Ex Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera & JJ Barea Expecting Their First Child!

By Sugey Palomares

Former Miss Universe and telenovela star Zuleyka Rivera is expecting her first child with beau and Dallas Mavericks point guard Juan José Barea. The Puerto Rican beauty, who also starred on the hit telenovela "Dame Chocolate," reveals she was caught by surprise when she found out she was seven weeks along. Zuleyka was in the process of filming a new soap opera "Corazón Apasionado," but quickly turned down the project after finding out about her pregnancy.

The mom-to-be released the following statement:

"Everything took me by surprise, but I feel very fortunate. I come from a very close family and understand what a blessing having a child is. I feel bad for leaving the soap opera because it was another opportunity to grow my career as an actress and reach my professional goals. Regardless, J.J and I are happy to start a family together and I know God will grant us a healthy baby and lots of opportunities for us in the future."

Congrats to the lovely couple!

Tags Celebrity Babies, Jose Juan Barea, Miss Universe, telenovelas, Zuleyka Rivera