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Jillian Ward

Filipino-American actress (born 2005)

Summary

Filipino-American actress (born 2005)

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nameJillian Ward
imageJillian Ward 2025.jpg
image_captionWard in 2025
birth_nameJhyllianne Wardë
birth_date
birth_placeManila, Philippines
citizenship
occupation
years_active2009–present
agentSparkle GMA Artist Center
height5ft 1in
fatherElson Penzon
motherJennifer Ward-Penzon
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genrePop
instrumentVocals
labelGMA Music

Jhyllianne Wardë ( ; ; born February 23, 2005) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, debuting in the drama comedy Trudis Liit. Her profile increased with 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.

Early life and education

Jhyllianne Wardë was born on February 23, 2005, in Manila, Philippines, to Elson Penzon and Filipino-American mother Jennifer Ward-Penzon. Her parents separated in 2024.

Ward finished pre-school in 2012 and attended elementary in 2011 at ODB Montessori School of Novaliches. She moved to Pampanga until 6th grade and attended junior high school as a homeschooling student at Westfields International School. She finished senior high school in 2023 at Homeschool of Asia Pacific in Muntinlupa.

Career

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.

Other activities

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

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2010Si Agimat at Si Enteng KabisoteBebengCredited as "Gillian Ward"
2011My Valentine GirlsIshi / LilySegment: "Soulmates"
Oh! Pa Ra Sa Ta Y Wa Yeah!BettinaShort film
AswangAhnia
2012The Mommy ReturnsSapphire "Saf" Martirez
Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si AkoBebeng
2025KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The MovieAngelSegment: "Sanib"

Television / Digital Series

YearTitleRole
2010The Last PrinceDaldakina
WachamakulitHerself
MaynilaMelanie
Sine Novela: Trudis LiitGertrudis "Trudis" Capili-Ferrer
Kaya ng PowersJanna Jackson Powers
MaynilaSean
Pepito ManalotoAngelica
2010–11Jillian: Namamasko PoJillian the Doll
2011Captain BarbellLeah "Lelay" Concepcion / Super Tiny
Eat Bulaga!Herself / Guest
Andres de SayaJecjec
2011–12DaldalitaLolita Matias / Daldalita
2012BiriteraLouise May Imperial
2012–14Kap's Amazing StoriesMarikit
2012Spooky ValentinePrincess
Luna Blanca Book 1Luna Sandoval / Luna de Jesus / Cara Amor Montecines
Cielo de AngelinaYoung Angelina
2013IndioYoung Rosa
Home Sweet HomeJessie Caharian
Magpakailanman: Kabang: Hero DogDina
One Day Isang ArawDaisy
Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?Young Richelle
GenesisYoung Racquel
2014My BFFChelsea / Elsie
2015Pari 'KoySarah Espiritu Cruz
Magpakailanman: Apoy ng Pangarap (The Beverly Grimaldo Story)Young Bebs
2016Poor SeñoritaCharisse Dela Cruz
Dear Uge: Maid in ChinaTricia
2016–17Sa Piling ni NanayMaya Salvacion-de Guzman / Katherine Mercado
2017MaynilaCharlene Liantada
HaplosTeen Angela Marie
2017–19Daig Kayo ng Lola KoAlice Espino / Princesita
2017–18Super Ma'amMichelle Ombrero
2018Lip Sync Battle PhilippinesHerself / Guest Performer
Sunday PinaSaya
Dear Uge: Pasiklaban sa LamayanJulia
Magpakailanman: Ang Batang Biktima ng Sanib
2018–19My Special TatayOdette Villaroman
2019–22Prima DonnasDonna Marie "Mayi" Madreal Escalante
2019MaynilaSara
2020–22
2023–25All-Out SundaysHerself / Guest Performer
2022Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tiki ToktokAngelica "Angel" Andres
Tadhana: Tayong DalawaSophia
Happy Together: KalapatiMaye
2022–24Abot-Kamay na PangarapDra. Analyn Santos
2023Royal Blood
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Captain KittenCaptain Kitten / Kat
2024–presentIt's ShowtimeHerself / Guest
2024Black RiderDra. Analyn Santos
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na MisisBarbara (season 3)
2025My Ilonggo GirlRoberta "Tata" Magbanua / Venice Hermoso (before)
Mga Batang RilesLady
Bubble GangAmponietta
Hating KapatidDra. Analyn Tanyag-Young
2026Never Say DieJoey Delgado

Discography

Singles

TitleYearAlbumLabelRef."Tomorrow" (unreleased)"Natutulog Ba ang Diyos?""Best Friends Forever""Sa Piling ni Nanay""Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko""Ikaw ang Tahanan Ko""Bukod Tangi""First Love Na Nga Ba""Kaibigan""Be All Mine""Soredemo (Kahit Na)" (with SkyGarden)"Boom Bada Boom""Lihim"
2010Non-album single}}rowspan=1
2012Cielo de Angelina OSTGMA Records
2014Novela (album by Janno Gibbs)
2016Mga Awit Mula sa Puso Vol. 7
2017Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko OST
2019Prima Donnas OSTGMA Music
2022
2024Non-album single}}
Pulang Araw OST
2025My Ilonggo Girl OST

