Jill and the Books Talk

Wang Xing Yue I don’t want a husband but if I had a son, I want him to be 23-year old Wang Xing Yue, born Wang Tao, who got into college at the age of 15. Graduated from one of China’s three prestigious drama schools, Central Academy of Drama, Beijing. Won 12 out of 13 nominations including the 10th Wenrong Award for Best Young Actor for his role in The Double (Netflix). Duke Su, Xiao Heng, The Double (Netflix 2024) Named Tibet Tourism Ambassador, Yueyang Culture and Tourism Spokesperson and The Secret Land of Western Sichuan Spokesperson. His latest drama, The Wanted Detective, is now streaming exclusively on iQIYI.  A story of an elite constabulary detective who was framed up for the murder of his master/father-in-law on his wedding day. In his quest to unveil the truth, he was joined by five characters that made the story mysterious, amusing, heartbreaking and a happy ending. A master of plot twists and beautiful cinematography. Not for the faint-hearted. Romance isn’t the main ...

August 8, 2025 7PM, The Theater at Solaire You may cringe but it is what it is. God answers my silly prayers too. I told my sister-in-law: “See, this is why I don’t pray for a husband, Jesus might give me one and I don’t want one.” Then I said to her: “It’s easy for Jesus to heal and give people money just as it was easy for Him to make me win not 1 but 3 tickets. But He doesn’t always heal and give money instantly.” Melissa replied: “Because health and finances require accountability. And each person has a different journey with God.” For 5 years I have been praying to see Hyun Bin in the flesh. I wasn’t dead serious but as a fangirl, there’s always that desire to meet him. I received a message from my dear client about Solaire’s meet and greet with Hyun Bin. I knew then that God had granted my wish. Then the Holy Spirit impressed two names, my best friend Vie and my aunt. So I invited them for lunch at Solaire in Parañaque to get raffle tickets. I also had dinner with my friend Candi...

Have you been a victim of gaslighting and struggled with emotional whiplash? This photo was taken the day I woke up after having 11 hours of deep sleep. It has been months since I’ve had a restful sleep like that. It was truly an awakening when I consulted a psychologist and was told to my face that I have been exhibiting symptoms of stress due to narcissistic abuse. It was early this year that God’s word specifically told me to let go of a friend because we no longer share the same values and I need to protect my circle from narcissistic abuse as well. But if any place refuses to welcome you or listen to you, shake its dust from your feet as you leave to show that you have abandoned those people to their fate - Mark 6:11 It was a hard pill to swallow but I obeyed. With that came freedom. The guilt of having to let go was a remnant of how my brain was wired to respond to a vulnerable narcissist. One who always plays a victim and gets furious when you set boundaries. It has taken its t...