Ana Ortiz Welcomes Daughter Paloma Louise

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Ugly Betty star Ana Ortiz and her husband, musician Noah Lebenzon, have welcomed their first child, a daughter, on Saturday, June 27th, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.

The baby girl — Paloma Louise Lebenzon — was born at 4:25 p.m. in New York City and weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz.

The proud parents took their time deciding on a name and worked from a short list of five choices, wanting to get to know the baby before picking a name that fit. “We haven’t decided on a name yet,” Ortiz had told PEOPLE from the hospital. “But we are getting close.”

“She is elated and completely glowing,” said Ana’s rep. “She is surrounded by her friends and family and so happy to be a mom. She is just really enjoying the moment. The baby is absolutely beautiful.”

Ana, 38, had been due this past Thursday.

Source: PEOPLE

– Paul Chi

Comments

I love the show congrats!

- Shirelle on June 28th, 2009

How delightful! Congrats to all.

- Bridget on June 28th, 2009

How could she have been born at 4:25 pm? It is not even that time yet!! Anyway,congrats!! Love her!!!

- Alex509 on June 28th, 2009

Alex, the article said that she was born at 4:25 pm on Saturday. Congratulations to Ana and Noah! I’m looking forward to hearing what name they pick out for their little angel.

- Tee on June 28th, 2009

Congrats to Noah and Ana on their baby girl.

- Sabina on June 28th, 2009

Congratulations Ana and Noah!

- Marissa on June 28th, 2009

I had a gut feeling she had the baby yesterday! Congrats to the very happy family

- Harley on June 28th, 2009

congrats to them, i’m sure she’s gorgeous.

- french gigi on June 28th, 2009

Congrats to Ana and Noah!
As for the name, it’s just not my style!

- Brooklyn on June 28th, 2009

congrats to Noah & Ana on welcoming their new baby daughter Paloma who I bet will be gorgeous can’t wait to see pictures of her

- Courtney on June 28th, 2009

Congrats to them!! loooooove the name which means “dove” in Spanish or “Colombe” in French, for the lovely white bird. That’s quite popular but very elegant in Spain. A famous Paloma is Picasso’s daughter, Paloma Picasso.

- lolamay on June 28th, 2009

Gorgeous, gorgeous name!!

- Erin on June 28th, 2009

I have been checking all day today to see if she had had the baby! Beautiful name, Congratulations to her!

- JD on June 28th, 2009

Congratulations to the happy new parents and what a beautiful name!

- Emma on June 28th, 2009

This is one baby I have been waiting in TOTAL excitement for! Congrats & I love the name!

- Meagan on June 28th, 2009

love the name

- camillee on June 28th, 2009

I love the name, very sweet

- Fifi on June 28th, 2009

Love the name Paloma!!! I’m sure she is a cutie. Congrats to the family!

- MZ on June 28th, 2009

Love the name but it surprised me for some reason? Not sure why? Anyway, congrats!

- brannon on June 28th, 2009

LOVE the name!!! It flows beautifully, and is unique without being strange. Congratulations on a healthy baby girl.

- kay on June 28th, 2009

I was hoping she’d have her Tuesday, my birthday. CONGRATS THOUGH!

- Mandy on June 28th, 2009

Congratulations Ana and Noah I’m not fond on the name Paloma at least its not petal blossom rainbow.

- lily alexa on June 28th, 2009

Lovely name…Congrats!

- momof3 on June 28th, 2009

I love the name Paloma. I knew she’d pick a beautiful Spanish name.

- Alice on June 28th, 2009

The baby’s name and Ana’s name rhyme, so luckily the baby has Ana’s husband last name. Paloma Louise…Ana Ortiz. I bet the baby is adorable. I thought she was due in early July?

- Mia on June 28th, 2009

Congratulations, Ana and Noah! I’m sure Paloma is a beautiful girl, and I can hardly wait to see pictures of her! Congrats again on your new bundle of joy!!!

- Brianne on June 28th, 2009

Mia, she was due June 25th. cute name, Paloma:)

- Tina on June 28th, 2009

Congrats and welcome to the greatest club on earth, “Parenthood”.

- Rosy J on June 28th, 2009

I love the name Paloma. Congrats!

- fergette on June 28th, 2009

Beautiful name! Wonderful news!

