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Heart Evangelista affirms loyalty to GMA-7
Multitalented and versatile Kapuso actress Heart Evangelista remains a loyal Kapuso as she renewed her exclusive contract with GMA Network, Inc. last July 31.
Present in the contract signing were GMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA President and Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, GMA Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, and Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara.
Heart expressed her gratitude for the trust and support that GMA Network has given her all these years. “I'm very happy to be a Kapuso. Actually even if I don't have a contract, I think I'll still be a Kapuso. GMA has always been very understanding and they’re not selfish with schedules. When there's a change of plans, that's when we discuss but now, I want to work.”
“I'm very content with my life. I'm very happy where I am. I'm very excited for what I have and what I will be doing with GMA,” the Philippine TV’s Sweetheart added.
Heart’s last project with GMA was the first-ever Filipino-Korean romantic comedy series My Korean Jagiya together with Kapuso oppa Alexander Lee.
Meanwhile, Atty. Gozon expressed his gladness on Heart being loyal with GMA and has nothing but praises for the actress, “Si Heart ay isang very talented actress sa movie at TV. Super talented niya ring painter whose paintings are very much in demand. We are fortunate and gratified na nag-renew siya ng exclusive contract sa atin because she is really a very valuable asset for any showbiz organization.”
Duavit, on the other hand, said he is delighted that Heart continues to stay with the Network, “Nasisiyahan tayo na nananatili siyang Kapuso. Nagpapasalamat tayo sa tiwala niyang ibinibigay. From the time she joined us, she's always shown loyalty. Nandun yung kusa at pagkakaisa na ehemplo sa ating lahat.” (30)
Heart Evangelista-Escudero steps out of her comfort zone
in Follow Your Heart
How far can relationship goals stand the ultimate test when real or reel celebrity couples find themselves in an unfamiliar world?
Beginning April 23, Sunday afternoons will be extra fun and challenging as Kapuso actress-host Heart Evangelista-Escuderojoins celebrity couples as they step out of their comfort zones in Follow Your Heart.
Follow Your Heart is GMA Public Affairs’ newest reality show that dares real and reel celebrity couples to face demanding challenges faced by common folk.
Each episode features two celebrity pairs who will take on the challenges of raising children – and money – for their adoptive family. Together, they will look after the children and perform household chores such as washing clothes and cooking. It’s a show where drama, action, and entertainment are rolled into one.
The task does not end here as the celebrity couples must battle it out in a series of fun games where cash prizes are at stake for their newfound families. The winning host family will receive P50,000 while a consolation prize of P25,000 goes to the non-winning host family.
Fans will definitely see another side of Heart in her latest project. “Never been seen iyong mga ginagawa namin. Matutuwa sila dahil mas makikilala nila kami bilang mga artista, kung sino kami sa totoong buhay” says Heart.
Aside from hosting the show, Heart immerses herself in the challenges as well. “Ginawa ko iyong mga challenges. And iyong iba mahirap siyempre dahil summer pero sobrang ang dami kong natutunan,” says the Kapuso actress-host. “Expect [na] nila na talagang lahat kami na mafi-feature sa show [ay] mag-i-step out talaga sa aming mga comfort zones,” she adds.
For its pilot episode, Follow Your Heart goes to Lake Pandin in San Pablo, Laguna to test celebrity couples Mark Herras and Winwyn Marquez; and LJ Reyes and Paolo Contis. From making and riding their own rafts to fishing, the Kapuso stars will take on the various challenges to win the game.
Mark and Winwyn will accompany the hardworking couple Lotlot and Romeo Sales. Romeo builds makeshift boats that tourists ride to cross Lake Pandin. Lotlot, even while seven months pregnant, helps out by pulling the rope that moves the raft across the lake. The couple has eight children.
Meanwhile, LJ and Paolo take on the tasks of couple Orlando and Gina Tolentino. Like Lotlot, Gina also works the rafts on Lake Pandin. Orlando, on the other hand, is a fisherman. The catch he gets from the lake at dusk are sold by Gina the following morning.
Who will win between Mark and Winwyn and LJ and Paolo?
Join Heart as she steps out of her comfort zone and faces her most challenging role to date. Watch real and reel celebrity couples take on the mission of raising a family in Follow Your Heart, beginning April 23 in Asia Pacific and North America, and April 24 in the Middle East and North Africa only on GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV.
Kapuso star Heart Evangelista-Escudero has practically grown up in the spotlight, with viewers witnessing her transformation from playing teenage roles to more mature characters, such as in the sexy comedy series Juan Happy Love Story, wherein she stars opposite Kapuso Drama King Dennis Trillo.
But in recent years, Heart has also displayed a different facet of her persona – that of a visual artist – as evidenced by a series of successful solo painting exhibits both in and out of the country.
Her foray into the art world has been well-received, with her paintings being sold out at her exhibits and clients clamoring for more of Love Marie, the actress’ real name, which she chooses to use as an artist.
However, the talented star also does not limit herself to painting on canvas, having ventured into painting vibrant images on luxury handbags.
Herein lies her dirty secret. Art inspiration can come from many different sources, but for Heart, it was actually an oil stain from French fries that got her started painting on bags. She revealed that she had decided to paint on one of Hermés bags in order to conceal the stain.
She never expected that her friends would immediately love the outcome and request her to paint on their bags as well. With the increasing praise garnered by her hand-painted creations, it’s no wonder that they have already gained international attention.
And just recently, the Kapuso actress revealed that she will be staging an exhibit on September 3 for all the Hermés bags she has painted.
Catch more of Heart Evangelista-Escudero on the naughty and sexy comedy series Juan Happy Love Story only on GMA Pinoy TV. (30)
Heart Evangelista-Escudero joins ranks of Hollywood stars with rare Birkin handbag
For Philippine TV’s Sweetheart Heart Evangelista-Escudero, style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.
