Of course, you already know Gretchen Barretto—one of the most glamorous actresses whose beauty and charisma have remained timeless despite decades in showbiz. But beyond her career, what people talk about even more are her romantic relationships, especially during the peak of her fame.

If we list them all, it’s undeniable that Gretchen’s love life has been colorful and, at times, controversial. So now, let’s talk about the men who have been linked to Gretchen Barretto.

Even before Tony Boy Cojuangco came into her life, Gretchen had already been linked to quite a few men. But even though she has been Tony Boy’s live-in partner for many years, she still couldn’t avoid being linked to others.

One of them was Aga Muhlach. When Gretchen was new in showbiz, she was immediately linked to Aga. For Gretchen, it was just a simple teenage romance. There was no confirmed relationship between them, but rumors spread that they went on dates. In one interview, she even mentioned that she had a kissing scene with Raymart Santiago in a movie. The intriguing part? Raymart is the husband of her sister, Claudine Barretto. Jokingly, she said she got back at Claudine, who also had a kissing scene with Aga in a previous film. Sounds like a telenovela, right?

Next on the list is Joey Loyzaga, the son of basketball legend Carlos Loyzaga. Joey himself was a professional basketball player and played for teams like Ginebra, Shell, Alaska, and Swift. According to Gretchen, they met when she was a muse for one of the teams. In her guest appearance on Gandang Gabi Vice, she shared that she used to watch Joey’s games religiously. They were reportedly in a relationship for nearly 10 years. Rumors even swirled that they lived together, but nothing was officially confirmed.

Another controversial name linked to her was Bong Revilla. Their affair allegedly began while filming the movie Ako ang Katarungan. The catch? Bong was already married to Lani Mercado and had three children. At that time, Gretchen was still reportedly in a relationship with Joey Loyzaga. Their affair lasted around four months before Bong returned to Lani. The issue didn’t end there—although Gretchen and Bong supposedly became friends afterward, and Gretchen claimed to have apologized to Lani, which was accepted.

In 2007, the issue was reignited when Lani publicly stated that her Christmas wish was for Gretchen to marry Tony Boy. Offended, Gretchen responded in an interview, saying that marriage and real partnership are different things. For her, what she and Tony Boy had was true commitment.

That’s when Lolit Solis, the manager of Bong and Lani, entered the picture. According to gossip, Tony Boy personally asked Lolit to stop criticizing them. Lolit agreed, on the condition that Gretchen also stop making digs at Lani. According to Lolit, Tony Boy’s humility in handling the situation proved how much he truly loved Gretchen.

And of course, we can’t leave out John Estrada. It all started with a photo that went viral—a “kiss scandal” showing John and Gretchen kissing at Rufa Mae Quinto’s birthday party. The photo was confirmed by none other than Boy Abunda, Gretchen’s manager and close friend. John later apologized, saying that he and Gretchen had been friends since the ’90s and that the kiss meant nothing—it was just a drunken moment. He asked for forgiveness from everyone affected and said Gretchen shouldn’t be blamed.

Gretchen remained silent on the issue, refusing to comment, especially since she was already in a long-term relationship with Tony Boy and they had a child. In the middle of the controversy, their family flew to the U.S. to accompany Tony Boy for a medical procedure. That’s likely why the issue eventually died down.

But the rumors didn’t stop. After John, another name came up—Dodi Puno, the brother of former Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno and former ABS-CBN executive Atty. Dong Puno. Dodi was also an executive director of the DPWH Road Users Tax Board. Many were shocked to hear that Dodi supposedly proposed marriage to Gretchen and even brought her to family gatherings. Friends close to Gretchen said she really wanted to get married at the time, and that might be why she was drawn to Dodi. However, it didn’t work out in the end.

Alongside the Dodi rumors, Ricky Yabut also entered the picture. On February 10, 2008, Ricky was seen at a popular resto-bar with a date, but later that evening, he was spotted kissing Gretchen. The twist? Ricky is the brother of Denise Yabut, the wife of Tony Boy Cojuangco. Even though Tony Boy and Denise were long separated on paper, they weren’t legally divorced at the time, meaning Ricky was still technically Gretchen’s brother-in-law.

Ricky, who was in his mid-40s then, wasn’t very tall but had charm. He was married to Cita Revilla and had two teenage children—Nick and Chelsea. Despite their separation, Ricky and Cita reportedly maintained a friendly relationship and co-parented well.

Rachel Anne Wolfe, a singer and short-time actress, was also part of the story. She’s the daughter of jazz queen Annie Brazil and half-sister of jazz prince Richard Merk. Rachel, Gretchen, and Ricky all knew each other—Rachel and Gretchen were childhood friends, while Ricky was related to Tony Boy.

According to reports, while at a bar, Rachel temporarily left their table. During that time, Gretchen allegedly showed affection to Ricky—holding his hand and face, and even tearfully kissing him. Ricky reportedly kissed her back, though not aggressively. This happened during Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s birthday party at Blue Leaf Events Pavilion in McKinley Road, Taguig. The press was there, and the scene got attention. Cita Yabut was also there and was seen crying while talking to Tony Boy, allegedly complaining about what had happened at the bar.

Some claimed that Gretchen fought not only with Cita but also with the press for taking pictures of Tony Boy, who was clearly intoxicated. Others said Gretchen and Tony Boy even had a fight before heading home. But despite all the controversy, they remained together.

Then, in August 2021, Gretchen went viral again after a video surfaced of her with businessman Atong Ang at a cockfighting arena. She was dubbed “Lady Tiger” and owned the fighting rooster, while Atong was the handler. The fight took place on July 30, 2021, at 12 Stag Derby. Some even commented that they were “relationship goals.”

In October 2019, Atong denied any romantic relationship with Gretchen, saying they were longtime business partners in casinos and cockfighting arenas, which explained why they were often seen together. In November 2020, they were again in the spotlight for allegedly violating health protocols during a trip to Iloilo to meet with cockfighting operators.

With so many men linked to Gretchen Barretto, it’s no wonder her name is always hot in the showbiz scene. But despite all the rumors and intrigue, one thing is clear—Gretchen is a woman who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to fight for it, no matter what others say.