- christina on June 28th, 2009

I’m not a fan of the name, only because it is my Father-in-Law’s horse’s name so I think of a pet. I am so happy for them! I am always giddy for first time parents because I remember the excitment and pure joy the first few days. Also – Happy Birthday Mandy!

- Becky on June 28th, 2009

What a sweet, beautiful name! Love it! And congrats to all!

- wowfornoobs on June 28th, 2009

YEA!!!! I’m so happy Ana and Noah!!! I’ll bet Paloma is as beautiful as her mom!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Enjoy your little blessing!!

- Crystal on June 29th, 2009

I used to adore the name Paloma, but its a bit too popular now for my taste. Kinda like how Christina and Marisol used to be.

- anon on June 29th, 2009

Love The Name
cant wait to see pictures bet she is a stunner

- Charlize on June 29th, 2009

COngratulations! Beautiful name, and I bet a very beautiful baby too!

I just noticed Ana is 38, I just couldn’t believe it. If they would say she is 28 I would also believe it! She looks so great!

- Nika on June 29th, 2009

Congratulations Noah and Ana, this one seems to be a long time coming! Love the name and can’t wait to see her now!

- Bumbles on June 29th, 2009

love the name Paloma.

- Janine on June 29th, 2009

Living in Spain I can’t help but find this Paloma phenomena very curious. Even though it’s a Spanish name, it’s not very popular for babies. As lolamay said, this name is very elegant and you normally find it among upper class middle-aged ladies, thus it’s sometimes considered a “posh” name, which I guess is always better than having a “trashy” or cheesy one.
Nevertheless it’s a beautiful name, and I’m sure the baby is beautiful as well.

- Dounia on June 29th, 2009

I love Ana Ortiz!! Congrats to her and her family. Love the name Paloma.

- Erika on June 29th, 2009

Congrats to her and her husband! I really like the name Paloma…I think it’s very soft and feminine sounding. I bet she’s beautiful.

- CTBmom on June 29th, 2009

finally a celebrity name that I LOVE!!!! ( not that it matters what I love, but hey….)

- amy on June 29th, 2009

Possibly the most beautiful pregnant woman ever, and Paloma is a very classy name

- Kasee on June 29th, 2009

Congratulations Ana. Very different but beautiful name Paloma Louise. Very classy.

- Ashlynn on June 29th, 2009

I really thought they would stick to their original instinct to go with Ramona, so in that sense I’m surprised. That said, I’m also excited, as I much prefer Paloma and love its pairing with Louise. Beautiful name.

- Lauren on June 29th, 2009

I was wondering when I’d see an announcement on the baby being born, and I am so happy for her and Noah on little Paloma Luise. Such a pretty name! Congrats to the both of them!

- FC on June 29th, 2009

one of my favorite baby names of the year. she is my fave character on ugly betty.

- ZBP on June 29th, 2009

We have a 10 month old Paloma Marie, within a few weeks of her birth there was a hurricane with her name!! It seems all of a sudden I see the name everywere. Not sure how I feel about that!

- LULUPINGPING on June 30th, 2009

alex509 the baby was born on saturday not on sunday!!!! but congrats cant wait to see you on the show!!!

- stephanie on June 30th, 2009

Yah! Another Louise as a middle name!
It’s a maternal tradition in my family, with my daughter being 5th to get it…

it makes me happy to see the name making a come back… when I was growing up, I hated that it was my middle name because it was so old-fashioned… now’s it’s becoming trendy again! HOORAH!

- Mrs. R. on June 30th, 2009

Kind of funny that her costar Salma Hayek used Paloma as a middle name for Valentina and now Ana’s using it. Anyway, best wishes to everyone.

- Allison on June 30th, 2009

Allison- It’s not surprising at all really. You should consider the fact that Ana had mentioned previously she wanted to use a name that was already used by somebody else. It actually makes perfect sense as to why Ana would want to honor the person responsible for casting her in Ugly Betty by giving her own daughter the first name of Salma’s daughter’s middle name.

- TV on July 3rd, 2009

Congrats to Ana and Noah. Ana seemed pregnant like forever! Looking forward to see little Paloma!

- Isis on July 19th, 2009

That is such a pretty name. I am very happy for them, God bless their family.

- Ares Vista on July 23rd, 2009