Jillian Ward

Jillian Ward
Jillian Ward
	Ward in 2025
Born	Jhyllianne Wardë; 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
Instrument	Vocals
Labels	GMA Music
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Jhyllianne Wardë (English: /ˈdʒɪliːən wɑːrd/ JI-lee-yən WARD; Tagalog: [ˈdʒiljɐn wɐɹd]; born February 23, 2005)^[2]^[3] 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

Jhyllianne Wardë was born on February 23, 2005, in Manila, Philippines, to Elson Penzon and Filipino-American mother Jennifer Ward-Penzon.^[4]^[5]^[6] Her parents separated in 2024.^[7]

She finished senior high school at Homeschool of Asia Pacific in Muntinlupa.^[8]

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.^[9]^[10]

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.^[11]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2010	Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote	Bebeng	Credited as "Gillian Ward"	^[12]
2011	My Valentine Girls	Ishi / Lily	Segment: "Soulmates"	^[13]
	Oh! Pa Ra Sa Ta Y Wa Yeah!	Bettina	Short film	^[14]
	Aswang	Ahnia		^[15]
2012	The Mommy Returns	Sapphire "Saf" Martirez		^[16]
2012	Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako	Bebeng		^[17]
2025	KMJS Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie			^[18]

Television / Digital Series

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
2015	Magpakailanman: Apoy ng Pangarap (The Beverly Grimaldo Story)	Young Bebs
2016	Poor Señorita	Charisse Dela Cruz
2016	Dear Uge: Maid in China	Tricia
2016–17	Sa Piling ni Nanay	Maya Salvacion-de Guzman / Katherine Mercado
2017	Maynila	Charlene Liantada
2017	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	Herself / Guest Performer
	Dear Uge: Pasiklaban sa Lamayan	Julia
	Magpakailanman: Ang Batang Biktima ng Sanib	Julia
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
2023	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Captain Kitten	Captain Kitten / Kat
2024–present	It's Showtime	Herself / Guest
2024	Black Rider	Dra. Analyn Santos
2024	Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis	Barbara (season 3)
2025	My Ilonggo Girl	Roberta "Tata" Magbanua / Venice Hermoso (before)
2025	Mga Batang Riles	Lady

Discography

Singles

Title	Year	Album	Label	Ref.
"Tomorrow" (unreleased)	2010	Non-album single	—
"Natutulog Ba ang Diyos?"	2012	Cielo de Angelina OST	GMA Records	^[19]
"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		^[20]
"Ikaw ang Tahanan Ko"	2019	Prima Donnas OST	GMA Music	^[21]
"Bukod Tangi"	2022			^[22]
"First Love Na Nga Ba"
"Kaibigan"
"Be All Mine"	2024	Non-album single
"Soredemo (Kahit Na)" (with SkyGarden)	2024	Pulang Araw OST
"Boom Bada Boom"	2025	My Ilonggo Girl OST
"Lihim"	2025	My Ilonggo Girl OST

Music video appearances

Title	Year	Artist(s)	Role	Album	Director	Ref.
"Shawty"	2022	Donnalyn	Herself	Non-album singles	Donnalyn
"Maria Clara"	2022	Magnus Haven	Herself		Albert S. Langitan
"Tara, Laro"	2024	Various	Melissa		Emerson Reyes	^[23]

Accolades

Awards and nominations received by Jillian Ward
Award^[a]	Year^[b]	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
Asia Pacific Luminare Awards	2023	Most Remarkable Actress of the Year	Abot-Kamay na Pangarap	Won	^[24]
Box Office Entertainment Awards	2011	Most Popular Female Child Performer	Jillian Ward	Won	^[25]
Box Office Entertainment Awards	2024	Daytime TV Actress of the Year	Abot Kamay na Pangarap	Won	^[26]
FAMAS Awards	2011	Best Child Actress	Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote	Nominated	^[27]
FAMAS Awards	2023	German Moreno Youth Achievement Award	Jillian Ward	Won	^[28]
NSSU Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television	2023	Best Actress in Daytime Series	Abot Kamay na Pangarap	Won	^[29]
Star Awards for Movies	2011	Movie Child Performer of the Year	Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote	Nominated	^[30]
Star Awards for Movies	2012	Movie Child Performer of the Year	Aswang	Won	^[31]
Star Awards for Television	2011	New Female TV Personality	Trudis Liit	Won	^[32]
	2012	Best Child Performer	Luna Blanca	Nominated	^[33]
	2013		Home Sweet Home	Nominated	^[34]
	2014		My BFF	Nominated	^[35]

