Jillian Ward denies rumors of ‘benefactors,’ says her car and debut were earned through hard work

• Jillian Ward clarified she personally bought her Porsche Boxster and funded her debut through her own earnings
• The actress denied having “benefactors” or being a “sugar baby,” calling the accusations “all fake”
• She said her car was second-hand, bought for ₱1.2 million from her endorsement earnings at age 16
• GMA Network and her sponsors helped cover part of her 18th birthday celebration costs

Kapuso star Jillian Ward broke her silence on social media rumors accusing her of living a lavish lifestyle funded by “benefactors.”

In an emotional interview on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" on Tuesday, the 19-year-old actress firmly denied allegations that she is a “sugar baby,” stressing that everything she owns came from her hard work as an artist.

Jillian clarified that the luxury vehicle she purchased—a Porsche Boxster—was a second-hand car bought when she was only 16 years old.

“So, it started po when I was 16. Bumili po ako ng Porsche Boxster. Meron po akong naging endorsement deal at the time. Skincare brand siya… It was a second-hand car. Nabili ko po siya for P1.2 million. May deed of sale din po ako. May receipt po ako. My dad has it,” she explained.

Read also

Maureen Larrazabal opens up on fears of her non-biological children learning the truth

The young actress also dismissed false claims about her wealth and lifestyle.

“It’s all fake. Lahat po nang meron ako, I bought it with my own money,” she said.

“Sobrang nakakabastos po siya kasi sobrang below the belt na po ‘yung mga ginagawa nilang kuwento.”

Regarding her 18th birthday, Jillian shared that GMA Network and several sponsors helped make her celebration possible.

“Even ‘yung GMA, nag-share po sila for my debut… ‘Yung gown ko po was a gift from Mak Tumang. Even my cakes were gifts from Tita Pinky Fernando,” she noted.

Addressing the circulating gossip, Jillian challenged those spreading false claims to show proof.

“Kung meron silang CCTV footage, I dare them na ilabas po ‘yun kasi wala po talaga. And sana kung maglalabas sila, hindi AI,” she asserted.

Jillian Ward is a Kapuso actress who started out as a child star and rose to prominence with her roles in "Trudis Liit" and "Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote, at si Ako." Jillian played the role of Donna Marie or Mayi in "Prima Donnas," the eldest of the three Donnas. Jillian is also a commercial model and singer.

Read also

Phoebe Fructuoso recounts harrowing assault at 18, shares how she fought for justice for eight years

Last January, a video of Jillian Ward at the wake of the husband of Dina Bonnevie touched hearts. The young Kapuso actress was hugging and consoling Dina in a video uploaded by Jillian Ward Updates 2.0. She could also be seen telling Dina that she loves her. The husband of Dina Bonnevie, Undersecretary Deogracias Victor "DV" Savellano died from abdominal an*urysm.

Previously, she also has revealed that her parents separated last year. The actress, in an interview with Nelson Canlas of "24 Oras" became emotional as she narrated the story. She also recalled the time that she heard her parents talking early in the morning before she would go to her taping and pretend that she did not hear a thing. The Kapuso actress also revealed that it was the reason why she can go for 14 hours crying her heart out at tapings as she would be pouring out her emotions during those times.

Source: KAMI.com.gh