First-time dad Rodjun Cruz opens up about fatherhood in magazine feature
Kapuso star and celebrity dad, Rodjun Cruz, is featured in Modern Parenting magazine this June, and he talked about his journey as a first-time father in the new normal.
The All-Out Sundays star said having Baby Joaquin in their life is a dream come true for him.
“Para sa akin, sobrang blessing to be a dad,” says Rodjun. “Di ko ma-explain 'yung feeling -- it's overwhelming. Kasi dati pa, 'yan 'yung goal ko talaga. It was my dream to be a dad and have a happy family.”
He also adds, “Parang nung naging dad ako, parang WOW, ito na 'yung greatest achievement ko.”
Rodjun Cruz talks about being a first-time dad in the new normal / Photo by: Kieran Punay (Modern Parenting)
The doting dad revealed that the pandemic became a blessing in disguise as he was able to spend a lot of time with his firstborn and witness his milestones. Rodjun also enthusiastically shared his precious moments with his son.
“Sometimes, Joaquin even joins me when I do my TikTok videos. It's like he's learning how to dance before he can crawl. (laughs)
“He's with me all the time, especially now, [nine] months na siya.”
And like many celebrity parents who welcomed “quarantine babies,” for Rodjun, Baby Joaquin is undoubtedly their silver lining amid the pandemic.
“Parang every day, mas-inspired ka sa life, mas-inspired ka magtrabaho mas lalo sa panahon ngayon, mas-inspired ka na gawin lahat ng best mo para magkaroon ng magandang future si Baby Joaquin.”
He also talked about how surreal it feels to celebrate his first-ever Father's Day this year.
“Actually, ngayon ko lang nare-realize na kasi people were already greeting me in advance, a Happy Father's Day.
“Kasi, noong pregnant nga si Dianne, may bumabati na sakin.
“Pero talaga eto 'yung first, official kong Father's Day, kasi andito na si Joaquin.
“Sometimes, I get emotional kasi narealize ko 'yung blessing na binigay sa amin at hindi talaga biro maging dad.”
You can read the rest of the article about Rodjun Cruz's fatherhood journey on Modern Parenting's website.
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Check out also other celebrities who became first-time dads in 2020, just like Rodjun Cruz, in the gallery below.