EastEnders star Matt Di Angelo's wife Sophia Perry gives birth to twins as the couple share adorable snap of their new arrivals

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EastEnders star Matt Di Angelo's wife Sophia Perry has given birth to twins - a girl and a boy. 

The actor, 34, who played Dean Wicks on BBC soap, shared an adorable snap of their new arrivals on Instagram on Tuesday as he announced the happy news. 

He wrote: 'My beautiful wife @sophiaperry has had two happy and healthy babies and begun raising them. I'm in the kitchen trying to work out the steriliser.' 

Congratulations: EastEnders star Matt Di Angelo's wife Sophia Perry has given birth to twins - a girl and a boy

Congratulations: EastEnders star Matt Di Angelo's wife Sophia Perry has given birth to twins - a girl and a boy

He then revealed their adorable names, adding: 'Welcome to the world Raphael & Daphne, my dynamic duo. *** 15/08/22***'

He shared two gorgeous snap of the little bundles of joy, cuddled up asleep next to each other in pink and blue beanie hats and holding hands. 

Back in April Matt revealed that his wife Sophia was pregnant and the couple were expecting twins.

The soap star shared a look at the couple's gender reveal as they held cannon poppers which exploded with blue and pink confetti. 

Cute: The actor, 34, who played Dean Wicks on BBC soap, shared an adorable snap of their new arrivals on Instagram on Tuesday as he announced the happy news

Cute: The actor, 34, who played Dean Wicks on BBC soap, shared an adorable snap of their new arrivals on Instagram on Tuesday as he announced the happy news

The pair jumped up and down in excitement in the sweet clip before Matt lifted Sophia in his arms.

He wrote: '"The lottery of life", still a fair way to go but we feel VERY blessed. The boys name will be JACK, and the girls will be POT.' 

The couple were inundated with congratulatory messages from their nearest and dearest.

Babies: He wrote: 'My beautiful wife @sophiaperry has had two happy and healthy babies and begun raising them. Im in the kitchen trying to work out the steriliser'

Babies: He wrote: 'My beautiful wife @sophiaperry has had two happy and healthy babies and begun raising them. Im in the kitchen trying to work out the steriliser'

Actor Chris Evangelou said: 'Congratulations guys, amazing news x,' while Matt's EastEnders co-star Emma Barton added: 'Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️'. 

Danny Hatchard, who played Lee Carter on the series, added: 'Huge congratulations brother ❤️❤️'. 

Matt and Sophie tied the knot in September 2021 at a ceremony held at Grosvenor Chapel in London. 

Confirming the news on social media, Matt shared a short black and white video of the duo on their wedding day, where they are seen celebrating their nuptials. 

Yay! Earlier this year the soap star shared a look at the couple's gender reveal as they held cannon poppers which exploded with blue and pink confetti

Yay! Earlier this year the soap star shared a look at the couple's gender reveal as they held cannon poppers which exploded with blue and pink confetti

Sophie looked incredible in her embellished bridal gown that featured a backless design and wore her hair up in a chic up-do decorated with a jewelled hair piece. 

Matt and Sophia's wedding came two years after the couple announced their engagement in May 2019.

The actor popped the question over pizza and champagne during a romantic beach proposal in the Dominican Republic.

Fans will recognise Matt from appearing on EastEnders. His character Dean was last seen on the soap in February 2016.

Popular: Fans will recognise Matt from appearing on EastEnders. His character Dean was last seen on the soap in February 2016

Popular: Fans will recognise Matt from appearing on EastEnders. His character Dean was last seen on the soap in February 2016

The character was at the centre of a rape storyline that saw Dean sexually assault Linda Carter, played by Kellie Bright, in the Queen Vic in scenes that aired in 2014.

Dean was later acquitted of attempted rape after standing trial off-screen.

Matt made his debut on EastEnders in 2006 and starred on the soap until 2008, before then returning in 2014 for two more years.

Since appearing on EastEnders, Matt has also starred in drama Death In Paradise and BBC series Ordinary Lies.

Relationship: Matt and Sophie tied the knot in September 2021 at a ceremony held at Grosvenor Chapel in London

Relationship: Matt and Sophie tied the knot in September 2021 at a ceremony held at Grosvenor Chapel in London 

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