Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Would you trust your family to choose your partner? Defeat the Family is a new Filipino dating show that does just that! A pool of suitors will have to “defeat” members of a Filipino family for a chance at love (and as we know, Filipino dating culture gets INTENSE). A big thank you to Justine and The Rafaels for joining us this episode–and to the wonderful suitors, you’re all a catch!
0:00 - The Rafael Family Plays Defeat the Family
0:45 - Meet Justine Rafael
1:09 - ROUND 1 Sister-in-Law (Alyssa Rafael)
8:30 - ROUND 2 Ate (Jasmine Rafael)
12:47 - ROUND 3 Kuya (AJ Rafael)
19:05 - Family Discussion
20:32 - The Final Reveal
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Thank you to our team for bringing this project to life:
Directed by: Jules Cruz
Edited by: Millaine Matinong, Jules Cruz, Jo Zhao
Executive Producer: Leo Albea
Produced by: Sarah Albea
Associate Producer: Eugene Luna, Reese Leyva, Kellie Kwon
Director of Photography: Emil Velasco
2nd Camera Operator: Nick Watase
Sound Mixer: Michael Faner, Deyo Forteza
Production Designer: Katrina Songco
Production Assistants: Sahrang Han, Elle Lavin, Marc Mariano, Leslie Lopez, Paolo Valerio, Kellie Kwon
SEO Strategist: Manna Dellota
Craft Services: Jewel Albea, Pinky Albea
Casting Associate: Jannel Mariano
COVID Compliance: Tessa Albea
Production Team:Marie Balbuena, CJ Dominguiano, Millaine Matinong
Design Team: Cyrille Calderon, Keziah Dela Cruz, Paolo Valbuena, Reyn Ramirez, Samantha Casingal
Suitors:
Jester King
Christian
Danny
Elijah
David
Psalm
Richard
Featuring:
Justine Rafael
Alyssa Rafael
AJ Rafael
Jasmine Rafael
One Down is committed to creating a sustainable platform for original and groundbreaking content that showcases our culture, contextualizes Filipino American narratives, and prompts dialogue surrounding the diverse experiences, identities, and talents that are often overlooked, suppressed, or erased; engaging with and building connections between community members both online and in the Greater Los Angeles area; working with established professionals to create avenues for the next generation of Filipino movers to advance in careers across the entertainment industry.
Would you trust your family to choose your partner? Defeat the Family is a new Filipino dating show that does just that! A pool of suitors will have to “defeat” members of a Filipino family for a chance at love (and as we know, Filipino dating culture gets INTENSE). A big thank you to Justine and The Rafaels for joining us this episode–and to the wonderful suitors, you’re all a catch!
0:00 - The Rafael Family Plays Defeat the Family
0:45 - Meet Justine Rafael
1:09 - ROUND 1 Sister-in-Law (Alyssa Rafael)
8:30 - ROUND 2 Ate (Jasmine Rafael)
12:47 - ROUND 3 Kuya (AJ Rafael)
19:05 - Family Discussion
20:32 - The Final Reveal
Support our work while repping Filipino culture in One Down’s limited edition street wear at https://onedown.media/shop!
Follow us on Social Media!
facebook.com/onedwnmedia
instagram.com/onedwnmedia
tiktok.com/@onedownmedia
https://app.kumu.ph/onedown-yt
Check us out online!
https://onedown.media/
Want to work with us?
Contact us at partnerships@one-down.com
If you care about this work and content, please consider joining our FB Community: bit.ly/onedownfbcommunity
Thank you to our team for bringing this project to life:
Directed by: Jules Cruz
Edited by: Millaine Matinong, Jules Cruz, Jo Zhao
Executive Producer: Leo Albea
Produced by: Sarah Albea
Associate Producer: Eugene Luna, Reese Leyva, Kellie Kwon
Director of Photography: Emil Velasco
2nd Camera Operator: Nick Watase
Sound Mixer: Michael Faner, Deyo Forteza
Production Designer: Katrina Songco
Production Assistants: Sahrang Han, Elle Lavin, Marc Mariano, Leslie Lopez, Paolo Valerio, Kellie Kwon
SEO Strategist: Manna Dellota
Craft Services: Jewel Albea, Pinky Albea
Casting Associate: Jannel Mariano
COVID Compliance: Tessa Albea
Production Team:Marie Balbuena, CJ Dominguiano, Millaine Matinong
Design Team: Cyrille Calderon, Keziah Dela Cruz, Paolo Valbuena, Reyn Ramirez, Samantha Casingal
Suitors:
Jester King
Christian
Danny
Elijah
David
Psalm
Richard
Featuring:
Justine Rafael
Alyssa Rafael
AJ Rafael
Jasmine Rafael
One Down is committed to creating a sustainable platform for original and groundbreaking content that showcases our culture, contextualizes Filipino American narratives, and prompts dialogue surrounding the diverse experiences, identities, and talents that are often overlooked, suppressed, or erased; engaging with and building connections between community members both online and in the Greater Los Angeles area; working with established professionals to create avenues for the next generation of Filipino movers to advance in careers across the entertainment industry.
