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Heart Evangelista is on the cover of the “election issue” of Esquire Philippines for May 2013!
Heart made headline when her mother went into offensive against her relationship with Chiz Escudero. She even vowed to get married without her parents permission.
Esquire Magazine is now available where magazines are sold nationwide.
Heart Evangelista has been open about marrying without her parents consent, now that she has declared herself mature enough to decide for herself. This after her parents bashed her boyfriend Sen. Chiz Escudero in public and declaring their daughter as inept and immature to decide anything for herself.
Rumors has since then started circulating that Heart and boyfriend Chiz is tying the knot soon.
This is what Heart said on the rumor:
“It’s a joke. Wala pa naman kaming napag-usapan na ganyan. Marami pa akong kailangan gawin for myself.”
Actress Heart Evangelista has finally speak up on the request of her parents to leave boyfriend Sen. Chiz Escudero!
This is what Heart said in a recent interview:
On parents appeal to leave Escudero:
“It’s not going to happen. Chiz and I are very happy and I hope that, maybe not now but eventually, they can also be happy for me. They are my parents and I love them very, very much. Masakit talaga ang mga nangyayari.”
On her love for her parents and on the condition of her father:
“I think the best is to really just pray now. The only thing that I can do is to pray. That’s the first step. I really hope that my dad is okay. Nobody wants anything to happen to their parents. That’s why I think it’s better to pray na lang at this point kasi magulo pa ang lahat.”
On her hope that everything will just turn out fine:
“I really pray that everything will just settle and everybody is… we’re all hurt now. This isn’t really doing any good to anybody. I really pray and I pray very hard na sana this all just finishes.”
On how to go about her situation:
“I think I’ll just have to figure myself out now because nahihirapan na talaga ako sa sitwasyon. Hindi ko na talaga alam ang gagawin ko. I just want to be happy. If it’s the right kind of happiness, I wish everybody can be happy for me.”
On how she felt for Escudero:
“I appreciate that he’s there kasi siyempre with everything that’s been said about him, he is still very calm and cool and doesn’t pressure me more to do anything or to say anything. I’m very lucky to have someone like him by my side.”
The official statement of Heart Evangelista’s parents they titled “Why Our Family Rejects Chiz Escudero“.
“Our entire family is mortified over statements to the media made by our daughter Heart, defending her lover, Francis Escudero, during our feud with the latter.
“We believe that we have a right to defend ourselves against unfair accusations made by Heart, under the dictation of Chiz, who clearly wrote the letter signed by Heart and published by a movie columnist.
“Chiz, who is a lawyer, is 44 and previously married. Heart, who has not finished high school, is 28 years old, the youngest child, and previously the baby of her parents.“Chiz is unacceptable to our family, for the following reasons:
“#1 Religious Reason. Chiz obviously has a personality defect. His wife, with whom he has two children, left him for reasons that have been the talk of Metro Manila.
“Chiz and his wife obtained a civil annulment. Thus, under the rules of the Catholic church to which my family belongs, Chiz is disqualified to remarry, unless he obtains a Church annulment.
“#2 Personality Problem. Chiz is surrounded by unsavory gossip which has already reached social media.
“The cause of his annulment and his peculiar habits are swirling over his head, and he has never bothered to explain himself.“He projects himself as a wholesome candidate, but we know better.
“We challenge Chiz to stop dictating to our daughter. Stop hiding behind the skirts of Heart and stop using her as an armor to shield yourself from very serious questions about your character and personality.
“#3 Alcoholic. The first time Chiz visited our home, we saw that he was drunk and he smelled of alcohol.
The second time he went to our family home, he was again drunk, carrying a bottle of red wine.
“During both visits, he hardly spoke a respectful word. He sat slumped in a chair with his legs spread outward.
“He has never formally asked for our daughter’s hand, or explained how he will support her and his wife at the same time.“#4 Illusions. According to Heart, Chiz has promised her that he will become President by 2016, and then she will be addressed as ‘First Lady.’
“The staff of Chiz sometimes addresses him as Mr. President. This is pure seduction, because we believe Chiz does not stand any chance to become President or Vice-President, owing to his secret character.
“Furthermore, he once boasted to Heart that he runs a lucrative law office, and that a multinational is poised to pay his law firm over P200 million a year for lawyering for the multinational.
“One more boast of Chiz is that he has already the guaranteed financial contribution of a businessman who has been listed among the ten billionaires of the Philippines, but who is under investigation by the Senate.
