SHORTY STAR THEO' TWO KIDS IS ENOUGH... FOR NOW!'

Introducing his sweet second son Rome, the actor opens up about his chaotic family life and romantic new role

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When Woman's Day talked to Shortland Street heartthrob Theo Dāvid back in 2021, after he was first cast as ambulance officer Viliami To'a, the former rugby player was delighted to be on the popular soap and shared his dreams of one day playing a superhero in a big Hollywood blockbuster.

As it happens, Theo, 28, hasn't had time to play a caped crusader, but he's definitely a superhero to his partner Amanda White and their two adorable kids, Jude, who's just turned two, and Rome, a chilled-out nine-month-old.

It’s all thanks to TikTok.

Gisborne-based teacher Amanda first caught Theo's eye on the social media platform.

Fast-forward four years and the couple couldn't be happier.

"From the get-go, Theo and I always said we wanted lots of children," grins Amanda, 32. "But having two has made us pause as there's barely time to think."

Theo agrees, "Yeah, we could slow down a little as two is plenty for now!"

Amanda says, "Although once you've got two, you might as well have more! And there's lots of room in our house."

Clearly this is something the couple needs to discuss, but however many kids they do have, it's obvious the besotted pair has parenting down to a fine art. Of course, we want to know how they do it.

Theo laughs, "Not that I'm the best at it and it probably sounds clichéd, but it's all about communication."

Amanda adds, "Theo has been super-patient too, handling me with so much grace. I'm not always the nicest human to be round postpartum, running off no sleep, looking after two children and breastfeeding, but he's taking it like a champ."

They are also quick to point out how grateful they are for their home life.