Shakira and Lincoln Lawyer hunk Manuel Garcia-Rulfo spark dating rumors as pair is spotted together at L.A. hotel
SHAKIRA has sparked dating rumors with hunky actor Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.
The pair were seen leaving a hotel together in Los Angeles on Monday, days after Shakira turned up the heat at the World Cup opening.
Hips Don’t Lie singer Shakira and Manuel, who is known for starring in Lincoln Lawyer, were waiting at a valet stand outside the Sunset Tower Hotel.
As they waited for their vehicle in West Hollywood, the pair were seen smiling and chatting.
The photographs show that once their car arrived, Manuel proved chivalry isn’t dead.
He was ever the gentleman and politely opened Shakira’s door and waited for her to get in before he closed it.
Mexican hunk Manuel then walked around to the driver’s side and got in before driving off.
Shakira, 49, wore a simple outfit comprising of a black tank top with some blue jeans and some black boots.
Meanwhile, 45-year-old Manuel wore blue jeans, a black T-shirt and a matching jacket.
The couple looked incredibly content in one another’s company, and as they drove off they were both beaming.
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The snaps were quick to circulate online, with fans rushing to react.
“Truth is, the dude really is hot. Even if it’s casual, I’m glad. Good for Shaki,” said one person on X.
“Omg what an upgrade,” penned a second.
While a third wrote: “The way those photos look like they’re from 2000 omg Shakira ages like wine.”
Someone else then echoed: “If you tell me it’s from 2002, I’ll believe you.”
And a fifth said: “Baby, doesn’t it feel like you’re seeing an old photo? It looks the same.”
Shakira has most recently been romantically linked to Lucien Laviscount.
Back in February, she took to Instagram to hard launch her relationship with the actor.
The relationship began after they met in early 2024 on the set of her music video for Puntería, in which he played her love interest.
But ahead of the World Cup, Shakira noted that she has “no space or time” for a relationship.
“Oh no, no romance for me for now,” Shakira told The Times recently, hinting she and Lucien were no longer an item.
“There’s no space or time in my life for that. My plate is quite full.
“My kids are my priority. And my career. Strangely enough, I’m in love with my career like I’ve never been in my life. I’m enjoying my time alone as well.”