Family Life

The Joy of Being a Father

Together with my four daughters Mariella, Sofia, Lucia and Angia. Photo by Toff Tiozon Clothes by Esprit, Ohs Kosh and Carters

As an actor I get to play many roles which is fun to do but the role I treasure the most is being a father.  I consider it an honor and privilege to be the father of Mariella, Angia, Sofia and Lucia. Yes four girls.  I would not have it any other way.  I am so glad that they all came at different stages in my life cause I  get to spend time with them in different ways, the older ones I get to talk about life in general.  While the two younger ones keep Ayen and I young and energetic.  

Since we all share the same passion and love for the arts, we get to fill our home with music.  I love that fact that I got to share the stage with my eldest daughter Mariella in 9Works Theatrical’s A Christmas Carol  https://francolaurel.com/back-in-my-happy-place-the-theatre/.  She is one brilliant actress, singer and director whose work in https://francolaurel.com/why-i-remember-a-boy-made-me-cry/  made her mother and I so proud.

I got to witness the amazing talent of my second daughter Angia at a very young age where she would easily sing in harmony any song she would hear. Now at 15 she composes her own songs and plays the piano and guitar with ease oh and she never took any formal lessons. You have to hear her sing, she can literally blow you away. Our babies Sofia and Lucia are such a joy to be with.  They brighten up my day no matter what. Their tight hugs and kisses will surely wipe away any form of stress and sadness. 

Mariella and I in 9Works Theatrical’s A Christmas Carol. It is one of the most fun productions I have ever done and I am so glad I got experience it with her.
Angia is a musical genius! Her voice is out of this world!
Here I am with Sofia in one of her photo shoots for House of Laurel. She just loves being in front of the camera.  Photo courtesy of House Of Laurel
My youngest Lucia bring us so much love and joy!

Fatherhood has taught me how to be truly selfless in every way. When I was younger my Mom would say that she would do anything for us and she did. She taught me the essence of infinite love. Now that I am a father of four beautiful, kind and talented girls, I can truly say that I would do anything for my children.

The capacity to love them with my whole being is unparalleled.

They continue to inspire me to be a better father, husband to their mother and to be an all around family man. There is not a day that goes by where I do not pray for their well-being, their future and God’s divine protection and provision upon their lives. I consider this to be God’s 

To all the Dads out there, Happy Father’s Day! May God Bless You All! 

Glad to share with you PLDTHome’s Father’s Day video
https://www.facebook.com/PLDTHome/videos/1737927712960971/

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