Heart Evangelista facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Heart Evangelista
Evangelista in 2012
Born	Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco (1985-02-14) February 14, 1985 (age 40) Manila, Philippines
Occupation	Actress singer model endorser visual artist businesswoman 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), who is known by her stage name Heart Evangelista, is a famous actress from the Philippines. She is known for her work in television and movies, and also as a singer, artist, and businesswoman.

She is an artist with the GMA Network and is also represented by agencies in Paris, France. She is married to Francis Escudero, who is the Senate President of the Philippines.

Early Life and Family

Heart Evangelista was born in Manila, Philippines. Her parents are Reynaldo Evangelista Ongpauco, a businessman, and Maria Cecilia del Gallego Payawal. She comes from a Chinese-Filipino family and is the youngest child.

When she was young, her family moved to the United States but returned to the Philippines when she was a teenager. She began her career at the young age of 13, working as a model and actress. Her cousin is actress Jodi Sta. Maria.

Acting Career

Heart's career in acting has spanned over two decades, with roles in many popular TV shows and movies.

Starting Out (2000–2004)

From 2000 to 2004, Heart was often paired with actor John Prats. They starred together in shows like G-mik and Berks. Their on-screen partnership was very popular, and they won an award for "Most Popular Loveteam" in 2003.

During this time, Heart also won awards for being the Best New Female Personality on both TV and in movies. She also had a hit song called "Love Has Come My Way."

Growing as an Actress (2004–2007)

In 2004, Heart was paired with a new actor, Geoff Eigenmann, in the movie Bcuz of U. They also appeared together in the TV drama Hiram, where her acting earned her a nomination for a Best Actress award.

In 2005, she played the character Eden in the fantasy series Panday. In 2007, she continued to work on different projects, including a TV remake of the movie Hiram na Mukha.

Joining the GMA Network (2008–Present)

In 2008, Heart signed a contract with the GMA Network. Her first show with them was Codename: Asero. She later starred in the fantasy show Luna Mystika and the popular Korean-inspired series Full House.

Over the years, she has appeared in many successful shows, including:

• Dwarfina (2011)
• Legacy (2012)
• Beautiful Strangers (2015)
• My Korean Jagiya (2017), where she starred with Korean actor Alexander Lee.
• I Left My Heart in Sorsogon (2021–2022), where she played a fashion designer.

In 2019, she was a judge on the talent show StarStruck. She also made an appearance in the American reality series Bling Empire. In 2024, she starred in the movie ‘Infamous 6’.

Work as a Visual Artist

Besides acting, Heart Evangelista is a talented painter. She uses her real name, Love Marie, for her artwork. She has held many art shows, called solo exhibitions, to display her paintings.

Her first art show was at the Ayala Museum in 2014. She has also shown her art in other countries, like Singapore. One of her unique projects is hand-painting luxury bags, turning them into one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

In 2021, she worked with Brandon Boyd, the lead singer of the band Incubus, on an art project for his Moonlight Arts Collective.

A Global Fashion Icon

Heart is known around the world for her amazing sense of style. She is a regular at major Fashion Week events in Paris, New York, and Milan. She is often seen in the front row at shows for famous brands like Dior, Chanel, and Gucci.

In 2018, Kevin Kwan, the author of Crazy Rich Asians, called her a "real crazy rich Asian" and featured her in Harper's Bazaar. She has been on the cover of many top fashion magazines, including Vogue Philippines and Harper's Bazaar Singapore.

She has also worked with luxury brands like Salvatore Ferragamo and the French bag company Lancaster.

Charity and Advocacy Work

Heart uses her fame to help others. She started a foundation called Heart Can to help children with breathing problems. She also supports other charities that help children with rare diseases and cancer.

As the wife of the Senate President, she leads the Senate Spouses Foundation, a group that does charity work.

Heart is also a strong supporter of animal rights and is a spokesperson for the PAWS. She encourages people to adopt animals and treat them with kindness. She is also an ally for the LGBT community and supports equal rights for everyone.

Personal Life

Evangelista and Escudero married at Balesin Island Club in February 2015

Heart Evangelista is married to Senator Francis Escudero, also known as Chiz. They were introduced by the late senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. They got married in February 2015 on Balesin Island. Heart is a stepmother to her husband's two children.

When her husband was the governor of Sorsogon province from 2019 to 2022, she served as the first lady of Sorsogon.

Heart has been open about her personal struggles, including losing babies to miscarriage. She hopes that by sharing her story, she can help others who have gone through similar experiences and promote better understanding of mental health.

Filmography

Heart has a long list of acting credits in television and film. Below are some of her most well-known projects.

Television Series

Film

Awards and Recognition

Throughout her career, Heart has received many awards for her work in acting, music, and fashion. Here are a few highlights:

• PMPC Star Awards for TV: Best New TV Personality (2001)
• GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards: Most Popular Love Team of RP Movies (2003)
• FAMAS Awards: German Moreno Youth Achievement Award (2004)
• 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival: Best Supporting Actress for Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love (2009)
• People Asia: People of the Year (2019)
• GMA Gala: Hall of Fame (2024)

Images for kids

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  Evangelista with Daniel Matsunaga and Jonha Richman

See also

In Spanish: Heart Evangelista para niños