TV and radio presenter Rove McManus is known for keeping his family life private.
But in a rare moment of revelation, the 44-year-old has opened up about the joys of being a father to his four-year-old daughter Ruby, in an interview with BW.
He told the publication that he is excited to share his favourite films with the youngster, who he shares with wife of nine-years actress Tasma Walton.
‘I can’t wait’: TV and radio present Rove McManus has opened up about the joys of being a father to his four-year-old daughter Ruby and that he is excited to share his favourite films with the youngster
‘Part of the joy of fatherhood is sharing the movies I loved as a child with my daughter and even the ones I loved as an adult, to be honest,’ he said.
Rove, who recently returned to Network Ten, said that he has so far exposed her to classic films including The Wizard Of Oz, as well as Disney’s Finding Nemo and Aladdin.
He also added: ‘I can’t wait until she’s old enough to get stuck into the Harry Potter Series. I reckon she’ll love them.’
Doting dad: ‘Part of the joy of fatherhood is sharing the movies I loved as a child with my daughter and even the ones I loved as an adult, to be honest,’ he said
Film buff in the making: Rove, who recently returned to Network Ten, said that he has so far exposed Ruby (pictured wearing an ‘I love Daddy’ wear) to classic films including The Wizard Of Oz, as well as Disney’s Finding Nemo and Aladdin
The funnyman also is known for his voice cameo on Finding Nemo as a crab, as well as his Play School’s Story Time series.
When asked if little Ruby had an idea about her famous dad’s child-friendly roles, he said she is aware of his work.
‘But I’m not sure it registers with her what it all actually means yet. I’m fine with that,’ Rove added.
Proud parents: He shares daughter Ruby with wife of nine-years actress Tasma Walton
He is best known for his weekly evening talk show Rove Live on Network Ten, which ran from 1999-2009 before he relocated to the US to host Rove LA on Fox8 from 2011-2012.
Rove recently made his return to Network Ten hosting the new panel show Show Me The Movie! with team captains, actress Jane Harber and comedian Joel Creasey.
Show Me The Movie! is on Thursday at 7:30pm on Network Ten.
TV comeback: Rove recently made his return to Network Ten hosting the new panel show Show Me The Movie! with team captains, actress Jane Harber and comedian Joel Creasey