Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira welcome daughter Myla, his eighth child

Marc Anthony becomes a father for the eighth time as he and his wife, model Nadia Ferreira, announced the birth of their second daughter, Myla. The couple shared the news on Instagram with two black-and-white photos: one showing the family of four, including their son Marcos (Marquito) holding the baby, and another featuring their hands together. Source: CNN Español

Announcement and name

Ferreira wrote: 'Qué bendición tan grande poder compartir con ustedes la llegada de nuestra preciosa Myla' (What a great blessing to share with you the arrival of our precious Myla). Source: Infobae The name Myla, which begins with the letter 'M' like Marquito, was hinted at during a June baby shower where a large 'M' was part of the decoration. Source: Excélsior

Family context

Myla is the second child for Ferreira (following Marcos, born June 2023) and the eighth for Anthony. His other children are: Ariana and Chase (with Debbie Rosado), Cristian and Ryan (with Dayanara Torres), and twins Emme and Max (with Jennifer Lopez). Source: El Día The couple, who married in January 2023 in Miami, announced the pregnancy on their third anniversary. Source: La Vanguardia In an interview, Ferreira revealed they learned the news on New Year's Eve and had hoped for a girl. Source: La Vanguardia

Public reaction

The Instagram post quickly gathered hundreds of thousands of likes and thousands of comments from celebrities such as Lili Estefan, Prince Royce, Gente de Zona, and Susana Gómez. [Sources: Emol, El Día]