Heart Evangelista
| Heart Evangelista-Escudero | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Evangelista in 2012 | |
| Born |
Love Marie P. Ongpauco-Escudero February 14, 1985 |
| Occupation | Actress, Businesswoman, Artist |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Agent |
Star Magic (2000–06) Manila Genesis (2006–08) Royal Era Entertainment (2008–10) GMA Artist Center (2008–present) Viva Artist Agency (2011–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Francis Escudero (m. 2015) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pinoy pop |
| Labels | Star Records |
Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco-Escudero (born February 14, 1985), better known as Heart Evangelista-Escudero, is a Filipino actress, TV host, and visual media artist.
Biography
Love Marie Ongpauco-Escudero started her career at the age of 13 as a commercial model and actress. Her 19 years of hard work paved the way to numerous acting/hosting projects and awards.
Heart is also an advocate of children’s health and education and has been a spokesperson for the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) for more than 10 years already.
Early life
She is the daughter of Reynaldo Evangelista Ongpauco, who belongs to a Chinese-Filipino clan, and Maria Cecilia del Gallego Payawal, whose family hails from in Camarines Sur. Heart is the youngest in her family, with siblings from both sides of her parents. She was born in the Philippines, moved to the U.S. and then her family moved back to the Philippines in her early teens. She is married to Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero.[1] On February 15, 2015, the couple wed in a private ceremony at the Balesin Island Club in the Philippines.[2] In May 2018, Evangelista announced that she and Escudero are expecting their first child together.[3] In June 2018, Evangelista announced that she suffered a miscarriage.[4]
Career
2000–2004: The Beginning of her Success
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.
2004–2007: Breakthrough
In 2004, after four years, Prats and Evangelista's popular real and reel tandem ended up and the management decided to pair her with Geoff Eigenmann in the movie Bcuz of U, and also both of them 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 for this series.
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".
2008–present: Transfer to GMA Network and career expansion
In early 2008, She signed a GMA Artist Center exclusive contract under GMA Network and she started her first show Codename: Asero as a leading lady of Richard Gutierrez .
She played a role of twins on fantaserye "Luna Mystika". Evangelista also appeared on her first afternoon TV soap entitled Sine Novela: Ngayon At Kailanman which aired on its final episode in September 2009. In late 2009 - early 2010, she starred in a primetime Koreanovela TV series, Full House. Evangelista hosts the musical variety show on GMA, Party Pilipinas.
She appeared in the Christmas Reality Show, Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge on GMA Network, and she plays a dwarf on Dwarfina. On 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 was a tie in of her last soap Luna Mystica in 2008 of the same genre and in 2013, she was reunited with De Rossi in the Afternoon soap Magkano Ba Ang Pag Ibig? under the direction of Maryo J Delos Reyes. In 2015 she and "Legacy" co-star Lovi Poe were reunited in the soap "Beautiful Strangers" a melodrama. This is 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.
Visual artist
As an accomplished painter, Evangelista had sold out solo exhibitions at the Ayala Museum and Galerie Joaquin. She also had a successful exhibition at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Recently, her artworks can be seen in luxury bags, couture, furniture and accessories, books and product packaging.
Charity
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. Additionally, Heart is also an LGBT icon in the Philippines, being a strong supporter for the passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill, which provides protections on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression.[5][6] A known international painter, Heart is also active in the artistic community, notably in Asia. She is also a spokesperson for PAWS or (Philippine Animal Welfare Society). Heart has also been supporting the Balikatan Thalassemia for children with rare diseases, Corridor of Hope for children with cancer and the Cerebral Palsy Association of Sorsogon where her husband hails from.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network |
| 2017-2018 | My Korean Jagiya | Guadalupe Immaculada "Gia" Asuncion | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Mulawin versus Ravena | Alwina | |
| Follow Your Heart | Herself | ||
| 2016 | Juan Happy Love Story | Happy Villanueva-dela Costa | |
| FoodTrip | Herself | Star World | |
| 2015 | Beautiful Strangers | Kristine de Jesus | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Weddings TV | Herself | GMA News TV |
| 2013-2015 | Startalk | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2013-2014 | Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? | Eloisa Aguirre | |
| 2013 | Sunday All Stars | Co-host | |
| Wagas | Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago | GMA News TV | |
| Forever | young Adora del Prado / Isadora | GMA Network | |
| 2012-2015 | iBilib | Herself | |
| 2012-2013 | Watta Job | Herself | |
| 2012 | Luna Blanca | Blanca Sandoval Buenaluz | |
| Legacy | Diana Calcetas | ||
| 2011 | Dwarfina | Dwarfina / Yna / Fina | |
| 2010 | Langit sa Piling Mo | Margarita "Marj" Rosales / Marietta Flores | |
| 2009-2010 | Full House | Maria Jesusa "Jessie" Asuncion-Lazatin | |
| 2009 | Sine Novela Presents: Ngayon at Kailanman | Ayra Noche-Torres / Ayra Noche-Villaflor | |
| Fashionistas by Heart | Host | Q | |
| 2008-2009 | Luna Mystika | Luna Sagrado-Samaniego / Celestina Sagrado† | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Dear Friend: Edison at Anna | Anna | |
| Codename: Asero | Emily San Juan | ||
| Your Song: Muntik Na Kitang Minahal | Arah | ABS-CBN | |
| 2007 | Your Song: Sana Ngayong Pasko | Melanie | |
