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Former teen actress Lexi Fernandez and husband Harry Cordingley welcome first child

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

Push Team

<p>Former teen actress Lexi Fernandez-Cordingley and her husband Harry Cordingley welcomed their first child, a daughter named Charlotte whom they fondly call Lottie, on Friday, September 5.</p><p>On their personal social media pages, the couple shared photos with their newborn.</p><p>“We have never known a love like this. Our little Lottie, you have stolen our hearts forever,” Lexi wrote. </p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOV3zx-ki6K/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A322654.0999999996%2C%22ls%22%3A321554.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A322088.9000000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>Lexi wrote, alongside a clip of her daughter peacefully sleeping with the caption, “Always 💗.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOX-nskkrYe/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A322675.4000000004%2C%22ls%22%3A321554.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A322088.9000000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Harry previously also expressed his joy in a heartfelt post alongside their first family photo.</p><p> “This morning at 6:48am Lexi and my life became immeasurably brighter. We have the pleasure of welcoming Charlotte &#x27;Lottie&#x27; Cordingley into our lives and introducing her to you all,” he said.</p><p> “Both Lexi and Lottie are doing fantastic and getting some well-earned rest. Thank you all for your prayers, they mean the world to us 🙏🏼❤️,” he added.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOOIavAk0Vs/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A322691.5999999996%2C%22ls%22%3A321554.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A322088.9000000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Joining in the celebration was Lexi’s mother, actress Maritoni Fernandez, who happily embraced her new role as a grandmother.</p><p> “Today, I became a Lola! 🙏🏻🌸💞,” she wrote.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOOKydNE6EU/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A325491.2000000011%2C%22ls%22%3A321554.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A322088.9000000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>Maritoni also posted a photo compilation of her hospital visit to her daughter and granddaughter with captions: “I am now officially grandma! Thank you, Jesus!”</p><p> “Lola era begins now! 🙏🏻🌸💞.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOOLYJ3k2iT/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A325531.4000000004%2C%22ls%22%3A321554.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A322088.9000000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>“Isn’t she a beauty?!? 🌸💞🙏🏻.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOSsrJkk2UJ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A325553.7000000011%2C%22ls%22%3A321554.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A322088.9000000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Maritoni also posted photos of her husband Mon Dayrit and son Diego meeting the newest member of the family.</p><p> “Visiting our little Lottie and Mama @lexicordingley and Daddy @charlescordingley who are all doing great! Lolo @mondayrit and Tito @diegodayrit got to hold her today. What a blessing! So much love. 💞💞💞,” she said.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOQUPn7k-Sh/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A327527.80000000075%2C%22ls%22%3A321554.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A322088.9000000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>She later shared another post: “My precious apo Lottie, at 3 days old. 🌸💞 Thank you Jesus for this precious gift. 🙏🏻💞 Proverbs 17:6 Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOS0rQUE3Lr/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A327552.4000000004%2C%22ls%22%3A321554.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A322088.9000000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><div><strong> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Lexi and Harry tied the knot in an intimate church wedding in Exeter, Devon in the United Kingdom, in November 2023, witnessed by close family and friends, including Maritoni, Mon Dayrit, and Lexi’s father, Alexander Alvarez.</p><p> Maritoni first announced her daughter’s engagement in April 2023. In March 2025, the couple revealed they were expecting.</p><p> “So excited to share this news with you! Welcoming baby Cordingley this September 🥰👶🏼🥹..”</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2023/11/20/maritoni-fernandez-s-daughter-lexi-gets-married-1440"><strong>READ: Maritoni Fernandez’s daughter Lexi gets married</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVE2kCyIbU/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A327807%2C%22ls%22%3A321554.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A322088.9000000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>In June, they celebrated with an intimate baby shower where they also announced they were expecting a girl.</p><p> “The sweetest details from our baby shower for our sweet baby girl 🎀🍰🍼👶🏼💘 So grateful to have spent the day celebrating with some of our nearest &amp; dearest. We truly appreciate everyone who continues to show up for us when it matters most,” she said.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG2gFAyS6cQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A328276.5999999996%2C%22ls%22%3A321554.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A322088.9000000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>“The day was filled with lots of hugs, belly rubs, sweet treats and happy tears from all the laughter we got to share together. My heart is full and content knowing that our baby has so many great people that love her so much already 🥰 Only a few months to go!” Lexi added.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DK4V-SNy4Py/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A328664.5999999996%2C%22ls%22%3A321554.30000000075%2C%22le%22%3A322088.9000000004%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Lexi first rose to fame in 2010 as part of a youth-oriented drama series on GMA Network. She later starred in the teen comedy film <em>Tween Academy: Class of 2012</em><em></em><u><em></em></u> and the suspense-horror film <em>The Road</em>. In 2015, she stepped away from the limelight.</p><div> </div>

<p><b>Actress Maritoni Fernandez is taking a new role as her daughter Lexi Fernandez-Cordingley gave birth.</b></p>

Actress Maritoni Fernandez is taking a new role as her daughter Lexi Fernandez-Cordingley gave birth.