Actor and TV host Aleksandar Kadiev and his wife, model Ivelina Choeva, announced they are expecting their first child together via Instagram. The couple, who married in August 2024, shared the news with a series of emotional photos, marking a new chapter for the actor, who is already a father to an 11-year-old daughter. Kadiev, a prominent figure in Bulgarian entertainment, is widely recognized for his versatile roles in cinema and his work as a television presenter, including his appearances in high-profile productions like the series “Pod Prikritie” (Undercover).
A Heartbeat Shared on Instagram
The announcement arrived as a curated sequence of intimate moments on social media. In the photos, Kadiev is seen embracing Choeva, his hands forming a heart shape over her pregnancy bump. The imagery was accompanied by a caption that leaned heavily into the emotional weight of the moment.
“Our love now has a little heart that beats together with ours…
While the announcement was definitive, the couple is maintaining a strategic level of privacy regarding the specifics. According to Plovdiv24.bg, Kadiev and Choeva have chosen to keep the baby’s gender and the expected due date secret for the time being. The post generated immediate engagement from the Bulgarian celebrity community and thousands of followers, who flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages.
The couple also included their pet dog, Kari, in the celebratory posts, signaling that the addition of a child is the next step in an already established domestic harmony.
The Traditionalist Path to Marriage
The road to this pregnancy was paved with a specific set of values. Though the couple had been together for several years, the timing of their marriage was not incidental. As dir.bg reported, Choeva—who identifies as more of a traditionalist than her husband—was the one who insisted they officially wed before starting a family, stating she could not have a child with him unless they were married.
This insistence culminated in a romantic ceremony in August 2024. The wedding took place amidst the vineyards of a wine chateau near the village of Moskovets, near Karlovo. To satisfy both personal and social traditions, the couple performed both civil and church rituals in the presence of their closest circle of friends and family, as detailed by 24chasa.bg. Following the festivities in Moskovets, the couple traveled to Boracay Island in the Philippines for their honeymoon, sharing images of the tropical destination with their followers.
Katerina’s New Role as Big Sister
For Kadiev, this child represents a second experience with fatherhood, but under very different circumstances. He is already the father of an 11-year-old daughter, Katerina (often called Kati), from a previous long-term relationship with Tanya Toncheva. Unlike his current marriage, his relationship with Toncheva was never formalized by a wedding.
Despite the separation, Kadiev has remained vocal about his commitment to his first daughter. He has frequently emphasized the critical role of a father in a daughter’s development, stating that he believes a father should show his daughter everything he possibly can. This philosophy has been a recurring theme in his public interviews regarding family values and the responsibilities of parenthood.
The transition to a blended family dynamic appears stable. Kadiev continues to maintain a functional relationship with Toncheva for the sake of their daughter, while now preparing to integrate a new sibling into the family structure.
The Timeline from Engagement to Parenthood
The progression of Kadiev and Choeva’s relationship has been a subject of public fascination for over half a decade, with the model’s professional career and Kadiev’s acting projects often intersecting in the public eye.
- 2020: The couple begins their romantic relationship, as noted by Ladyzone.bg.
- Late 2022: The couple officially announces their engagement.
- August 2024: Marriage ceremony in Moskovets, followed by a honeymoon on Boracay Island in the Philippines.
- Early 2026: A romantic getaway to the Maldives, where Kadiev jokingly referred to them as the “Maldivievi family.”
- May 2026: Official announcement of the pregnancy.
The official confirmation follows a period of intense speculation. According to CodeFashion, fans had already begun guessing that Choeva was pregnant after she posted birthday photos from Morocco. Observers pointed to her looser clothing and a slightly rounded stomach as evidence, sparking a wave of congratulations and inquiries long before the couple chose to speak publicly. Choeva, who has worked as a professional model and influencer, had been documenting her travels extensively, which provided the visual cues that fueled the rumors.
This announcement closes a chapter of rumors that had persisted since 2025, when various media outlets speculated on a possible pregnancy that remained unconfirmed at the time. By moving from speculation to a coordinated social media reveal, Kadiev and Choeva have taken control of their narrative, transitioning from a high-profile couple to a growing family.
