Boxer Eman Bacosa Pacquiao, son of athlete-politician Manny Pacquiao, admitted to having a crush on Kapuso actress Jillian Ward. He shared this on the episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" on November 18, 2025.
Eman referred to Jillian as his local celebrity crush, and when asked how serious he was about courting Jillian, he said only five out of ten. He also left a message for the actress: "Hi po, hope to see you soon," even though he is a few months older than Jillian.
The boxer also admitted that he has dated three women in the past, not including his flings in the past. In the same episode, he joked with Boy about his resemblance to actors Piolo Pascual, Marvin Agustin, and Dingdong Dantes.
Eman is Manny's daughter from Joanna Bacosa, a waitress who Manny allegedly had an affair with in 2003. In boxing, he holds a record of 7-0-1, and his most recent win was at the Thrilla in Manila II event, where Manny was there to support his daughter's fight.
