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Entertainment 06/05/2025 17:20

Get to know Vincent Co, the man rumored to be Bea Alonzo’s new beau

Vincent Co, the Puregold heir, has been making waves in the public eye after being linked to Kapuso A-lister Bea Alonzo. The two were spotted together in Spain, and while they have kept their relationship private, new details have emerged about Vincent’
A new business figure has recently caught the attention of entertainment fans after actress Bea Alonzo was seen abroad with a mystery man. Fans quickly identified this man as Vincent Co, the president of Puregold Price Club Inc., and the rumored beau of the Kapuso A-lister. The speculation about their relationship intensified after they were spotted together in Andalucía, Spain.


The buzz started when a screenshot circulated on May 5, 2025, showing a couple walking hand-in-hand in Spain. The photo was traced to Vincent Co’s private Instagram account, confirming his presence in Andalucía around the same time as Bea. Although Vincent did not name the woman with him, fans were quick to speculate that it was Bea, who had posted her own content from Spain on April 21 and 24, 2025.


Puregold Price Club Inc. president Ferdinand Vincent Pe Co. 
Photo/s: Screengrab from Puregold Price Club official website
 
Here’s everything you need to know about Vincent Co.

Early Life and Background

  • Full Name: Ferdinand Vincent Pe Co

  • Birthday and Age: Born in July 1980, Vincent turns 45 this year.

  • Family: Vincent is the eldest son of billionaire couple Lucio and Susan Co, who are behind the retail giant Puregold. His father, Lucio Co, led the company as chairman from its inception in 1998 until 2023, and currently serves as a director. His mother, Susan Co, took over as chairperson in 2023 after previously serving as vice-chairman.

Puregold, under the Co family’s leadership, has seen tremendous success. According to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Puregold’s net income after tax amounted to PHP 10.42 billion as of December 2024, and the company operates 604 stores nationwide, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, minimarts, and warehouse clubs. The Co family’s wealth is estimated at $2.3 billion, ranking them among the wealthiest families in the Philippines, with a previous appearance on Forbes’ global billionaire list in 2016.


Stephen CuUnjieng of Evercore Partners (leftmost) with the Co family: Susan, Lucio, and Ferdinand Vincent, at the FinanceAsia awards in 2012, where Puregold won best mid-cap equity. 
Photo/s: Screengrab from FinanceAsia

Family and Siblings
Vincent Co has three younger sisters: Pamela Justine, Katrina Marie, and Camille Clarisse. Pamela has served as Executive Director of Puregold since 2015 and holds various executive roles in family-owned businesses such as Alerce Holdings and Patagonia Holdings. Camille and Katrina are also involved in the family business and hold shares in Puregold. Camille is particularly active in other co-owned businesses, including VFC Land Resources and S&R Pizza.

Education and Career
Vincent Co graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Asia and the Pacific in 2003. He gained hands-on experience through on-the-job training at Procter & Gamble’s Singapore branch in 2007.

Vincent joined Puregold’s Board of Directors in 2003 and worked his way up through the ranks, managing several store locations. In 2015, he was appointed president of Puregold following the retirement of the former president, Leonardo B. Dayao. Under Vincent's leadership, Puregold has flourished, and he is known as a low-key, efficient leader. Aside from Puregold, Vincent holds top positions in numerous other companies, including Alerce Holdings, Blue Ocean Foods, and KMC Realty Corporation, and he is involved in several other ventures across various industries.

Personal Life and Rumored Romance with Bea Alonzo
The rumors surrounding Vincent and Bea began after both posted content from overlapping locations in Spain. Bea had been sharing pictures from Andalucía, Madrid, and Seville, where she also supported tennis star Alex Eala at the Mutua Madrid Open. Meanwhile, Vincent posted photos from the same regions. While his Instagram account is private, a photo of Vincent with a woman walking hand-in-hand in Andalucía sparked curiosity when fans noticed the woman’s clothing matched Bea’s in a separate post.

Adding fuel to the fire, Bea liked Vincent’s Instagram post, showing the couple walking along the beach in Andalucía. This led to further speculation that the two are indeed romantically involved.


Bea Alonzo put a like toVincent Co's IG post of a couple holding hands while walking by the beach in Andalucia, Spain. 
Photo/s: Vincent Co IG via @moviequeenbea Twitter


In an exclusive report by PEP.ph on May 5, 2025, a source revealed that Vincent has been quietly pursuing Bea, although both have kept their relationship private. The source also mentioned a previous incident where Vincent arranged a private helicopter to bring Bea back to Manila after she reportedly fell ill during a trip to Siargao.
Short Biography of the Characters:

  • Vincent Co: Vincent Co is the president of Puregold Price Club Inc., a leading retail chain in the Philippines. He is the eldest son of Lucio and Susan Co, the founders of Puregold. Aside from his prominent role in the family business, Vincent also holds leadership positions in various other companies. Despite being a successful businessman, he has remained low-key and private about his personal life. He is rumored to be dating actress Bea Alonzo, though the couple has not publicly confirmed their relationship.

  • Bea Alonzo: Bea Alonzo is a renowned Filipina actress and a former Kapamilya star who transitioned to Kapuso in recent years. She is one of the most popular and respected actresses in Philippine showbiz. Bea has been a prominent figure in numerous TV series and films, and her recent relationship with Vincent Co has attracted significant attention from fans and media.

Vincent Co’s involvement in various businesses and his rumored romance with Bea Alonzo have made him a topic of interest, but he remains a relatively private figure. As the scion of a business empire, Vincent continues to focus on his work while keeping his personal life low-profile, despite the growing public fascination surrounding his relationship with Bea.

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