MANILA — Former child star Trina Legaspi, better known as Hopia during her “Goin’ Bulilit” days, is expecting her first child with husband Ryan Jarina.

Legaspi revealed the exciting news in a series of Instagram postings, along with images of her expanding baby bulge. Next, Metrophoto shot her pregnancy photos.

Legaspi remarked in one one her postings, “From all the nanay roles to being a real life mother! Can’t wait to meet you our little ‘Hopia Jarina.’ Boy or Girl? What do you think? Naiiyak me while typing this!”

Legaspi married Jarina in November of last year.

Legaspi confirmed her engagement on social media in November 2020.

Legaspi is well remembered for her appearance on “Goin’ Bulilit,” where she was in the same batch as Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes.

She put her Hollywood career on hold for a while to focus on her schooling. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communications in 2016.

Legaspi returned to the spotlight under the stage name Trina Legaspi and is now handled by Star Magic.