Notes

^ Awards, festivals, honors and other miscellaneous organizations are listed in alphabetical order.
^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

^ "Jillian Ward". Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
^ Caligan, Michelle (February 24, 2015). "Jillian Ward, ready nang maging tween star". GMA News (in English and Tagalog). GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
^ Samodio, Anica (March 3, 2016). "LOOK: Jillian Ward is all grown up!". GMA Network. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
^ "IN PHOTOS: Celebrities born in February". GMA Network. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
^ "Jillian Ward shows how her father is at cooking". GMA Network. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
^ "Ang Youngest Kapuso Artist". GMA Network. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
^ "Jillian Ward gets emotional after revealing her parents separated last year". GMA News . January 7, 2025. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
^ Bernardino, Stephanie (July 27, 2023). "Jillian Ward graduates first honor from senior high school". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
^ "Do you still remember the child star "Trudis Liit"? She's a beautiful grown-up now!". Fact News PH. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
^ "Jillian Ward, mas handa na sa seryosong teenage roles". GMA Network. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
^ "Jillian Ward business minded na sa murang edad". July 24, 2020. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
^ "Ryzza Mae Dizon and Jillian Ward become close friends on the set of "Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote, at si Ako"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
^ "New Valentine movie for Richard". The Manila Times. January 14, 2011. Retrieved January 14, 2011.
^ "PEP REVIEW: Kasambuhay, Habambuhay is a heartwarming collection of short films that impart core Filipino values". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
^ "PEP REVIEW: Aswang presents a strong narrative combined with visually stunning cinematography". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
^ "RED CARPET WATCH: The Mommy Returns premiere night". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
^ "Jillian Ward at Ryzza Mae Dizon, naging malapit dahil sa 'Si Agimat, Si Enteng, at si AKO'". GMA Network. December 18, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
^ "Kilalanin ang mga bida ng 'Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie'". GMA Network. October 2, 2025. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
^ "BEA BINENE hindi natatakot sa demanda ni ATTY. TOPACIO". bandera.inquirer.net. October 22, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
^ "READ: Ano ang naging reaksyon ni Jillian Ward nang malaman niyang siya ang kakanta ng theme song ng 'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko'?". GMA Network. April 21, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
^ "Ikaw ang Tahanan ko Jillian Ward (Prima Donnas OST)". GMA Network. March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
^ "GMA Playlist artists celebrate love in all forms". MSN. February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
^ "Boses ni Jillian, napansin sa Mobile Legends!". Pilipino Star Ngayon. March 24, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
^ Chua, E. J. (April 28, 2023). "Jillian Ward, pinarangalan bilang Asia's Most Remarkable Actress of the Year". GMA Entertainment.
^ Sancon, Allan (May 13, 2011). "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on March 10, 2024.
^ Santiago, Erwin (May 2, 2024). "Box Office Entertainment Awards 2024: DongYan, KathDen win top honors". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024.
^ Reyes, William (December 12, 2011). "Ai-Ai delas Alas and John Lloyd Cruz win top acting honors in 59th FAMAS Awards". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023.
^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (August 14, 2024). "Jillian Ward bags German Moreno Youth Achievement Award at FAMAS 2023". GMA News Online. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
^ Chua, E. J. (April 20, 2023). "'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap' lead star Jillian Ward receives Best Actress in Daytime Series award". GMA Entertainment.
^ Reyes, William (April 28, 2011). "Sa 'Yo Lamang and Sigwa lead nominations at the 27th Star Awards for Movies". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024.
^ "28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies: And the trophies go to..." The Philippine Star. March 17, 2012.
^ Llanes, Rommel (October 29, 2011). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared". Pep.ph.
^ "Star Awards for TV set Nov. 18". The Philippine Star. November 18, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
^ "ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television". PEP.ph. November 8, 2013.
^ Villano, Alexa (November 24, 2014). "Full List: Winners, 28th Star Awards for Television". Rappler.

External links

[24] Awards, festivals, honors and other miscellaneous organizations are listed in alphabetical order.

[25] Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

[1] "Jillian Ward". Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Retrieved May 1, 2022.

[2] Caligan, Michelle (February 24, 2015). "Jillian Ward, ready nang maging tween star". GMA News (in English and Tagalog). GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved July 9, 2016.