Music video appearances

TitleYearArtist(s)RoleAlbumDirectorRef."Shawty""Maria Clara""Tara, Laro"
2022DonnalynHerselfNon-album singles}}Donnalyn
Magnus HavenAlbert S. Langitan
2024VariousMelissaEmerson Reyes

Accolades

AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultRef.Asia Pacific Luminare AwardsBox Office Entertainment AwardsFAMAS AwardsNSSU Students' Choice Awards for Radio and TelevisionStar Awards for MoviesStar Awards for Television
2023Most Remarkable Actress of the YearAbot-Kamay na Pangarap
2011Most Popular Female Child PerformerJillian Ward
2024Daytime TV Actress of the YearAbot Kamay na Pangarap
2011Best Child ActressSi Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote
2023German Moreno Youth Achievement AwardJillian Ward
2023Best Actress in Daytime SeriesAbot Kamay na Pangarap
2011Movie Child Performer of the YearSi Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote
2012Aswang
2011New Female TV PersonalityTrudis Liit
2012Best Child PerformerLuna Blanca
2013Home Sweet Home
2014My BFF

Notes

References

References

  1. "Jillian Ward". Sparkle GMA Artist Center.
  2. (February 24, 2015). "Jillian Ward, ready nang maging tween star". GMA Network, Inc..
  3. (March 3, 2016). "LOOK: Jillian Ward is all grown up!". GMA Network, Inc..
  4. "IN PHOTOS: Celebrities born in February".
  5. "Jillian Ward shows how her father is at cooking".
  6. "Ang Youngest Kapuso Artist".
  7. (January 7, 2025). "Jillian Ward gets emotional after revealing her parents separated last year".
  8. (March 29, 2012). "Sa graduation ni Jillian Ward kanina sa prep school sa ODB Montessori ay apat na awards ang tinangga".
  9. Glorioso, Bot. (September 14, 2011). "What makes Jillian beautiful?". [[The Philippine Star]].
  10. Donato, Jerry. (April 27, 2017). "Trudis Liit is now a tween fairy". [[The Philippine Star]].
  11. Llanes, Rommel R.. (September 15, 2018). "Jillian Ward slowly adjusting to teen roles".
  12. Bernardino, Stephanie. (July 27, 2023). "Jillian Ward graduates first honor from senior high school". [[Manila Bulletin]].
  13. "Do you still remember the child star "Trudis Liit"? She's a beautiful grown-up now!".
  14. "Jillian Ward, mas handa na sa seryosong teenage roles".
  15. (July 24, 2020). "Jillian Ward business minded na sa murang edad".
  16. "Ryzza Mae Dizon and Jillian Ward become close friends on the set of "Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote, at si Ako"".
  17. (January 14, 2011). "New Valentine movie for Richard".
  18. "PEP REVIEW: Kasambuhay, Habambuhay is a heartwarming collection of short films that impart core Filipino values".
  19. "PEP REVIEW: Aswang presents a strong narrative combined with visually stunning cinematography".
  20. "RED CARPET WATCH: The Mommy Returns premiere night".
  21. (December 18, 2012). "Jillian Ward at Ryzza Mae Dizon, naging malapit dahil sa 'Si Agimat, Si Enteng, at si AKO'".
  22. (October 2, 2025). "Kilalanin ang mga bida ng 'Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie'".
  23. (October 19, 2025). "Bubble Gang: Jillian Ward, ampon pala ni Antonietta?!". YouTube.
  24. (October 22, 2012). "BEA BINENE hindi natatakot sa demanda ni ATTY. TOPACIO".
  25. (April 21, 2017). "READ: Ano ang naging reaksyon ni Jillian Ward nang malaman niyang siya ang kakanta ng theme song ng 'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko'?".
  26. (March 25, 2020). "Ikaw ang Tahanan ko Jillian Ward (Prima Donnas OST)".
  27. (February 23, 2022). "GMA Playlist artists celebrate love in all forms".
  28. (March 24, 2024). "Boses ni Jillian, napansin sa Mobile Legends!".
  29. Chua, E. J.. (April 28, 2023). "Jillian Ward, pinarangalan bilang Asia's Most Remarkable Actress of the Year".
  30. Sancon, Allan. (May 13, 2011). "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". PEP.ph.
  31. Santiago, Erwin. (May 2, 2024). "Box Office Entertainment Awards 2024: DongYan, KathDen win top honors". PEP.ph.
  32. Reyes, William. (December 12, 2011). "Ai-Ai delas Alas and John Lloyd Cruz win top acting honors in 59th FAMAS Awards". PEP.ph.
  33. Tunac, Hermes Joy. (August 14, 2024). "Jillian Ward bags German Moreno Youth Achievement Award at FAMAS 2023".
  34. Chua, E. J.. (April 20, 2023). "'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap' lead star Jillian Ward receives Best Actress in Daytime Series award".
  35. Reyes, William. (April 28, 2011). "Sa 'Yo Lamang and Sigwa lead nominations at the 27th Star Awards for Movies". PEP.ph.
  36. (March 17, 2012). "28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies: And the trophies go to...".
  37. Llanes, Rommel. (October 29, 2011). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared".
  38. (November 18, 2012). "Star Awards for TV set Nov. 18".
  39. (November 8, 2013). "ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television".
  40. Villano, Alexa. (November 24, 2014). "Full List: Winners, 28th Star Awards for Television".
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