
Photo via (Ria Atayde Marudo (@ria) / Instagram
Celebrity couple Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo have officially entered a new chapter in their lives as they welcome their first child.
The proud parents eagerly shared the exciting news with their fans on social media, much to the delight of their followers. First, Zanjoe Marudo posted a heartwarming Instagram story, capturing the moment as he walked down the hospital corridor with their newborn baby in a carrier. The video, which was accompanied by the simple caption “09.23.24” and a tag to Ria, instantly sent fans into a frenzy of congratulations. As a result, the couple received an outpouring of love and support from their followers.
Ria, equally thrilled, promptly reposted Zanjoe’s video on her own Instagram Story. In addition to this joy, an administrator of Zanjoe’s Facebook account revealed a remarkable coincidence: all three members of the Atayde-Marudo family—Zanjoe, Ria, and their newborn—share the same birthdate of September 23rd. The admin wrote, “God’s grace that Zanjoe, Ria, and Baby M were born on the 23rd day of the month,” thereby highlighting the divine timing of their arrival. As a result, this coincidence added even more excitement to their joyous news.
A Romantic Journey to Parenthood
The couple’s journey to parenthood began with a surprise announcement last Father’s Day. Ria, ever the romantic, revealed her pregnancy to Zanjoe during a heartfelt celebration, which left him overjoyed and overwhelmed with emotion. Subsequently, their love story, marked by a civil ceremony in March 2024, has now reached a beautiful milestone with the arrival of their precious bundle of joy.
Fans have been eagerly following Ria and Zanjoe’s relationship since they confirmed their romance in January 2023. Their love story, filled with adorable moments and public displays of affection, has truly captured the hearts of many. As the couple embarks on this new adventure, their fans are, consequently, sending them countless blessings and well wishes.
Congratulations to Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo on the birth of their first child. As they cross the joys and challenges of parenthood, their fans are excited to witness their family grow and thrive.
References:
- https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/126210-ria-atayde-zanjoe-marudo-welcome-first-child
- https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/health-and-family/2024/09/24/2387644/ria-atayde-zanjoe-marudo-welcome-first-baby
- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/familyandrelationships/921447/ria-atayde-zanjoe-marudo-welcome-first-child/story/