Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera welcome Maria Letizia

The Kapuso royal couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes
(Photo from Marian’s official Instagram account)

MANILA – Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera is now a mom. She and husband Dingdong Dantes welcomed their first child, baby Maria Letizia Gracia Dantes today, November 23.

Marian’s talent manager Rams David shared the good news in his Instagram post. According to him, the actress gave birth to around 5 a.m. at the Makati Medical Center.

“I just received the best news from Dong and the best Christmas gift from God. Lolola nako! (I’m going to be a grandmother!) Congrats @dongdantes & @therealmarian. God bless Maria Letizia,” Rams wrote.

Rams also thanked the Kapuso royal couple’s family and friends who prayed for a safe and normal delivery for Marian.

“Salamat sa lahat ng nag–pray for Yan and Zia. Mahal po namin kayo. Ito na ang magandang balita sa araw na ito (Thank you to all those who prayed for Yan and Zia. We love you. This is the good news for today),” he added, with the hashtag #salamatama (thank you, father).

It can be recalled that Marian pulled out from GMA’s teleserye “The Rich Man’s Daughter,” where she was supposed to take on the lead role, when she found out that she was pregnant.