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It's been a few weeks since social media star Zeinab Harake and basketball player Bobby Ray Parks Jr. officially tied the knot.

The newlyweds recently captured hearts with their breathtaking ceremony and the undeniable love they share.

Now glowing with post-wedding joy, Zeinab and Ray paid a visit to GMA's morning show Unang Hirit. Basking in the honeymoon phase, the couple warmly shared what they love most about each other and how their relationship has blossomed over time.

Zeinab opened up about Ray being the complete package: handsome, kind, and most of all, a loving father.

"Sa aming dalawa, more on discipline siya. Pero sobrang love na love siya ng mga bata and sobrang feel safe sila, secured,"she shared.

"Pinaka nagugustuhan ko 'yung values na natutunan nila from Ray. Kasi sobrang good man. So kung ano nakikita nila sa parents nila, iyon din ma-adopt nila hanggang lumaki sila."

For Ray, passing on his values and faith was his top priority. "Basta ang dream ko talaga sa kanila is mapalapit sa Panginoon namin. You know, as in blessing 'yung mga children. Sila 'yung nagbibigay sa'yo ng drive na araw-araw magtrabaho," he said.

Zeinab also expressed deep appreciation for Ray's patience and unwavering support, especially during a time when she admitted she was in the process of healing.

"'Yung pagiging matiyaga niya and patience niya. Kasi talagang ilang beses ko siyang pinu-push away kasi I am not really good that time, lalo na nagkakilala pa lang kami," she recalled.

"Pero lagi niyang sinasabi ' 'Yung wall mo, bababa rin 'yan. I know your heart.' 'Yung pinaka pagpoporsigi niya na maano kami ng mga bata. Ma-feel safe ba? Iyon 'yung pinaka sobrang love na love ko sa kanya and 'yung pagiging God-fearing man."

As for Ray, it was Zeinab's genuine heart that mattered. He truly understood what she was going through at that time, which was why he knew how honest the social media star was to him.

"Kaya sinasabi niya talaga na 'di siya ready for a relationship. Pero alam ko by God's grace naman na 'yung puso niya talaga is really to give to share talaga. Kailangan niya muna mag-heal," he shared.

To wrap up their heartwarming guesting, the couple exchanged touching messages that left viewers swooning.

"I'm always gonna be supportive talaga sa lahat when it comes to being a God-fearing man. Kung paano mo i-praise si God, nandito ako always and sa career, sa pagiging daddy niya. I'm always here to guide you, to protect our family. I love you," Zeniab said.

Ray responded with a message just as intimate and affirming. "Nandito lang ako para suportahan ka. Alam ko madami ka pa ma-achieve, maraming goals, marami pang plans ng Panginoon para sa iyo. So nandito lang ako para gabayan ka, suportahan ka, and mahalin ka."

Zeinab Harake and Bobby Ray Parks Jr. tied the knot in a breathtaking outdoor ceremony in Tagaytay last June 1. The grand and romantic event was captured in a 40-minute video shared by Zeinab on her YouTube channel.

Their love story took a heartwarming turn when Ray proposed to Zeinab last July 2024. Just two months later during a memorable trip to Japan in September, Zeinab surprised him with a proposal of her own.

Take a look at Zeinab Harake's photos as a stunning bride in this gallery: