Heart Evangelista Career and Biography

Heart Evangelista, born Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco on February 14, 1985, in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipina actress, singer, television host, and VJ. Standing 5 feet and 2 inches tall, she is of Filipino and Chinese descent. Her family is associated with the Barrio Fiesta restaurant franchise, which operates domestic and international locations.

Career Overview

Evangelista established herself in the Philippine entertainment industry through acting in films and television dramas, hosting programs, and working as a music television video jockey. She served as a VJ for Myx between 2002 and 2007 and hosted shows such as Philippine Idol Extra in 2006 and Fashionistas By Heart in 2009.

Selected Filmography

Her film credits include roles in various indie and mainstream productions:

• Trip (2001) as Faye
• Ang Tanging Ina (2003) as Portia / Por
• Bcuz Of U (2004) as Cara
• Ay Ayeng (2008) as Ayeng
• Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love (2009) as Stephanie
• Tingala Sa Pugad (2009) as Aileen

Television Dramas

Evangelista has appeared in numerous television series, including:

• G-Mik (2001)
• Panday (2005–2006)
• Hiram na Mukha (2007)
• Codename: Asero (2008)
• Luna Mystika (2008–2009)
• Full House (2009)
• Langit sa Piling Mo (2010)
• Dwarfina (2010)

Philanthropy and Advocacy

Beyond her entertainment career, Evangelista is involved in advocacy work. She supports the "Heart Can" foundation, which assists children suffering from respiratory diseases, and acts as a spokesperson for the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).