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Heart Evangelista | |
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Born | Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco February 14, 1985 Manila, Philippines |
Alma mater | Colegio San Agustin – Makati |
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Years active | 1998–present |
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Website | https://www.lovemarieescudero.com/ |
Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco-Escudero born February 14, 1985), known professionally as Heart Evangelista, is a Filipino actress. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network [1] and represented by Alice Talents Agency in Paris, France.
Heart Evangelista was born Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco on February 14, 1985, in Manila, [2] to Reynaldo Evangelista Ongpauco, a Filipino businessman, and Maria Cecilia del Gallego Payawal. [3] Evangelista is the youngest child in her family, with siblings from both sides of her parents. Her aunt is 1960s superstar Liberty Ilagan. [4] Evangelista's maternal great-grandfather is Don Juan del Gallego, a Spanish tradesman who founded the town of Del Gallego in Camarines Sur. [5] She was born in the Philippines and moved to the U.S. before returning to her homeland in her early teens. She started her career at age 13 as a model and actress. [6]
Evangelista is second cousin to actress Jodi Sta. Maria. [7] Evangelista is first cousin to Happy Ongpauco-Tiu. "Her dad and my dad are siblings,” Happy told The Philippine Star. [8]
From 2000 to early 2004, she was paired with John Prats on the show G-mik , Trip, Ang Tanging Ina , My First Romance and Berks . During the success of their loveteam, they won as the (Most Popular Loveteams of RP movies) of 2003, from 33rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Evangelista also won the Best New Female Personality (Best New Movie Actress and Best New TV Actress) awards from Star Awards for Movies and Star Awards for TV. She also won Texter's and Listener's Choice at the Himig Handog Awards for her single "Love Has Come My Way". She released the single "Tell Me" in Australia where it peaked at number 18 on the charts.
In 2004, after four years, Prats and Evangelista's popular real and reel tandem ended and the management decided to pair her with Geoff Eigenmann in the movie Bcuz of U . Both of them also appeared on the TV series Hiram , with co-stars Kris Aquino, Dina Bonnevie and Anne Curtis for which she earned a Star Awards Best Actress nomination.
In 2005, Jericho Rosales once mentioned Heart's name, saying that he wanted her to be his leading lady in the series Panday . There were many women who auditioned for this role, but they chose Heart to play the role of Eden, the love interest of Tristan. Their tandem turned into a serious relationship and lasted 3 years.
In early 2007, she renewed her ties with ABS-CBN and was under a per project basis with her manager Angeli Pangilinan Valenciano. She finished a sineserye for the station, the remake of the movie Hiram na Mukha , and appeared briefly on Pangarap na Bituin . She also starred in the reformatted version of Your Song under the title "Muntik Na Kitang Minahal". [9] [ unreliable source? ]
In early 2008, she signed a GMA Artist Center exclusive contract under GMA Network and started her first show Codename: Asero as the leading lady of Richard Gutierrez.
She played a role as one of the twins in the fantaserye Luna Mystika . Evangelista also appeared on her first afternoon TV soap Sine Novela: Ngayon at Kailanman which aired its final episode in September 2009. In late 2009 – early 2010, she starred in a primetime Koreanovela TV series, Full House . Evangelista was a regular host of the now-defunct musical variety show on GMA, Party Pilipinas .
She appeared in the Christmas reality show Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge on GMA Network, and she played a dwarf on Dwarfina . In late 2011, she signed an exclusive contract under Viva Entertainment.
