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Jillian Ward and drag artist Jade Ystar join forces in fiery performance

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Clarence Roi Gillego

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<p>Actress Jillian Ward set the stage ablaze as she teamed up with drag artist Jade Ystar in a post-Pride Month celebration at a bar in Makati City. </p><p>Clad in a sparkling fringe outfit, the actress captivated the crowd as she went all out in her performance of Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love.”</p><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMDDiLeBvkj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMDDiLeBvkj/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A226908.5%2C%22ls%22%3A225631%2C%22le%22%3A226093.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Jillian shared her experience in an Instagram post, leaving her followers with an important message.  </p><p>“Belated PRIDE month celebration with the community yesterday! Pride month may be over, but the ENERGYYY lives on,” she wrote.  </p><p>The 20-year-old actress expressed her gratitude to Jade Ystar for sharing the stage with her: “So grateful to be performing alongside queen @jadeystar.” </p><p>Jillian was also grateful for the enthusiastic crowd that hyped her performance, which was mostly composed of members of the LGBTQIA+ community.  </p><p>“I feel so blessed to be wrapped in the love of such unique and beautiful souls. ‘Til the next! RAWRRR!!!,” she wrote.  </p><p>In the video, Jillian was seen giving Jade Ystar a tight hug immediately after her performance.  </p><p>The drag artist, who impersonated Jillian at the event, also expressed her overflowing gratitude for the actress.  </p><p>“I LOVE YOUUUUU MS. JILLIAN! It’s an honor performing with you! Thank you for gracing the @hoesikmnl stage,” she wrote in the comment section.  </p><p>In a separate post, Jade Ystar, who was still in disbelief, penned a heartfelt message for Jillian.  </p><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMFZ-OTS2BZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMFZ-OTS2BZ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A270247.4000000004%2C%22ls%22%3A225631%2C%22le%22%3A226093.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“Still can’t believe this happened. Thank you so much Ms. @jillian for the recognition and for giving me the chance to share the stage with you,” she expressed.  </p><p>“You made this queer heart feel seen,” she added.  </p><p>Jillian’s post caught the attention of her fellow celebrities including Iza Calzado, Aiko Melendez, and Sugar Mercado.</p><p>Former <em>Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition </em>housemates Ashley Ortega and AC Bonifacio also commented on the post.  </p><p>“My bias,” said AC, who is a renowned dancer and performer.  </p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/2/2/jillian-ward-dreams-of-working-with-vice-ganda-and-coco-martin-0919"><strong>READ: Jillian Ward dreams of working with Vice Ganda and Coco Martin</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, Ashley was also stunned by Jillian’s performance and wrote a one-word comment: “Grabe!!!” </p><p>The LGBTQIA+ community celebrated June, known as Pride Month, with several events. Ending the monthlong celebration with a bang was the star-studded<em> Love Laban Pride Festival 2025 </em>in Quezon City last June 28.  </p><p>LGBTQIA+ community members, allies, and activists continuously remind the public that “pride month never ends.&quot;</p>

<p>Jillian Ward was on fire as she performed with drag artist Jade Ystar in a post-pride month celebration. </p>

Jillian Ward was on fire as she performed with drag artist Jade Ystar in a post-pride month celebration.