“Looking Forward Ako sa Big Family”: Zeinab Harake Opens Up About Her Next Chapter With Bobby Ray Parks Jr.

It looks like content creator Zeinab Harake is ready to dream bigger when it comes to family life.

In a recent podcast guesting with fellow content creator Killa Kush, Zeinab revealed that she and her husband, basketball star Bobby Ray Parks Jr., are looking forward to having more children together.

Zeinab Harake and Bobby Parks Jr.

Photo: Zeinab Harake/Facebook

“Excited and looking forward ako sa big family. Gusto ko ‘yung big family na hindi na mawawasak,” Zeinab shared.

The 26-year-old YouTube star, who will be turning 27 this December, admitted that she once thought she wouldn’t want more kids. But thanks to her husband’s maturity and readiness for fatherhood, her mindset changed.

“Excited ako kasi responsible naman ang partner ko, pero dati ayoko na. Si Ray kasi wala siyang baby talaga at 32, so siyempre alangan naman pagdamutan natin ng lahi,” she explained.

Still, Zeinab clarified that having another baby isn’t their immediate priority just yet. The newlyweds plan to enjoy married life first before expanding their family.

“After [the] wedding, hindi muna. Enjoy muna namin ‘yung married life namin bago kami gagawa ng baby,” she said, adding that they hope to welcome a new addition before she hits 30.

Building their dream home

Aside from baby plans, Zeinab also revealed that she and Ray are working on building their own home.

“After ng kasal, magpapagawa kami ng house. That’s why talaga ang mga properties namin ngayon, we’re building it to sell na, para after ng wedding, ‘yung sa amin naman ‘yung i-bu-build namin,” she shared.

For Zeinab, the process feels extra special since it’s something they’re working on together.

Ang sarap kasi nung pag nag-build ka ng something, hindi ka lang mag-isa. ‘Yung dalawa kayong may pangarap para sa relasyon niyo.”

Their intimate wedding

The couple tied the knot on June 1, 2025, in an intimate wedding, which they only revealed to fans a few days later. Ray also made headlines with his heartfelt vows to Zeinab’s two kids, Zebbiana and Lucas, promising to love and raise them as his own.

“To my son and daughter, I promise to be the best daddy I could be, who would love and protect y’all. But most importantly, who will raise both of you to be God-fearing children,” he said during the ceremony.

With marriage, house plans, and family goals lined up, the two are clearly building their future step by step.

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