Cedrick Juan, Kate Alejandrino welcome first baby
Actors Cedrick Juan and Kate Alejandrino added a new member to their family.
The couple announced the arrival of their first baby, born on June 18 at 10:04 p.m., on social media.
"Unang iyak mo pa lang namangha na ako sa tinig mo," the actor wrote on his Instagram. "Maraming nangyayari sa paligid pero nakatitig lang ako sayo. Puno ng galak ang puso at kaluluwa dahil sa wakas ay mahahawakan, mahahalikan, mayayakap at mabubuhat ka na namin anak."
"We will RELEARN life with you Jose Rocio Likha Alejandrino Juan," he continued.
Juan also paid tribute to his wife, recognizing her for being by his side every day.
"Sa mga bagong aral at pagbabago na nararapat na matutunan para sa mas makabuluhan at makulay pa na kasalukuyan para sa ating pamilya. Sobrang bilib ako sa tapang at lakas mo para makayanan ang siyam na buwan na pagbubuntis at pagluwal sa ating anak. Iba kayong mga babae at mga ina, hindi sapat ang mga salita kung gaano kita/kayo hinahangaan," he expressed.
"Mahal na mahal ko kayo! Tara pagtrabahuhan natin ang mga pangarap ng magkakasama," his post ended.
Baby Jose's birth came four months after Juan and Alejandrino tied the knot.
Juan revealed his engagement to Alejandrino on Feb. 19. They got married a few days later.
Juan, a respected actor in theater, received a Best Actor award at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 for his depiction of Padre Jose Burgos in GomBurZa.
Meanwhile, Alejandrino is recognized for her work in independent films like Cinemalaya’s Bula sa Langit and CineFilipino’s Mga Mister ni Rosario.