AJ Raval no longer accepting 'sexy roles', shifts focus to kids
MANILA, Philippines — Actress AJ Raval has decided to no longer star in "sexy movies," opting instead to focus on her four kids and Aljur Abrenica, the father of her youngest three children.
AJ appeared on the May 11 episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," the talk show's first episode after Mother's Day, and the actress' first appearance on the show since her revelation to having already birthed five kids.
Much of the episode revolved around AJ's upcoming return to acting for an episode of "Magpakailanman," her first project since leaving streaming platform VMX.
Toward the end of the episode, Boy asked the actress if she would accept an offer to do another "sexy role," which paved the way for her popularity.
AJ revealed that right after her previous appearance on the show last November, she received offers to do sexy roles.
"Pero nag-decide na ako na hindi ko siya gawin o tanggapin dahil 'sexy,'" she explained. "Siyempre may mga anak na rin ako, ilan na, ayaw ko nang gumawa ng ganoon."
The actress believes Aljur will support whatever decision she makes when it comes to such offers, adding that as partners they have decided to respect each other's choices.
If the roles were reversed, AJ said she'd be fine with Aljur doing a "sexy role," expressing her confidence in him.
AJ admitted regretting doing mature projects in the past, "Wala na akong magagawa, nagawa ko na. Pero ang maganda doon [ay] marami akong natutunan... at hindi na gagawin ng mga anak ko."
After her debut "Magpakailanman" episode on May 16, AJ wants to explore more dramatic roles, quipping she can cry well on camera. — Video from GMA Network's YouTube channel
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