Shakira and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Spotted Departing L.A. Venue Together

Shakira and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo fueled dating rumors after being seen together at an upscale Los Angeles hotspot this week.

The 49-year-old musician and 45-year-old actor departed the Sunset Tower Hotel in what appeared to be a romantic outing, with photos of the pair circulating on social media. The sighting took place while Shakira was in the city for her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, during which she had just wrapped two performances to kick off the tour's latest leg.

The encounter came surprisingly soon after Shakira opened up to People magazine about her personal life. When discussing her romantic prospects, the singer reflected on her journey since separating from soccer star Gerard Pique, with whom she shares two children. "I'm just thinking of raising my kids. I don't see that for now. Maybe when they're older," she explained. "Through those challenging moments, I discovered how resilient we all are."

Garcia-Rulfo, known for his starring role on Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer, was previously linked to Audrey McGraw, daughter of country music icons Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The pair were photographed displaying affection in 2024 but kept most details of their relationship private. Their connection ended earlier this year after they unfollowed one another on Instagram.

Beyond his television work, Garcia-Rulfo has appeared in films including Jurassic World Rebirth and A Man Called Otto.