“It's such a liberating feeling to go out of your comfort zone, to be independent and strike out on my own without my parents.”

Filipino actress, television host, advocate, and entrepreneur

Heart Evangelista is a Filipino actress, television host, advocate, and entrepreneur. Born Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco-Escudero, she is also known as the second wife of politician Francis Escudero. She is widely recognized in Philippine entertainment and public life for work across television and film, as well as for her roles as a host and advocate. Her public profile also extends to entrepreneurship, making her a familiar figure in both media and social circles.