Jillian Ward says she used to sing and act in front of a mirror when she was 4 years old

For Jillian Ward, acting has always been the dream.

In an interview on "Surprise Guest with Pia Arcangel," the former child star and now blooming young actress said that her passion began to grow when she was as young as 4 or 5 years old.

"Gustung-gusto ko daw po talaga mag artista, tapos nag-audition din po ako sa 'Eat Bulaga' po, sa 'Little Miss Philippines,'" she said. "As in passion ko po talaga siya na nung 5 years old po ako, mga 4, 5 or mas younger pa po, nasa harap po ako ng salamin, kumakanta daw po ako, umaarte po ako."

"Tapos idol ko po sina Ate Rhian [Ramos], sina Ate Marian [Rivera] po," she added. "So ayun po, bata pa po ako gustung gusto na po talagang maging artista, sabi nila mama."

Jillian is known for being part of the cast of "Trudis Liit" in 2010, but even before then, she said she used to do commercials.

She added that she didn't consider showbiz as a job back then.

"Sabi nga po nila para daw po akong nasa playground."

Recalling her younger days, she said people would come up to her and pinch her cheeks.

"May mga kumukurot po talaga, pero dahil nga po nandyan naman po sina Mama at Papa, and may mga nakabantay naman po, safe naman po ako nung baby pa po ako," she said.

"Mayroon po talaga at nakakatawa po nun halos lahat po ng naging kontrabida ko po lalo po nung bata po ako sila naman po gusto pong sabunutan naman sila," she added.

Jillian has blossomed into a beautiful young lady, making waves on social media with her photos. In Halloween, she dressed up as Catwoman, and previously, as Wonder Woman. —JCB, GMA Integrated News