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Philippines Heart Evangelista has established herself as a celebrated actress, visual artist, and fashion icon, recognized globally for her diverse talents and influential presence.
Heart Evangelista has partnered with Xtreme Appliances, a collaboration highlighted on social media.
Heart Evangelista partnered with Filipino makeup brand Get Ready With Me Cosmetics, expressing her support for local brands.
Heart Evangelista joined Mugler Fragrances as their Regional Ambassador for Southeast Asia, bringing her elegance to the world of fragrance.
Heart Evangelista landed a major partnership with the international shoe brand FitFlop, becoming their first Filipino ambassador and showcasing the blend of comfort and style.
Evangelista was chosen as the spokesperson for the Spring Summer 2019 collection of the French label Sequoia.
In 2021, Heart Evangelista was announced as the newest face of the French luxury bag brand Lancaster, alongside Barbara Palvin.
Evangelista was one of 25 worldwide personalities selected for Salvatore Ferragamo's 'Silk Your Style' campaign.
Heart Evangelista, born Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco on February 14, 1985, in Manila, Philippines, began her career in entertainment at a young age. Discovered by a talent scout at 13, she joined ABS-CBN’s Star Magic in 1999. Her television debut in 2000 on the youth-oriented series ‘G-mik!’ quickly gained her recognition, and she earned a PMPC Star Award for Best New Female TV Personality in 2001. Throughout the early 2000s, Evangelista appeared in various teen-focused programs and films, including ‘Berks’ and ‘My First Romance,’ and co-hosted the variety show ‘ASAP.’ She transitioned to more mature roles, starring in the primetime drama ‘Hiram’ in 2004, which earned her a Star Award for Best Drama Actress nomination, and became a video jockey for the music channel Myx. Her early career also saw her in lead roles in shows like ‘Panday’ (2005).
In 2008, Evangelista moved to GMA Network, where she continued to star in numerous television dramas and ‘fantaserye’ such as ‘Codename: Asero,’ ‘Luna Mystika,’ and ‘Full House.’ She expanded her artistic endeavors, holding her first solo art exhibition, ‘I am Love Marie: The Art and Works of Love Marie Ongpaupco,’ at the Ayala Museum in 2014, showcasing her talent as a visual artist under her real name, Love Marie. She further explored her passion for art by collaborating with designers and authors, and gained international attention when her hand-painted Hermès bags were introduced. Her ‘Follow Your Heart’ artwork was featured in Harper’s Bazaar US edition in 2019, solidifying her presence in the global art and fashion scenes. Evangelista has continuously balanced her acting career with her artistic pursuits, including her ‘Heart World’ TV Mini Series (2024-2025).
Beyond her artistic and entertainment career, Evangelista is recognized as a fashion icon and philanthropist. She made her debut at Paris Fashion Week in 2017, aligning herself with luxury brands and becoming a consistent presence at fashion events in Paris, New York, and Milan. In 2018, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ author Kevin Kwan featured her in Harper’s Bazaar’s ‘The Real Crazy Rich Asians.’ She has graced the covers of prominent East Asian magazines like Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, Vogue Philippines, and ICON Singapore. Evangelista is also deeply involved in charitable work, leading the Heart Can foundation for children with respiratory diseases, supporting other health-focused initiatives, and advocating for animal welfare through PAWS. In 2024, she became the head of the Senate Spouses Foundation, continuing her commitment to civic work.
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