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Mario Welcomes First Child, Calls Women 'God's Greatest Creation'
27 Jan
Summary
- Singer Mario welcomed his first child, a son, with girlfriend Esmeralda Rios.
- He shared the news via Instagram Stories on Monday, January 26, 2026.
- Mario expressed deep appreciation for women, calling them 'God's greatest creation'.

Singer Mario, 39, has officially become a father. He and his girlfriend, Esmeralda Rios, welcomed their first child, a baby boy.
The "Let Me Love You" artist announced the exciting news on his Instagram Stories on Monday, January 26, 2026. He shared a selfie in scrubs, humorously referring to himself as "Doctor Barrett."
Mario expressed immense appreciation for women, stating, "Women are God's greatest creation cuz what I witness today was ONLY GODS work! Healthy baby boy!"
He had previously revealed the pregnancy in late August via Instagram Stories, placing a hand over Rios's baby bump. Mario also spoke in 2023 about not taking fatherhood lightly, citing his own experience growing up without a father and wanting to be deliberate when starting his family.




