The newest iWantTFC reality series, AFAM Wives Club, isn’t afraid to talk about what people often whisper about. The show takes a closer look at Filipinas in relationships with foreigners—and tries to change the way we see them.
During the advanced screening held on November 10 at Stratosphere Events Place in Century City Mall, the show’s cast and creators shared how the project goes beyond the usual labels attached to “AFAM wives.”
Producer Antoinette Jadaone and showrunner Rodina Singh said the series balances humor and sincerity, capturing the real lives behind the stereotypes.
“There’s humor, but so is heart—more than the comedy,” Antoinette said. “It’s not just about laughter. There are moments of authenticity—and of being Filipino.”
Rodina, who oversaw production together with director JP Habac, said the show explores how cross-cultural relationships can be funny, complicated, and deeply human.
“Usually, when people hear ‘AFAM,’ there’s an immediate stigma,” she said. “But we wanted to show that it goes deeper than that—that these are real people with real relationships. We wanted to capture the complexities, not the clichés.”
She added that part of the challenge was earning the participants’ trust.
“You have all these stories with you, and you have to evaluate if you want the world to see them,” Rodina said. “We wanted them to feel safe enough to be vulnerable because we were telling their stories with respect—not judgment.”
The series features Keylyn Trajano, Julia Chu, and Nathalie Hart—women with different personalities and experiences, all navigating the ups and downs of love across cultures.
Keylyn said she joined the show to help “break stereotypes” and show a more truthful side of Filipina women.
“It’s not about foreigners giving us opportunities. It’s the Filipinos who create opportunities because Filipinos are the ones striving to rise in life. It’s about hope, connection, and women sharing their stories despite our differences. It’s time to break stereotypes and show that Filipinas stand their ground, have values, and know how to love.”
Nathalie shared that filming the show made her reflect on cultural differences and how love can bridge them. “It’s really difficult to go out with someone who’s a foreigner,” she said.
“The culture is different, but in the end, we all know how to love. Sometimes, love means understanding each other’s worlds, even if they don’t always match.”
Meanwhile, Julia said the show highlights not just relationships but also the way cultures mix and reveal the Filipino spirit. “The more you see contrast, the more Filipino values come out,” she said.
“When our cultures come together, those little things—pagmamalasakit or pakikisama—that’s what makes us who we are.”
For Antoinette, that blend of humor and heart is what makes AFAM Wives Club stand out.
“You’ll laugh, but you’ll also see a bit of yourself in these women,” she said. “They’re not just AFAM wives. They’re real people with real stories.”
Now streaming on iWantTFC, AFAM Wives Club invites viewers to look past the stereotypes—to meet the women behind the term and the stories that show how love, in all its forms, remains deeply human.
