John Arias and Alba Ribas Become Parents for the First Time: First Photo of Their Son Markel. John Arias and Alba Ribas have become parents and shared the first photo of their son. The baby’s name is Markel. This event made Imanol Arias and Pastora Vega grandparents.
There’s a new reason for buzz in the Spanish show business scene: Jon Arias and Alba Ribas have become parents for the first time. The couple, well known to fans for their acting roles and rare joint appearances, announced the birth of their son by sharing touching photos on social media. The baby is named Markel, and their public posting of these first moments instantly drew attention not only from followers but also from colleagues in the industry.
A family debut
Jon Arias is the eldest son of Imanol Arias and Pastora Vega, while Alba Ribas is an actress from Barcelona. After ten years together, the couple have taken on the role of parents for the first time. As noted by Divinity, the Arias-Ribas family addition has become a real event for those around them: Imanol and Pastora are now grandparents for the first time, and the public is eagerly following every new step of this star family.
In her post, Alba Ribas shared a series of photos, including the first picture of newborn Markel. In a shot taken at the hospital, the baby is seen lying on the bed in white pajamas, wrapped in soft blankets, next to his mother. The parents have so far chosen not to show the child’s face, limiting themselves to an image of his tiny hand—a delicate gesture that only fueled public curiosity. In another photo, Jon Arias sits thoughtfully in the room by the crib, adding a special intimacy to the post.
Reaction and support
Alba’s post quickly gathered hundreds of congratulations and warm messages. Among the commenters were not only fans, but also well-known colleagues: actresses Nuria Gago and Thais Blume, as well as Jon’s younger brother, Daniel Arias, who couldn’t hold back his emotions and left heart emojis under the post. In response, Alba noted how important the support of family and friends is to them during this new phase of life.
In her message, Alba Ribas emphasized that these days feel like a dream come true: time seems to have stopped, yet everything is filled with a special energy. She described the atmosphere at home as a space of love, support, and equality, where everyone feels like part of a single team. This approach to family life did not go unnoticed among followers, many of whom praised the sincerity and warmth of her post.
Attention to detail
Markel’s arrival was not only a personal milestone for the couple, but also a notable news item for Spanish media. Attention to detail — the baby’s hidden face, concise captions, and lack of unnecessary publicity — only heightened interest in the story. As with other famous couples, for example when Aguasantas Vilches and Juan José Peña shared their choice of name for their son, it sparked a wave of discussions among fans (details of the family’s choice of name), the public is closely following every step the new parents take.
According to Divinity, Jon Arias is not only an actor, but also a musician and an audiovisual content production specialist. Alba Ribas, in turn, has long been known for her reserve and for sharing only what truly matters to her. That is why their joint decision to reveal the first moments of their son's life was unexpected for many, but a very touching gesture.