In 2012, she starred alongside actresses Alessandra De Rossi and Lovi Poe in the TV series Legacy which became a highly acclaimed television series throughout its run. She also was included in the afternoon drama Forever opposite co-star Geoff Eigennmann. She then started her next project on Luna Blanca Book 3 onwards till its finale. The show is a sequel of her last soap Luna Mystika in 2008 of the same genre. In 2013, she was reunited with De Rossi in the Afternoon soap Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? under the direction of Maryo J. de los Reyes. In 2015, she and Legacy co-star Lovi Poe were reunited in the soap Beautiful Strangers , a melodrama. This was Evangelista's second time working with veteran actress Dina Bonnevie in a series with a huge ensemble cast. In 2016, she was reunited with Dwarfina co-star Dennis Trillo in the primetime rom-com Juan Happy Love Story . [9] In September 2016, Evangelista experienced a series of depression after the passing of her mentor and 'close friend', former senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. [10]
In 2017, Evangelista starred in Mulawin vs. Ravena . She also starred in My Korean Jagiya , paired with former U-KISS member Alexander Lee. The show aired with a total of 105 episodes. [11]
In 2019, she served as a judge on the seventh season of the reality talent television show StarStruck . [12] Evangelista then portrayed a Sorsogon fashion designer and socialite Celeste in the television drama romance series I Left My Heart in Sorsogon (2021–2022). [13] She also appeared in the series Bling Empire.
On 2023, The Kapuso Queen of Creative Collaborations renewed her exclusive contract with GMA Network last August 17, 2023 at The Residences, Weslin Manila in Pasig City. [14]
As an accomplished painter, Evangelista had sold out solo exhibitions from various galleries such as the Ayala Museum [15] and Galerie Joaquin. [16] She uses her real name, Love Marie, in her paintings. [17] Her first solo exhibition was held at the Ayala Museum in 2014, entitled I am Love Marie: The Art and Works of Love Marie Ongpauco. In the same year, she participated in the Visual Arts Festival through the Focus on the Arts: Art in Transit exhibitions. She also held her second solo exhibition in the same year at Galerie Joaquin through her Love Marie gallery. Her third solo exhibition, Love Marie: A Solo Exhibition of a World-Class Filipina, was held at the Raffles Hotel's Chan Hampe Galleries in Singapore in 2015. [18] She also collaborated with Rocio Olbes's children's book, Daughter of the Sun and the Moon, and participated in the Art Fair Philippines 2015: maARTe and PortrAYAL (LAYA): Portraits for Freedom Big & Small Art Co.
In 2016, she collaborated with designer Mark Bumgarner through the LMxMB: when art meets fashion, as well as with A.A. Patawaran for his book HaiNAku and other poems. In the same year, Evangelista launched her fourth solo exhibition titled Oceans Apart held at the Ayala Museum. Her hand-painted bags were also introduced in the same year at BMW BGC through her exhibition, Carry your heART. In 2017, she collaborated again with A.A. Patawaran for the HaiNAku 1st Anniversary Exhibit at the S Maison Conrad Hotel in Manila. She also held HEART & Style, a public exhibition of her works of art at the Fashion Hall of SM Megamall. In April 2018, she launched another art exhibit at ArtistSpace Gallery of Ayala Museum. [19] In the same year, she partnered with A.A. Patawaran for his book, Manila Was A Long Time Ago, which featured her pet dog named Panda. [20] [21] Her Follow Your Heart artwork was featured in the February 2019 US edition of Harper's Bazaar. [22]
In 2021, Evangelista collaborated with Incubus lead vocalist Brandon Boyd for Moonlight Arts Collective, an organization founded by Boyd himself showcasing art by various cultural icons that moonlight as visual artists. [23] Called Neon People, their first collaboration was released in July 2022. [24] In 2023, Evangelista dropped her solo print debut of her artwork, Love's First Bloom, on Moonlight Arts Collective. [25]
