Father’s Day is just around the corner, and for most showbiz enthusiasts, it’s also the perfect time to update the list of celebrity dads!
While the world might be so focused on what their favorite first-time moms have been up to, there are also a handful of newbie celebrity dads who have equally adorable stories (and Instagram posts!) that are worth sharing. Which is why, as we anticipate the upcoming Father’s Day celebrations, My Pope looks into the lives of some of these newly-inducted celebrity dads and how they’ve been adjusting to family life so far. (Read: 5 Heartfelt Prayers For Fathers Of All Kinds)
Read on to know more about the heartwarming updates on the lives of football star Phil Younghusband, film and theater actor JC Santos, reality star Slater Young, food vlogger Erwan Heussaf, and Argentinian entrepreneur Nico Bolzico!
Phil Younghusband
Yes, you read that right. Filipino football star Phil Younghusband is finally a father! The 32-year old former Philippine Azkals team captain and his wife Margaret introduced their baby boy to the world on June 16, Tuesday morning. (Read: Coleen Garcia, Billy Crawford Host ‘Online Gender Reveal’ Part)
The Azkals superstar posted a photo of him carrying his son on Instagram with the caption, “Very proud to introduce Team Younghusband’s new signing Philip James Younghusband, named after his Grandad and Dad.”
JC Santos
Earlier this year, award-winning film actor JC Santos and his non-showbiz wife Shyleena Herrera welcomed their firstborn child, River Altheia. Now, JC is happily adjusting to being a husband and a hands-on father to his lovely daughter. (Read: Father’s Day Celebration: An Open Letter to Dads)
On Instagram, the Lam-ang actor has been very open about his family’s bonding moments and his awe-inspiring daddy duties. Just check out these cute photos of JC and his little princess!
Slater Young
Just recently, Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited‘s Big Winner Slater Young and his wife, fashion blogger Kryz Uy, introduced their healthy newborn baby boy to the world. (Read: 4 Unique Gift Ideas To Surprise Dad With On Father’s Day)
On an Instagram post, Kryz shared that her son Scott Knoa was born on June 2 weighing 7.9 pounds after normal delivery in Chong Hua Hospital in Mandaue, Cebu. Meanwhile, Slater announced the birth of their son through a witty and cool version of the “wipe it down” challenge on TikTok. Now isn’t that adorable?
Erwan Heusaff
First-time dad Erwan Heussaff is spending his quarantine time being a husband to his wife, Anne Curtis, and a hands-on father to his newborn daughter, Dahlia Amelie. The Heussaff family has been in Australia for more than four months now. (Read: How do Erwan, Piolo, and Jasmine stay well in mind and body?)
“I see her change every day, it’s crazy!” Erwan says. “For me, It’s been amazing to be a full-time dad, which is something I never thought I’d be able to experience, just being at home every day.”
Nico Bolzico
Argentinian entrepreneur Nico Bolzico and actress Solenn Heussaff welcomed 2020 with the birth of their daughter Thylane Katana. The couple celebrated the first day of the year with the gift of a new family member!
“Parenting is my passion,” Nico once said in an Instagram post. And to most of his fans, this statement seems to be believable enough! (Read: Kuya Kim Shares Heartfelt Letter From His Son On His Graduation Day)
How Nico enjoys the experience of being a first-time father can be seen on his entire Instagram page. The Argentinian hilariously shares online his and his wife’s parenting struggles—to the delight of their fans!