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Kiray Celis and husband Stephen Estopia expecting a baby boy

Kiray Celis and husband Stephan Estopia expecting a baby boy

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

Push Team

<p>Actress and content creator Kiray Celis and her husband, Stephan Estopia, are expecting a baby boy.</p><p>In a video uploaded by Kiray’s sister, Jhopay, the couple could be seen at an intimate gender reveal party attended by family and close friends. </p><p>“Congratulations sa inyong gender reveal @kiraycelis @stephan.estopia mahal na mahal ko kayong tatlo!” Jhopay wrote.</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYt5cfgvUwB/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%3A5906255.300000001%2C%22ls%22%3A477663.1000000001%2C%22le%22%3A477692.6000000001%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><p>In the video, Kiray and Stephan jumped with excitement after learning they were having a son as blue smoke appeared. Family members and friends cheered as the couple embraced each other during the emotional moment.</p><p>Jhopay later shared photos of the couple and wrote: “Mahal na mahal ko kayong tatlo @kiraycelis @stephan.estopia at baby boy nyo 💙.”</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYt7hUVFLWP/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%3A5906276.6%2C%22ls%22%3A477663.1000000001%2C%22le%22%3A477692.6000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" 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><p>Last April, Kiray and Stephan announced that they were expecting their first child through an emotional video.</p><p>In the clip, Kiray was seen alone in a bathroom, wearing pajamas, as she took a pregnancy test. Upon seeing the positive result, the actress immediately became emotional</p><p>“Ikaw ang pinakamatamis na sagot sa lahat ng panalangin namin. 👶🙏,” she wrote in the caption.</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYrllVrgSow/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%3A5906289%2C%22ls%22%3A477663.1000000001%2C%22le%22%3A477692.6000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" 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><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/4/24/kiray-celis-is-pregnant-with-first-child-2126"><strong>READ: Kiray Celis is pregnant with first child </strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>The couple later shared another video showing how they revealed the news to their loved ones, who responded with excitement and congratulatory messages.</p><p> Kiray and Stephan also revealed some of the celebrity friends they tapped as godparents for their child, including Xyriel Manabat, Julia Montes, Karen Reyes, Yen Santos, Arci Muñoz, Angeline Quinto, Ryan Bang, Miles Ocampo, CJ Navato, and Enchong Dee, among others.</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXl2BCFAStO/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%3A5907431.199999999%2C%22ls%22%3A477663.1000000001%2C%22le%22%3A477692.6000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" 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><br/></div><p>Stephan also penned a heartfelt message as they prepared for their new journey as parents. “Sobrang excited na ako sa mabubuo nating pamilya. I love you Mommy @kiraycelis and Baby. ❤️”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYZdb4ERUgn/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%3A5907584.9%2C%22ls%22%3A477663.1000000001%2C%22le%22%3A477692.6000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>He celebrated Kiray’s first Mother’s Day after learning about the pregnancy. “Happy First Mother’s Day, mommy. Sobrang proud na proud ako sa&#x27;yo. Nakikita ko araw araw kung gaano ka katatag para satin ni baby. Mahal na mahal kita @kiraycelis. ❤️.”</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYKAlb3kUri/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%3A5907622.4%2C%22ls%22%3A477663.1000000001%2C%22le%22%3A477692.6000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" 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><p>Kiray and Stephan tied the knot at the Shrine of St. Therese in Pasay City in December 2025.</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSNAYZPAZVl/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%3A5908508.4%2C%22ls%22%3A477663.1000000001%2C%22le%22%3A477692.6000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" 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><p>Earlier this year, Kiray revealed that they had already been trying to conceive, sharing that she hoped to eventually have seven children.</p><p>In an interview with Boy Abunda, the actress expressed gratitude for her husband’s unwavering love and support, saying she believes Stephan will become a great father to their future children.</p><p>“Maraming maraming salamat. Ramdam ko yung pagmamahal mo sa akin, sa family, and alam ko na magiging best ka na tatay sa mga anak natin at sa akin, magiging best na asawa ka. Excited ako sa mabubuo natin pamilya,” she shared.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/12/24/kiray-celis-on-her-future-kids-with-stephan-estopia-sana-maganda-yung-combination-1202"><strong>READ: Kiray Celis on her future kids with Stephan Estopia: &#x27;Sana maganda yung combination’</strong></a></div><p>She also jokingly said: “Sana maganda yung ano natin, yung combination kasi kung hindi trending na naman tayo. Hindi na tayo nakapag pahinga, lahat nalang. So, kung hindi man maganda yung combination, magpakalayo layo nalang tayo. O kaya mag migrate nalang tayo para hindi na nila tayo makita.”</p>

<p>Kiray Celis and husband Stephan Estopia’s family and friends celebrate couple’s newest milestone as soon-to-be parents</p>

Kiray Celis and husband Stephan Estopia’s family and friends celebrate couple’s newest milestone as soon-to-be parents