Celebrities who hid their pregnancies
Pregnancy is a fascinating experience for every expectant mom.
While many women want to announce the great news on Instagram, some chose to keep their pregnancies a secret for as long as possible.
In the age of social media, everybody carries a camera phone in hand and there's very little that goes undocumented.
The same can also be said with celebrities who tried to conceal their pregnancies from the public eye. While most of us are pros in spotting clues of a baby bump -- say handbag over the stomach or wearing oversized clothes -- some celebrities managed not just to conceal the baby bump but also the whole belly.
For example, Regine Tolentino surprised the public when she announced that she already gave birth to her third child. And how about Phoemela Baranda, who kept her motherhood status a secret only to reveal it 15 years later?
We also laud young moms like Sofia Andres and Janella Salvador, who did not give in to the prying eyes of the public and the press and chose to reveal their little bundle of joy at their own time.
Whatever their reasons may be for shunning themselves in the limelight, these celebrities managed to keep their little bundle of joy hidden until the last second.
Regine Tolentino
On April 5, 2020, Regine Tolentino surprised the internet as she announced on Instagram that she gave birth to her third child, Rosie Rignee, last March 17 via cesarean section. Rosie Rignee is the TV host/dancer's first child with director and photographer, Dondi Narciso. Regine has two daughters, Reigen and Reigne, from her previous marriage to Lander Vera-Perez. According to reports, the annulment case she filed against her estranged husband is in final stages.
Ellen Adarna
After months of speculations, Elllen Adarna's lawyer, Atty. Rebo Saguisa, confirmed that the sexy actress has given birth. He made the announcement on July 2018 in a pre-trial hearing about the child abuse and cyber crime complaints filed against his client. Ellen welcomed her first child, Elias Modesto, with John Lloyd Cruz on June 27, 2018. The couple has reportedly split up early 2019.
Liz Uy
On March 16, 2018, celebrity stylist Liz Uy confirmed that she's already now a mommy via exclusive interview with 'Preview magazine. She gave birth to her first child, Xavi, with businessman partner Raymond Racaza on September 20, 2017 in the United States.
Sarah Lahbati
It was in 2013 when Sarah Lahbati was speculated to be pregnant with her baby with Richard Gutierrez. This was after 'StarStruck' Season 5 Ultimate Female Survivor flew to Switzerland to study amid being involved in a libel and grave coercion controversy. One year after, the actor confirmed in the first episode of 'It Takes Gutz to be A Gutierrez' that Sarah gave birth to their first child, Zion. In March 2018, they welcomed their second child, Kai.
Marjorie Barretto
It was in February 2018 when Marjorie Barretto introduced her youngest daughter, who was then five years old, to the public by posting photos of her on social media. In an interview, the actress revealed that former Caloocan City mayor and former congressman Enrico “Recom” Echiverri is the father of her youngest daughter whom they named Erich.
Phoemela Baranda
In 2013, Phoemela Baranda revealed that she is already a mom to a teenage girl, Kim Nichole, who was 15 years old at that time. The model-turned-TV host admitted that she kept her pregnancy because of her modelling career. Phoemala was 19 years old when she gave birth to her daughter.
Aubrey Miles
In an interview with 'Powerhouse' in 2014, Aubrey Miles shared that she had to hide her son, John Maurie, from the public because she was on the peak of her career. She said, "Noong time na 'yun kailangan fresh ka. Mas sisikat ka. Siyempre, sa mga endorsements mo, gusto nila single ka, hindi ka mom." John Maurie is her son with ex-boyfriend JP Obligacion.
Sofia Andres
Sofia Andres has finally introduced her daughter, Zoe on June 21, 2020. In an Instagram video, Sofia shared what happened during her pregnancy and expressed her gratitude to the people who helped her on her journey to motherhood. Zoe is the daughter of Sofia with race car driver Daniel Miranda.
Diana Zubiri
On October 7, Kapuso actress Diana Zubiri and her husband Andy Smith announced that they welcomed a beautiful baby girl named Amira Jade Smith. The couple introduced Baby Amira through a vlog that documented Diana's pregnancy journey throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Janella Salvador and Markus Paterson
Actress Janella Salvador and beau Markus Paterson welcomed their first child, named Jude Trevor Paterson, on October 20, 2020. The private couple introduced their son months later through a candid vlog that showed Janella's journey to motherhood.
Elisse Joson
Actress Elisse Joson introduced her daughter Felize to the public through a post on Instagram on October 31. That same night, she and boyfriend McCoy de Leon announced that they have a child together during a guest appearance in a reality show which they previously joined.
