Zana & Gianni 'He's Our Miracle Baby'

The MKR Favourites spill on their surprise pregnancy.

- Jackie Brygel

It’s a steamy Melbourne Saturday afternoon and 3-month-old Leonardo Romano, all big eyes and cherubic pink cheeks, is squealing with delight as his parents, Zana Pali and Gianni Romano, dip his tiny toes into the pool.

“He’s our little surprise,” says a beaming Gianni, to which Zana adds: “And the best one ever!” Clearly the duo, who made headlines as the designer-loving lawyers on My Kitchen Rules, are besotted with their bundle of joy.

“Family has always been very important to both of us,” says Zana, “so creating our own little family is incredible.”

As for the now bikini-clad Zana, she’s never felt better. But that wasn’t always on the cards.

The 27-year-old candidly reveals that her pregnancy – in which she gained and has since lost 25kg – was far from easy.

“I had severe insomnia and I was huge,” says Zana. “I just didn’t feel like myself. All I wanted to eat were hot chips and chicken nuggets. Gianni had to make a lot of late-night trips to McDonald’s!