# Jillian Ward

Jhyllianne Wardë Penzon professionally known as Jillian Ward (English: /ˈdʒɪliːən wɑːrd/ JI-lee-yən WARD; Tagalog:; born February 23, 2005) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, debuting in the drama comedy Trudis Liit. She earned fame and success for her 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.

## Life and career

Jhyllianne Wardë Penzon, professionally known as Jillian Ward, was born on February 23, 2005, in Manila, Philippines, to Elson Penzon and Filipino-American mother Jennifer Ward-Penzon. Her parents separated in 2024.
She finished Senior High School at Homeschool of Asia Pacific in Muntinlupa.
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.
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

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote | Bebeng | Credited as "Gillian Ward" |
| 2011 | My Valentine Girls | Ishi / Lily | Segment: "Soulmates" |
| 2011 | Oh! Pa Ra Sa Ta Y Wa Yeah! | Bettina | Short film |
| 2011 | Aswang | Ahnia | |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | Sapphire "Saf" Martirez | |
| 2012 | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Bebeng | |

### Television / Digital Series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2010 | The Last Prince | Daldakina | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Wachamakulit | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Maynila | Melanie | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Trudis Liit | Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili-Ferrer | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Kaya ng Powers | Janna Jackson Powers | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Maynila | Sean | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Pepito Manaloto | Angelica | GMA Network |
| 2010–11 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Jillian the Doll | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell | Leah "Lelay" Concepcion / Super Tiny | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself / Guest | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Andres de Saya | Jecjec | GMA Network |
| 2011–12 | Daldalita | Lolita Matias / Daldalita | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Biritera | Louise May Imperial | GMA Network |
| 2012–14 | Kap's Amazing Stories | Marikit | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Spooky Valentine | Princess | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Luna Blanca Book 1 | Luna Sandoval / Luna de Jesus / Cara Amor Montecines | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Cielo de Angelina | Young Angelina | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Indio | Young Rosa | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Home Sweet Home | Jessie Caharian | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Kabang: Hero Dog | Dina | GMA Network |
| 2013 | One Day Isang Araw | Daisy | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? | Young Richelle | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Genesis | Young Racquel | GMA Network |
| 2014 | My BFF | Chelsea / Elsie | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Pari 'Koy | Sarah Espiritu Cruz | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Apoy ng Pangarap (The Beverly Grimaldo Story) | Young Bebs | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Poor Señorita | Charisse Dela Cruz | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dear Uge: Maid in China | Tricia | GMA Network |
| 2016–17 | Sa Piling ni Nanay | Maya Salvacion-de Guzman / Katherine Mercado | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Maynila | Charlene Liantada | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Haplos | Teen Angela Marie | GMA Network |
| 2017–19 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Alice Espino / Princesita | GMA Network |
| 2017–18 | Super Ma'am | Michelle Ombrero | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Lip Sync Battle Philippines | Herself / Guest Performer | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Sunday PinaSaya | Herself / Guest Performer | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Dear Uge: Pasiklaban sa Lamayan | Julia | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Ang Batang Biktima ng Sanib | Julia | GMA Network |
| 2018–19 | My Special Tatay | Odette Villaroman | GMA Network |
| 2019–22 | Prima Donnas | Donna Marie "Mayi" Madreal Escalante | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Maynila | Sara | GMA Network |
| 2020–22 2023–24 | All-Out Sundays | Herself / Guest Performer | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tiki Toktok | Angelica "Angel" Andres | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Tadhana: Tayong Dalawa | Sophia | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Happy Together: Kalapati | Maye | GMA Network |
| 2022–24 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Dra. Analyn Santos | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Royal Blood | Dra. Analyn Santos | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Captain Kitten | Captain Kitten / Kat | GMA Network |
| 2024–25 | It's Showtime | Herself / Guest | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ALLTV / GMA Network / GTV |
| 2024 | Black Rider | Dra. Analyn Santos | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Barbara (season 3) | GMA Network |
| 2025 | My Ilonggo Girl | Roberta "Tata" Magbanua | GMA Network |

## Discography
### Singles

| Title | Year | Album | Label |
| "Tomorrow" (unreleased) | 2010 | Non-album single | — |
| "Natutulog Ba ang Diyos?" | 2012 | Cielo de Angelina OST | GMA Records |
| "Best Friends Forever" | 2014 | Novela (album by Janno Gibbs) | GMA Records |
| "Sa Piling ni Nanay" | 2016 | Mga Awit Mula sa Puso Vol. 7 | GMA Records |
| "Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko" | 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko OST | GMA Records |
| "Ikaw ang Tahanan Ko" | 2019 | Prima Donnas OST | GMA Music |
| "Bukod Tangi" | 2022 | Prima Donnas OST | GMA Music |
| "First Love Na Nga Ba" | 2022 | Prima Donnas OST | GMA Music |
| "Kaibigan" | 2022 | Prima Donnas OST | GMA Music |
| "Be All Mine" | 2024 | Non-album single | GMA Music |
| "Soredemo (Kahit Na)" (with SkyGarden) | 2024 | Pulang Araw OST | GMA Music |

### Music video appearances

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

## Accolades

Awards and nominations received by Jillian Ward :
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| Asia Pacific Luminare Awards | 2023 | Most Remarkable Actress of the Year | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Won |
| Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2011 | Most Popular Female Child Performer | Jillian Ward | Won |
| Box Office Entertainment Awards | 2024 | Daytime TV Actress of the Year | Abot Kamay na Pangarap | Won |
| FAMAS Awards | 2011 | Best Child Actress | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | Nominated |
| FAMAS Awards | 2023 | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Jillian Ward | Won |
| NSSU Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television | 2023 | Best Actress in Daytime Series | Abot Kamay na Pangarap | Won |
| Star Awards for Movies | 2011 | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | Nominated |
| Star Awards for Movies | 2012 | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Aswang | Won |
| Star Awards for Television | 2011 | New Female TV Personality | Trudis Liit | Won |
| Star Awards for Television | 2012 | Best Child Performer | Luna Blanca | Nominated |
| Star Awards for Television | 2013 | Best Child Performer | Home Sweet Home | Nominated |
| Star Awards for Television | 2014 | Best Child Performer | My BFF | Nominated |