Janella Salvador and Klea Pineda spotted at Makati tattoo studio amid dating rumors

· Janella Salvador and Klea Pineda were recently seen together at Arte Tattoo in Makati City

· The actresses have grown close since co-starring in the critically acclaimed LGBTQ film Open Endings

· They continue to fuel dating speculation, telling the press their public happiness is "what you see is what it is"

· Both stars have firmly denied rumors that Janella was the "third party" in Klea's recent breakup

The growing connection between actresses Janella Salvador and Klea Pineda continues to fuel fervent speculation among fans and the entertainment press, with their latest joint outing leaving little to the imagination.

The stars were recently seen together at Arte Tattoo, a well-known parlor in Makati City, suggesting their relationship—whatever its label—has reached a new level of commitment or shared experience.

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A photograph posted by Arte Tattoo on their official Instagram account captured the pair looking relaxed and comfortable inside the establishment.

While the studio’s caption was a simple thank you for their continuous patronage, the public immediately took the sighting as the newest development in their much-talked-about bond.

Neither actress has yet to reveal the specific design they may have gotten, but the shared experience of visiting a tattoo artist adds another layer to their frequently documented closeness.

The public's fascination with Janella and Klea began earlier this year following their critically acclaimed collaboration on the Cinemalaya 2025 entry, Open Endings.

The film, which explores the lives of four LGBT women and went on to win the Best Ensemble Performance award at the festival, clearly fostered a powerful connection between the two leads.

Since wrapping the project, their joint appearances have become a regular feature on social media, from attending major cultural events like the Tyler, the Creator concert in September to casual, private hangouts.

However, their budding closeness arrived amidst the backdrop of drama. Klea, who courageously came out as lesbian in 2023, had recently ended her three-year relationship with Katrice Kierulf, leading to immediate, though unproven, online rumors that Janella was the cause of the split.

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Both stars have explicitly and repeatedly shut down the third-party allegations.

In separate interviews, both actresses maintained a similar, purposefully vague stance on their true status, allowing their public happiness to speak for itself.

When pressed on the nature of their relationship by GMA Integrated News, Klea offered a telling response: "Whatever you see online or anywhere else, that's what it is, as long as we're happy together." Janella echoed this sentiment, stating, "You can all see how happy I am. This isn't the right venue to talk about personal matters, but what you see is what it is."

Despite their efforts to downplay the romance angle, their repeated public displays of unity—now including what appears to be a shared journey into body art—keep the narrative of a blossoming relationship alive.

The pair is choosing to live their truth openly, regardless of the speculation, allowing their actions to define their connection.

This unapologetic approach is not only keeping them in the headlines but also resonating deeply with fans who are rooting for their happiness and their authentic visibility in the showbiz industry.

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Their shared artistic endeavors, beginning with the trailblazing LGBT film, have seemingly translated into a deeply personal and visible connection that continues to captivate the Philippine entertainment landscape.

Janella Salvador is a Filipina actress. She is the daughter of Jenine Desiderio and Rage band frontman, Juan Miguel Salvador. She rose to fame for her portrayal of Nikki Grace “Nik-Nik” Lim in "Be Careful With My Heart." She played the role of Valentina in ABS-CBN's "Mars Ravelo's Darna" series. She has a child with her former boyfriend Markus Paterson named Jude Trevor Paterson.

Recently, Janella shared shared on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda that she is genuinely happy with the state of her heart and life right now. The actress was asked if she was open to having a relationship with a girl and answered that she loves who she loves while keeping the rest private. Janella was previously in a relationship with Markus Paterson with whom she has a son named Jude and they are now co-parenting. She has also been rumored to be romantically linked to actress Klea Pineda though she has not confirmed or denied the speculation.

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The actress also previously got candid about her split with Markus Paterson. On FTWBA, Janella was asked about her and Markus breaking up in 2022. During the interview, Janella acknowledged it was not an easy breakup. According to Janella, there were plenty of moments she tried to hold on.

Source: KAMI.com.gh