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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 |
Jhyllianne Wardë (English: /ˈdʒɪliːən wɑːrd/ ji-LEE-yən-_-ward; Tagalog: [ˈdʒiljɐn wɐɹd]; born February 23, 2005) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, debuting in the drama comedy Trudis Liit. She earned fame and success for her leading roles in several daytime dramas such as Prima Donnas and Abot-Kamay na Pangarap. Her accolades include a FAMAS Award, a Star Award for Movies and two Box Office Entertainment Awards.
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Life and career
Jilliane Ward was born on February 23, 2005, in Manila, Philippines, to Elson Penzon and Filipino-American mother Jennifer Ward-Penzon. Her parents separated in 2024.
She finished Senior High School at Homeschool of Asia Pacific in Muntinlupa.
She first appeared in a commercial for Promil Pre-school, a powdered milk drink. Before starring in GMA Network's TV remake of the classic film Trudis Liit, she had played the role of Daldanika in The Last Prince.
In November 2019, Ward founded her own business, Wonder Tea Philippines, in Floridablanca as its first branch. It was followed by Guagua, San Fernando and Porac as their second, third and fourth branches.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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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 |
Television / Digital Series
| 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 |
Discography
Singles
| 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 video appearances
| 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 |
Accolades
| 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 |
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