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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider Movies and TV devider Jillian Ward shares thoughts on working with Eman Pacquiao

Jillian Ward shares thoughts on working with Eman Pacquiao

Published Mar 12, 2026 08:33 am
Kapuso actress Jillian Ward, who made a notable appearance at Eman Bacosa Pacquiao's fight against Indonesia’s Reynold Kundimang at the Bohol Cultural Center, revealed her excitement about potentially teaming up with Eman for an on-screen project.
Jillian Ward (Images courtesy of Facebook)
Jillian Ward (Images courtesy of Facebook)
At her GMA Sparkle Artist Center contract renewal on March 10, Jillian further expressed her eagerness to collaborate with Eman in upcoming projects.
"If that means na mas lagi kaming magkikita, siguro yes, open po ako.Sobrang bait niya po eh, as in. Kahit this morning, he texted me. Nangamusta siya. So if I’m working with somebody who’s supportive, why not? (If that means we'll see each other more often, then yes, I'm open.) He's so kind, as in. Even this morning, he texted me. He was asking if I'm okay. So if I'm working with somebody who's supportive, why not?)" Jillian said.
Eman and Jillian first met during the premiere of KMJS’ Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie" back in Nov 2025. During the premiere, the two gained online attention for looking good together.
In a video uploaded online, the two celebrities were even teased by popular broadcaster Jessica Soho, who said they were the newest loveteam. Before meeting Jillian, Eman admitted that the young actress was his celebrity crush during his interview with King of Talk Boy Abunda.
Jillian Ward and Eman Bacosa Pacquiao
Jillian Ward and Eman Bacosa Pacquiao
What's next for Jillian?
Jillian, who has been with GMA for 16 years, rose to prominence as a child star after starring in "Trudis Liit". Marking a new era in her career, Jillian opens up about what she wants to do in the coming years.
"Sobrang dami ko pong plans for this year, and the next few years pa po. Syempre gusto ko po ma challenge yung sarili ko in terms of acting, and I want to grow pa po in terms of my performer side. Gusto ko po talaga ma-master yung craft ko this year (I have so many plans for this year, and the next few years. Of course, I want to challenge myself in acting, and I want to grow more on the performer side. I really want to master my craft this year)," Jillian shared.
Working on her new teleserye "Never Say Die" with David Licauco, Kim Ji Soo, and Raheel Bhyria. Jillian also shared her thoughts on having a loveteam.
"And my opinion on loveteams, siyempre ang mahalaga po diyan komportable ang isang artista. But personally po, when I was younger po talaga, I wanna do everything so bad. Now po, I'm open to do everything, kasi gusto ko po talaga matuto and maging versatile pa (And my opinion on loveteams, of course, the most important thing is that an artist is comfortable. But personally, when I was younger, I really wanted to do everything. Now, I'm open to doing everything because I really want to learn and be versatile)," Jillan said.
Aside from her acting side, Jillian is also set to release her first single in the coming months.
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