Identified as one of Philippines’ fashion icons, Heart admits that aside from her sophisticated love for whites, she is a lover of designer bags, particularly that of Hermes Birkins and Kellys.
A week ago, the Instagram followers of the Juan Happy Love Story star were stunned with her newest handbag acquisition. It was a 25-centimeter Himalayan Birkin, which according to Vogue.com, is the 'rarest and most desirable handbag in the world.'
According to reports, her new arm candy features subtle coloration, made from the hide of a Niloticus croc and goes through the same painstaking dyeing process to achieve that delicate blanc hue.
Minus the bling, the Himalayan Birkin is reportedly being sold online for more or less $150,000 to Hermes’ most trusted VIPs such as model and socialite Kim Kardashian, Hollywood star Victoria Beckham and well-known fashion designer Rachel Zoe.
To date, Heart is the first Filipina actress to own the hefty priced handbag. (30)
Heart Evangelista, ready to reconcile with Marian Rivera?
Heart Evangelista might have hinted at a possible reconciliation with Marian Rivera with whom she had a feud way back in 2011 while they were filming scenes for the remake of the movie Temptation Island.
At a recent pocket interview for her upcoming soap on GMA, Juan Happy Love Story, Heart confirmed that she’s ready to mend ties with people she had previous misunderstandings with.
“Yeah, naman! Kailangan lahat happy, happy ‘no? Ang hirap ng buhay, dapat happy na lang. You’ll never know when time's up, di ba? [Yes, of course. Life is difficult as it is so it’s better to just be happy. You’ll never know when time’s up, right?],” she revealed.
Being two of their generation’s finest actresses, it was inevitable that Heart and Marian’s fans would pit them against each other whenever the opportunity arises.
However, in spite of their rivalry, both Kapuso actresses have declared that they have moved on from the incident.
So now, showbiz denizens can all just wait and see how and when their reconciliation will happen. (30)
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Kapuso artist Heart Evangelista’s wedding took place last February 15, 2015 at Balesin Island Club, a private resort off the Eastern Coast of Luzon
Donning the LAKERS colors, 'Luna Mystika's' Heart Evangelista cheered the very anxious crowd The Lakers won their 15th NBA ChampionshipTitle Sunday night after the Fiesta Filipina events. (Photo by Oscar Magtibay)
Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco, better known by her screen name Heart Evangelista, is a Filipino Actress, Host, Singer, and Vj. She is also a advocate of Heart Can, a foundation that aims to help children with respiratory diseases, and also a spokesperson for Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).
Born on February 14, 1985 to parents restaurant magnates Reynaldo and Cecilia Ongpauco, Heart is the youngest in her family, with one brother and four sisters. She grew up and studied at Audabon School in San Francisco, California in the United States of America. Her family moved back to the Philippines in her early years and transferred at Colegio San Agustin-Makati in Makati City. When she entered into show business, she continued her high school at ABS-CBN's Distance Learning Center (DLC).
Heart recently converted from Roman Catholicism to Protestantism or Born-again Christianity. Her family currently owns the Barrio Fiesta restaurant franchise that has domestic and international locations.
Evangelista was first discovered by a commercial agent while at a mall with her sister.She signed up with Star Magic(formerly known as Talent Center) and was part of Star Circle Batch 9. She was paired with John Prats on the show G-Mik. Her team-up with John Prats gained tremendous popularity, and they starred in several movies together— Trip, Ang Tanging Ina and My First Romance. They also starred on another teen-oriented show, Berks.
Evangelista was paired with Geoff Eigenmann on the primetime soap opera Hiram which also starred Kris Aquino, Dina Bonnevie, John Estrada and Anne Curtis. She earned a Star Awards Best Actress nomination for this series.
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". Heart also released the single "Tell Me" in Australia. It peaked at number 18 on the charts. The top twenty single is being re-released on a greatest hits package of Australian pop hits.
Evangelista worked on and off for three years (2005-2008) and focused mainly on hosting gigs, starring on a few Maalaala Mo Kaya and Your Song episodes, and giving time to her foundation Heart Can. In early 2007, she renewed her ties with her mother station ABS-CBN and was under a per project basis with her manager Angeli Pangilinan Valenciano. She finished asineserye (TV series based on a film) for the station, the remake of the movie Hiram na Mukha, and appeared briefly onPangarap Na Bituin. She also topbilled the reformatted version of Your Song under the title "Muntik Na Kitang Minahal".
She was also offered to do another album under Star Records and return to ASAP. She was supposed to play again her character in Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat as one of Ai Ai de las Alas' daughters. But all of these she declined because she chose to transfer to GMA Network due to her father's decision.
She announced her sudden transfer to ABS-CBN's rival network, GMA Network, last April 23, 2008. She signed up a two-year exclusive contract under her new manager Annabelle Rama and was paired with Richard Gutierrez. Their first action-teledrama together was on GMA's series Codename: Asero. Evangelista is now co-hosting on SOP Rules.
Evangelista played the title role in Ay Ayeng, a film on the indigenous Ifugao life in Mountain Province, which premiered inHawaii, on July 14, 2008. The movie was adapted from "Maestra Ester," a novel by Abdon Noviza and Lica Lazaro.
Her recently concluded fantasy soap on GMA Network entitled Luna Mystika, with Mark Anthony Fernandez, was a consistent primetime top rater.
She is now hosting the new lifestyle show Fashionistas By Heart aired on Q 11 every Saturday, 7-8pm.
She is currently seen on her new show on GMA 7 called "Sine Novela Presents: Ngayon At Kailanman together with her partner JC De Vera.
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