Spanish model Rocío Crusset and her husband Charlie Schein are expecting their first child, six months after marrying in New York.
The model confirmed the news on social media over the weekend, sharing a picture of her baby bump and telling followers that an American baby was on the way. Her mother, veteran Spanish television presenter Mariló Montero, subsequently told reporters that her daughter was doing wonderfully and feeling completely fine as she prepares for motherhood.
Crusset and Schein, who live together in New York City, tied the knot in an intimate family ceremony at the Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The Catholic parish church, located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, hosted the couple and their closest relatives for the service earlier this year.
The pregnancy announcement quickly drew public support from Crusset's family, with her brother, radio host Alberto Herrera, being the first to react to the happy update online.
Social media announcement
The announcement arrived after Crusset posted a photograph showing her pregnant belly to her followers. Writing alongside the picture, she announced that an American baby was on the way, referencing the couple's life in the United States and her husband's American background.
Crusset is the daughter of Spanish radio broadcaster Carlos Herrera and television host Mariló Montero. For her professional modeling career, she adopted her father's maternal surname, Crusset, while working with international agencies and fashion houses across Europe and North America.
The couple had previously shared their desire to start a family shortly after their wedding in Manhattan. Following the nuptials, Montero had publicly disclosed that the newlyweds were eager to become parents soon.
Mother shares family excitement
Speaking to the Spanish news agency Europa Press, Montero spoke warmly about her daughter's pregnancy and the mood at home. She explained that the family felt immense excitement because they already knew about the couple's plans to build a family.
Montero noted that, given the couple's plans and their ages, they wanted to have children and immediately set to work on making it happen. She added that, thanks to God, everything was progressing very well and the entire family was delighted with the news.
Although Montero refrained from sharing private details about the couple's day-to-day routine, she confirmed that Crusset was feeling completely fine and handling her pregnancy with ease. She stressed that the family was respecting the timing and wishes of both Crusset and Schein.
Montero pointed out that, while the family could now speak about the pregnancy publicly following Crusset's announcement, further details would come directly from the expectant mother. She noted that Crusset does not hold back when speaking in front of a microphone and explained that those details belong to the couple.
Grandmother welcomes second grandchild
The new baby will be Montero's second grandchild and is due to arrive in 2027. Montero and her family previously welcomed their first grandson, Marcos, who was born on March 7, 2025, to her son Alberto Herrera and his wife Blanca.
Montero admitted that experiencing a pregnancy through her daughter felt distinctly different from when her son became a father. She recalled being deeply moved when Alberto shared the news of his impending fatherhood and when her daughter-in-law Blanca went through her pregnancy, but remarked that she now truly understands her daughter's mother-in-law.
The television presenter described how she is living through her daughter's pregnancy in a deeper and more intimate manner, accompanied by the direct concern that comes naturally to a mother.
Visits to grandson in Seville
Montero also offered an affectionate glimpse into her life as an energetic grandmother to little Marcos, remarking that people would be amazed to see how she acts around him. She explained that while she does not have her son nearby when finishing work, she boards a plane to Seville every weekend to spend time with the toddler.
During those weekend visits to the southern Spanish city, Montero spends her time playing on the floor with Marcos, reading him stories, and enjoying his baby talk. She recounted how the boy has recently been trying to walk before his time, prompting her to lift him under his arms so he can pretend to fly while kicking his legs with joy.
Looking ahead to the birth of her next grandchild in 2027, Montero described the child's arrival as truly a blessing from God. She concluded by stating that the family was exceptionally happy and expressing her hope that good health stays with all of them.
