In a heartwarming segment on ABC’s Good Morning America, co-anchor Gio Benitez celebrated his 38th birthday with some delightful surprises. The morning show brought out Benitez’s husband, Tommy DiDario, who had arranged a special Harry Potter-themed birthday cake for the avid Potter fan.
Adding to the joy, the show also featured a touching birthday message from Cuban-born singer Gloria Estefan. This connection had particular significance as both Estefan and Benitez share Cuban roots, with the latter being born in Miami to Cuban parents.
Last year, Gio Benitez made headlines for his report on the New York City Pride parade, where he recounted his personal journey of coming out to his mother at the age of 24. He shared the emotional moment of revealing his truth, saying, “I’m gay,” to which his mother responded with relief, dispelling any misconceptions she may have had.
Gio Benitez and Tommy DiDario, both prominent figures in the world of television, first connected through Instagram in January 2015. Their love story led to an engagement in Paris in September 2015 and a wedding in Miami on April 16, 2016.
Benitez, who initially joined Good Morning America as a reporter in 2013, recently earned a promotion to the position of weekend co-anchor in May, marking a significant milestone in his career.
This heartwarming celebration on Good Morning America not only marked Gio Benitez’s special day but also showcased the power of love, acceptance, and diversity within the LGBTQ community.