[3] Samodio, Anica (March 3, 2016). "LOOK: Jillian Ward is all grown up!". GMA Network. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved July 9, 2016.

[4] "IN PHOTOS: Celebrities born in February". GMA Network. Retrieved February 3, 2018.

[5] "Jillian Ward shows how her father is at cooking". GMA Network. Retrieved May 18, 2020.

[6] "Ang Youngest Kapuso Artist". GMA Network. Retrieved August 18, 2020.

[7] "Jillian Ward gets emotional after revealing her parents separated last year". GMA News . January 7, 2025. Retrieved January 7, 2025.

[8] Bernardino, Stephanie (July 27, 2023). "Jillian Ward graduates first honor from senior high school". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 4, 2025.

[9] "Do you still remember the child star "Trudis Liit"? She's a beautiful grown-up now!". Fact News PH. Retrieved July 9, 2020.

[10] "Jillian Ward, mas handa na sa seryosong teenage roles". GMA Network. Retrieved March 3, 2022.

[11] "Jillian Ward business minded na sa murang edad". July 24, 2020. Retrieved May 26, 2021.

[12] "Ryzza Mae Dizon and Jillian Ward become close friends on the set of "Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote, at si Ako"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 17, 2012.

[13] "New Valentine movie for Richard". The Manila Times. January 14, 2011. Retrieved January 14, 2011.

[14] "PEP REVIEW: Kasambuhay, Habambuhay is a heartwarming collection of short films that impart core Filipino values". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 10, 2011.

[15] "PEP REVIEW: Aswang presents a strong narrative combined with visually stunning cinematography". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 5, 2021.

[16] "RED CARPET WATCH: The Mommy Returns premiere night". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 9, 2012.

[17] "Jillian Ward at Ryzza Mae Dizon, naging malapit dahil sa 'Si Agimat, Si Enteng, at si AKO'". GMA Network. December 18, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.

[18] "Kilalanin ang mga bida ng 'Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie'". GMA Network. October 2, 2025. Retrieved October 2, 2025.

[19] "BEA BINENE hindi natatakot sa demanda ni ATTY. TOPACIO". bandera.inquirer.net. October 22, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2012.

[20] "READ: Ano ang naging reaksyon ni Jillian Ward nang malaman niyang siya ang kakanta ng theme song ng 'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko'?". GMA Network. April 21, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2017.

[21] "Ikaw ang Tahanan ko Jillian Ward (Prima Donnas OST)". GMA Network. March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020.

[22] "GMA Playlist artists celebrate love in all forms". MSN. February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.

[23] "Boses ni Jillian, napansin sa Mobile Legends!". Pilipino Star Ngayon. March 24, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

[26] Chua, E. J. (April 28, 2023). "Jillian Ward, pinarangalan bilang Asia's Most Remarkable Actress of the Year". GMA Entertainment.

[27] Sancon, Allan (May 13, 2011). "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on March 10, 2024.

[28] Santiago, Erwin (May 2, 2024). "Box Office Entertainment Awards 2024: DongYan, KathDen win top honors". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024.

[29] Reyes, William (December 12, 2011). "Ai-Ai delas Alas and John Lloyd Cruz win top acting honors in 59th FAMAS Awards". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023.

[30] Tunac, Hermes Joy (August 14, 2024). "Jillian Ward bags German Moreno Youth Achievement Award at FAMAS 2023". GMA News Online. Retrieved December 31, 2024.

[31] Chua, E. J. (April 20, 2023). "'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap' lead star Jillian Ward receives Best Actress in Daytime Series award". GMA Entertainment.

[32] Reyes, William (April 28, 2011). "Sa 'Yo Lamang and Sigwa lead nominations at the 27th Star Awards for Movies". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024.

[33] "28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies: And the trophies go to..." The Philippine Star. March 17, 2012.

[34] Llanes, Rommel (October 29, 2011). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared". Pep.ph.

[35] "Star Awards for TV set Nov. 18". The Philippine Star. November 18, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2025.

[36] "ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television". PEP.ph. November 8, 2013.

[37] Villano, Alexa (November 24, 2014). "Full List: Winners, 28th Star Awards for Television". Rappler.

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Jillian Ward
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)^[1]
Parents	Elson Penzon (father) Jennifer Ward-Penzon (mother)
Musical career
Genres	Pop
Instrument	Vocals
Labels	GMA Music
Musical artist