Celebrities react after Pacquiao victory vs Vargas

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED)– Celebrities took to social media to congratulate Manny Pacquiao on his fight against Jessie Vargas Saturday, November 5 (Sunday, November 6 in Manila) in Las Vegas.

Manny reclaimed the WBO welterweight title in his first fight since becoming a senator.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach was spotted watching the match. Before the fight, she posted photos of the pink boxing gloves Manny gave to her early this year.

“Throwing back to when my boxing idol [Manny Pacquiao] gave me these earlier this year.  I’ve always been a fan and I think some of you know that well. Haha. Remember that tweet?  Tonight I will be cheering for him live here in Las Vegas! I can’t wait to see our national pride in action!”

Throwing back to when my boxing idol @mannypacquiao gave me these earlier this year.  I’ve always been a fan and I think some of you know that well. Haha. Remember that tweet?  Tonight I will be cheering for him live here in Las Vegas! I can’t wait to see our national pride in action!  #FistsUp #PinoyPride #MannyPacquiao

A photo posted by Pia Wurtzbach | Miss Universe (@piawurtzbach) on Nov 5, 2016 at 3:38pm PDT

 

#MannyPacquiao gave me these earlier this year.  I’ve always been a fan and tonight I will be cheering for him live here in Las Vegas! I can’t wait to see our national pride in action!  #FistsUp #PinoyPride

A photo posted by Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (@missuniverse) on Nov 5, 2016 at 4:51pm PDT

 

Pia also posed with Manny’s wife Jinkee.

Confidently beautiful with a heart.  with the most beautiful woman in the Universe @piawurtzbach

A photo posted by jinkeepacquiao (@jinkeepacquiao) on Nov 5, 2016 at 6:32pm PDT

 

Here’s a selfie of Pia and Manny.

Selfie with the champion! Thank you @mannypacquiao It’s a proud moment for the Philippines once again! You’re truly an inspiration! #PacVargas #TeamPacquiao #TeamPhilippines

A photo posted by Pia Wurtzbach | Miss Universe (@piawurtzbach) on Nov 6, 2016 at 1:09am PST

 

Tim Yap tweeted: “Pinoy pride through and through. Mabuhay ka, Pacman.”

 

Pinoy pride through and through. Mabuhay ka, Pacman! #PacVargas #PacquiaoVargas

— Tim Yap (@officialTIMYAP) November 6, 2016

 

 

TV host and author Ramon Bautista took to Twitter to congratulate Manny.

 

Congrats Manny Pacquiao!

— Ramon Bautista (@ramonbautista) November 6, 2016

 

Actor Iñigo Pascual congratulated Manny via Twitter.

#PacVargas CONGRATS MANNY!

— Inigo Pascual (@ImPascualInigo) November 6, 2016

 

Eat Bulaga host Wally Bayola also congratulated Manny.

Manny Pacquiao never fails to make us proud! Proud to be Pinoy! Mabuhay ka Manny#PacVargas #MAICHARDHappyHeart

— Wally Bayola (@iWallyBayola) November 6, 2016

 

 

Teen star Sharlene San Pedro posted this:

 

YEAAAAAA!!!!!
Congratulations @mannypacquiao #PacVargas pic.twitter.com/kga9mIBVvP

— Sharlene San Pedro (@shar_sanpedro) November 6, 2016

 

TV 5 star Akihiro Blanco said:

Congrats manny!!! #PinoyPride

— Aki Blanco (@AkihiroBlanco26) November 6, 2016

 

Jerald Napoles meanwhile tweeted: “Yesssss!! Congrats Manny! Hehe.”

Yesssss!! Congrats Manny! Hehe pic.twitter.com/PooZlY5evX

— Jerald Napoles (@IamJNapoles) November 6, 2016

 

Hashtag member Zeus Collins posted this:

 

Manny Pacquiao #PacVargas

— Zeus Collins (@iamzeuscollins) November 6, 2016

 

Teen actress Gabbi Garcia posted this:

 

Congrats Pacman! #PacVargas

— Gabbi Garcia (@_gabbigarcia) November 6, 2016

 

 

Zsa Zsa Padilla posted this:

Congrats! https://t.co/C4qQRbPihz

— zsa zsa padilla (@zsazsapadilla) November 6, 2016

 

Sarah Labhati also congratulated Manny.

CONGRATULATIONS @mannypacquiao

— Sarah Lahbati (@SarahLahbati) November 6, 2016

 

Piolo Pascual posted a photo of Manny on Instagram.

He’ll always be the ‘people’s champ’… and now a boxing legend… thank you for the inspiration @mannypacquiao …you didn’t disappoint…  to God be the glory:) cheers!  Thanks @hotnjuicyshrimp for the great experience:)

A photo posted by Piolo Jose Pascual (@piolo_pascual) on Nov 5, 2016 at 10:16pm PDT

 

Aljur Abrenica also congratulated Manny via Instagram.

 

Congratulations Pacman

A photo posted by Aljur Abrenica (@ajabrenica) on Nov 5, 2016 at 10:10pm PDT

 

 

Some of the celebrities spotted watching the fight in Las Vegas included rapper Andrew E and singer Geneva Cruz, who is based in the US.

Bumped into my kumpare @andrewe_dongalo and his family at brunch, today! It was great seeing you guys! My inaanak is so binata na! Hope to see you guys later at the fight!  #pacquiaovsvargas #donairevsmagdaleno

A photo posted by Geneva Cruz (@genevacruzofficial) on Nov 5, 2016 at 5:26pm PDT

 

Now with pareng Senator @mannypacquiao here in Las Vegas!!! Good luck and Win the fight for the Filipino People pare ko!!!  #pacvargas #lasvegas #pinoypride

A photo posted by Andrew E. (@andrewe_dongalo) on Nov 4, 2016 at 11:56pm PDT

 

– Rappler.com