HONG KONG – Former actress and local personality Monnie Li, known to fans as “Offal Girl,” has given birth to a healthy baby girl, Emma, marking a joyful milestone after a difficult personal journey that included a miscarriage last year.
Li, who married in 2024, announced the arrival of her daughter on social media Wednesday, sharing a series of intimate hospital photographs. The images showed Li and her husband cradling their newborn in a hospital room, along with close-up shots of baby Emma and a display of red roses.
In her emotional post, Li wrote directly to her daughter: “Hi Emma, welcome to our family. This is the first photo of Dad, Mom, and you. Until I heard your cry, everything felt unreal. Thank you for arriving safely and healthily in this world. Thank you for choosing me as your mom.”
The 30-year-old actress revealed that her husband personally cut the umbilical cord during delivery, a moment that left him visibly nervous, according to hospital staff. Li, who underwent surgery for the first time, described the experience as a courageous act for her child, one she considers worthy of self-recognition.
“Nurses said Emma has big eyes and lots of expressions,” Li shared, adding that the newborn has a round face and a chubby body. “I can stare at her all day without getting tired,” she said, exuding maternal joy.
Li’s pregnancy comes about a year and a half after she suffered a miscarriage, a traumatic period compounded by stress over her dog Whiskey being bitten in an incident before her wedding. The couple’s path to parenthood has been marked by resilience, with the public following their journey closely.
The birth of Emma has been widely celebrated by fans across social media platforms, with many hailing Li as an inspiration for speaking openly about her fertility struggles. Li, who rose to fame after a viral video of her selling beef offal at a market in Hong Kong, has since transitioned into acting and influencer work.
Health experts note that discussing miscarriage openly can help reduce stigma and provide support for women experiencing similar losses. The Hong Kong Maternal and Child Health Center encourages women who have faced pregnancy loss to seek emotional and medical support during subsequent pregnancies.
Li’s announcement serves as a reminder of the emotional highs and lows many families navigate on the road to parenthood. As she settles into her new role, her story resonates with countless mothers who have faced adversity and emerged with renewed hope. Fans can expect Li to share more updates on motherhood through her social media channels in the coming weeks.
