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Jillian Ward
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Jhyllianne Wardë
February 23, 2005 Manila, Philippines
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (155 cm) |
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| Genres | Pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | GMA Music |
Jillian Ward (born February 23, 2005) is a talented actress from the Philippines. She started acting when she was very young, first appearing in the TV show Trudis Liit. As she grew up, she became well-known for her main roles in popular daytime dramas like Prima Donnas and Abot-Kamay na Pangarap. Jillian has won several awards for her acting, including a FAMAS Award and a Star Award for Movies.
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About Jillian Ward
Her Early Life
Jillian Ward, whose full name is Jhyllianne Wardë, was born in Manila, Philippines, on February 23, 2005. Her parents are Elson Penzon and Jennifer Ward-Penzon. She completed her senior high school studies at Homeschool of Asia Pacific in Muntinlupa.
How She Started Acting
Jillian's acting journey began when she was very young. Her first appearance was in a TV commercial for a powdered milk drink. Before getting her big break in Trudis Liit, she played a character named Daldanika in another TV show called The Last Prince.
Jillian's Business Venture
In November 2019, Jillian started her own business called Wonder Tea Philippines. The first branch opened in Floridablanca. Later, more branches were opened in other places like Guagua, San Fernando, and Porac.
Jillian's Acting Roles
Jillian Ward has appeared in many films and television shows throughout her career.
Movies She Starred In
Jillian has acted in several movies since 2010. She often played child roles when she was younger.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2010 | Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote | Bebeng |
| 2011 | My Valentine Girls | Ishi / Lily |
| Oh! Pa Ra Sa Ta Y Wa Yeah! | Bettina | |
| Aswang | Ahnia | |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | Sapphire "Saf" Martirez |
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Bebeng |
Her TV Shows and Digital Series
Jillian has been a part of many popular TV shows and digital series. She has played a variety of characters, from young heroes to dramatic roles.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2010 | The Last Prince | Daldakina |
| Wachamakulit | Herself | |
| Maynila | Melanie | |
| Sine Novela: Trudis Liit | Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili-Ferrer | |
| Kaya ng Powers | Janna Jackson Powers | |
| Maynila | Sean | |
| Pepito Manaloto | Angelica | |
| 2010–11 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Jillian the Doll |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell | Leah "Lelay" Concepcion / Super Tiny |
| Eat Bulaga! | Herself / Guest | |
| Andres de Saya | Jecjec | |
| 2011–12 | Daldalita | Lolita Matias / Daldalita |
| 2012 | Biritera | Louise May Imperial |
| 2012–14 | Kap's Amazing Stories | Marikit |
| 2012 | Spooky Valentine | Princess |
| Luna Blanca Book 1 | Luna Sandoval / Luna de Jesus / Cara Amor Montecines | |
| Cielo de Angelina | Young Angelina | |
| 2013 | Indio | Young Rosa |
| Home Sweet Home | Jessie Caharian | |
| Magpakailanman: Kabang: Hero Dog | Dina | |
| One Day Isang Araw | Daisy | |
| Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? | Young Richelle | |
| Genesis | Young Racquel | |
| 2014 | My BFF | Chelsea / Elsie |
| 2015 | Pari 'Koy | Sarah Espiritu Cruz |
| Magpakailanman: Apoy ng Pangarap (The Beverly Grimaldo Story) | Young Bebs | |
| 2016 | Poor Señorita | Charisse Dela Cruz |
| Dear Uge: Maid in China | Tricia | |
| 2016–17 | Sa Piling ni Nanay | Maya Salvacion-de Guzman / Katherine Mercado |
| 2017 | Maynila | Charlene Liantada |
| Haplos | Teen Angela Marie | |
| 2017–19 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Alice Espino / Princesita |
| 2017–18 | Super Ma'am | Michelle Ombrero |
| 2018 | Lip Sync Battle Philippines | Herself / Guest Performer |