In 2017, Heart Evangelista was invited to attend Paris Fashion Week for the first time by notable fashion houses like Schiaparelli, Georges Hobeika, Giambattista Valli, Elie Saab, Ulyana Sergeenko, Ralph & Russo, and Zuhair Murad. [26] In 2018, Crazy Rich Asians author Kevin Kwan invited her to be part of Harper's Bazaar's The Real Crazy Rich Asians feature highlighting "Asian style icons shaking up the world of couture." [27] Afterwards, Evangelista became a staple at Fashion Week attending shows in Paris, New York, and Milan by top designers like Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Fendi, Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Balmain, among others. In the same year, she was selected as the spokesperson for the Spring Summer 2019 collection of the French label Sequoia. [28]
In 2019, fashion trade journal Women's Wear Daily reported that Evangelista was the Top 1 influencer at Paris Fashion Week, bringing $3.1 million in Media Impact Value (MIV) to the couture shows. [29] Media Impact Value is a proprietary algorithm by Launchmetrics "which measures the impact of placements and mentions from voices in fashion, luxury and beauty, across social media," according to Women's Wear Daily. [29] In the same year, Forbes France named Evangelista as one of the Top 10 luxury influencers in the world. [30] Evangelista further boosted her achievements by designing a jewelry collection for French haute-fantaisie jewelry house Gas Bijoux. [31]
At the 2020 Paris Fashion Week, Evangelista once again topped the list of influencers who made the most impact for the shows, garnering $4.91 million in MIV. [32] In 2021, Evangelista was announced as the newest face of the French luxury bag brand Lancaster, alongside Barbara Palvin. [33] Evangelista was also one of the 25 worldwide personalities selected for Salvatore Ferragamo's Silk Your Style campaign. [34]
For the Haute Couture 2022 season, she ranked third in MIV just behind Kim Kardashian and Chiara Ferragni at $1.4 million. [35] In 2023, Evangelista topped the Asia-Pacific list of influencers and celebrities who brought the most MIV to the Haute Couture shows at $1.27 million. [36]
Heart Evangelista has been featured on the covers of Harper's Bazaar Singapore, [37] Harper's Bazaar Indonesia, [38] Vogue Philippines, [39] L'Officiel Philippines, Tatler Philippines, and ICON Singapore. [40] She has dedicated features in Vogue Singapore , [41] Vogue Thailand, [42] Harper's Bazaar Taiwan, [43] and Harper's Bazaar Singapore. [44]
Heart Evangelista has authored two books: This is Me, Love Marie, a beauty book published in 2015, [45] and Styled with Heart, a fashion book published in 2019. [46]
Evangelista is the co-founder and co-CEO of Pure Living, a beauty and wellness company. [47] She is also a co-owner of Harlan Beach Resort in Boracay, Philippines. [48]
Her foundation Heart Can aims to help children with respiratory diseases. Her foundation has been active since its inception and has helped thousands of children with special needs. Heart is also an LGBT ally [49] and a recipient of Lagablab Network's Equality Champion Award [50] in the Philippines. During the 2018 State of the Nation Address in the Philippine Congress, Evangelista wore the iconic rainbow badge in support of equality in the Philippines and the passage of the pro-LGBT SOGIE Equality Bill. [51] Evangelista is also a spokesperson for PAWS or (Philippine Animal Welfare Society), launching various campaigns for the organization such as the Have a Heart for Aspins and See Beauty Beyond Breed campaign. [52] Heart also supports the Balikatan Thalassemia for children with rare diseases, [53] Corridor of Hope for children with cancer, [54] and the Cerebral Palsy Association of Sorsogon. [55]
Evangelista is married to Senator Francis Escudero. The pair were introduced by Evangelista's 'mentor', the late senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, who was a close friend of her mother. [56] She assumed the role of first lady of Sorsogon on June 30, 2019, until June 30, 2022, when her husband was elected governor of Sorsogon province. [57]
Chiz Escudero and Evangelista renewed their vows, celebrating their 9th wedding anniversary on February 15, 2024 at Balesin Royal Villa. Escudero appeared with crisp light Dior ecru-colored suit and Gucci leather loafers while Evangelista was in “ethereal” couture Elie Saab gown with hood-like veil and later, with Michael Leyva fully beaded second outfit with a cape, Swarovski crystals with bespoke necklace and diamonds. She walked down the aisle by her mother, Cecilia Ongpauco with godparent Ramon Ang to touching lines from Gary Valenciano's song "I Will Be Here" amid Mark Bautista's soulful serenade and 3rd Avenue music. Heart's father, Rey Ongpauco is undergoing medical treatment in the United States. [58] [59] [60]
