Jillian Ward

Jillian Ward (born Jhyllianne Wardë; February 23, 2005[2][3]) 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, and Donna Marie "Mayi" Madreal-Escalante in the afternoon primetime TV series, Prima Donnas.[4][5]

In this Philippine name, the family name is Wardë.

Jillian Ward
Born
Jhyllianne Wardë

(2005-02-23) February 23, 2005
Manila, Philippines
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
  • vlogger
Years active2009–present
Known for
Parents
  • Elson Penzon (father)
  • Jennifer Wardë-Penzon (mother)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsGMA Music (2010–present)
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2018–present
Subscribers326,000[1]
(March 31, 2022)
Total views9 million[1]
(March 31, 2022)
Updated: March 4, 2022

Life and career

Ward was born in Manila, Philippines, to Elson Penzon and Jennifer Wardë-Penzon.[6][7] She first appeared in a commercial for Promil before starring in GMA Network's TV remake of the classic film Trudis Liit.[8] She had played the role of Daldanika in The Last Prince and Donna Marie "Mayi" Madreal-Escalante in the afternoon primetime TV series, Prima Donnas.[9]

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.[10]

In August 2020, Ward published her first YouTube vlog titled "MY SECOND HOUSE' CONSTRUCTION TOUR" featuring her 3-storey home in Pampanga.[11]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleRef.Notes
2010Si Agimat at Si Enteng KabisoteBebeng[12]Credited as "Gillian Ward"
2011My Valentine GirlsIshi / Lily[13]Segment: "Soulmates"
Oh! Pa Ra Sa Ta Y Wa Yeah!Bettina[14]Short film
AswangAhnia[15]
2012The Mommy ReturnsSapphire "Saf" Martirez[16]
Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si AkoBebeng[17]

Television
YearTitleRoleRef.Notes
2009Eat Bulaga!Herself[18]Little Miss Philippines Candidate No. 5
2010The Last PrinceDaldakina
WachamakulitHerself / Mainstay[19]
MaynilaMelanieEpisode: "Love Ko Kapatid Ko"
Sine Novela: Trudis LiitGertrudis "Trudis" Capili-Ferrer[20]
MaynilaSeanEpisode: "Luv Bug"
Pepito ManalotoAngelica
Jillian: Namamasko PoJillian the Doll[21]
2011Captain BarbellLeah "Lelay" Concepcion / Super Tiny[22]
Andres de SayaJecjec[23]
DaldalitaLolita Matias / Daldalita[24]
2012BiriteraLouise May Imperial[25]
Kap's Amazing StoriesMarikit[26]Host
Spooky ValentinePrincessEpisode: "Premonisyon"
Luna Blanca Book 1Luna Salvador / Cara Amor Montesines[27]
Cielo de AngelinaYoung Angelina[28]
2013IndioYoung Rosa
Home Sweet HomeJessie Caharian[29]
MagpakailanmanDinaEpisode: "Kabang: Hero Dog"
One Day Isang ArawDaisy[30]
Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?Young Richelle
GenesisYoung Racquel
2014My BFFChelsea / Elsie[31]
BagitoJessica Marquez
2015Pari 'KoySarah Espiritu Cruz[32]
MagpakailanmanYoung BebsEpisode: "Apoy ng Pangarap: The Beverly Grimaldo Story"
2016Poor SeñoritaCharisse dela Cruz[33]
Sa Piling ni NanayMaya Salvacion-de Guzman / Katherine Mercado[34]
Dear UgeTricia[35]Episode: "Maid in China"
2017MaynilaCharlene LiantadaEpisode: "Sayaw Nang Buhay"
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoAlice Espino / Princesita[36]
HaplosTeen Angela Marie
2017–2018Super Ma'amMichelle Ombrero
2018Lip Sync Battle PhilippinesHerselfGuest / Performer
Sunday PinaSaya
Dear UgeJuliaEpisode: "Pasiklaban sa Lamayan"
Magpakailanman[37]Episode: "Ang Batang Biktima ng Sanib"
2018–2019My Special TatayOdette Villaroman[38]
2019–2022Prima DonnasDonna Marie "Mayi" Madreal Escalante[39]
2019MaynilaSaraEpisode: "Amir vs. America"
2020All-Out SundaysHerselfGuest / Performer

