Press & Media
Joseph Tito has been featured across parenting, LGBTQ+, lifestyle, and international media for his work on modern fatherhood, surrogacy, storytelling, and culture.
Featured Coverage
Source: Newsweek
"I Was a Single Gay Dad Who Chose Surrogacy"
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Source: LGBTQ Nation
"This gay man became a single father of twins after deciding to navigate surrogacy alone"
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Source: LGBTQ Nation
"This single gay man had to pretend to have a wife to bring his babies home from the hospital"
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Interviews & Profiles
Source: Modern Beauty Magazine
"The MOM Chronicles: He's equal parts Mom AND Dad" — Spring 2021 Cover
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Source: Authority Magazine
"Social Media Stars Making a Social Impact: Why & How Joseph Tito of The Dad Diaries Is Helping To…"
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Source: My City Life
"Joseph Tito: The Dance Between Tradition and Authenticity"
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Source: Resident Magazine
"Messy, Honest, and Gloriously Human: The Journey Behind Random Thoughts"
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Source: Vita Magazine
"Joseph Tito On Fatherhood, Pride & Speaking Out: 'We Can't Stay Silent'"
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Source: BuzzFeed
Featured Reel
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Una Vita Felice
“A Happy Life” — 60-minute Documentary Film
Italian Canadian film-maker and social media influencer Joseph Tito shares his moving and inspirational story. From coming out as gay to his Catholic parents, to navigating surrogacy as a single man, to finding the love of his life — Joseph delves into his struggles and victories, and the hard work he put into reaching a goal he pined for more than anything else: a happy life with a perfect family.
Joseph Tito's Journey to Parenthood: A Tale of Resilience and Love
Joseph Tito was 37 and living a glamorous life in Dubai when he realized he needed more: a family. Facing significant challenges as a gay man in the adoption process, Joseph opted for surrogacy in Kenya. Despite relationship breakdowns, multiple failed embryo transfers, and daunting legal hurdles, he never gave up. His determination paid off when his surrogate gave birth to twins, Stella and Mia, on November 30, 2018.
On Camera
TV segments and news coverage from CTV, CityNews, and more.
Joseph Tito's Journey of a Lifetime
Single dad's difficult journey to become a father left him stranded in Africa with newborn twins
Gay Single Dad w/ Newborn Twins Stuck In Kenya Due To Citizenship Issues
Toronto man hits roadblock in citizenship for surrogates
Toronto man with surrogate twins arrives in Canada
Film & Television
Directed
- 2016Deals in the DesertDirector · Executive Producer13-episode series filmed in Bahrain, distributed internationally by Netflix
- 2014Blending in with the BahrainisDirector · Producer
- 2013The Rite of Love – An Arab WeddingDirector · Producer
- 2022What Would it Cost?Director · Producer
Produced
- 2004WindowsProducerAdapted from Timothy Findley's “Kellerman's Windows” with the cooperation of the Findley estate. Won Best Director, Giuseppe Dessì Literary Film Festival, 2005
- 2005Balla che ti passaProducerFirst feature, with Italian dancer and choreographer Silvio Oddi. Premiered at the Rome Film Festival
- 2004ImmortalProducerWorld premiere at Inside Out Toronto; screened in Washington D.C., Sydney and Madrid
- 2009Death of the VirginProducer
- 2018Speed AddictsExecutive Producer
- 2017Arabia MotorsProducer
- 2017Food is CultureExecutive Producer
- 2016Ayam ZamanProducer
- 2016Simply SusyProducer
- 2011Deep TissueProducer
Appeared as subject
- 2024Una Vita FeliceSubjectFeature documentary about Joseph, directed by Jaime Escallon-Buraglia
- 2020Sex, ExplainedSelfNetflix documentary series
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Featured Contributor
Joseph contributes on parenting, family dynamics, and modern fatherhood.
Queer Parenting Advocate
Recognized for advocacy in LGBTQ+ family rights and surrogacy as a queer father.
Content Creator & Writer
Creating content that celebrates diverse families.
The Story That Made the News
When the twins were born in Kenya and left stateless, the story ran across CBC, CTV, Global News and CP24.
- Global NewsThis Canadian man had twins via surrogate in Kenya. Now, he can't bring them homeNews · 2018
- Global NewsCanadian man who had twin girls via surrogate in Kenya granted visas to bring them homeNews · 2019
- Global News'I just want to be home': Canadian surrogate dad brings twin girls home from KenyaNews · 2019
- CBC News'It felt like a movie': Single father of twin girls returns to Canada after surrogacy ordealNews · 2019
- CTV NewsStateless twins born in Kenya on path to Canadian citizenshipNews · 2019
- CP24Toronto man and new baby girls return home from Kenya after citizenship hurdleNews · 2019
- Ellis Jones (UK)Father & twins return home after immigration disputeLegal press · 2019
On Television
- CTV NewsCanadian man unable to bring surrogate children home from KenyaTV · 2018
- LGBT Canada In The MediaGay Single Dad with Newborn Twins Stuck in KenyaTV · 2018
- 680 NEWSToronto man with surrogate twins arrives in CanadaRadio/TV · 2019
- CityNewsToronto man hits roadblock in citizenship for surrogatesTV · 2019
- CTV Your MorningSingle dad's difficult journey to become a father left him stranded in AfricaTV · 2019
- Camões TVHere's the Thing — ep18: Joseph TitoTV · 2021
- ConceiveAbilitiesFrom Jet-Setter to Toddler Dad: A Single Gay Man's Surrogacy StoryVideo · 2024
- City Life MagazineThe Dance Between Tradition and AuthenticityVideo · 2024
Conversations
Long-form interviews on surrogacy, single fatherhood, burnout and raising twins.
- This Girl Loves SleepDad Stories: Joseph TitoPodcast · 2019
- Lisa in the CityWhat makes you feel sexy, after kids?Podcast · 2019
- All Things ConceivableFrom Jet-Setter to Toddler Dad: A Single Gay Man's Surrogacy StoryPodcast · 2021
- Start TalkingBeing a Single Dad with The Dad DiariesPodcast · 2021
- Milkstained.Surrogacy & Single Fatherhood to Twin GirlsPodcast · 2021
- Not That MomParenting and DatingPodcast · 2023
- Gay Men Going DeeperBeing a DadPodcast · 2023
- The Papaya PodcastThe One About Building His Own FamilyPodcast · 2023
- becoming babyREADYJoseph chats with becoming babyREADYPodcast · 2023
- Building Your FamilyGay Dad To Be Finds FamilyPodcast · 2024
- Uncut and UncensoredAgainst All Odds: Joseph Tito's Surrogacy JourneyPodcast · 2024
- FatherneticsFatherhood, Family & Fierce ParentingPodcast · 2025
- Things I Wish I Knew About…All Things Dad DiariesPodcast · 2026
Features, Interviews & Listings
- SWAGGER MagazineJoseph Tito: A Special Surrogacy Story Told In Real-TimeFeature · 2023
- ConceiveAbilitiesA Single Dad's Surrogacy Journey with Joseph TitoInterview · 2021
- The Influence Agency14 LGBTQ+ dad influencers to followList · 2022
- Smash + TessThe featured #smashtessguy: Joseph TitoFeature · 2020
- City Life MagazineThe Dance Between Tradition and AuthenticityCover feature · 2024
- Cormorant BooksJoseph Tito — author pagePublisher · 2026
- 49th ShelfJoseph Tito on Canada's book siteDirectory · 2026
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