Eman Bacosa Pacquiao, excited na sasabak sa unang acting project

• Eman Bacosa Pacquiao arrives in Manila for his acting debut on GMA Prime’s action-drama series Never Say Die
• The boxer, a longtime fan of the show, expresses excitement over working with his celebrity crush Jillian Ward
• Cast members warmly welcomed Eman, with Jillian giving him a garland and Raheel presenting flowers to his mother
• While focusing on boxing, Eman is open to future acting opportunities and encourages viewers to catch his guest appearance

Eman Bacosa Pacquiao, the Sparkle boxer from Davao, recently made his first foray into acting with a guest role on GMA Prime’s action-drama series Never Say Die. He arrived in Manila yesterday for taping, marking a new chapter beyond his boxing career.

A longtime fan of the show, Eman revealed:

"Actually, nanonood po ako ng Never Say Die noong episode 1 pa lang, noong pagka-release pa lang, kasi nandoon sila Jillian, sila Raheel Bhyria."

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His admiration for lead actress Jillian Ward made the experience even more special.

The cast and crew gave Eman a warm welcome on set. He was personally greeted by Jillian, who presented him with a garland, while Raheel Bhyria handed a bouquet to Eman’s mother, Joanna Bacosa. The gestures left a memorable impression on the boxer.

Despite his excitement, Eman admitted he felt nervous while performing, explaining:

"Siyempre kinakabahan din po ako habang ginagawa 'yung mga acting na 'yun. Saka excited po ako kasi ito po 'yung first acting project ko."

Although boxing remains his main focus, Eman expressed openness to future projects in the entertainment industry.

"Excited po ako na makatrabaho pa ang mga ibang artista," he added.

He encouraged viewers to tune in to his special guest appearance, stating:

"Mas mabuti po na abangan niyo na lang po at saka napaka-exciting po nito kasi ito po 'yung first acting project ko."

Catch Eman Bacosa Pacquiao in Never Say Die, airing Monday to Friday at 8:50 p.m. on GMA Prime, with same-day replay on GTV at 10:30 p.m. The show is also available for streaming on GMA Play, accessible via the Apple App Store, Google Play, GMANetwork.com/GMAPlay, and Android TV.

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Eman Bacosa Pacquiao is a Filipino professional boxer and Sparkle artist, recognized as the son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Currently maintaining an impressive undefeated record, he recently secured a knockout victory against Indonesia's Reynold Kundimang on February 28, 2026. Transitioning into acting, Eman is set to make his television debut this month in the GMA Prime series Never Say Die, starring alongside his long-time crush, Jillian Ward. He continues to balance his athletic legacy with a budding career in Philippine entertainment.

In separate news, Jillian Ward personally welcomed boxer Eman Bacosa Pacquiao on the set of GMA’s new action-drama series, making the introduction memorable by placing a neck sash on him. Meanwhile, Raheel Bhyria presented a bouquet to Eman’s mother, Joanna Bacosa, as part of the warm reception. Eman is set to start filming his guest scenes on March 16, with episodes airing Monday to Friday at 8:50 p.m. on GMA Prime.

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Meanwhile, Jillian Ward surprised fans by confirming she and Eman Bacosa Pacquiao are currently in a “getting to know” stage, ending months of online speculation. She spoke warmly of the young athlete, describing their connection as a positive source of inspiration during her busy filming schedule. While they have appeared together at public events, Jillian emphasized taking things slowly and focusing on their careers. This rare admission offers fans a glimpse into her personal life, which she usually keeps private.

Source: KAMI.com.gh