Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez shares super cute video of daughter Mia 'talking'

She's eight months old

Gorka Marquez
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 4th Mar 2020
Last updated 4th Mar 2020

Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez has shared a super cute photo and video of his daughter Mia, who he shares with former actress Gemma Atkinson.

Taking to Instagram, Gorka shared a photo of him blowing a kiss to his daughter who is wearing a pink babygro and white hat. The video shared by the dancer shows Mia in a car seat as Gorka can be heard saying 'papa' to her, Mia can be seen 'replying' to him! Aww!

Gorka told his fans, 'And just like that you’re 8 months old. You went from being the size of my forearm to now, starting to say papa 😍 I love you princesa♥️ @glouiseatkinson' (sic)

With Gemma commenting on his post saying, 'Maybe when she’s like, I dunno age 5 she might start to say mama 🙄😂 I love you ❤️'. (sic)

Mia was born on 4th July 2019, with Gemma and Gorka announcing her birth a couple of days later on Instagram.

Gemma revealed the news saying, 'And just like that, we’re a three! Our beautiful baby daughter arrived on Thursday 4th July and myself and Gorks couldn’t be happier 💗💗💗

'She's incredible and she certainly made an entrance, giving us all quite a fright at times! Little Miss independent already! Thank you SO much to the nurses & doctors at The Royal Bolton Hospital who did the most incredible job taking care of myself and my baby. You’re all so wonderful and I’m so grateful to have had you all with me and to have been under your care these past 4 days 🙏

'Back home now for family time and to introduce little lady to her big brothers Norman & Ollie.... Let the next life chapter begin @gorka_marquez 🤱🐶🐶❤'.

Ten days later, Gemma and Gorka shared identical posts on Instagram that included their daughter's name - Mia Louise Márquez and her first photos.

Now take a look at celebrities who are expecting babies in 2020:

Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner

Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife Taylor Lautner, announced they are expecting their first child in a cute post in March. The pair, who posed for photos in a field alongside their baby scan, wrote: 'What's better than two Taylor Lautners?🤍'. (sic) In June, the couple then announced they are expecting a baby girl.

Sam Aston and Briony Gardner

Coronation Street's Sam Aston is expecting his fourth child with wife Briony Gardner, announced via a hilarious Instagram video. The clip shows him dragging his three children across the floor; as they exit, the youngest holds ultrasound pictures. He captioned it: 'Here we go again… baby Aston #4'.


Sam, who has played Chesney Brown since 2003, received congratulatory messages from co-stars like Sally Ann Matthews and fans praising the creative reveal.

Kaley Cuoco

The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco announced in June that she's expecting her second child with her fiancé Tom Pelphrey. Sharing the news on Instagram, she wrote: 'completing our little family , what a dream come true ! 💖 This second time around journey has been a little windier in many ways , but wow we are so grateful for this moment!! Little sissy on the way!!! @tommypelphrey girl dad for life 🎀 and yes, the last pic is our dainty princess giving us the middle finger!🤦🏼‍♀️😆'. (sic)

Oti Mabuse

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse announced the lovely news in June that she's expecting her second child with her husband Marius Lepure. Posting the news to her Instagram page, Oti told her followers: 'Plot twist… 💛👶🏾We thought we had our hands full already, but life had even bigger plans. Baby No. 2 is joining the dance party, and our hearts (and house) are about to get a whole lot fuller'. (sic)

Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman

Anne Hathaway announced the news that she was expecting on Friday 19th June 2026. The actress shared a video on Instagram showing herself wearing a cropped white top and long skirt, showing off her baby bump.

Leigh-Anne

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has announced she is expecting her third child, sharing a cute video accompanied by her song 'Heaven'. The singer, who is already mum to twins, with her husband Andre Gray, announced the lovely news writing: 'As one chapter ends, another begins 🥹💚'. Although she's not announced her exact due date, in early September, Leigh-Anne confirmed she's now into the third trimester.

Ciara and Russell Wilson

American singer Ciara announced in September that she's expecting her fifth child, her fourth with her husband Russell Wilson! The couple announced their news on Instagram in a cute video, with Ciara writing: 'One more person to Love 🖐🏽🥺🖤'. (sic)

Gemma and Gorka continue to update their fans on social media as their gorgeous daughter grows up.

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