| Sunday PinaSaya | ||
| Dear Uge: Pasiklaban sa Lamayan | Julia | |
| Magpakailanman: Ang Batang Biktima ng Sanib | ||
| 2018–19 | My Special Tatay | Odette Villaroman |
| 2019–22 | Prima Donnas | Donna Marie "Mayi" Madreal Escalante |
| 2019 | Maynila | Sara |
| 2020–22 2023–24 |
All-Out Sundays | Herself / Guest Performer |
| 2022 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tiki Toktok | Angelica "Angel" Andres |
| Tadhana: Tayong Dalawa | Sophia | |
| Happy Together: Kalapati | Maye | |
| 2022–24 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Dra. Analyn Santos |
| 2023 | Royal Blood | Dra. Analyn Santos |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Captain Kitten | Captain Kitten / Kat | |
| 2024–present | It's Showtime | Herself / Guest |
| 2024 | Black Rider | Dra. Analyn Santos |
| Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Barbara (season 3) | |
| 2025 | My Ilonggo Girl | Roberta "Tata" Magbanua / Venice Hermoso (before) |
| Mga Batang Riles | Lady |
Jillian's Music Career
Besides acting, Jillian Ward also sings. She has released several singles and contributed to soundtracks for her TV shows.
Songs She Has Released
Jillian has recorded many songs, often for the TV series she stars in.
| Title | Year | Album | Label |
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| "Tomorrow" (unreleased) | 2010 | Non-album single | N/A |
| "Natutulog Ba ang Diyos?" | 2012 | Cielo de Angelina OST | GMA Records |
| "Best Friends Forever" | 2014 | Novela (album by Janno Gibbs) | |
| "Sa Piling ni Nanay" | 2016 | Mga Awit Mula sa Puso Vol. 7 | |
| "Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko" | 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko OST | |
| "Ikaw ang Tahanan Ko" | 2019 | Prima Donnas OST | GMA Music |
| "Bukod Tangi" | 2022 | ||
| "First Love Na Nga Ba" | |||
| "Kaibigan" | |||
| "Be All Mine" | 2024 | Non-album single | |
| "Soredemo (Kahit Na)" (with SkyGarden) | Pulang Araw OST | ||
| "Boom Bada Boom" | 2025 | My Ilonggo Girl OST | |
| "Lihim" |
Music Videos She Appeared In
Jillian has also appeared in music videos for other artists.
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Role | Album | Director |
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| "Shawty" | 2022 | Donnalyn | Herself | Non-album singles | Donnalyn |
| "Maria Clara" | Magnus Haven | Albert S. Langitan | |||
| "Tara, Laro" | 2024 | Various | Melissa | Emerson Reyes |
Awards and Recognitions
Jillian Ward has received many awards for her acting since she was a child. These awards show how talented she is and how much her work is appreciated.
Major Awards
She has won awards like the Most Popular Female Child Performer and Daytime TV Actress of the Year from the Box Office Entertainment Awards. She also received the German Moreno Youth Achievement Award from the FAMAS Awards.
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| Asia Pacific Luminare Awards | 2023 | Most Remarkable Actress of the Year | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Won |
| Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2011 | Most Popular Female Child Performer | Jillian Ward | Won |
| 2024 | Daytime TV Actress of the Year | Abot Kamay na Pangarap | Won | |
| FAMAS Awards | 2011 | Best Child Actress | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | Nominated |
| 2023 | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Jillian Ward | Won | |
| NSSU Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television | 2023 | Best Actress in Daytime Series | Abot Kamay na Pangarap | Won |
| Star Awards for Movies | 2011 | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | Nominated |
| 2012 | Aswang | Won | ||
| Star Awards for Television | 2011 | New Female TV Personality | Trudis Liit | Won |
| 2012 | Best Child Performer | Luna Blanca | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Home Sweet Home | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | My BFF | Nominated |
See also
- List of Filipino actresses
- Cinema of the Philippines
- Television in the Philippines
