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.
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.”
Jillian shared her experience in an Instagram post, leaving her followers with an important message.
“Belated PRIDE month celebration with the community yesterday! Pride month may be over, but the ENERGYYY lives on,” she wrote.
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.”
Jillian was also grateful for the enthusiastic crowd that hyped her performance, which was mostly composed of members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
“I feel so blessed to be wrapped in the love of such unique and beautiful souls. ‘Til the next! RAWRRR!!!,” she wrote.
In the video, Jillian was seen giving Jade Ystar a tight hug immediately after her performance.
The drag artist, who impersonated Jillian at the event, also expressed her overflowing gratitude for the actress.
“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.
In a separate post, Jade Ystar, who was still in disbelief, penned a heartfelt message for Jillian.
“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.
“You made this queer heart feel seen,” she added.
Jillian’s post caught the attention of her fellow celebrities including Iza Calzado, Aiko Melendez, and Sugar Mercado.
Former Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition housemates Ashley Ortega and AC Bonifacio also commented on the post.
“My bias,” said AC, who is a renowned dancer and performer.
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Meanwhile, Ashley was also stunned by Jillian’s performance and wrote a one-word comment: “Grabe!!!”
The LGBTQIA+ community celebrated June, known as Pride Month, with several events. Ending the monthlong celebration with a bang was the star-studded Love Laban Pride Festival 2025 in Quezon City last June 28.
LGBTQIA+ community members, allies, and activists continuously remind the public that “pride month never ends."