Jillian Ward playfully punches Eman Bacosa Pacquiao on set, the two end up dancing

How cute are Jillian Ward and Eman Bacosa Pacquiao?

In a clip shared by GMA Network on social media, the two Sparkle stars are seen inside the ring, presumably rehearsing for Eman's upcoming appearance in the Kapuso drama "Never Say Die."

In the video, Jillian could be seen throwing a punch at Eman, but ended up hurting herself. "Ouch, ako nasasaktan," she says.

The son of Manny Pacquiao, a professional boxer himself, gamely readied himself for a few more punches from Jillian, who once again complained that she got hurt. "Sabi sa'yo wag mo lakasan eh," Eman could be heard as saying.

Jillian and Eman agreed to a round of three more punches and when Jillian said, "ako nasasaktan" and suggested for them to dance instead, Eman gamely acquiesed.

The young Pacquiao is set to make his acting debut tonight, Friday on "Never Say Die."

He earlier admitted to having a crush on Jillian, which she said she appreciated.

"Na-appreciate ko naman. Finollow niya po ako, finollow back ko. Napapanood ko din po 'yung mga TikToks tungkol sa kaniya na he's very Godly, he's very nice," Jillian said in a November 2025 interview on 24 Oras. 

The two finally met in person later that month.

In March 2026, Eman scored a fourth-round stoppage against Indonesian opponent Reynold Kundimang at an event in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, where Jillian was present. 

That same month, Eman began taping for "Never Say Die." 

"Never Say Die" premiered on TV last February. Apart from Jillian, it also stars David Licauco,  Kim Ji Soo and Raheel Bhyria.

Catch Eman tonight at 8:55 p.m. on GMA Prime after "Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre." 

 

 

 

 

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— LA, GMA News