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Jillian Ward
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Ward in 2025
Born
Jhyllianne Wardë

(2005-02-23) February 23, 2005 (age 20)
Manila, Philippines
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active 2009–present
Agent Sparkle GMA Artist Center
Height 5 ft 1 in (155 cm)
Parents
  • Elson Penzon (father)
  • Jennifer Ward-Penzon (mother)
Musical career
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.

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
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
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
"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
"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.

Awards and nominations received by Jillian Ward
Award Year Category Nominated work Result
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
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