Little Boy With Rare Genetic Disorder Can Only Smile When He Has Hiccups

Title Little Boy With Rare Genetic Disorder Can Only Smile When He Has Hiccups
Summary A mother captured her son smiling during his hiccups, despite having a condition which causes facial paralysis, in a viral TikTok that gained 9.9 million views. Roxy Tabarez was at home in Bakersfield, California, where she explained how her son has Moebius Syndrome, a rare congenital neurological disorder which causes facial paralysis. Despite the paralysis, when Roxy’s son, Santi, has the hiccups, she insists it causes the corners of his mouth to lift up in a smile. Roxy said: “Each time he gets the hiccups, it brings us so much joy because that is the only time we get to see him have a smile.”
Credit @tparty_6 via ARK Media
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Footage type Mobile phone
Filming Location Bakersfield, California
Country United States

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Date Posted: 21st November 2025

Categories: Viral, Parenting & Kids, As Seen On KOMI, Top Picks, Health & Lifestyle