LJ Reyes and Paolo Contis are having a baby!

LJ Reyes is pregnant with her second child.

The Kapuso star made the announcement in a YouTube video with her firstborn Aki, her son with actor Paolo Avelino.

"May baby brother ka na or baby sister," she told Aki as she showed him sonogram pictures. Her boyfriend Paolo Contis could also be heard on the video.

Paolo, who has two children with ex-wife Lian Paz, also posted about the development on Instagram.

 

YES WE ARE! ?????????????.?.?God has blessed us with the perfect gift and we couldn’t be happier! We want to thank our families and friends who are as excited as we are.?.?.?And to you @lj_reyes ... When we became a couple 3 years ago, I felt so lucky! With all the problems I had, all the baggage I carry, you still accepted me and became my partner and strength. Yes, we do have our bad days (dahil matigas ang ulo ko) but we always manage to be okay and happy... And now that we are expecting... I promise to be beside you all the way. You will never ever be alone. Thank you for everything my love! Mahal na mahal kita!?.?.?We feel so happy and blessed and we just can't help but share this great news with everyone. Now, let’s celebrate!! ???????????? #BabyContis2019 ????

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Aug 27, 2018 at 4:35am PDT

"When we became a couple 3 years ago, I felt so lucky! With all the problems I had, all the baggage I carry, you still accepted me and became my partner and strength," Paolo wrote.

"Yes, we do have our bad days (dahil matigas ang ulo ko) but we always manage to be okay and happy... And now that we are expecting... I promise to be beside you all the way. You will never ever be alone. Thank you for everything my love! Mahal na mahal kita!?.?.?We feel so happy and blessed and we just can't help but share this great news with everyone. Now, let’s celebrate!!" —JST, GMA News