The pictorial of Lovely Abella heavy with child has just just been added to the roster of celebrated maternity shoots.
Read: Lovely Abella, Benj Manalo expecting their first child after trying for 3 years
Unsure at first if she could actually do all three layouts, Lovely just let it all hang out and gave the camera her most disarming gaze.
Taking to Instagram on August 14, 2023 to share the maternity shoot highlights, Lovely wrote, "Thank you so much sa napakaganda kung shoot na to yesterday...
"Di ko na sana itutuloy dahil medyo nahihirapan na din ako, pero dahil na push ako ng Daughter @crishakaye_ at Husband @benj ko super natuwa ako sa outcome [heart emoji]
"Praise God for giving me strength na magawa lahat ng lay out [praying hands emoji]"
On August 17, 2023, the Sparkle artist uploaded the first batch of photos from her pictorial.
In this particular series, Lovely was elegantly adorned in a maternity gown from Steph Tan Couture, surrounded by a harmonious blend of fauna.
The artistic finesse of make-up virtuoso Grace Trias was evident in Lovely's soft yet radiant appearance.
Her stunning tresses were crafted by the hands of Rhoy Cervantes and Don Mata, with special acknowledgment to Lynelle House of Hair Fashion for the hair extensions.
Though the second, third, and fourth layouts have yet to be unveiled, Lovely's highlights reel provided a promising preview of what lies ahead.
One clip captures the 37-year-old dancer wearing denim jeans, artfully concealing her chest area with a bouquet of flowers...
Meanwhile, a snapshot showing her in corporate blazer and pants showcases her entrepreneurial persona.
Read: Lovely Abella, Benj Manalo begin plans for Casa Manalo Resort in Pampanga
In the last layout, the expectant mother assumes the illusion of an angel high above the simulated clouds created with foam and cotton fluffs strewn across the floor.
After the shoot wrapped up, Lovely went on to acknowledge the individuals who made it possible.
"Super Thank you sa lahat ng nakasama ko yesterday at tumulong sakin para mapaganda ako," she concluded.
A MIRACLE IN THE MAKING
After trying for three years, Lovely was ecstatic when she and husband Benj Manalo finally heard their unborn baby's heartbeat.
She made the announcement on February 3, 2023, via Instagram.
Lovely related that before the special moment, worry clouded them for a bit: "2 weeks kaming nag antay na kahit sumilip lang siya sa amin, dahil pwede pala na maging Blighted Ovum (bugok na pagbubuntis)."
She then revealed that during their final week of waiting, "lahat ng pwedeng isipin maiisip ko na ata, pero yung pagkapit namin kay Lord ang hindi mawala."
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