Jillian Ward Unveils Eman Bacosa-Pacquiao as Her Mystery 'Big Guy' — Are They Officially Together?

Jillian Ward has revealed that Eman Bacosa-Pacquiao is the man behind her viral 'Big Guy' trend clip, a reveal she made in the Philippines on Sunday, March 1, by posting another dance video in which he finally appears on camera. The disclosure lands in the middle of a weekend in which Ward was also spotted ringside in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, watching Bacosa-Pacquiao fight as online chatter about whether the pair are officially together continues to build.

Ward's earlier 'Big Guy' video left viewers guessing about the identity of the towering figure just out of frame, and the mystery quickly became its own mini plotline on social media. Philstar's report links the renewed attention to Ward's in-person show of support at Bacosa-Pacquiao's bout, where she was seen seated beside his mother, Joanna Bacosa.

A few details remain certain while much else is inference. Ward was at ringside in Bohol, where Bacosa‑Pacquiao won his bout against Indonesian boxer Reynold Kundimang. Ward then posted a new 'Big Guy' clip identifying Bacosa‑Pacquiao as the previously hidden man.

A Ringside Cameo That Felt Loud

The most concrete public sighting came from the crowd, not a press interview. Ward was spotted at ringside during Bacosa-Pacquiao's boxing event in Bohol, sitting alongside Joanna Bacosa, a placement that fans immediately treated as a story in itself. Ward also shared 'moments of fun' with Bacosa-Pacquiao in a Facebook post, according to Philstar, which only poured more fuel on the idea that this is no longer just casual support between acquaintances.

Philstar noted how quickly the internet reached for an old reference point, with fans dubbing Ward he 'next Jinkee,' a nod to Manny Pacquiao's wife and the familiar script of a boxer's public life being shadowed by romantic speculation.The comparison is flattering for those in the business of being compared but slightly claustrophobic for those who are not, as it bypasses the messy middle where two young people might simply be figuring out their relationship.

What can be stated without guesswork is the setting and the optics. The bout took place in Tagbilaran, and Ward was visible enough that images and clips circulated online showing her in the audience near Bacosa-Pacquiao's family.

The 'Big Guy' Reveal That Changed the Tone

Philstar reported that Ward posted a new video embracing the trend and confirmed that the previously 'enigmatic figure' was Bacosa‑Pacquiao. In celebrity terms, it is the sort of soft confirmation that conveys a great deal while still leaving room to later insist that nobody ever used the word relationship.

Philstar also described the background to the attention, reporting that Bacosa-Pacquiao had already 'confessed' feelings for Ward last year. A separate Philstar report from 2025 adds colour to that timeline, saying Bacosa-Pacquiao identified Ward as his local celebrity crush on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda and rated how serious he was about pursuing her as a five on a scale of one to ten. That same report describes the pair meeting in person at a screening where they exchanged a handshake and an embrace, a moment that was later shared across social media.​

As for the boxing itself, Philstar's March 1 piece keeps the sporting detail tight, saying Bacosa-Pacquiao fought Kundimang over four rounds and secured the win. Beyond that, much of what is circulating now sits in the familiar grey zone of fandom, screenshots and wishful thinking, with Philstar framing the excitement largely through the audience reaction rather than any formal announcement from Ward or Bacosa-Pacquiao.