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Aside from being a rising champion in the world of boxing, Eman Bacosa Pacquiao has also ventured into showbiz after joining Sparkle GMA Artist Center in 2025.

In an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com, Eman shared that he is overjoyed and grateful for the blessings he continues to receive from both his boxing career and his new path in showbiz—two fields that are currently thriving for him.

“S'yempre super blessed and happy kasi nama-manage ko rin 'yung oras ko sa boxing at showbiz. Kapag boxing, boxing lang; kapag showbiz, showbiz,” the young boxing champ said.

The Sparkle star also emphasized that despite the many blessings in his career, he remains deeply grateful to his family and, most of all, to the Almighty, who made everything possible for him.

Eman admitted that he never imagined his current success would become a reality. He also shared his hope of inspiring the youth to pursue their dreams, stressing that success should be paired with faith and unwavering trust in oneself and in the Creator.

“Marami akong gustong sabihin sa pamilya ko, pero ang una kong gustong sabihin is, 'Thank you, Lord!' kasi hindi ko in-expect 'yung ganitong bagay sa buhay ko. At siyempre, dahil sa narating ko ngayon, marami akong nai-inspire na kabataan,” Eman expressed.

He continued, “Gusto ko na maalala nila na walang imposible sa Panginoon kung ilalagay mo ang tiwala mo sa Kanya at hindi sila susuko.”

When asked if he finds it difficult to balance his boxing career with his new role in showbiz, Eman said he manages his time well, allowing him to handle both commitments effectively.

“Actually, hindi naman, as long as may pinag-uusapan naman kayong schedule. For example, within three months, boxing lang talaga. So kapag natapos 'yung fight, showbiz naman,” he shared.

Recently, Eman won a boxing match against Indonesia's Reynold Kundimang in Tagbilaran, Bohol. He was supported by his co-star from the GMA Prime series Never Say Die, Jillian Ward.

In another exclusive interview, Eman also opened up about the preparations he underwent for his acting debut as part of the Kapuso series.

Catch Eman Bacosa Pacquiao in the action-drama series Never Say Die, airing Monday to Friday at 8:50 p.m. on GMA Prime. It also airs on GTV via same-day replay at 10:30 p.m.

The series is also available for livestreaming on GMA Play, the official streaming app of GMA Network.

Download GMA Play on the Apple App Store and Google Play. It is also accessible via GMANetwork.com/GMAPlay and on Android TVs.

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