Sean Raval defends sister AJ; breaks silence on bashing: “Social Media is One-Sided and Judgmental”

Published 13 Jan 2026 at 11:19 PM

by Josh Medina

4 min read

Sean Raval slams social media "bashers" for spreading false and hurtful narratives about his sister, AJ Raval
In a report by ABS-CBN News, the actor expressed immense pride in AJ’s decision to publicly admit her motherhood, citing her newfound freedom
Despite the controversies, Sean describes AJ as a "relentless" and "super strong" sister behind closed doors
Sean credits his father, Jeric Raval, for teaching him to remain kind and respectful amidst the showbiz chaos

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In a moving show of family solidarity, rising actor Sean Raval has stepped forward to defend his sister, AJ Raval, against the unrelenting waves of social media criticism.

Sean Raval defends sister AJ; breaks silence on bashing: “Social Media is One-Sided and Judgmental” — Photo: AJ Raval and Sean Raval (IG @ajravsss | @borrachoofficial)
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Speaking during a press conference for his upcoming romantic comedy Spring in Prague, the 22-year-old actor opened up about the emotional toll that public judgment has taken on their family and his admiration for his sister’s resilience.

In a report by ABS-CBN News, Sean, the son of action legend Jeric Raval, did not mince words when discussing the "one-sided" nature of online commentary.

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He expressed deep frustration over how netizens often construct false narratives based on limited information.

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"Alam ko po ‘yung truth," Sean stated firmly. " Kapag binabasa ko po ‘yung mga comment, ang layo po sa katotohanan. Sinisiraan po nila ‘yung tao. Sa social media po, one-sided. Some people are judgmental. Nakaka-hurt."

The young actor admitted that while AJ often keeps her personal struggles to herself to protect the family, her strength is evident.

He described her as "relentless" in the face of controversy, though he confessed that as her brother, seeing her targeted still causes him significant pain.

The interview also touched upon AJ Raval’s recent public confirmation that she is a mother of five. Rather than focusing on the delay of the revelation, Sean expressed immense pride in his sister’s decision to finally live her truth.

He noted that the admission has brought a sense of freedom to AJ and her children, allowing her to move through life with newfound confidence.

"As a brother of AJ, mas naging proud po ako kasi wala na po siyang kailangang itago," he shared. " Confident na po siyang lumabas without hiding ‘yung mga anak."

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While Sean is busy carving his own path with Spring in Prague—produced by Borracho Film Production—he remains grounded by the advice of his father.

He described the elder Raval as a "caring and loving" patriarch who treats all his children equally, far removed from the tough-guy persona he projects on screen.

According to Sean, the best advice he received from Jeric was simple yet profound: "Always be kind. Respect everyone. Do your best. Be yourself."

Spring in Prague, which also stars Paolo Gumabao and Sara Sandeva, is set to hit cinemas on February 4, 2026.

AJ Raval is a prominent Filipino actress and digital creator who rose to fame as the daughter of action legend Jeric Raval. A mainstay of Viva Films, she has transitioned from daring roles to more diverse projects while maintaining a massive social media presence. In 2025, AJ gained widespread support after candidly opening up about her life as a mother and her partnership with Aljur Abrenica.

Recently, AJ fired back at critics after a TikTok video featuring her and Aljur Abrenica sparked a wave of negative comments regarding their relationship history. Addressing the viral caption "Him: I wish I met you earlier," AJ emphasized that the line was a standard template for the online trend and not a literal statement made by Aljur. The actress called out netizens for attempting to turn a lighthearted social media moment into a controversial issue involving Aljur's former partner, Kylie Padilla. The exchange follows AJ’s major 2025 announcement where she confirmed her role as a mother to five children, including three with her current partner.