“Heart believes all these claims made by her boyfriend, without any evidence.“#5 Opportunism. Chiz has virtually moved into the condo unit owned by Heart. He uses her Mercedes Benz at will, particularly during night time, indicative of her own disturbed personality.
“Heart encourages this behavior from Chiz, as she did with the rest of her prior boyfriends. She has been diagnosed as a needy personality, but she refuses psychiatric treatment.
“#6 Case vs. Chiz. Because of Heart’s naiveté, I have been compelled to act as her talent manager. We recently signed Heart’s contract with a certain TV channel.
“Now, Chiz is urging her to have my name removed as talent manager. All the acts of Chiz indicate that his public persona is far different from his real character.
“My husband and I are in the process of gathering evidence to prove that he is a Jekyll-and-Hyde personality, as suggested by a print columnist.
“Since our backs are pushed to the wall, we intend to file cases against Chiz: a criminal case for libel, for claiming that he is caught in the middle of a family feud; when the truth is, Chiz is the very source of our family feud.
“We might also file an additional criminal complaint for incriminating an innocent person.
“Furthermore we are going to file a civil complaint for damages under the Civil Code, which provides that a cause of action for damages is available against people like Chiz, for ‘meddling with, or disturbing the private life of another.’
“Conclusion: People in show business know that although Heart is 28, she does not have the mature mind of someone of that age.
“She still thinks like a young girl. She is easily swayed by people who prey on her insecurities and lack of confidence. Heart has personality problems, and Chiz, who is also suffering from his own personality problem, is doing his best to confuse her, to the extent of alienating her affections against us.
“As soon as we have evidence that will stand in court, our family will disclose what kind of a man Chiz really is.
“Since he has inveigled Heart to take his side (which she has always done with all of her prior boyfriends, indicating how unstable she is) our family has decided to disown her scandalous behavior.”
What is your thought on this? Dirts are thrown out in the open just to teach a 28 year old daughter and a Senator.
This is what ‘s a mix of showbiz and politics will result to. Election is just around the corner.
Who will end up a loser in this merry go round?
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero‘s name was dragged into his girlfriend Heart Evangelista‘s conflict with her parents!
Escudero revealed that his relationship with the 28-year-old actress remains strong amid the disapproval of the Evangelista’s parents.
On their relationship:
“Maayos at matatag ang samahan at ugnayan namin ni Heart at tinuturing ko lamang ito bilang isang hamon at pagsubok sa relasyon namin kung saan, buo ang pag-asa ko na, ito ay malalampasan namin.”
On his name being dragged into controversy with Heart’s parents:
“Hindi po ako showbiz. Hinihiwalay ko po at ‘di ko pinaghahalo ang trabaho ko sa personal kong buhay at lalong hindi ko po pinapayagan na manghimasok ang personal kong buhay sa aking trabaho. Sapat na siguro na sabihin ko muna ngayon na, bagaman ako ay medyo nadadamay, hangga’t maaari, ayaw kong manghimasok sa hindi pagkaka-unawaan sa pagitan ng isang anak at kanyang mga magulang.”
His appeal to some quarters:
“Sana din ay ‘di ito panghimasukan ng iba upang sa gayon ay manatili ang puwang na magka-unawaan sila.”
Heart Evangelista broke her silence on the issue of her parent’s meddling on her love life that they brought out in the open!
Heart said that this is not the first time that this thing happened:
“It happened to me a long time with Jericho (Rosales) and at that time, I was very young kaya nagparaya ako and I thought it would make my parents happy. I understand that, you know, they want the best for me and they are very protective.”
On parents claim about her boyfriend Chiz Escudero:
“Nahihiya lang ako, of course, kay Chiz and sa family niya kasi wala naman silang ipinakitang masama sa akin. Napakabait nila tapos nagkaroon pa ng mga kasinungalingan, ng mga paninira.”
As an adult and in love:
“Nahanap ko na ‘yung taong para sa akin. Huwag na nila ilayo ang taong mahal ko. Masaya na ako and everybody deserves to be happy.”
Heart Evangelista, 28 years old adult whose parents Cecile Ongpauco and Rey Ongpauco had a press conference held at the Ongpauco residence on Tuesday, March 19, expressing their dismay to the current boyfriend of their daughter Chiz Escudero and to appeal to their daughter to go back to there abode and leave her boyfriend.