| Pangarap Na Bituin | Cassandra "Cassie" Salcedo | ||
| Sineserye Presents: Hiram na Mukha | Carissa de Leon / Alicia Roldan | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing | Kaye Chua | ||
| Your Song: With You | Aschelle | ||
| 2006 | Your Song: Ngayong Gabi | Missy | |
| Philippine Idol ♥ Philippine Idol: Exclusive | Host | ABC | |
| Close Up to Fame: Season 2 | Host | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lampara | Maricel | ||
| Your Song: Wish | Ria | ||
| Ang Panday: Book 2 | Eden Roxas / Camia | ||
| 2005 | Ang Panday: Book 1 | Eden Roxas | |
| Close Up to Fame: Season 1 | Host | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Painting | Emily Roxas | ||
| 2004-2005 | Hiram | Margaret Benipayo | |
| 2004-2006 | ASAP Fanatic | Co-host | |
| 2003 | Tara Tena: Share A Home, Share A Heart | Anna | |
| 2003-2005 | Ang Tanging Ina | Portia "Por" Macaspac | |
| 2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ferry Boat | Dianne | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flat Tire | Lei | ||
| Wansapanataym Presents: Thumbgelina | Liit / Laki / Angelina / Thumbgelina | ||
| Heart Evangelista 18th Birthday Special | Herself | ||
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol | ||
| 2002-2004 | OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! | Yoko | |
| Berks | Gwyneth | ||
| 2002-2007 | Myx | VJ | Myx |
| 2001 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Exchange Gift | Irene Acosta | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Burda | Jenny Castaneda | ||
| Da Pilya En Da Pilot | Heart | ||
| Da Pilya En Da Guard | Heart | ||
| 2001-2008 | ASAP | Co-host / Performer | |
| 2000-2003 | Arriba, Arriba! | Monina Arriba | |
| 1999-2002 | G-mik | Missy Sandejas |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Cristina Villanueva-Manalo | Viva Films, Iglesia ni Cristo |
| 2014 | Trophy Wife | Gwen | Viva Films |
| 2012 | Sosy Problems | Claudia Ortega | GMA Films |
| 2011 | Temptation Island | Virginia P. | GMA Films, Regal Entertainment |
| 2010 | Inno Sotto's Muse | short film by Albert Martinez | |
| 2009 | Nobody, Nobody But... Juan | Young Aida | RVQ Productions |
| Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Stephanie Uy | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2008 | Ay, Ayeng | Ayeng | Aloha Pearl Films |
| 2004 | Bcuz Of U | Cara | Star Cinema |
| 2003 | My First Romance | Jackie | |
| Ang Tanging Ina | Portia "Por" Montecillo | ||
| 2002 | Jologs | Cameo as pedestrian | |
| 2001 | Trip | Faye |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2003 | Beauty and the Beast (Leprince de Beaumont) | Belle |
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Record Label |
| 2003 | Heart | Star Records |
Compilation albums
| Year | Album |
| 2005 | OPM Acoustic Hits 2 |
| 2004 | OPM Acoustic Hits |
| 2003 | My First Romance OST |
| 2002 | Himig Handog Love Songs |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
| 2009 | Bahay Kubo | Hale |
| 2007 | Tuwing Nakikita Ka | Jericho Rosales |
| 2003 | Please Be Careful With My Heart | Heart Evangelista |
| 2003 | One | Heart Evangelista |
| 2002 | Love Has Come My Way | Heart Evangelista |
Art Exhibits and Collaborations
| Year | Title | |
| 2014 | I am Love Marie: The Art and Works of Love Marie Ongpauco | 1st solo exhibition held at Ayala Museum |
| 2014 | Focus on the Arts: Art in Transit | Visual Arts Festival |
| 2014 | Love Marie | 2nd solo exhibition held at Galerie Joaquin |
| 2015 | Love Marie: A Solo Exhibition of a World Class Filipina | 3rd solo exhibit and first Filipino to showcased her works at Chan Hampe Galleries in Singapore |
| 2015 | Daughter of the Sun and the Moon | a children's book collaborated with Rocio Olbes |
| 2015 | maARTe | Art Fair Philippines with Rimowa |
| 2015 | PortrAYAL (LAYA): Portraits for Freedom | Big & Small Art Co. |
| 2016 | LMxMB: when art meets fashion | collaborated with designer Mark Bumgarner |
| 2016 | HaiNaku and other poems | poetry book collaborated with Arnel Patawaran |
| 2016 | Oceans Apart | 4th solo exhibition held at Ayala Museum |
| 2016 | Carry your heART | a showcase of hand painted bags held at BMW BGC |
| 2017 | HaiNaku 1st Anniversary Exhibit | collaborated with Arnel Patawaran held at S Maison Conrad Hotel |
| 2017 | HEART & Style | a public exhibition of works in canvas, couture, books and furniture held at the Fashion Hall of SM Mega Mall |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Beautiful Strangers | Nominated |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Female Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host | Startalk | Nominated |
| 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 | |
| 2009 | 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress [7] | 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 | |
| 2007 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Female Face of the Night | Won | |
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress | Hiram | Nominated |
| 2004 | FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | Won | |
| 34th GMMSF Box-Office Awards | Princess of RP Movies | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best New Movie Actress | Trip | Won | |
| 2001 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New TV Personality | G-mik | Won |
References
- ↑ "Chiz, Heart now engaged". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ↑ "IN PHOTOS: Heart Evangelista in her stunning wedding dress". rappler.com. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ↑ Patawaran, Aa (May 12, 2018). "'There's a human being inside me, there's a heartbeat, I can't believe it!'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- ↑ News, ABS-CBN. "Heart Evangelista loses remaining baby". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
- ↑ http://entertainment.inquirer.net/285044/heart-evangelista-tootsy-angara-show-support-for-sogie-bill-wore-rainbow-pins-at-sona
- ↑ https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/42268/heart-evangelista-shows-support-to-the-sogie-bill/story
- ↑ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2009". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.