Luis Manzano Shares Emotional Experience as a First-Time Dad
LUIS MANZANO – TV host Luis Manzano didn’t hold back his emotions as he shared the unforgettable moment he first held his baby girl, Rosie.
Luis Manzano recently shared the emotional journey of becoming a first-time father, offering a heartfelt glimpse into his life with wife Jessy Mendiola and their daughter Rosie. In an interview with journalist Bernadette Sembrano, Luis recounted the powerful moment he first held Rosie in his arms.
“Umiyak ako. When things slowed down kasi nagpapahinga si Howhow (Jessy Mendiola) kasi CS siya, so there was one time na hawak-hawak ko si Peanut (Rosie). For the first time na hawak ko siya, tapos sleeping, so everything slowed down for a bit. Tapos seeing her face, medyo naluha ako ng konti,” he recalled, describing a moment filled with awe and tenderness.
Luis Manzano reflected on the long journey they endured before finally meeting their daughter, expressing immense gratitude and love. “Ang tagal naming pinagdasal, ang tagal naming inantay, ang tagal nag-stay sa loob ng tiyan ni Howhow, and now hawak na namin siya, more precious than anything in this world,” Luis said.
When asked about the experience of fatherhood, Luis shared the whirlwind of feelings that came with the role. “It’s a melting pot of emotions but it always, kumbaga, it’s a melting pot but the final product will always be love,” he stated.
He also opened up about his fears and uncertainties, especially amid the challenges brought on by the pandemic. “Siyempre nandiyan ‘yung exictement — tama ba ‘yung ginagawa ko? We are unsure of what the future [holds] like may pandemic. We saw kung anong pwedeng mangyari sa livelihood in terms of the franchise, and it’s still going on sa ABS(CBN). Every day is a question mark, so nandun pa rin ‘yung uncertainty, ‘yung anxiety.”
Despite these concerns, the love he feels for Rosie remains overwhelming. “Pero ‘yung excitement, ‘yung love, everything. I think pretty much everything na maisip mong emotion mararasanan mo ‘pag may [anak] na,” Luis shared.
Jessy also spoke about her own transformation as a mother. “Talagang gagawin mo talaga lahat para sa anak mo. Akala mo ‘pagka kinasal ka kumpleto ka na, pero mas magiging… parang overflowing talaga ‘yung love ‘pag naging nanay ka. I mean for me, personally,” she said.
The couple welcomed their daughter Rosie in December 2022, nearly two years after their wedding in February 2021.
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