Discography

Singles
Title Year Album Label Ref.
"Tomorrow (Unreleased)" 2010 Non-album single
"Natutulog ba ang Diyos?" 2012 Cielo de Angelina OST GMA Records [40]
"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 [41]
"Ikaw Ang Tahanan Ko" 2019 Prima Donnas OST GMA Music [42]
"Bukod Tangi" 2022 [43]
"First Love Na Nga Ba"
"Kaibigan"

Awards
Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result
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[44] Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote Won
2012 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Child Performer of the Year[45] Aswang Won

References
  1. "About Jillian Ward". YouTube.
  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. "Sine Novela Presents Mars Ravelo's Trudis Liit". GMA Network. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  5. "Meet the newest 'Prima Donnas' of showbiz". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  6. "Jillian Ward shows how her father is at cooking". GMA Network. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  7. "Ang Youngest Kapuso Artist". GMA Network. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  8. "Do you still remember the child star "Trudis Liit"? She's a beautiful grown-up now!". Fact News PH. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  9. "Jillian Ward, mas handa na sa seryosong teenage roles". GMA Network. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  10. "Jillian Ward business minded na sa murang edad". Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  11. "Kapuso Watch: Jillian Ward shares construction of her second home in first vlog". GMA Network. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  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. 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. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  18. "Mga Artistang Nagsimula sa Eat Bulaga's Little Miss Philippines". Filipino Guide (in Tagalog). Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  19. "Jillian Ward, dalaga na mula sa 'Trudis Liit' sa kaniyang photo shoot". GMA Network (in Tagalog). Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  20. "Jillian Ward to portray Trudis Liit". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 11, 2010.
  21. "A Merrier Christmas with GMA-7's 'Jillian: Namamasko Po!'". GMA Network. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
  22. "Jillian Ward turns into a superhero as Captain Barbell dies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
  23. "Andres de Saya gives way to Manny Many Prizes". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
  24. "Jillian Ward will be seen as Daldalita starting October 17". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
  25. "Kapuso wonder Kids Jillian Ward and Mona Louise Rey star "Luna Blanca;" to replace "Biritera" on Primetime". lionheartv.net. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  26. "Kap's Amazing Stories investigates Wild Case Files". GMA Network. Retrieved February 26, 2013.
  27. "Jillian Ward and Mona Louise Rey lead GMA's newest fantasy drama LUNA BLANCA". GMA Network. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
  28. "Angelina at Marco, mag aagawan sa sulat". GMA Network. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
  29. "At the press conference of 'Home Sweet Home'". GMA Network. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
  30. "Jillian Ward bilang Daisy sa "One Day, Isang Araw"". GMA Network (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 17, 2013.
  31. "Jillian Ward and Mona Louise Rey topbill GMA 7's My BFF'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
  32. "Remember when Prima Donnas stars Jillian Ward, Will Ashley worked on this project four years ago?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  33. "Jillian Ward, naninibago sa pagsabak sa comedy sa 'Poor Señorita'". GMA Network (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  34. "Jillian Ward joins 'Sa Piling ni Nanay'". GMA Network. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  35. "'Dear Uge' Sneak Peek: 'Maid in China'". GMA Network. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  36. "Jillian Ward, nahirapan sa mga eksena niya sa 'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko'". GMA Network (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  37. "IN PHOTOS: Si Jillian Ward bilang batang biktima ng sanib sa 'Magpakailanman'". GMA Network. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  38. "Jillian Ward, ganap nang teenager sa 'My Special Tatay'". GMA Network (in Tagalog). Retrieved August 29, 2018.
  39. "Jillian Ward, Althea Ablan, and Sofia Pablo join forces in a Kapuso afternoon drama – 'Prima Donnas'". lionheartv.net. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  40. "BEA BINENE hindi natatakot sa demanda ni ATTY. TOPACIO". bandera.inquirer.net. October 22, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
  41. "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.
  42. "Ikaw ang Tahanan ko Jillian Ward (Prima Donnas OST)". GMA Network. March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  43. "GMA Playlist artists celebrate love in all forms". MSN. February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  44. "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  45. "28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Winners List". Retrieved April 9, 2016.
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