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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 is a talented Filipino actress and singer. She was born on February 23, 2005. Jillian started her acting career when she was just a child. She became famous for her roles in TV shows like Trudis Liit, Prima Donnas, and Abot-Kamay na Pangarap. She has won several awards for her acting, including a FAMAS Award.
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Jillian's Early Life and Career
Jillian Ward was born in Manila, Philippines. Her birthday is on February 23, 2005. Her parents are Elson Penzon and Jennifer Ward-Penzon. Jennifer is a Filipino-American.
Jillian finished her Senior High School studies. She attended the Homeschool of Asia Pacific in Muntinlupa.
She first appeared in a TV commercial for a powdered milk drink. Before becoming a big star, Jillian played a character named Daldanika in the TV show The Last Prince. Later, she got her first main role in the TV remake of the classic story Trudis Liit.
In November 2019, Jillian started her own business. It is called Wonder Tea Philippines. The first branch opened in Floridablanca. After that, more branches opened in Guagua, San Fernando, and Porac.
Jillian's Acting Roles
Jillian has acted in many movies and TV shows. She started acting when she was very young. She has played many different characters.
Movies She Starred In
Jillian has appeared in several films. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote | Bebeng | Credited as "Gillian Ward" |
| 2011 | My Valentine Girls | Ishi / Lily | Segment: "Soulmates" |
| Oh! Pa Ra Sa Ta Y Wa Yeah! | Bettina | Short film | |
| Aswang | Ahnia | ||
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | Sapphire "Saf" Martirez | |
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Bebeng |
TV Shows and Digital Series
Jillian has been in many popular TV shows. She has worked with GMA Network for most of her career.
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2010 | The Last Prince | Daldakina | GMA Network |
| 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 | ||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Captain Kitten | Captain Kitten / Kat | ||
| 2024–25 | It's Showtime | Herself / Guest | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ALLTV / GMA Network / GTV |
| 2024 | Black Rider | Dra. Analyn Santos | GMA Network |
| Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Barbara (season 3) | ||
| 2025 | My Ilonggo Girl | Roberta "Tata" Magbanua / Venice Hermoso |
Jillian's Music
Jillian is also a singer! She has released several songs.
Singles (Songs)
Here are some of the songs Jillian has released:
| Title | Year | Album | Label | Ref. |
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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 |
Music Videos She Appeared In
Jillian has also appeared in music videos for other artists.
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Role | Album | Director | Ref. |
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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 won many awards for her acting and talent. Here are some of the awards she has received:
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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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 |
