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LOOK: Family, friends throw baby shower for Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo, reveals baby gender

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p style="text-align:left">Kapamilya couple Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo had the warmest get-together with their family and close friends on Sunday, July 21.</p><p style="text-align:left">In the series of Instagram stories by the couple and the attendees of their celebration, family and friends of Ria and Zanjoe surprised the couple with an intimate party as a double celebration of Zanjoe’s birthday and their baby shower.</p><p style="text-align:left">“Surprise bb shower @ria &amp; happy birthday @onlyzanjoemarudo !!! love you guys so matssss,” a close friend wrote in a story which Zanjoe reposted.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-1.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p style="text-align:left">“When your good friend marries a man who’ll be your husband’s man as well (pleading eyes emoji) to life, family and growing all together. To more nights  our husbands play golf and get home late (lol emoji) We’re here for you all the way, Marudos @ria @onlyzanjoemarudo,” she added in a separate post.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-2.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p style="text-align:left">Ria’s sister, High Street actress Gela Atayde, also penned in a story, “Can’t wait for baby Z (pleading eyes and white heart emojis) Happy birthday kuya @onlyzanjoemarudo (hollow heart emoji).”</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-3.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p style="text-align:left">Ria’s mom, seasoned actress Sylvia Sanchez, also had a heartfelt message for her son-in-law, who she admitted she already liked ever since the two were dating.</p><p style="text-align:left">“Magboyfriend na silang dalawa, magboyfriend-girlfriend pa. Hinangaan ko na. Gusto ko na si Z. Bakit? Kasi pupunta sila sa kung saan, sa Batangas gagamitin nila yung bahay, hindi ito alam ni Ria pero magtetext si Z sa akin na ‘Marami pong salamat pinagamit niyo po sa amin yung bahay niyo.’ Doon kita pinakahinangaan,” Sylvia said in a video posted by actress Ynez Veneracion on her Instagram story.</p><p style="text-align:left">“Minahal kita hindi dahil si Zanjoe Marudo ka. Minahal kita dahil napakabait mong bata,” she continued. “Salamat Z sa pagmamahal mo kay Ria. Salamat Z dahil inalagaan mo ang anak ko.”</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-4.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p style="text-align:left">Ria’s sister-in-law, television host and actress Maine Mendoza, also got emotional in her message to the celebrity parents-to-be.</p><p style="text-align:left">“(You will be) a great mom just as you are a great sister to everyone, a great friend to everyone. Just a great person to everyone. We can’t wait to meet the little baby,” Maine told Ria with her husband, actor-politician Arjo Atayde.</p><p style="text-align:left">“And Zanjoe, congratulations also and happy birthday. Naiiyak ako kasi I’m very happy for them… Congratulations guys. We can’t wait to meet Baby Z,” she added.</p><p style="text-align:left">ig</p><p style="text-align:left">Also present at the party were several stars and personalities including Dominic Ochoa, LA Tenorio, ABS-CBN Chief Executive Officer and President Carlo Katigbak and ABS-CBN Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes.</p><div style="text-align:left"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:400px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-5.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em id="isPasted">Photo credit to La Belle Fête</em></span></span></span>Singer-songwriter Ice Seguerrera, who had his mini reunion with his onscreen mom, Sylvia, performed Juan Karlos’ “Buwan” at the party, while comedians Bayani Agbayani and Eric Nicolas were the party hosts.</div><p style="text-align:left">https://www.instagram.com/p/C9r4jLSvvGH</p><p style="text-align:left">Meanwhile, Ice’s wife, actress and producer Liza Diño-Seguerra, revealed the couple’s baby’s gender in her message.</p><p style="text-align:left">“It’s a boy for our baby sister Sophia Atayde (Ria) 🍼 Patay kabirth month ni Ice ang magiging baby mo. Good luck! Hahaha. Lab yu sis!❤️,” she wrote in a selfie photo of her and Ria.</p><p style="text-align:left">Here are some photos from their intimate party:</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-6.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-7.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-8.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-9.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-10.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-11.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-12.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-13.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-14.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Family-throw-baby-shower-for-Ria-Atayde-and-Zanjoe-Marudo-15.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p style="text-align:left">Last Father’s Day celebration, Ria revealed that she was pregnant with her and Zanjoe’s first child.</p><p style="text-align:left">“To the dad you already are and the dad I know you’ll be. Love you @onlyzanjoemarudo, so excited for this new chapter with you 🤍 Happy first Father’s Day! ✨,” Ria greeted Zanjoe as she officially announced that they were expecting.</p><p style="text-align:left">Zanjoe then replied, “Thank you everyone ☺️ happy father’s day sa lahat ng ama :).”</p><div style="text-align:left"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/6/16/ria-atayde-celebrates-father-s-day-with-zanjoe-marudo-announces-pregnancy-1339"><strong>READ: Ria Atayde celebrates Father’s Day with Zanjoe Marudo, announces pregnancy</strong></a></div><p style="text-align:left">Last month, the couple also had their last family trip. It was organized by Sylvia as a treat before Ria gave birth to their child.</p><p style="text-align:left">“Excited for the arrival of our little Marudo 🙏❤️ Final trip for Mommy @ria before she embarks on motherhood full time 🍼🍼🍼 Yahooooooo!!!! 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️,” the excited celebrity grandma penned.</p><p style="text-align:left">Sylvia also said she looked forward to the time they will travel again, but with an additional bundle of joy in their family.</p><p style="text-align:left">“Next travel kasama na mini me niyo ni (Zanjoe Marudo) #excitedmuch #Mommyla at si #popsy (Art Atayde) sa pagdating ni little Boss (three tumbling emojis and three baby angel emojis),” she remarked.</p><div style="text-align:left"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/6/27/sylvia-sanchez-shares-family-vacation-photos-with-ria-atayde-zanjoe-marudo-1550"><strong>READ: Sylvia Sanchez shares family vacation photos with Ria Atayde, Zanjoe Marud</strong></a></div><p style="text-align:left">In February this year, the couple announced their engagement after two years of dating. They then officially tied the knot in March.</p><div style="text-align:left"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/3/25/zanjoe-marudo-and-ria-atayde-officially-tie-the-knot-1631"><strong>READ: Zanjoe Marudo and Ria Atayde officially tie the knot</strong></a></div><p style="text-align:left">As per Zanjoe’s post-birthday greeting for Ria, the two had already got married on March 23, the same date as Ria’s birthday.</p>

<p><i>Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo had a double celebration for the actor’s birthday and their baby shower.</i></p>

Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo had a double celebration for the actor’s birthday and their baby shower.

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LOOK: Family, friends throw baby shower for Ria Atayde and Zanjoe Marudo, reveals baby gender

Nikka Sabio

Published July 23, 2024 11:43 AM PHT

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