Dominican host Francisca Lachapel experienced a deeply emotional moment on the morning show “Despierta América” when she announced that she is expecting a baby girl, whom she will name Raffaella Eleanor.
During the live broadcast, Francisca could not hold back her tears as she shared the news with her colleagues and the audience, reflecting the immense joy she feels for the arrival of her first daughter.
An unforgettable moment on Despierta America
On February 27, 2025, Francisca revealed the sex of her third baby in an emotional broadcast of “Despierta América”. Accompanied by her colleagues, the presenter participated in dynamics and games that culminated with a shower of pink smoke, indicating that she is expecting a girl. Visibly excited, Francisca shared her happiness with the audience, expressing that this baby comes to complete her family.
Now, in a recent dynamic, the morning show host cried while talking to her daughter in her room: “You have here a gift from God and you have a miracle and you are going to talk to that little girl, you are going to talk to her about that mother who is waiting for her…”.
“Raffaella I love you very much daughter, I am waiting for you very much. I am so happy to know that I am going to have a baby girl and I promise you that I will give you lots of love, that I will take care of you and that you will always be very safe, that you are everything and that I am waiting for you and that sometimes it scares me a little bit…”, said the Dominican woman moved.
The choice of name: Raffaella Eleanor
Francisca and her husband, Francesco Zampogna, have opted for Italian names for their children, reflecting the family’s cultural roots. In this case, they chose the name Raffaella Eleanor for their future daughter.
Francisca explained that the Italian names match her children’s last name and that this choice is a way of honoring her husband’s heritage.
Raffaella, Dios primero estará con nosotros en julio. Al principio sí tenía muchas náuseas y malestares. Ahora que estoy en la mitad no. Me siento perfecta gracias a Dios
Family reactions and expectations
The news that they are expecting a baby girl has filled the whole family with joy. Francisca shared that her oldest son, Gennaro, always had the intuition that he would have a little sister.
During the private “gender reveal” at home, the excitement was such that the children were startled by the screams of joy from the adults, but soon joined in the celebration.
A wonderful closing for the family
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In interviews, Francisca has expressed that Raffaella’s arrival represents a wonderful closure for her family.
After two sons, the presenter feels blessed for the opportunity to have a daughter and has stated that she does not plan to have any more babies after “the arrival of our dream princess”.
This special moment in Francisca Lachapel’s life has touched many, highlighting the importance of family and the joy that the arrival of a new member brings.
Here is the video of Francisca crying.
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