the eldest son of billionaire couple Lucio and Susan Co of the popular supermarket chain Puregold. As of 2024, Forbes indicated that the Cos have a combined net worth of $2.3 billion (~P128 billion), making them among the Philippines’ wealthiest families.
Alonzo's rumored beau has been the company's president since 2015.
Apart from Puregold Price Club, he also serves as the chairman, president, and director of other companies, including Alerce Holdings Corp., Blue Ocean Foods, Inc., Forbes Corporation, Pinehurst Creek Holdings Corporation, South Coast Automotive Group, Inc., Bellagio Holdings, Inc., Puregold Duty Free (Subic), Inc., Puregold Finance, Inc., Puregold Properties, Inc., Puregold Realty Leasing & Management, Inc., San Jose City Power Corp., Tower 6789 Corporation, Cassina Creek Holdings Corporation, Makabayan Holdings Incorporated, Maxent Investment, Inc. and Union Energy Corporation, among others.
He keeps his personal life private
The retail heir keeps his personal life away from the spotlight. Apart from his billionaire parents, Co is a big brother to his younger siblings, Pamela, Camille, and Katrina, who also hold top positions and shares in the company.
Other than the viral photos with Alonzo at a gathering, Co is usually seen in public at Puregold's events.
Present in the event is Puregold Chairman Lucio Co, Puregold President Vincent Co, Puregold Vice President for Operations Antonio Delos Santos, Puregold Regional Manager Joseph Sy, NFA Director Carlito Co, and Councilor Charisse Abalos-Vargas. #iamDTIph pic.twitter.com/LHYDDFnCj2
— DTI Philippines (@DtiPhilippines) December 17, 2018
He also set his social media accounts like Instagram to private, followed only by those close to him, including Alonzo.
Alonzo's last public relationship was with Dominic Roque. The two called it quits in February 2024 after they got engaged in July 2023.
