by John Romme Alba
Lovi Poe has officially shared her biggest role yet — motherhood.
On September 1, 2025, the actress revealed she is expecting her first child with husband Monty Blencowe through a stylish maternity shoot produced with local fashion giant Bench. The announcement, released on the brand’s official channels, showed the actress in radiant form as she embraced this new chapter.
The caption wrote: “This is what it means to truly Love Your Body—inside and out.”
The photos drew inspiration from themes of her pre-wedding shoot, highlighting her glow and joyful anticipation. Messages of congratulations quickly poured in from her celebrity circle, including Janine Gutierrez, Carla Abellana, Megan Young, Benjamin Alves, Max Collins, Chie Filomeno, Yasmien Kurdi, Dr. Hayden Kho, Cristalle Belo, Tim Yap, and many others.
Bench had first teased the announcement with a video zooming in on Lovi’s baby bump and side rib tattoo. Fans eagerly guessed who the mystery star was, but Carla Abellana lightheartedly spoiled the surprise with her own congratulatory note in the comments.
A day later, on Tuesday, September 2, Lovi shared more updates on her personal social media. Posting a series of clips from recent months, she offered glimpses of her pregnancy journey alongside her busy career.
“Baby on the way! Still walking the runway, filming a movie, attending the ABS-CBN Ball, shooting a summer campaign, participating in Panagbenga celebrations…and staying active through it all.” Poe wrote the caption.
The videos included moments from her various commitments, notably her walk at the BENCH Body of Work fashion show last March 21 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
