Jillian Ward

Jhyllianne Wardë is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, debuting in the drama comedy Trudis [Liit (TV series)|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 and education

Jhyllianne Wardë was born on February 23, 2005, in Manila, Philippines, to Elson Penzon and Filipino-American mother Jennifer Ward-Penzon. Her parents separated in 2024.
Ward finished pre-school in 2012 and attended elementary in 2011 at ODB Montessori School of Novaliches. She moved to Pampanga until 6th grade and attended junior high school as a homeschooling student at Westfields International School. She finished senior high school in 2023 at Homeschool of Asia Pacific in Muntinlupa.

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.

Other activities

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.