Hu Yuwei debuts as a father, shares tearful moment cutting umbilical cord
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actor Hu Yuwei publicly appeared for the first time as a father after his daughter's birth.
- He shared his joy and emotional experience of witnessing his daughter's birth and cutting the umbilical cord.
- Hu Yuwei also discussed his daughter's English name, Caitlyn, which he chose years ago, and his plans for a future wedding ceremony.
Actor Hu Yuwei radiated happiness as he made his first public appearance as a new father. He shared the profound joy of welcoming his daughter, Caitlyn, into the world, a moment that has brought a new dimension to his life.
I have a new identity!
Hu Yuwei recounted the emotional journey of his wife Chen Ting-ni's pregnancy and childbirth. He was deeply moved when he witnessed his daughter's birth and personally cut the umbilical cord, describing it as a significant rite of passage into fatherhood. He expressed immense admiration for his wife's strength and dedication during pregnancy, particularly her strict dietary discipline for the baby's health.
I cried during the birth process, I feel that being a mother is truly great, truly, truly, truly great.
The couple had kept the pregnancy and birth private to cherish the precious moments together. Hu Yuwei revealed that he had chosen the English name Caitlyn for his daughter when he was just 16 or 17 years old, a name he felt destined for her. While his daughter's Chinese name is still undecided, the family affectionately calls her 'Mei Mei' (younger sister).
She is a mini me.
Despite a recent hand surgery that requires him to be cautious when holding his daughter, Hu Yuwei's fatherly devotion is evident. He is focused on his newborn, affectionately calling her a "mini me" due to their resemblance. While a wedding ceremony was postponed due to the pregnancy, he hopes their daughter will be a flower girl in the future, emphasizing the importance of such rituals.
The ritual is important!
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.