Heart Evangelista on alleged rift with Pia Wurtzbach: 'It's the people that she chose to surround herself with'


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  • ("Heart World" airs every Saturday at 9:30 pm on GMA Network. Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA's flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV and Kapuso Stream.)


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As she prepares to launch her reality show dubbed "Heart World"  on GMA Network on Oct. 26,  fashion icon Heart Evangelista let it all out in a no-holds barred interview with media people on two major issues: her former glam team and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey.

Heart clarified that she does not have an issue with Pia, per se. "It's the people that she chose to surround herself with for specific reasons that makes this whole thing problematic."

"Woman to woman, I never had a problem with Pia. In fact, I was one of those who cheered for her in the past. And I'd like to think that it was the same for her. She was so sweet enough to even use and post the hashtag #HeartMadeMeDoIt," the Kapuso star stated.

She  then addressed Pia and said: "I hope what happened to me doesn't happen to you."

It will be recalled  that Heart's former make-up artist Justine Louise Soriano and hairstylist Jeck Aguilar are now with Pia which started the whole controversy.

Asked to comment on the rift with her former glam team, Heart just warned about the existence of certain "emotional terrorists" which could be detrimental to anybody. 

"You have to truly be careful who you trust and who you freely give your heart away. Because sometimes, may makakapasok talaga ng mga emotional terrorists that are there to kill and destroy your life. And you have to be wary of that," Heart pointed out.

"If there's anything I regret in my life, it's (that) I put everybody at risk. I put our family at risk because I allowed certain people to do that. So, beware of emotional terrorists because they do exist," she said.

"You cannot pinpoint what exact crime was committed, you know? Because I let it happen. It was still me who decided. But you have to be careful. Masira na buhay ko, wag lang masira ang buhay ng pamilya ko. Kasi hinayaan ko na makapasok sila. Not that this is pertaining to anyone, fine, put that out there. But as artistas, as a person, even like normal people in your office, if you're too open, may makakapasok. So, ingat. Don't let your guard down," she advised.

Heart reflects on this incident in "Heart World." She shares her struggles and triumphs as she says hello to a new team and brings viewers to the flurry of Paris Fashion Week. It will feature the first glimpse on TV of her Paris apartment, plus her interactions with fellow artists, designers, and influencers.

The show is an intimate look at Heart's life, not only in Europe, but also in Manila where she shares a home with Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero.

Even though she's looked up to as an artist and an influencer, Heart revealed that her life is "far from perfect" and this is what she wants her audience to realize.

"You know, I've done a lot of S.H.I.T. in my life, and I am still here, alive, standing. I didn't hurt myself in the process. I didn't hurt anyone in the process. And that life can go on and you do deserve a good life. That's what I want them (viewers)  to feel," she stated.

"By being an example of somebody that has gone through a lot in my life. And (to) struggle to heal myself for things that I feel, like, I've created. That whoever is watching, they can go through a bad time in their life.But still deserve a good life. Because it's your heart that truly matters. That's what I want them to feel when they watch the show," she added. 

("Heart World" airs every Saturday at 9:30 pm on GMA Network. Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA's flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV and Kapuso Stream.)