Ella Pangilinan and Enrique Miranda Introduce Baby Fernando Léon
Ella’s parents, Maricel Laxa and Anthony Pangilinan, celebrate becoming first-time grandparents
A new chapter has begun for Ella Pangilinan and her husband, Enrique Miranda. The couple recently introduced their first child, Fernando Léon Miranda, sharing a glimpse of their newborn son with family, friends, and followers.
On Sunday, Ella took to Instagram Stories to announce the arrival of their baby boy. She shared two heartwarming photos: one showing Fernando’s tiny foot and another of Enrique lovingly carrying their son.
“Been milking every moment with our little one,” Ella wrote, revealing his full name, Fernando Léon Miranda.
Screenshots from Ella Pangilinan’s Instagram
Proud Grandparents Welcome Their First Apo
The arrival of Fernando Léon has also brought joy to Ella’s parents, actress Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan and motivational speaker and entrepreneur Anthony Pangilinan, who are now embracing their new roles as grandparents.
In a heartfelt post, Maricel shared a photo with her grandson and wrote, “Forgive me. Will be M.I.A. for a while. Grandma mode loading… Thank you, E&E, for this precious one.”
Anthony, meanwhile, brought his trademark humor to the occasion as he shared a conversation with his wife about their future grandparent nicknames.
“Hon, I’m either Lala or Lolly. What about you? What will Fernando call you?” Maricel asked.
“Lols,” Anthony replied.
Friends, relatives, and supporters quickly filled the comments section with congratulatory messages for the growing family.
A Journey to Parenthood
Ella first announced her pregnancy earlier this year, sharing the exciting news that she and Enrique were expecting their first child. Throughout her pregnancy, the content creator gave followers a peek into their preparations for parenthood—from designing the nursery and celebrating at a baby shower to balancing work commitments and family travel.
The couple, who split their time between Manila and Cebu, tied the knot in 2023 and have since shared snippets of their life together online. Now, they begin a new adventure as first-time parents, welcoming Fernando Léon into their family.
As they settle into life with a newborn, it’s clear that Fernando is already surrounded by love—not only from his parents but also from grandparents eagerly embracing every moment of their newest role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fernando Léon Miranda is the first child of Ella Pangilinan and her husband, Enrique Miranda.
Maricel expressed her excitement on social media, joking that she would be “M.I.A.” as “Grandma mode” was loading.
Anthony jokingly said he would like to be called “Lols” by his grandson.
Ella announced earlier this year, specifically New Year’s week, that she and Enrique were expecting their first child and later shared updates about their journey to parenthood.
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