Jillian Ward
Jhyllianne "Jillian" Wardë (born February 23, 2005[1][2]) is a Filipina teen actress, commercial model, video blogger and singer. She is known for playing the title role of Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili in GMA Network's Sine Novela Trudis Liit and Donna Marie "Mayi" Madreal/Claveria in the afternoon drama Prima Donnas.[3][4]
Jillian Ward | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jhyllianne Wardë February 23, 2005 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress, model, YouTuber, singer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2009–present) |
| Height | 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) |
| Parent(s) | Jenny Ward (mother) Elson Penzon (father) |
| Website | Jillian Ward on Facebook |
Life and career
Jillian Ward was born as Jhyllianne Wardë in Manila, Philippines.[5] She first appeared in a commercial for Promil. Before she was introduced in GMA Network's recent TV remake of the classic film Trudis Liit, she had played the role of Daldanika in The Last Prince. Ward is also known to portray the role of Donna Marie "Mayi" Madreal in the afternoon GMA Drama, Prima Donnas.
In November 2019, Ward has made her own business, Wonder Tea Philippines, which was opened in Floridablanca as its first branch. It was followed by Guagua and Porac as their second and third branches.
On August 23, 2020, Ward has released her first ever YouTube Vlog, which is called "MY SECOND HOUSE' CONSTRUCTION TOUR".[6] The vlog is set in her 3-storey home in Pampanga.[7]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Eat Bulaga! | Little Miss Philippines contestant 5 |
| 2010 | The Last Prince | Daldakina |
| Wachamakulit | Herself / Mainstay | |
| Maynila: Love Ko Kapatid Ko | Melanie | |
| Sine Novela: Trudis Liit | Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili | |
| Maynila: Luv Bug | Sean | |
| Pepito Manaloto | Angelica | |
| Jillian: Namamasko Po | Jillian the Doll | |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell | Leah "Lelay" Concepcion / Super Tiny |
| Andres de Saya | Jecjec | |
| Daldalita | Lolita Matias / Daldalita | |
| 2012 | Biritera | Louise May Imperial |
| Kap's Amazing Stories | Marikit / Host | |
| Spooky Valentines: Premonisyon | Princess | |
| Luna Blanca Book 1 | Luna Salvador / Cara Amor Montesines | |
| Cielo de Angelina | Young Angelina | |
| 2013 | Indio | Young Rosa |
| Home Sweet Home | Jessie Caharian | |
| 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 |
| 2016 | Poor Señorita | Charisse |
| Sa Piling ni Nanay | Maya Salvacion-de Guzman / Katherine Mercado | |
| Dear Uge: Maid in China | Tricia | |
| 2017 | Maynila: Sayaw Nang Buhay | Charlene Liantada |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Alice Espino | |
| Super Ma'am | Michelle Ombrero | |
| 2018 | Lip Sync Battle Philippines | Herself/Contestant performer |
| My Special Tatay | Odette Villaroman | |
| 2019–2021 | Prima Donnas | Donna Marie "Mayi" Madreal Escalante |
| 2019 | Maynila: Amir Vs. America | Sara |
| 2020 | All Out Sundays | Guest/Performer |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote | Bebeng |
| 2011 | My Valentine Girls | Ishi |
| Aswang | Ahnia | |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | Sapphire |
| Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Bebeng | |
| 2022 | Our Ghost Customers | Bengbeng |
Discography
| Released | Title | Album | With | Theme From | Album Track No. | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ikaw Ang Tahanan Ko | Prima Donnas Official Soundtrack | N/A | Prima Donnas | N/A | GMA Records |
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | N/A | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Sa Piling Ni Nanay | Mga Awit Mula Sa Puso Vol. 7 | N/A | Sa Piling ni Nanay | 17 | |
| 2014 | Best Friends Forever | Novela (Album By Janno Gibbs) | Mona Louise Rey & Janno Gibbs | My BFF | 5 | |
| 2010 | Tomorrow (Unreleased) | N/A | Trudis Liit | N/A | ||
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[8] | Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote | Won | |
| 2012 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Child Performer of the Year[9] | Aswang | Won |
References
- 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. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- Jillian Ward beams of playing Trudis Liit: "Ako po yun!"
- My New House | House Tour, Part One JILLIAN WARD
- Jillian Ward shares construction of her second home in first vlog
- "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- "28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Winners List". Retrieved April 9, 2016.
