“My maternal great-grandfather Don Juan del Gallego was a Spanish adventurer from Asturias, Spain. He sailed on a galleon ship to the Philippines. He then went to the Bicol region to build a town that eventually became known as Del Gallego.”

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.