Ellen has given birth, her lawyer confirms

After months of speculation and unconfirmed reports, the camp of actress Ellen Adarna has finally confirmed that she has given birth to her child, reportedly with actor John Lloyd Cruz.

Adarna’s lawyer, Attorney Rebo Saguisag, made the announcement in light of the delays in the proceedings of a child abuse and cybercrime complaints filed against Adarna before the Pasig City Prosecutor’s Office.

The complainant, Myra Abo Santos, had earlier complained of Adarna’s “play to delay” the preliminary investigation, which has so far been re-scheduled thrice due to the actress’ nonappearance.

On Monday, Saguisag explained that Adarna had been missing the hearings due to her pregnancy.

The preliminary investigation into the case was originally scheduled for June 4, four days after Adarna’s father, hotelier Alan Adarna, passed away. It was rescheduled to June 11, but Adarna skipped that too, although her boyfriend, actor John Lloyd Cruz, attended it. That hearing was again rescheduled for a third time.

Adarna’s lawyer did not give any other details about Adarna giving birth. Earlier, unconfirmed reports, however, claimed that the baby was a boy and has been baptised.

Cruz, the reported father of the child, referred to that report as “fake news,” although it was unclear which detail he was referring to.