They seems desperate enough to want to control the life of their adult daughter, this is sort of last resort to call out to their daughter.
The parents of actress Heart Evangelista have expressed their strong objection to her relationship with Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, detailing instances when they had felt “disrespected” by the lawmaker whom they accused of being “arrogant” and an “alcoholic.”
This is what Cecile expressed on the future of Heart’s love life:
“She has not thought about this sufficiently or properly. We think she should think about this for a longer period of time. Nag-aalala lang kami sa anak namin.”
On Chiz whose recent annulment and that a church wedding is no longer possible:
“He was married with two children and he got an annulment in court, but not in the Catholic church. That means he can only marry our daughter outside the Catholic church. Our family, including Heart, is Catholic, so we do not wish for Heart not to marry in the Catholic church.”
On the age gap:
“Natatakot lang kami para kay Heart, dahil para sa amin hindi pa siya handa maging isang asawa ng isang politician na napakatanda sa kanya nang 16 years.”
On Heart being a spoiled brat:
“Parati naman naming sinusuportahan si Heart. Hindi naman sanay si Heart sa gawaing bahay, o pagpapatakbo ng bahay, kasi masyado namin na-baby ‘yan, overprotected, na-sheltered masyado.”
On her impression of Chiz:
“Sa aming experience kay Mr. Escudero, parang nakikita namin na mahilig siyang uminom. Noong unang pagkakataon na nagpakilala siya sa amin dahil hiniling niya kay Heart na ipakilala siya… dumating siya, nakainom. Amoy ng alak. Nakasalampak doon sa sala namin, parang ganoon. Noong ikalawang beses na pumunta siya sa bahay namin, ganoon ulit, nakainom, nang-aalok pa ng bote ng alak.”
Rey added:
“Wala akong nakitang maganda eh. Puro arogante siya, bastos. Makakita ka namang pinakilala sa akin, nakahilata sa upuan, lasing. Una kaming nag-meet, ‘yun na agad ang nakita ko sa kanya. Tuwing nakikita ko, naka-inom. Kawawa naman ‘yung anak mo, hindi natin masabi, balang araw… siyempre concerned kami eh, natatakot kami para sa anak namin, baka may mangyari.”
Cecile on Chiz’s courting style:
“Mr. Escudero has never given us the courtesy of formally asking my daughter’s hand, or even asking our permission to court her, so that he could tell us about himself about his family. This behavior is not accpetable in our Philippine culture.”
Rey on Heart’s moving out of the condo unit just above theirs:
“Hindi na ako nakakausap eh. Wala na eh. Umalis na nga sa condo bigla eh. Sa amin, para ka naman sinampal noon eh, ang tagal mong inano eh… biglang mawawala. Anong dahilan? Eh ‘di may dahilan,” he said.
Cecile added:
“Alalang-alala na kami sa anak namin, and up to this time, Mr. Escudero has not even bothered and refuses to explain himself to us.”
Cecile blames Chiz for the rift between them and their daughter:
“Sinasabi ni Mr. Escudero na naiipit lang daw siya sa kalagitnaan nitong away-pamilya. Kasinungalingan ho iyon. Siya ang talagang puno’t dulo, ang pinanggagalingan ng problema naming pamilya ngayon. Umaapela ngayon kami kay Mr. Escudero, kung maaari lang naman, pabayaan niya nalang muna ‘yung anak namin para medyo magpalamig nang kaunti, makapag-isip-isip.”
What is your thoughts on this?
Award-winning actress Heart Evangelista remains a Kapuso after she renewed her ties with GMA Network. The contract signing was held today at the GMA Network Center and attended by top Kapuso officers.
Present were GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA Films President Annette Gozon-Abrogar, GMA Entertainment TV’s OIC Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Vice President for Entertainment TV Marivin T. Arayata, Assistant Vice President for Drama Redgie Acuña Magno, Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, Program Manager Hazel F. Abonita, and Cecile Ongpauco (Heart’s mom and manager).
Atty. Gozon likewise expressed his gladness on Heart being loyal with GMA. “Si Heart ay isa sa ating mga pinakamamagaling na artista. Ang Heart sa tagalog ay Puso. So she really belongs here. ”
Aside from headlining the Afternoon Prime series Forever and her regular stint in Party Pilipinas, Heart is also part of iBilib where she showcases her hosting skills opposite Chris Tiu. She looks forward to be working with more Kapuso stars in the future including Alden Richards, and Aljur Abrenica.
