Jhyllianne Wardë ( ; ; born February 23, 2005) is a Filipino actress and singer. She began her career as a child actress, debuting in the drama comedy 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.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2010 Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote Bebeng Credited as "Gillian Ward" 2011 My Valentine Girls Lilly Perez / Ishi/Lily/Aidan and Ivy's daughter Segment: "Soulmates", "BBF", "Gunaw" Oh! Pa Ra Sa Ta Y Wa Yeah! Bettina Short film Aswang Ahnia 2012 The Mommy Returns Sapphire "Saf" Martirez Supporting role Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Bebeng 2025 KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie Angel Segment: "Sanib"
Television / Digital Series Year Title Role 2010 The Last Prince Daldakina Wachamakulit Herself Maynila Melanie Sine Novela: Trudis Liit Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili-Ferrer Kaya ng Powers Janna Jackson Powers Maynila Sean Pepito Manaloto Angelica 2010–11 Jillian: Namamasko Po Jillian the Doll 2011 Captain Barbell Leah "Lelay" Concepcion / Super Tiny Eat Bulaga! Herself / Guest Andres de Saya Jecjec 2011–12 Daldalita Lolita Matias / Daldalita 2012 Biritera Louise May Imperial 2012–14 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 2015 Pari 'Koy Sarah Espiritu Cruz Magpakailanman: Apoy ng Pangarap (The Beverly Grimaldo Story) Young Bebs 2016 Poor Señorita Charisse Dela Cruz Dear Uge: Maid in China Tricia 2016–17 Sa Piling ni Nanay Maya Salvacion-de Guzman / Katherine Mercado 2017 Maynila Charlene Liantada Haplos Teen Angela Marie 2017–19 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Alice Espino / Princesita 2017–18 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 2018–19 My Special Tatay Odette Villaroman 2019–22 Prima Donnas Donna Marie "Mayi" Madreal Escalante 2019 Maynila Sara 2020–22 2023–25 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 2022–24 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Dra. Analyn Santos 2023 Royal Blood Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Captain Kitten Captain Kitten / Kat 2024–presentIt's ShowtimeHerself / Guest2024 Black Rider Dra. Analyn Santos Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Barbara (season 3)2025 My Ilonggo Girl Roberta "Tata" Magbanua / Venice Hermoso (before) Mga Batang Riles Lady Bubble Gang Amponietta Hating Kapatid Dra. Analyn Tanyag-Young 2026 Never Say Die Joey Delgado Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 Herself / HouseguestTBABehind Close Doors
Discography Singles Title Year Album Label Ref. "Tomorrow" (unreleased)2010rowspan=1 rowspan=1 "Natutulog Ba ang Diyos?"2012Cielo de Angelina OSTGMA Records "Best Friends Forever"2014Novela (album by Janno Gibbs) "Sa Piling ni Nanay"2016Mga Awit Mula sa Puso Vol. 7 "Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko"2017Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko OST "Ikaw ang Tahanan Ko"2019Prima Donnas OSTGMA Music "Bukod Tangi"2022 "First Love Na Nga Ba" "Kaibigan" "Be All Mine" 2024rowspan=1 "Soredemo (Kahit Na)" Pulang Araw OST "Boom Bada Boom" 2025My Ilonggo Girl OST "Lihim" "Pumapag-ibig"2026rowspan=2 "Lowkey"
Music video appearances Title Year Artist(s) Role Album Director Ref. "Shawty"2022DonnalynHerselfrowspan=3 Donnalyn "Maria Clara"Magnus HavenAlbert S. Langitan "Tara, Laro"2024VariousMelissaEmerson Reyes
Accolades + Award Year Category Nominated work Result Asia Pacific Luminare Awards2023Most Remarkable Actress of the YearAbot-Kamay na PangarapBox Office Entertainment Awards2011Most Popular Female Child PerformerJillian Ward2024Daytime TV Actress of the YearAbot Kamay na PangarapFAMAS Awards2011Best Child ActressSi Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote2023German Moreno Youth Achievement AwardJillian WardNSSU Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television2023Best Actress in Daytime SeriesAbot Kamay na PangarapStar Awards for Movies2011Movie Child Performer of the YearSi Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote2012AswangStar Awards for Television2011New Female TV PersonalityTrudis Liit2012Best Child PerformerLuna Blanca2013Home Sweet Home2014My BFF
Notes
See also
List of Filipino actresses Cinema of the Philippines Television in the Philippines List of former Filipino child actors
References
External links
Sparkle GMA Artist Center profile