Filipino-Chinese content creator and public figure Benedict Cua, 31, shared with all his followers and viewers the intimate news that he is now a dad.
In an Instagram post, he shared snaps of himself carrying his newborn baby, with and a heartfelt message for his healthy and beautiful baby named Aleck.
“Aleck, my son. The love of my life. No words can explain this overwhelming love that I feel as I cradle you in my arms. My beautiful warrior, you fill me with awe and excitement. I promise to be your home and your protection. To nurture you with infinite love, the same love you’ve already shown me from the moment you took your very first breath,” he wrote.
He also included a message written in Chinese characters: “宝宝，爸爸很爱你 [Baby, daddy loves you very much]”
Cua’s news caused both a wave of excitement and shock among Filipinos online. Many users on X (formerly known as Twitter) shared their reactions and marveled at how Cua kept his life private despite being active on social media platforms.
Benedict Cua’s privacy is the thing that i want for my life, magugulat nalang mga kaibigan ko na may anak na pala ako.
— Lab (@itslalalabs) May 27, 2024
Others commented and quote-retweeted the original tweet, saying:
this is gonna be me. ppl are gonna be asking me when am i gonna start to finally date someone then lowkey kasal na pala ako HAHHAAHA https://t.co/9RLpDsJPur
— ️️ ️️️️️️️️️ (@saikonara) May 27, 2024
this is me, active sa social medias, mahilig mag story sa ig minsan sa fb din pero i know what to share and yung mga hindi; and hate it when everyone thinks they know everything about me based lang sa nakikita nila sa mga shineshare q haha https://t.co/gTCkVlI8oV
— juan (@bndctmlt) May 27, 2024
benedict cua being a father is def not on my 2024 bingo card
— aris (@ArisGuimba) May 27, 2024
A user also acknowledged that what Cua shared online does not entirely embody his whole life.
Benedict Cua is the living embodiment of
“My soc med isn’t private, but my life is”This only proves that what we thought we knew is just the tip of an iceberg. People could be so loud on social media posting stuff but what we tend to not know is everything is carefully curated.
— ᗪ卂乃丂 (@notdabby1) May 27, 2024
This only proves that what we thought we knew was just the tip of the iceberg. People could be so loud on social media posting stuff but what we tend to not know is everything is carefully curated.”
Benedict Cua is the living embodiment of
“My soc med isn’t private, but my life is”This only proves that what we thought we knew is just the tip of an iceberg. People could be so loud on social media posting stuff but what we tend to not know is everything is carefully curated.
— ᗪ卂乃丂 (@notdabby1) May 27, 2024
Despite being astounded, many users on X are excited about the new journey Cua will embark on as a dad. He was praised for his intellect, character, and appreciation of life. Congratulations, Benedict! And welcome to the world, Baby Aleck!
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