During a guesting at Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on March 15, 2024, Evangelista revealed losing another baby after the 2018 miscarriage of their twins, adding that she had named her unborn daughter "Sophia Heart". [61] On 12 May 2024, Evangelista disclosed that she had suffered a fourth miscarriage. [62]
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2002–2003 | Arriba, Arriba! | Monina Arriba | ABS-CBN |
2003 | Tara Tena: Share A Home, Share A Heart | Anna | |
2004–2005 | Hiram | Margaret Benipayo | |
2005 | Ang Panday: Book 1 | Eden Roxas | |
2006 | Ang Panday: Book 2 | Eden Roxas / Camia | |
2007 | Sineserye Presents: Hiram na Mukha | Carissa de Leon / Alicia Roldan | |
Pangarap na Bituin | Cassandra "Cassie" Salcedo | ||
2008 | Codename: Asero | Emily San Juan | GMA Network |
2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Luna Sagrado-Samaniego / Celestina Sagrado† | |
2009 | Sine Novela Presents: Ngayon at Kailanman | Ayra Noche-Torres / Ayra Noche-Villaflor | |
2009–2010 | Full House | Maria Jesusa "Jessie" Asuncion-Lazatin | |
2010 | Langit sa Piling Mo | Margarita "Marj" Rosales / Marietta Flores | |
2011 | Dwarfina | Dwarfina / Yna / Fina | |
2012 | Legacy | Diana Calcetas | |
Luna Blanca | Adult Blanca | ||
2013 | Forever | young Adora del Prado / Isadora | |
2013–2014 | Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? | Eloisa Aguirre | |
2015 | Beautiful Strangers | Kristine de Jesus | |
2016 | Juan Happy Love Story | Happy Villanueva-dela Costa | |
2017 | Mulawin vs. Ravena | Alwina | |
2017–2018 | My Korean Jagiya | Guadalupe Immaculada "Gia" Asuncion-Kim | |
2021–2022 | I Left My Heart in Sorsogon | Celeste Diesta Estrellado |
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2001 | Da Pilya en Da Pilot | Heart | ABS-CBN |
Da Pilya en Da Guard | |||
2001 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Exchange Gift | Irene Acosta | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Burda | Jenny Castaneda | ||
2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol | ||
2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ferry Boat | Dianne | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flat Tire | Lei | ||
Wansapanataym Presents: Thumbgelina | Liit / Laki / Angelina / Thumbgelina | ||
2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Painting | Emily Roxas | |
2006 | Your Song: Ngayong Gabi | Missy | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lampara | Maricel | ||
Your Song: Wish | Ria | ||
2007 | Your Song: Sana Ngayong Pasko | Melanie | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing | Kaye Chua | ||
Your Song: With You | Aschelle | ||
2008 | Your Song: Muntik Na Kitang Minahal | Arah | |
Dear Friend: Chinoy | Anna | GMA Network | |
2013 | Wagas | Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago | GMA News TV |
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2000–2002 | G-mik | Missy Sandejas | ABS-CBN |
2001–2008 | ASAP | Herself / Co-host / Performer | |
2002–2007 | Myx | Herself / VJ | Myx |
2002–2004 | OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! | Yoko | ABS-CBN |
Berks | Gwyneth | ||
2003 | Heart Evangelista 18th Birthday Special | Herself | |
2003–2005 | Ang Tanging Ina | Portia "Por" Macaspac | |
2004–2006 | ASAP Fanatic | Herself / Co-host | |
2005 | Close Up to Fame: Season 1 | Herself / Host | |
2006 | Philippine Idol ♠ Philippine Idol: Exclusive | ABC | |
Close Up to Fame: Season 2 | ABS-CBN | ||
2008 | SOP | Herself / Co-Host / Performer | GMA Network |
2009 | Fashionistas by Heart | Herself / Host | Q |
2012–2013 | Watta Job | GMA Network | |
2012–2015 | iBilib | Herself / Guest Host | |
2013 | Sunday All Stars | Herself / Co-host | |
2013–2015 | Startalk | ||
2014 | Weddings TV | Herself / Host | GMA News TV |
2016 | FoodTrip | Star World | |
2017 | Follow Your Heart | GMA Network | |
2019 | StarStruck | Herself as one, and of the judges | |
2022 | Bling Empire | Herself | Netflix |
Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
