Heart Evangelista facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Heart Evangelista
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Born	Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco (1985-02-14) February 14, 1985 (age 40) Manila, Philippines
Alma mater	Colegio San Agustin – Makati
Occupation	Actress singer model endorser fashion influencer visual artist businesswoman socialite VJ
Years active	1998–present
Agent	Star Magic (1998–2008) Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2008–present) Viva Artists Agency (2012–present)
Spouse(s)	Francis Escudero ​ (m. 2015)​
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Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco-Escudero (born February 14, 1985), known as Heart Evangelista, is a famous Filipino actress. She is also a singer, model, and fashion influencer. Heart is married to Francis Escudero, who is a top leader in the Philippine government. She is known around the world for her style and creative projects.

Early Life and Family

Heart Evangelista was born Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco on February 14, 1985, in Manila, Philippines. Her father, Reynaldo Evangelista Ongpauco, is a Filipino businessman. Her mother is Maria Cecilia del Gallego Payawal. Heart is the youngest child in her family. She has step-siblings from both her parents.

Her aunt, Liberty Ilagan, was a big star in the 1960s. Heart's great-grandfather, Don Juan del Gallego, was a Spanish businessman. He founded the town of Del Gallego in Camarines Sur. Heart lived in the U.S. for a while before coming back to the Philippines as a teenager. She started her career as a model and TV actress when she was just 13 years old.

Career Highlights

Heart Evangelista began her acting journey at a young age. She has starred in many TV shows and movies. She has also won several awards for her acting and singing.

Early Acting Roles (2000–2007)

From 2000 to 2004, Heart was often paired with actor John Prats. They were a very popular acting duo. They starred in shows like G-mik and movies like My First Romance. In 2003, they won an award for being the "Most Popular Loveteam of RP movies." Heart also won awards for being the "Best New Female Personality" in both movies and TV.

She also showed her talent in music. Her song "Love Has Come My Way" won awards. Another song, "Tell Me," even reached number 18 on the music charts in Australia.

In 2004, Heart started working with Geoff Eigenmann in the movie Bcuz of U. She also appeared in the TV series Hiram. In 2005, she played Eden in the series Panday.

Moving to GMA Network (2008–Present)

In 2008, Heart Evangelista joined GMA Network. Her first show there was Codename: Asero. She then starred in the fantasy series Luna Mystika. She also appeared in the TV soap opera Sine Novela: Ngayon at Kailanman.

Heart was a regular host on the music show Party Pilipinas. She also played a dwarf in the show Dwarfina. In 2012, she starred in the TV series Legacy. She later reunited with her co-stars in other shows like Beautiful Strangers (2015) and Juan Happy Love Story (2016).

In 2017, Heart starred in Mulawin vs. Ravena and My Korean Jagiya. In 2019, she was a judge on the talent show StarStruck. She also appeared in the international series Bling Empire. In 2023, Heart renewed her contract with GMA Network. She is set to star in an upcoming movie called ‘Infamous 6’.

Visual Artist

Heart Evangelista is also a talented painter. She uses her real name, Love Marie, for her artworks. She has held several art shows to display her paintings.

Her first art show was in 2014 at the Ayala Museum. It was called I am Love Marie: The Art and Works of Love Marie Ongpauco. She also had shows in Singapore and collaborated with authors and designers. In 2016, she launched an exhibition called Carry your heART, where she showed her hand-painted bags. Her artwork has even been featured in the US edition of Harper's Bazaar magazine.

In 2021, Heart worked with Brandon Boyd, the lead singer of the band Incubus. They created art together for a project called Moonlight Arts Collective.

Fashion Week Appearances

Heart Evangelista is a well-known figure in the fashion world. She first attended Paris Fashion Week in 2017. Since then, she has become a regular at major fashion events in Paris, New York, and Milan. She attends shows for famous designers like Dior, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton.

In 2018, the author of Crazy Rich Asians, Kevin Kwan, featured her in Harper's Bazaar as an "Asian style icon." She has also been the face of luxury brands like Lancaster and Salvatore Ferragamo. Heart has appeared on the covers of many fashion magazines, including Vogue Philippines and Harper's Bazaar Singapore.

Other Projects

Heart Evangelista has also written books and started businesses.

Books

She has written two books:

• This is Me, Love Marie (2015): A beauty book.
• Styled with Heart (2019): A fashion book.

Businesses

Heart is a co-founder of Pure Living, a company focused on beauty and wellness. She also co-owns Harlan Beach Resort in Boracay, Philippines.

Charity and Advocacy Work

Heart Evangelista is very active in helping others and supporting important causes.

Charities

Her foundation, Heart Can, helps children who have breathing problems. This foundation has helped many children with special needs. Heart also supports other groups that help children with rare diseases and cancer. She also helps the Cerebral Palsy Association of Sorsogon.

In 2024, when her husband became the Senate President, Heart took on a new role. She became the head of the Senate Spouses Foundation. This group works on community projects alongside the senators.

Advocacies

Heart is a strong supporter of the LGBT community. She received an "Equality Champion Award" for her work. She has shown her support for the SOGIE Equality Bill, which aims to protect the rights of LGBT people in the Philippines.

She is also a spokesperson for PAWS. This organization helps animals. Heart has launched campaigns like "See Beauty Beyond Breed" to encourage people to adopt local dogs.

Heart also speaks out about mental health. She has shared her own experiences with depression and anxiety. She believes that talking about these issues can help remove the negative feelings and unfair treatment people with mental health challenges sometimes face.

Personal Life

Heart Evangelista and Francis Escudero married in February 2015.

Heart Evangelista is married to Francis Escudero, a Senator in the Philippines. They were introduced by Heart's mentor, the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. Heart and Francis got married in February 2015.

Heart is a stepmother to Francis's twin children, Quino and Chesi. From 2019 to 2022, she was the "first lady" of Sorsogon province when her husband was the governor.

Heart and Francis renewed their wedding vows in February 2024 to celebrate their 9th anniversary. Heart has also shared that she has experienced miscarriages, including one in 2018 and others in 2024.

Filmography

Television series

Drama anthology

Television shows

Film

Theater

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Music videos

Awards and Nominations

Heart Evangelista has won many awards throughout her career. These awards recognize her talent in acting, singing, and her influence in fashion and social media.

Images for kids

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  Heart Evangelista with Daniel Matsunaga and Jonha Richman

See also

In Spanish: Heart Evangelista para niños