Sofía Ellar gives birth to first child, Fernando

Singer Sofía Ellar has announced the birth of her first child, a boy named Fernando, born on the night of Wednesday, August 19. The artist shared the news on social media with a video featuring the baby's cry, writing, "Mini Fer ya está con nosotros y suena así" Source: lavanguardia. The name honors both her husband, Fernando Muñoz, and her late uncle, whom she called her "ángel de la guarda" Source: abces.

The announcement

Ellar described the experience as "lo más salvaje que he vivido jamás" and expressed gratitude for the support of her husband and medical team Source: elconfidencial. She emphasized her desire to protect the child's privacy, stating, "Le querremos y cuidaremos desde nuestra intimidad y aparecerá a través de las canciones y las sutilezas de la vida misma" Source: lavanguardia. The announcement included two black-and-white photos of the parents with their son Source: lavanguardia.

Background

Ellar and Muñoz married in a surprise ceremony on December 30, 2025, just a week after getting engaged Source: lavanguardia. The pregnancy was challenging; in July, doctors detected a shortened cervix causing frequent contractions, which Ellar said could have led to giving birth "en un coche o mañana en un escenario" Source: lavanguardia. The birth comes less than eight months after the wedding Source: elconfidencial.

What's next

Ellar has indicated that her son will feature in her future music, consistent with her career of turning personal stories into songs Source: elconfidencial. The family plans to keep the child out of the public eye, with appearances only through her art Source: elconfidencial.