Kapuso actress Jillian Ward has had enough of the malicious rumors and fake news circulating about her and her family.
The 20-year-old star revealed during her emotional interview on ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’ that she is now considering taking legal action for cyberlibel against those spreading defamatory content online.
Visibly holding back tears, Jillian refuted long-running allegations that she has a “sugar daddy” and that her mother was allegedly “selling” her to benefactors — as well as rumors linking her to former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson.
“Ewan ko po ba, Tito Boy. Parang every week na lang po may fake news about me. And honestly, gusto na rin po namin ng GMA na mag-take ng legal action kasi cyberlibel na rin po talaga. It’s not right,” she said.
When Boy Abunda asked if she was referring to filing formal charges, Jillian confirmed: “Yes, gusto ko po na rin talaga. Napag-uusapan na rin po namin ng GMA ‘yun kasi it’s too much. Especially po it started nga po nung minor ako, sobra na rin po talaga, especially itong nagre-resurface na ginagawa po nilang issue.”
The young actress revealed that she was only 16 years old when the malicious gossip first started — particularly after she bought a second-hand Porsche Boxster with her earnings from a skincare endorsement.
“Sobrang sakit po talaga kasi halos magpakamatay na po ako sa trabaho para makapag-ipon at magkaroon ng maayos na buhay. Tapos sa isang post lang, maniniwala na agad ang mga tao sa fake news.”
The Sparkle GMA Artist Center talent admitted that the constant negativity has deeply affected her mental and emotional well-being, to the point where she even considered quitting showbiz.
“Last Friday nasa taping po ako, tapos parang hindi na po present ‘yung utak ko. Sinasabi ko, ano pa pong point ng lahat ng hard work ko? Ano pa pong point ng lahat ng pinagpapaguran ko? Sobrang honestly, nadi-discourage po ako.”
Despite the emotional toll, Jillian said she eventually found strength in prayer and reminded herself of her true purpose in the industry.
“I’m here for the art. Gusto ko lang po talagang mag-artista. Gusto ko lang mag-taping, gumawa ng magagandang stories sa TV. Kaya nasasaktan po ako kapag may ganitong klaseng issue lalo na’t nadadamay ‘yung parents ko.”
The actress reiterated that everything she owns came from her hard work and dedication throughout her 15-year career, and she owes no one an explanation for her success.
Jillian, who continues to earn praise for her professionalism and resilience, is set to headline the upcoming GMA Network action-drama series ‘Never Say Die’ with David Licauco and Kim Ji Soo. She will also appear in ‘Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie’, a special project under ‘Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho’.
