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Kapamilya Snaps: 9 celebrity fathers who are proud “Girl Dads”!

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>In every family, it’s the members who are in the same gender that are usually well-bonded. It’s because mothers and daughters and fathers and sons tend to share the same interests or sentiments in certain stuff. However, there are instances when the fathers are able to establish close ties with their daughters, such as the ones we listed in this Kapamilya Snaps feature.</p><p>Read on to find out who these certified celebrity girl dads are and to get a glimpse of their sweet moment with their beloved daughters!</p><div><strong>Jhong Hilario</strong></div><p>Ever since he and partner Maia Leviste Azores welcomed their firstborn Sarina Oceania in March 2021, Jhong has been delighting us with photos and videos of their adorable father-daughter bonding moments on Instagram. Whenever he’s not busy with <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itshowtime"><strong><u>It’s Showtime</u></strong></a> and his duties as councilor of Makati City, he would spend all his free time with Sarina either at home or their travels, as well as accompanies her to different activities, like her gymnastics class. He has also uploaded cute videos of their <em>kulitan</em> and <em>kantahan</em> moments together, which never fail to paint a smile onto our faces.</p><div><strong>Luis Manzano</strong></div><p>He may be our funny and quick-witted host in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/icsyv"><strong><u>I Can See Your Voice</u></strong></a>, but Luis has been taking fatherhood seriously ever since he and wife Jessy Mendiola’s daughter Isabella Rose arrived in December 2022. From taking on several jobs in the past, he now makes sure to allot his Sundays to his dear family. He’s also fond of sharing some of his lovely moments with Baby Peanut, such as their <em>lambingan</em> everytime before he goes to work.</p><div><strong>John Prats</strong></div><p>The former child star turned into a parent himself when he and wife Isabel Oli had their first child Feather in 2016. And among their three children, it’s the adorable seven-year-old who seems to be the one who’s following the actor-director footsteps as she has taken interest in live concerts and has even made her first-ever TV guesting in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/magandangbuhay"><strong><u>Magandang Buhay</u></strong></a> last May with her Mommy Isabel.</p><p>In an Instagram post, John disclosed that Feather had been actually curious about his job. Thus, he brought her to the Moira Dela Torre concert last February in which he was the director and allowed her to observe how everything runs backstage. He wrote in the caption of his post: “Finally! Nakanood na sya ng Concert, at nakita nya kung paano ang work. Sabi nya sa sakin, Ang COOL mo papa, i want to be a director too. Nakakakilig lang at ang sarap sa pakiramdam! [sic]”</p><div><strong>JC Santos</strong></div><p>It was in February 2020 when JC’s fatherhood journey after his wife Shyleena gave birth to their firstborn River Altheia. Aside from spending time with them at home whenever he’s not at work, the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen"><strong><u>Dirty Linen</u></strong></a> actor actually loves to explore different places with his family and take River to both local and international tourist destinations.</p><div><strong>Jake Ejercito</strong></div><p>Despite living apart most of the time, Jake make sure to be able to build a strong connection with his beloved daughter Ellie and to spend quality time with her. He enjoys traveling and going on dates with her, taking goofy snaps together, and exchanging random and funny messages with her, which he shares on social media.</p><div><strong>JC de Vera</strong></div><p>JC became a father when his wife Rikkah gave birth to their firstborn Lana in April 2018. As the little girl grows, he encourages her to try different activities, which their whole truly enjoys. And early this June, he received the best Father’s Day for this year as they welcomed their second daughter Laura Amanda. He posted what seems to be their first picture together and wrote in the caption: “You have been born into a world filled with endless possibilities, and I am so excited to see all that you will achieve in your lifetime. We are overjoyed to have you in our lives, our love for you will only continue to grow stronger with every passing day.”</p><div><strong>John Estrada</strong></div><p>Those who were able to follow the life of John would know that he’s a “girl dad” to four amazing ladies. He has three daughters with his ex-wife Janice de Belen, namely Inah, Kaila, and Moira, and an <em>unica hija</em> with current wife Priscillla Meirelles named Anechka. The <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo"><strong><u>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</u></strong></a> star surely never fails to delight his followers everytime he posts a photo of him with all his children, especially with Anechka to whom he gets to spend most of his time. Despite his busy schedule, he’s still manages to bond with her, even a over a simple meal, take lots of photos whenever they’re together.</p><div><strong>Erwan Heussaff</strong></div><p>From being a distinguished content creator and loving husband to <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itshowtime"><strong><u>It’s Showtime</u></strong></a> host Anne Curtis, Erwan added another feather on his cap when their daughter Dahlia arrived in March 2020. Going through his social media posts, we can say that he is such a cool and doting “girl dad” as he and Anne have been tagging their kid along with them in their adventures in-and-out of the country, as well as accompany her at home of in her activities at school.</p><div><strong>Daniel Miranda</strong></div><p>Perhaps the youngest in this list, Daniel instantly embraced daddy duties when his girlfriend, <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/theironheart"><strong><u>The Iron Heart</u></strong></a> actress Sofia Andres, got pregnant in 2019 until now that Baby Zoe is turning four in November. He may be young, but he’s absolutely nailing being a “girl dad” because aside from taking good care of Zoe, he also love taking cute selfies, riding horses by the beach, and more with her!</p><p>Despite their busy schedules at work and other personal endeavors, it’s truly admirable how these celebrity daddies are still able to dedicate time to their kids, especially their daughters.</p><p>Aside from doing different things together, these fathers make sure that their precious daughters will also grow up well-guided and feeling loved and supported all the way.</p><p>Happy Father’s Day, Kapamilya!</p>

The celebrity dads in this Kapamilya Snaps definitely know that raising girls is both a great responsibility and honor!