AJ Raval explores motherhood struggles in first-ever drama portrayal in ‘Magpakailanman’ 

From daring roles to drama: AJ Raval explores the sacrifices of early motherhood in new episode.

AJ Raval is set to take on her first heavy drama role as she headlines an upcoming episode of “Magpakailanman” airing this Saturday, May 16. 

The episode follows the story of a young woman navigating motherhood while raising three children at an early age—a narrative that closely mirrors parts of the actress’ real-life journey.

The role comes months after Raval openly spoke about her family during a November 2025 appearance on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” where she confirmed that she is a mother of five. She also revealed that actor Aljur Abrenica is the father of her three youngest children: Aikina, Junior, and Abraham.

Raval also shared that her eldest daughter, Ariana, is now seven years old, while her second child, Aaron, had passed away. Despite public curiosity surrounding her personal life, the actress explained that she chose to keep her children away from the spotlight to protect them from criticism and scrutiny online.

With the upcoming “Magpakailanman” episode, viewers will see a more vulnerable side of Raval as she portrays the realities, sacrifices, and emotional weight of becoming a mother at a young age. 

The project also marks a new chapter for the actress, who is mostly known for her daring and romantic roles, as she steps into more emotionally grounded storytelling on primetime television.