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2001 | Trip | Faye | Star Cinema |
2002 | Jologs | Cameo as pedestrian | |
2003 | My First Romance | Jackie Ocampo | |
Ang Tanging Ina | Portia "Por" Montecillo | ||
2004 | Bcuz Of U | Cara | |
2008 | Ay, Ayeng | Ayeng | Aloha Pearl Films |
2009 | Nobody, Nobody But... Juan | Young Aida | RVQ Productions |
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Stephanie Uy | Regal Entertainment, GMA Pictures | |
2010 | Tingala sa Pugad | Aileen | indie film by Ed Palmos |
Inno Sotto's Muse | short film by Albert Martinez | ||
2011 | Temptation Island | Virginia P. | GMA Pictures, Regal Entertainment |
2012 | Sosy Problems | Claudia Ortega | GMA Pictures |
2014 | Trophy Wife | Gwen | Viva Films, GMA Pictures |
2015 | Felix Manalo | Cristina Villanueva-Manalo | Viva Films, Iglesia ni Cristo |
Year | Title | Role |
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2003 | Beauty and the Beast (Leprince de Beaumont) | Belle |
Year | Album | Record Label |
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2003 | Heart | Star Music |
Year | Album |
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2002 | Himig Handog Love Songs |
2003 | My First Romance OST |
2004 | OPM Acoustic Hits |
2005 | OPM Acoustic Hits 2 |
Year | Title | Artist |
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2002 | Love Has Come My Way | Heart Evangelista |
2003 | One | Heart Evangelista |
2003 | Please Be Careful with My Heart | Heart Evangelista |
2007 | Tuwing Nakikita Ka | Jericho Rosales |
2009 | Bahay Kubo | Hale |
Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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2001 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New TV Personality | G-mik | Won |
2002 | Himig Handog Awards | Listener's Choice Award (Love Has Come My Way) | Won | |
Himig Handog Awards | Texter's Choice Award (Love Has Come My Way) | Won | ||
Himig Handog Awards | Album Platinum Award | Won | ||
PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best New Movie Actress | Trip | Won | |
2003 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a New Female Artist (Love Has Come My Way) | Won | |
Asia Pacific Excellence & Handog Kay Ina Awards | Youth Achiever for Arts & Entertainment | Won | ||
Ivan Entertainment Productions: Circle of 10 Modeling Agency | Celebrity Endorser of the Year | Won | ||
33rd GMMSF Box-Office Awards | Most Popular Love Team of RP Movies (with John Prats) | Won | ||
Himig Handog Awards | Album Platinum Award | Won | ||
2004 | FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Won | |
34th GMMSF Box-Office Awards | Princess of RP Movies | Won | ||
2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress | Hiram | Nominated |
2007 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Female Face of the Night | Won | |
2009 | 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress [63] | Nobody, Nobody But... Juan | Nominated |
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Won | |||
23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Lifestyle Show Host | Fashionistas by Heart | Nominated | |
57th FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Ay, Ayeng | Won | |
2010 | 58th FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Nominated |
7th Golden Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Nominated | |
26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Supporting Actress | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Nominated | |
12th Gawad PASADO | Best Supporting Actress | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Nominated | |
Myx Music Awards 2010 | Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video | Bahay Kubo | Won | |
2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Female Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host | Startalk | Nominated |
Yahoo! Celebrity Awards 2014 | Female TV Host of the Year | Startalk | Nominated | |
2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Beautiful Strangers | Nominated |
2017 | 7th EdukCircleAwards | Best Actress | Mulawin vs Ravena | Nominated |
2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | TV Queens at the Turn of Millennium 33rd Star Awards for Television | Won | |
People Asia | People of the Year 2018-2019 | Won |
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