Jolina Magdangal & Mark Escueta Excited for their First Baby

Former actress and singer Jolina Magdangal-Escueta and his band member husband Mark Escueta told the media that they are excited for the upcoming birth of their first-born baby boy.

According to the 35-year-old Jolina Magdangal in an interview with Pep.ph, she and Mark Escueta will name the newest addition to their family as baby Pele Iñigo.

Jolina Magdangal gives birth

Jolina Magdangal was quoted as saying “Yong name na Pele ay si Mark ang nagbigay. Si Pele ay ang greatest football player, gusto ni Mark, kakaiba yung name na may meaning na ‘miracle.'” she said.

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The singer added further that “So, ‘sakto na gusto ni Mark si Pele, ‘tapos, hinanap niya yung meaning ng Pele at ang nakita niya ay ‘miracle’ or ‘wonder.'” Jolina said. Pele is known worldwide among football fans, his real name is Edeson Arantes do Nascimento, a Brazilian football legend.

The singer-actress got married to Rivermaya’s drummer Mark Escueta in two separate wedding ceremonies, the first one was on November 19 in Tagaytay while the next wedding was held at Splendido Taal Golf and Country Club on November 21, 2011.

Jolina and Mark Escueta announced last July 15, 2013 that they are expecting their first child. She is due to give birth this coming February 18, 2014 based on the last ultrasound done to her, however she could give birth anytime this month as stated by Dr. Madeline Florendo, the professional who checked on Jolina’s pregnancy.

The couple is currently residing temporarily at Mark Escueta’s house in Parañaque,  which is nearer Asian Hospital.

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