What began as an online jab has been transformed into a confident, fashion-forward moment by Filipino actress and personality Awra Briguela, who embraced the comparison once used to mock her in a striking new photoshoot.

Released on March 22, the basketball-inspired photoshoot sees Awra leaning into the “Bronny James” comparison long used by netizens, referring to NBA player Bronny James.

Instead of resisting the label, she reclaims it, turning a recurring online insult into a deliberate and self-assured creative statement.

At the center of the photos is a clear shift in tone. Awra no longer responds to the comparison defensively. She embraces it. 

Her caption, “Say it again… but this time louder while I pose,” signalling that she is taking control of the narrative and reframing it on her own terms.

Awra wore a reconstructed Los Angeles Lakers-inspired look, with a yellow and purple jersey reworked into a corset and paired with a skirt. 

For over a year, the “Bronny” comparison circulated in comment sections, often as a form of cyberbullying tied to her identity. 

Awra had previously addressed the remarks as hurtful and warned against continued harassment. 

Supporters have since praised the move as a powerful response to online trolling, highlighting how the project turns negativity into confidence and self-expression. 

The photoshoot resonates in a broader context where public figures are increasingly finding ways to push back against online harassment.

Awra debuted the look at a basketball-themed celebration for actress Andrea Brillantes, where the sporty concept aligned with the event’s theme. Amid the crowd of celebrity attendees, her outfit stood out not just for its design, but for the statement it carried.

By turning a long-used insult into a bold fashion moment, Awra reframes the narrative entirely, choosing to define the story on her own terms rather than letting it be shaped by others.

PHOTO: AWRABRIGUELA (via Instagram)