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Melissa Gohing admits Elyon Azriel is the 'mini version' of her husband Rocco Nacino

By Mark Joseph F. Carreon
Published April 15, 2026 12:39 PM PHT

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Nacino family and baby Elyon Azriel


Melissa Gohing shares a candid and touching realization about her second-born, Elyon Azriel!

Former volleyball star Melissa Gohing, wife of Kapuso actor Rocco Nacino, took to social media to share a cute and delightful update, along with a realization, regarding their second son Elyon Azriel.

On Instagram, Melissa posted a heartwarming and sweet close-up photo of baby Elyon candidly smiling while lying down.

The volleyball star could not hide her amazement, noting that she gave birth to a “little version” of her husband due to the striking resemblance between the two.

“I have given birth to a mini version of my husband,” Melissa wrote in the caption.

In her caption, she added that her son will serve as a daily reminder of the face of the man she fell in love with, given how much their second child resembles Rocco.

“I can look at the same face I fell in love with,” she wrote.

A post shared by Melissa Gohing Nacino (@gohingmelissa)

Playfully admitting defeat, Melissa also captioned her post: “You have won this round @nacinorocco.”

She also encouraged her followers to keep up with the little one's milestones, writing, “Follow @elyonazrielnacino's account.”

Melissa closed her post with the hashtag “#LifeWithTheNacinos,” a nod to the their joyful journey through parenthood.

A post shared by Melissa Gohing Nacino (@gohingmelissa)

The arrival of Elyon Azriel on March 3, 2026, marked a joyous new chapter for the Nacino family. The couple, who have been open about their past struggles with PCOS and their journey to conceive, often describe their children as “answered prayers.”

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