Christopher Briney, aka Conrad from The Summer I Turned Pretty, quickly became every girl’s dream boy and a viral sensation overnight. While we all have wanted to ship him with Belly, aka Lola Tung, IRL also, our man’s already been taken by Isable Machado. The duo have been dating since 2021 and have often been spotted together on red carpets. While many on the internet love their bond, others feel that something might be off. Read to know what happened!
Christopher Briney And Isable Machado
It all started when the cast of The Summer I Turned Pretty was asked about their favourite Taylor Swift song. While Lola Tung and Gavin Casalengo gave lighthearted answers, Briney’s response was, “I believe my girlfriend has said Sparks Fly as a reminder to her of our relationship. So that’s my answer.” While we think it was very sweet, fans couldn’t help but wonder why his personal life kept spilling into what was supposed to be a playful moment.
At the season 3 premiere, Christopher brought his girlfriend, Isabel Machado, who shifted the event’s energy according to many. They say instead of leaning into the cast chemistry fans crave from a love-triangle series, the focus moved elsewhere. For comparison, co-star Sean Kaufman, who also has a partner, kept his professional spotlight firmly on the show and his on-screen pairing with Rain Spencer.
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Also, real-life Conrad’s frequent public mentions of Isabel, almost like a reflex, have sparked speculations. Some see it as loyalty. Others see it as a possible ‘signal’ of something expected of him. Industry whispers claim his girlfriend may be highly controlling, reportedly insisting on attending nearly every event with him and limiting his interactions with female co-stars.
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