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Jillian Ward
Jillian Ward (Tagalog: [ˈdʒiʎɐn ˈwɐɹd]; English: /wɑːrd/; born Jhyllianne Wardë; February 23, 2005[4][5]) is a Filipina actress, singer, and vlogger. She is known for playing the title role of Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili-Ferrer in GMA Network's Sine Novela, Trudis Liit, Donna Marie "Mayi" Madreal-Escalante in the afternoon drama, Prima Donnas, and Dra. Analyn Santos in the afternoon medical drama, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.[6][7][8]
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| Born | Jhyllianne Wardë February 23, 2005 Manila, Philippines | ||||||
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| Years active | 2009–present | ||||||
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center | ||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 1 in (155 cm)[1] | ||||||
| Title | Kapuso Teen Queen[2] | ||||||
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals | ||||||
| Labels | GMA Music (2010–present) | ||||||
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| Years active | 2018–present | ||||||
| Subscribers | 400K[3] (December 30, 2022) | ||||||
| Total views | 15M[3] (December 23, 2022) | ||||||
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Last updated: December 30, 2022 | |||||||
Life and career
Jillian Ward was born as Jhyllianne Wardë on February 23, 2005, in Manila, Philippines, to Elson Penzon and Jennifer Wardë-Penzon.[9][10][11] She first appeared in a commercial for Promil. 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.[12][13]
In November 2019, Ward founded her own business, Wonder Tea Philippines, which was opened in Floridablanca as its first branch. It was followed by Guagua, San Fernando and Porac as their second, third and fourth branches.[14]
In August 2020, Ward published her first YouTube vlog titled "MY SECOND HOUSE' CONSTRUCTION TOUR" featuring her 3-storey home in Pampanga.[15]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. | Notes |
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| 2010 | Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote | Bebeng | [16] | Credited as "Gillian Ward" |
| 2011 | My Valentine Girls | Ishi / Lily | [17] | Segment: "Soulmates" |
| Oh! Pa Ra Sa Ta Y Wa Yeah! | Bettina | [18] | Short film | |
| Aswang | Ahnia | [19] | ||
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | Sapphire "Saf" Martirez | [20] | |
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Bebeng | [21] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2009 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself | |
| 2010 | The Last Prince | Daldakina | |
| Wachamakulit | Herself | ||
| Maynila | Melanie | ||
| Sine Novela: Trudis Liit | Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili-Ferrer | ||
| Maynila | Sean | ||
| Pepito Manaloto | Angelica | ||
| 2010–2011 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Jillian the Doll | |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell | Leah "Lelay" Concepcion / Super Tiny | |
| Andres de Saya | Jecjec | ||
| 2011–2012 | Daldalita | Lolita Matias / Daldalita | |
| 2012 | Biritera | Louise May Imperial | |
| 2012–2014 | 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 | |
| Bagito | Jessica Marquez | ||
| 2015 | Pari 'Koy | Sarah Espiritu Cruz | |
| Magpakailanman: Apoy ng Pangarap (The Beverly Grimaldo Story) | Young Bebs | ||
| Luv U | Herself | ||
| 2016 | Poor Señorita | Charisse Dela Cruz | |
| Dear Uge: Maid in China | Tricia | ||
| 2016–2017 | Sa Piling ni Nanay | Maya Salvacion-de Guzman / Katherine Mercado | |
| 2017 | Maynila | Charlene Liantada | |
| Haplos | Teen Angela Marie | ||
| 2017–2019 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Alice Espino / Princesita | |
| 2017–2018 | 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 | |||
| 2018–2019 | My Special Tatay | Odette Villaroman | |
| 2019–2022 | Prima Donnas | Donna Marie "Mayi" Madreal-Escalante | |
| 2019 | Maynila | Sara | |
| 2020; 2022–present | 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–present | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Dra. Analyn Santos |
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Album | Label | Ref. |
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| "Tomorrow (Unreleased)" | 2010 | Non-album single | — | |
| "Natutulog ba ang Diyos?" | 2012 | Cielo de Angelina OST | GMA Records | [22] |
| "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 | [23] | |
| "Ikaw Ang Tahanan Ko" | 2019 | Prima Donnas OST | GMA Music | [24] |
| "Bukod Tangi" | 2022 | [25] | ||
| "First Love Na Nga Ba" | ||||
| "Kaibigan" |
Music Video Appearances
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Album | Director | Ref. |
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| "Maria Clara" | 2022 | Magnus Haven | Non-album single | Albert S. Langitan |
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Trudis Liit | Won |
| 42nd GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Male/Female Child Performer[26] | Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote | Won | |
| 2012 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Child Performer of the Year[27] | Aswang | Won |
References
- ^ "Jillian Ward". Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron. "LOOK: Fans surprise Jillian Ward wiith an electronic billboard". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ a b "About Jillian Ward". YouTube.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Sine Novela Presents Mars Ravelo's Trudis Liit". GMA Network. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ^ "Meet the newest 'Prima Donnas' of showbiz". The Manila Times. August 19, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ^ Chus, EJ (August 31, 2022). "'Abot Kamay Na Pangarap' star Jillian Ward shares advice to people who work hard pursuing their dreams". GMA Network. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Kapuso Watch: Jillian Ward shares construction of her second home in first vlog". GMA Network. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "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. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ "28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Winners List". March 14, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
External links
- Jillian Ward at IMDb
- Sparkle GMA Artist Center profile