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Zanjoe Marudo reflects on transformations he experienced since becoming a father

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Zanjoe Marudo opened up about the transformations he experienced since becoming a father and starting a family of his own.</p><p>In an interview with Ogie Diaz for his YouTube vlog, the actor shared how fatherhood naturally shifted his mindset and priorities.</p><p>&quot;Hindi mo napapansin nagbabago ka eh. [Automatic] eh... &#x27;yung isa sa unang magbabago &#x27;yung decision-making,&quot; he said in an interview with Ogie for the latter&#x27;s YouTube vlog. &quot;Hindi na &#x27;yung yes ka lang ng yes sa lahat ng mga imbitasyon, sa lahat ng mga lakad.... o pagbili ng gamit o paggastos sa mga luho.&quot;</p><p>Zanjoe emphasized that decision-making is now collaborative now that he&#x27;s building a life with his wife, Ria Atayde.</p><p>&quot;Kailangan ko ng kausapin &#x27;yung asawa ko si Ria sa mga bawat desisyon na gagawin ko. Hindi na siya &#x27;yung ako na lang tapos magugulat na lang sila biglang meron akong ginawa. Partnership na talaga &#x27;yung sitwasyon ko ngayon,&quot; he said.</p><p>The actor also shared that his sense of responsibility has deepened since becoming a parent. &quot;Lumalim &#x27;yung sense of responsibility dahil siyempre nandiyan na si Sabino (his son), may pamilya na akong sarili,&quot; he said.</p><p>Zanjoe believes that he will still experience more transformations along the road. &quot;Tingin ko marami pang magbabago, mas magma-mature pa, mas marami pang pagdadaanan,&quot; he said.</p><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGC6gNXPiNl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGC6gNXPiNl/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A385486.99999999994%2C%22ls%22%3A76859.89999999997%2C%22le%22%3A76870.39999999997%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>It was in September 2024 when Zanjoe and Ria welcomed their first child.</p><p>In January, Ria took to social media to share her journey with Zanjoe since becoming parents.</p><p>&quot;A little MIA but a whole lot of life and love these past few months. Thank you to everyone who has helped make it easier and a lot of more fun — especially @onlyzanjoemarudo 🤍,&quot; Ria posted on her Instagram page.</p><p>In her post, Ria shared a peek into her life with Zanjoe and their baby, from her labor to moments with friends and family.</p><p>Ria announced her pregnancy back in June 2024 on Father&#x27;s Day as she penned a message for Zanjoe to mark the occasion.</p><p>&quot;To the dad you already are and the dad I know you’ll be. Love you @onlyzanjoemarudo,&quot; she posted. &quot;So excited for this new chapter with you.&quot;</p>

<p>Zanjoe Marudo welcomed his first child with wife Ria Atayde in September 2024. </p>