GMA Network’s first afternoon prime drama for 2013 – “Forever,” which features riveting performances from some of the biggest Kapuso stars today – Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann and Gloria Romero which was first announced to air beginning January 21 on the Afternoon Prime after “Eat Bulaga” was moved to the early primetime slot occupying “Paroa, Ang Kuwento Ni Mariposa,” which was also moved to later afternoon slot (before primetime).
Forever promises to steal the viewers’ hearts as it follows a captivating storyline that explores the enduring power of love between two individuals who will let fate determine if they are meant to be together despite time, distance, and the obstacles that conspire to keep them apart.
Forever begins with the story of Adora, the sole heir to a wealthy sugar plantation in the 1950s. Despite her social status, Adora falls in love with the poor and passionate Ramon, a farmer who works in their farm. Her domineering father Don Jamie strongly disapproves of Adora’s relationship with Ramon but the young lovers pledge to stay together regardless of Don Jamie’s objection. This forbidden romance eventually leads to Ramon’s death who vows to return to be with his one true love Adora.
Adora is devastated with Ramon’s passing and she realizes her life is now empty and meaningless without him. But she gets a second chance to be reunited with Ramon after an old woman gives her an antique pocket watch that could bring back her youth.
Fast forward to the present time where Adora will be reunited anew with Ramon but this time in the persona of Patrick, a painter who will form an unusual romantic connection with Adora. Will the promise of Adora and Ramon to rekindle their romance transcends time no matter where or when their paths cross? Can the ill-fated lovers fulfill their destiny to once and for all be together even in the next lifetime? Can anything or anyone still come between the two lovers?
Directed by acclaimed actor and TV director Ricky Davao, adding star power to this classic tale of undying love are Isabel Oli as Monique, Saab Magalona as Leila, Gian Magdangal as Rico, and Candy Pangilinan as Susie.
Forever promises to steal the viewers’ hearts as it follows a captivating storyline that explores the enduring power of love between two individuals who will let fate determine if they are meant to be together despite time, distance, and the obstacles that conspire to keep them apart.
This original offering features the dramatic talents of prime Kapuso leading man Geoff Eigenmann as Ramon/Patrick, multi-award winning actress Heart Evangelista as Adora and the original Queen of Philippine Movies Ms Gloria Romero as Adora.
Forever begins with the story of Adora, the sole heir to a wealthy sugar plantation in the 1950s. Despite her social status, Adora falls in love with the poor and passionate Ramon, a farmer who works in their farm. Her domineering father Don Jamie strongly disapproves of Adora’s relationship with Ramon but the young lovers pledge to stay together regardless of Don Jamie’s objection. This forbidden romance eventually leads to Ramon’s death who vows to return to be with his one true love Adora.
Adora is devastated with Ramon’s passing and she realizes her life is now empty and meaningless without him. But she gets a second chance to be reunited with Ramon after an old woman gives her an antique pocket watch that could bring back her youth.
Fast forward to the present time where Adora will be reunited anew with Ramon but this time in the persona of Patrick, a painter who will form an unusual romantic connection with Adora. Will the promise of Adora and Ramon to rekindle their romance transcends time no matter where or when their paths cross? Can the ill-fated lovers fulfill their destiny to once and for all be together even in the next lifetime? Can anything or anyone still come between the two lovers?
Adding star power to this classic tale of undying love are Isabel Oli as Monique, Saab Magalona as Leila, Gian Magdangal as Rico, and Candy Pangilinan as Susie.
The special guests of Forever include Marc Abaya as Federico and Ronnie Henares as Don Jaime.
Forever, which is created by the GMA Entertainment TV Group, is another first in the television industry for its refreshing concept and production value.
Directed by acclaimed actor and TV director Ricky Davao, Forever is supervised by Lilybeth G. Rasonable as Over-all in charge of Production, Redgie Acuña Magno as Supervising Producer, Hazel F. Abonita as Program Manager, and Executive Producer Kaye Cadsawan.
The creative team is headed by Creative Director and concept creator of Forever Jun Lana. It is composed of Roy Iglesias, Creative Consultant Des Garbes – Severino, Headwriter Kit Villanueva-Langit, writers Ma. Christina Samson-Velasco and Angeli Delgado, and Brainstormers Reynaldo Leoncito, Jessie Villabrille, and Luningning Ribay.
The theme song, Together Forever, is interpreted by the King of Soul, Janno Gibbs.
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