Sparkle GMA Artis Center talent Jillian Ward looked stunning in her galaxy-themed ball gown for her 18th birthday party.
A grand celebration of Jillian's 18th birthday was held on Saturday night, February 25, 2023, at Cove Manila in Okada Manila Resort and Casino, Parañaque City, where the Kapuso actress gathered with her family and friends in the entertainment industry.
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The party took place two days after Jillian's actual birthday, which falls on February 23rd.
Jillian had a total of three outfits during her grand birthday party.
The Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap actress looked like a celestial princess when she made her show-stopping grand entrance wearing a creation by Filipino fashion designer Mak Tumang.
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Mak is best known as the designer behind the iconic "Lava Gown" of Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. He also designed Alodia Gosiengfiao's dragon-themed bridal gown for her Valentine’s Day wedding with Christopher Quimbo last February 14, 2023.
In an interview with GMA News, Jillian said she has always wanted Mak to create her debutante gown.
She said, "Ang tagal ko na rin po talagang ina-eye si Sir Mak dahil nga sobrang talented po niya, tapos ang bait pa po niya."
Jillian added, "Fun fact po, pareho po kaming kapangpangan so syempre po, kapangpangan pride, nakaka-proud din po talaga."
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The actress flaunted her décolletage in her sparkly midnight blue off-the-shoulder ball gown which also features a multi-tiered floor-sweeping skirt.
In his interview with Cosmo.ph, Mak said Jillian gave her full trust to the Kampampangan designer but she had several requests: "an iridescent blue/violet color, the 'glass shard' look, it had to be shiny, she wanted a very small waist and to cover her arms."
The designer designed Jillian as "very chill lang siya na debutant, hindi makulit."
Mak further revealed that it took "less than a month to create the gown" and that he would have named it "Crystal Shard" since it was his main inspiration for the gown.
She paired it with custom-made heels by Doreen Odvina.
Doreen shared photos of Jillian's OOTN on her Instagram account and greeted the teen star on her special day.
She wrote, "Happy 18th birthday to our very beautiful debutant, Jillian Ward @jillian! Shining bright tonight in her custom Doreen Odvina pumps. [emojio]"
Jillian switched into an entirely black outfit for her "Crazy In Love" dance performance.
For this look, she wore crystal-embellished thigh-high boots which are also designed Doreen Odvina.
Dorren shared more details about the boots in an Instagram post on Sunday, February 26, 2023.
She wrote, "Jillian Ward @jillian wore a scintillating velvet boots, made of thousands of crystals and lifted in clear wedge heels [emojis]"
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Toward the end of the event, Jillian donned another Mak Tumang creation.
Similar to her first gown, the Kapuso actress' indigo gown is also inspired by the galaxy and has an off-the-shoulder that highlights her décolletage substantially.
Celebrity stylist Van Mercado helped dress up Jillian for her big day.
Makeup artist Paul Unating accentuated Jillian's beauty using her signature Thai-style glam beauty look.
Meanwhile, Romel Vetuz Zausa styled Jillian's hair with glamorous, soft waves which perfectly matched her look.
Among the celebrities who were present at her party are her Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap co-stars Che Ramos-Cocio, Chuckie Dreyfus, John Vic de Guzman, Kazel Kinouchi, Jeff Moses, Alchris Galura, Pinky Amador, Carmina Villaroel, and Wilma Doesn't
Jillian's fellow Sparkle GMA Artist Center talents Sanya Lopez, Zephanie, Michael Sager, and Caitlyn Stave also came to celebrate her special day with her.
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