With her big brown eyes and cherubic smile, it’s easy to see why little Emiliana Tikao is the apple of her parents’ eyes. It’s been a year since Coast Night Show host Jason Tikao and wife Amy welcomed their “bubs”, as they affectionately call her, and although the road to parenthood wasn’t easy, it was worth every moment.
“For me, being a mum is what I was meant to do with life,” Amy enthuses. “I love being a little person’s whole world. It’s hard but it’s just so rewarding.”
When the Weekly arrives at the family’s home on Auckland’s North Shore, the proud parents are surprised when Emiliana becomes suddenly shy. But after a cuddle with Mum and a bit of food, the toddler quickly charms the whole team.
In fact, with her confident nature, Jason is convinced he’s raising a “radio baby”, despite his best efforts.
“I get the feeling she’s going to see a studio and be like, ‘Oh, that’s fun.’ And she does love to chat. She’s going to be a performer of some kind,” he laughs.
It shouldn’t be too much of a surprise because radio is in Emiliana’s blood. Not only is her dad a broadcaster, but both of Amy’s parents also work in the industry – and it’s the reason Jason and Amy met.
“Amy’s mum was a station manager at one of the radio stations where I used to work,” explains Jason. “I used to always go into her office and hang out with her. And then Amy came in one day and I was like, ‘Ooh, hello.’”
This story is from the July 26, 2021 edition of New Zealand Woman's Weekly.
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