Eman Pacquiao shares how he feels after finally meeting Jillian Ward: "Masaya ang heart"

• Eman Pacquiao’s reaction to meeting Jillian Ward becomes the heart of the viral 14M-view clip
• The young boxer traveled from Cotabato to Manila just to see his longtime showbiz crush
• Eman described the encounter as thrilling, saying his “heart was happy” upon seeing Jillian
• He also met Barbie Forteza and his idol Dingdong Dantes during the premiere night

For Eman Bacosa Pacquiao, the black carpet premiere of “KMJS’ Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie” became a night he will never forget.

What was expected to be a simple event appearance quickly turned into a viral moment, as his first meeting with Jillian Ward captured the attention of online viewers—amassing more than 14 million views on the Instagram pages of Sparkle and GMA Regional TV, according to “24 Oras.”

Long before the premiere, Eman openly admitted that Jillian was his showbiz crush and that he hoped to meet her in person someday.

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When Jillian heard about this, she also expressed her own desire to finally meet the young boxer, who recently joined the Kapuso network as a Sparkle Artist.

Determined to be at the event, Eman traveled all the way from Cotabato to Manila just to attend the premiere where Jillian was one of the stars.

When the moment finally happened, his reaction said it all.

“Siyempre masaya po 'yung heart ko na nakita ko siya. I'm very thrilled and honored po na nakasama ko siya ngayon manood ng Gabi ng Lagim,” he said, describing how meaningful it was to stand beside her at the screening.

Jillian, for her part, was caught off guard but pleasantly surprised. She shared that they had already been following each other on Instagram, and she would often notice his likes and messages.

She added, “Actually, sobrang sweet po ni Eman, nagme-message siya minsan, 'God bless,' tapos mga reminders, 'Have a great day,’ ganon.”

But for Eman, meeting Jillian in real life was clearly the highlight of his night.

The evening became even more memorable as he also got to meet Barbie Forteza and his longtime idol, Dingdong Dantes—rounding off an unforgettable milestone for the young boxer-turned-Kapuso star.

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Manny Pacquiao is an eight-division world boxing champion, considered one of the greatest boxers in history. He is married to Jinkee Pacquiao, whom he calls his best friend. Jinkee and the boxing legend have five children – Emmanuel Jr. (Jimuel), Michael Stephen, Mary Divine Grace (Princess), Queen Elizabeth (Queenie), and Israel.

In a previous report by KAMI, Jinkee Pacquiao shared Instagram photos of a family dinner in Los Angeles with husband Manny and son Jimuel Read. The dinner included a visit to the family of Jimuel’s rumored girlfriend, sparking speculation of among netizens about the purpose of the family visit. Jinkee’s previous post showing Jimuel holding hands with the same girl had already fueled dating rumors. The visit coincided with Manny Pacquiao’s boxing match against Mario Barrios, which ended in a draw.

Earlier, Manny Pacquiao and his wife, Jinkee, together with their children, lined up at a fast food restaurant. They did not use their celebrity status to get ahead in the line, instead, they patiently waited for their turn. Thereafter, they seated themselves in he middle of the resto and ate their meals. The video was uploaded by Michael Reiano Murillo on FB. He used several captions that would define the level of humility of the billionaire family, as per the video.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh