Sylvia Sanchez Finally Reveals the Reason Why Her Grandchild Is Kept Off Social Media

👶 The Mystery Behind Sylvia’s Grandbaby

Veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez has long been admired for her candor, but one thing fans couldn’t help but notice was her silence when it comes to her grandchild—the child of her son, actor Arjo Atayde, and his wife, actress Maine Mendoza.

Now, in an emotionally honest interview, Sylvia has spoken up for the first time, sharing the reason behind their family’s decision to keep the baby out of the public eye.

🗣️ “Not Everything Should Be Public”

In a heartfelt moment during her recent guesting on a talk show, Sylvia said:

“Mahal na mahal namin ang apo ko. Pero hindi lahat kailangan nasa social media. Gusto naming protektahan ang pagkabata niya.”

(“We love our grandchild very much. But not everything needs to be on social media. We want to protect their childhood.”)

This simple yet powerful statement sparked a mix of admiration and debate online, with many netizens praising the family’s intentional approach to privacy in the digital age.

📵 A Growing Trend Among Celebrities

Sylvia and her family join a growing list of celebrities who choose to shield their children and grandchildren from the spotlight. This includes stars like:

Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff (with daughter Dahlia)
Iza Calzado and Ben Wintle (with their daughter Deia)
Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes (who have carefully managed exposure of Zia and Ziggy)

Sylvia explained further:

“Bata pa ang apo ko. Hindi niya pa alam kung ano ang mundo ng social media. Hindi ko rin alam kung gugustuhin niya ‘yun paglaki niya.”

(“My grandchild is still young. They don’t yet understand the world of social media. I don’t even know if they’ll want it when they grow up.”)

🧡 Family Over Fame

Despite being in the entertainment industry for decades, Sylvia emphasized that family remains her priority—not fame or online validation.

She also expressed how proud she is of Arjo and Maine for setting boundaries:

“Bilang mga magulang, si Arjo at Maine ang may desisyon. At sinusuportahan ko sila 100%.”

(“As parents, Arjo and Maine have the final say. And I support them 100%.”)

🤳 Fans React

Comments poured in across various platforms:

🗨️ “Much respect to Sylvia Sanchez and her family for protecting their grandchild’s innocence.”
🗨️ “Not everything needs to be posted. Let’s normalize privacy.”
🗨️ “Wish more celebs would do the same. Let kids be kids.”

While others admitted they were curious about the baby, most respected the family’s decision and even praised them for setting a healthy example.

👀 What’s Next for Sylvia?

Aside from being a proud grandmother, Sylvia Sanchez is still active in both TV and film. She’s set to star in an upcoming drama series later this year and is also producing a documentary on family life behind fame—a passion project inspired by her own experiences.

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