Maria Leticia, or simply "Zia," is the eldest child of the Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes and Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera.
Born on November 23, 2015, her first baby picture made waves on social media as fans and celebrities all over the Philippines have been looking forward to meeting the Kapuso royalty's first child.
At a young age, she's beginning to conquer the TV screens through commercials with her parents, and Zia sometimes models for ads on the side, too!
Now nine years old, Zia is an athletic kid as she shines in swimming tournaments. Not to mention, she was awarded the most exceptional swimmer at a competition.
The celebrity kid also showed her vocal prowess as she had her first stage performance at the “Be Our Guest” concert last year.
Let's take a look back on the young star's timeline from being an adorable baby to one active kid in this gallery.
Baby Zia was seen smiling in her first baby photo, with long eyelashes, it also seemed that she has her mother's nose too!
Zia enjoys a swimming day with her mom and dad in Balesin
The Dantes Squad had an intimate celebration for her first birthday, bringing Zia to the place where Dingdong and Marian had their first date.
For her 2nd birthday, Marian posted a photo of her first child in an adorablecostume!
Zia became a princess on her third birthday celebration as she conquered Hongkong Disneyland!
A maternity photoshoot happened with the Dantes squad to celebrate the addition to their family, and Zia's journey to becoming an older sister to a baby brother.
Zia had two parties for her 4th birthday celebration. One is a unicorn themed-party at school, then transformed into a Barbie girl on her celebration with celebrity friends!
Wearing a bright yellow dress on her fifth birthday, Ate Z told her mom Marian her birthday wish: “her wish is to keep her family, friends, and everyone sheknows safe and for the World to be healed.”
Zia wowed netizens with her Darna cosplay, resembling her mother's iconic role in GMA Network.
Marian Rivera also shared how her daughter Zia looks in a Dyesabel costume.
Summer is right around the corner and the mother-and-daughter Zia and Marian know how to strike a pose in hot weather.
In 2021, the Casa Dantes was filled with adorable teddy bears as they celebrated together the 6th birthday of ate Z!
She's still pretty even with her front teeth missing.
It's clear she got good genes from her parents.
Zia and little brother Sixto are astronauts in The Mind Museum.
She's becoming a budding fashionista in her cropped top and flared jeans.
From painting to singing to playing musical instruments, Zia is now into horseback riding. This little adventurer never fails to make us smile.
Zia is one active kid, making it past an obstacle course like a pro.
"Always the first one in…and the last one out," Dingdong said about Zia who loves swimming.
She's blessed to have such a wonderful family.
Dingdong Dantes marked Zia's ninth birthday by sharing a photo of her, looking fierce in a swimming tourney. In the caption, he wrote his birthday greeting to his daughter, saying "Happy 9th birthday to our firstborn, Maria Letizia! Lundagin mo lang, beybe!"
Zia is also an active kid in school.
Zia is as beautiful as her mom.
Zia has developed a love for animals. She enjoys playing with her pet dogs, Claudia and Barky.
Zia recently wowed netizens and local celebrities with her singing voice during her first stage performance at the “Be Our Guest” concert, where she sang the track “Rise Up,” in December 2024.
The firstborn of Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera was named Breakthrough Child Performer of the Year at the 37th Aliw Awards.
At a young age, Zia has traveled to different places.
Zia Dantes is steadily carving her own path, becoming an in-demand endorser—much like her mom, Marian Rivera.
She enjoys precious moments filled with laughter and love, spending quality family time with her parents and brother.
A certified mama's girl, Zia Dantes shares a close and affectionate bond with Marian Rivera.
She celebrates a milestone as she marks her 10th birthday surrounded by family and loved ones.
Zia Dantes spreads holiday cheer as she celebrates Christmas 2025 with her family.