Forget hiding the bump under baggy clothes. Celeste Cortesi walked straight into her Mega cover shoot belly first, and it might be one of the most confident maternity shoots we've seen from a Filipina celebrity this year.
Photo: Mega Magazine / mega-asia.comWhat is Celeste Cortesi's Mega cover about?
The cover, titled "Beautiful Beginning," features Celeste in a cream shirt and denim, cradling her baby bump. Inside the issue, she opens up about motherhood and about no longer needing to prove anything to anyone, something she says used to weigh heavily on her as a public figure.
When is Celeste Cortesi due, and who is Sergio?
Celeste announced her pregnancy back in April 2026, later confirming she's expecting a baby boy she and her partner plan to name Sergio. Being nearly nine months along by this cover shoot means she's just weeks away from meeting him.
Why did Celeste Cortesi call this 'reclaiming her story'?
For years, Celeste has dealt with being watched, interpreted, and talked about by people who only knew her from screens and headlines, which is basically the price of fame for most beauty queens and celebrities. This pregnancy chapter, and the way she's choosing to document it publicly on her own terms, is her way of taking that narrative back.
How are fans and fellow celebrities reacting?
When Celeste first announced her pregnancy, fellow beauty queens and celebrities flooded her page with support. That same warmth carried into this cover story, with fans in the comments calling her glow the most beautiful they've seen from her yet.
Who is Celeste Cortesi?
Celeste is a Filipino Italian model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2022 and went on to represent the country at Miss Universe that same year. She also held the Miss Philippines Earth 2018 title earlier in her career. Since then she has built a career in modeling and hosting, all while staying a favorite among local beauty pageant fans. This pregnancy and Mega cover mark one of her most personal projects yet, far from the crowns and sashes she is usually known for.
Pregnancy looks different on everyone, and it's refreshing to see someone as public as Celeste show hers exactly as it is. Would you post a maternity shoot this real if you were in her shoes? Tell us in the comments.
Quick answers
Is Celeste Cortesi pregnant?
Yes. Celeste Cortesi announced her pregnancy in April 2026 and is expecting her first child, a baby boy.
What is the name of Celeste Cortesi's baby?
Celeste Cortesi has said she and her partner plan to name their baby boy Sergio.
What is Celeste Cortesi's Mega magazine cover about?
The cover story, titled Celeste Cortesi on Motherhood and Reclaiming Her Story, features her nearly nine months pregnant and talks about her journey into motherhood.
Updated September 17, 2026. Sources and photo credits: Fashion Pulis | Mega Magazine | GMA Entertainment. All photos belong to their respective owners.