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Meet Rafael Olarra, Pedro Pascal’s rumoured boyfriend – and Luke Evans’ ex

STORYIshani Sarkar
Rafael Olarra (right), who is rumoured to be dating Pedro Pascal, at rehearsals for an event for luxury brand Faena last November. Photos: EPA; @rafaolarra/Instagram
Rafael Olarra (right), who is rumoured to be dating Pedro Pascal, at rehearsals for an event for luxury brand Faena last November. Photos: EPA; @rafaolarra/Instagram
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Pascal turned heads at the Oscars in Chanel with a new, clean-shaven look – but the internet is also curious about the creative director he might be dating...

Pedro Pascal knows a thing or two about stealing the spotlight. The Last of Us actor showed up at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15 wearing custom Chanel. He paired a white poplin shirt with black tuxedo pants and accessorised with a sleek cummerbund and a Chanel Boy Friend watch.
Pedro Pascal arrives on the red carpet at the 98th Annual Academy Awards, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, on March 15. Photo: Los Angeles Times/TNS
Pedro Pascal arrives on the red carpet at the 98th Annual Academy Awards, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, on March 15. Photo: Los Angeles Times/TNS

The highlight of the ensemble was a white floral brooch – a creation of silk and feathers. “What I love about this look is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously,” he told the outlet, adding, “The tuxedo is classic, the Camélia brooch is beautiful, and the Chanel watch ties the whole thing together, traditional and a little rebellious at the same time.”

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Pedro Pascal wore Chanel to this year’s Oscars. Photo: Reuters
Pedro Pascal wore Chanel to this year’s Oscars. Photo: Reuters

While the look was undoubtedly chic, all eyes were on the 50-year-old’s facial hair – or lack thereof. Pascal stunned fans with a clean-shaven look on the red carpet, which drew mixed reactions online. Some fans were supportive of the actor’s new appearance, while others weren’t impressed.

Rafael Olarra, pictured in Woodstock, New York, over Fourth of July weekend last year. Photo: @rafaolarra/Instagram
Rafael Olarra, pictured in Woodstock, New York, over Fourth of July weekend last year. Photo: @rafaolarra/Instagram
However, this isn’t the only reason the Materialists (2025) star has been making headlines lately. The Santiago native – who was previously linked to Jennifer Aniston but insisted they’re just friends, per E! News – has been courting romance rumours with Rafael Olarra.

So, who is Rafael Olarra?

He’s a creative director

Rafael Olarra in January. Photo: @rafaolarra/Instagram
Rafael Olarra in January. Photo: @rafaolarra/Instagram

Rafael Olarra – not to be mistaken for the Chilean former footballer of the same name – hails from Buenos Aires. His exact age is unclear, but he is said to be in his forties. According to the Latin Post, Olarra grew up in Gualeguaychú, Argentina. He pursued art studies at Colegio San Martín de Tours, in Buenos Aires, per Hello! magazine. He is a trained painter, photographer and sculptor, and studied film art direction at the Universidad del Cine, also in Buenos Aires.

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