Ynez Veneracion is pregnant with second child at 40

Ynez Veneracion, 40, is pregnant with her second child!

The actress shared the good news on Thursday with photos from her maternity shoot where she is seen sporting various costumes including white fur and a nude-colored robe.

“My very first maternity photo shoot. I really can’t wait to meet our new addition to the fam in just [four] weeks!” she wrote in the caption of her post.

“I would like to thank our dear Lord for sending me this little Angel [and] also the people who supported me on this journey,” she added.

Ynez also dedicated a message to her first daughter Princess Keilah.

“Thank [you] my love for being such a sweet, understanding [and] lovable ate. I’m so proud of you!”

Towards the end of her post, she asked everyone to include her safety in their prayers.

“I have mixed emotions and I’m humbly asking a little prayer for my safety delivery. Thank [you] guys in advance [and] God bless us all!”

According to a PEP.ph report, the baby will be her first child with non-showbiz boyfriend Julius Recto, who is 27 years old. They have been together for two years.

Princess Keilah Del Rosario, meanwhile, is her firstborn with a former partner. —Franchesca Viernes/JCB, GMA News