Welcome back to my channel! Today, a thrilling but surprising revelation is shaking the showbiz world—especially among fans of rising personality Eman Bacosa Pacquiao . Amidst her entry into the industry as GMA Network’s new Sparkle artist, an unexpected confession has been brought up by netizens: who was Eman’s first celebrity crush before Jillian Ward even entered the scene?

And the answer—surprised many.

Jillian Ward wasn’t the first actress Eman admired. Instead, two Kapamilya actresses first captured her heart back when she was still unknown to the public and out of the mainstream media spotlight—none other than Andrea Brillantes and Kathryn Bernardo .

This revelation came from Eman herself in previous interviews, specifically before she signed a contract with GMA Sparkle Artists Agency . At that time, she was just a silent fan—a young person who followed her idols on social media, just like millions of Filipinos.

According to Eman, Andrea Brillantes is one of the artists she actively follows on Instagram. That’s why she was surprised and happy when Andrea followed her back—a simple gesture that for her was a big moment. She said she didn’t expect it, especially since they didn’t have a personal relationship before.

If one were to examine some of Andrea’s past Instagram posts, meticulous netizens would notice that Eman was among the regular likers — a quiet but obvious admiration from a fan who never showed off.

This thrill was rekindled in the memories of many when Eman was invited to “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” last November. In the said episode, a hilarious scene occurred when she was given a copy of Andrea Brillantes’ sexy calendar , which was endorsed for an alcoholic beverage.

As expected, Eman’s reaction was natural and genuine— trembling, smiling widely, and visibly embarrassed . A reaction that was unscripted, unforced, and loved by the public even more for its authenticity.

She was still in the studio with her younger brother Jacker . When Eman saw Jacker holding Andrea’s calendars, she suddenly said jokingly but directly:
“That’s mine, that’s my crush.”

He immediately took the calendar, held it to his chest, and smiled again—a simple gesture that said a lot. A memory of being an ordinary young man before fame.

Eman also didn’t deny that Kathryn Bernardo is also one of her long-time admirers. And this doesn’t surprise many. With Kathryn’s talent, beauty, and personality, who wouldn’t have admiration?

But like everything in life, times change, feelings change . Former crushes may remain memories—smiles that once colored youth, but no longer need to be carried into the present.

As time went by, Eman’s interest in Jillian Ward , a Kapuso actress who is now often associated with her name, seemed to have grown. But it’s also clear that her early admiration for Andrea and Kathryn never became more than admiration —no issues, no intrigue, no complications.

And it’s important to make this clear: there’s nothing wrong with admiration . Having a crush is part of being human—a spontaneous feeling that’s not forced and doesn’t need to be overly explained. It’s just proof that even the children of famous personalities go through normal adolescence.

Netizens praised Eman even more for her openness and lack of artifice . She did not use these names for controversy or publicity stunts—rather, she simply shared them as part of her personal story.

For now, Eman is busy making her own name in the industry. Not as “Pacquiao’s son,” but as an individual with her own dreams, personality, and story .

And you, showbiz folks, what do you think of this revelation? Is it fun to see this side of a rising star? Do you think it adds to his appeal?

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Thank you very much and until next time!