Exclusive: Jillian Ward on challenges of playing a doctor in ‘Abot-Kamay na Pangarap’

- Jillian Ward opened up about playing the role of a young neurosurgeon on the GMA teleserye “Abot-Kamay na Pangarap”

- Memorizing all of the medical terms proved to be the most challenging aspect for her

- She also had to learn how to be super attentive during her medical scenes as taught to her by the show’s medical consultants

- The Kapuso star also had to do immersion at a hospital which involved witnessing a live brain surgery

Jillian Ward was interviewed by KAMI about playing the role of Analyn Santos – a young neurosurgeon on the GMA teleserye “Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.”

According to Jillian, memorizing all of the medical terms proved to be the most challenging aspect for her. Furthermore, she also had to learn how to be super attentive during her medical scenes as taught to her by the show’s medical consultants.

Read also

Exclusive: Aiko Melendez talks about defending Toni Gonzaga amid Shopee issue

The 17-year-old star also had to do immersion at a hospital which involved witnessing a live brain surgery. These preparations were vital in making sure that Jillian is convincing as a young doctor.

“Yung pag kabisado po ng napaka habang mga medical terms yung pinaka challenging para sa akin. And of course po, yung pagiging exceedingly attentive talaga sa mga tinuturo sa amin ng doctors/medical consultants namin sa taping.

“Although challenging po talaga yung show, may full trust po kami sa mga medical professionals and neurosurgeon po namin sa set. Nag immersion din po kami sa hospital—nanood po kami ng live brain surgery, and inikot po namin yung buong hospital,” Jillian shared.

Jillian Ward is a Kapuso actress. She 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 plays 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

Lolit Solis, pinuri si Rhian Ramos: “Tumutulong...hindi OOTD o pagyayabang ng magagandang damit”

Jillian Ward shared with KAMI that she eats as much as she wants but she makes sure to burn the calories. Drinking lots of water and getting plenty of sleep are also vital in being healthy and strong, Jillian stated. She also urged her fellow teenagers to not deprive themselves of food but to focus on eating healthy and nutritious food. The actress explained that having a fit and healthy body has a positive impact on one’s emotional and mental well-being.

In another report, Jillian Ward marked her 17th birthday last February 23. The Kapuso teen star then took to social media to post about her birthday celebration. She uploaded on Instagram some photos giving a glimpse of her colorful birthday fete. In the caption, the ‘Prima Donnas’ star thanked those who made her birthday special.

Source: KAMI.com.gh