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Heart Evangelista brings hope and warmth to the forgotten elderly

Named among the Top 10 influencers in Paris Fashion Week

Published Feb 24, 2026 10:55 am
Actress and global fashion icon Heart Evangelista was deeply touched by her visit to an elderly resident at Tahanang Mapagpala in Malolos, Bulacan.
During the visit, as shown in a video clip, Heart chatted with the elderly, and a grandmother reminded her about the importance of goodness and a pure heart.
Heart Evangelista
Heart Evangelista
"Blessed are the merciful. Blessed are the pure in heart," said a grandmother in a wheelchair.
"That hit a core. I really needed that, Nay," Heart's emotional response.
They shared a heartfelt conversation about aging, family, and care.
"You need children to take care of you when you are old," said the grandmother.
"Yes. Nay, you were sent a lot of children like me to give you sparks of happiness," Heart said.
Recently, Heart also visited another facility for the poor and abandoned elderly in Rizal province.
At Anawim, a home founded by Catholic lay preacher Bo Sanchez, Heart performed songs and dances for the elderly and brought gifts, including wheelchairs and basic necessities.
Heart appears to enjoy spending time with the elderly, sharing her blessings and affection.
Meanwhile, Heart's return to television promises to be more personal and moving in the new season of "Heart's World," her lifestyle and reality series. The first season aired last year, while her previous drama series was in 2022.
Heart shared that viewers can expect a more passionate and in-depth second season of "Heart’s World."
She explained that while the first season focused on glamour, fashion, and her international achievements, the new season will highlight her personal experiences and offer an unfiltered look behind the scenes of life as a celebrity and international fashion icon.
“We need drama. I don’t have drama; they were surprised by the plot twist. There’s a lot of drama. It’s very interesting, this second season,” she shared.
Heart, who is also a businesswoman and influencer, added, “I am divinely protected. And when somebody’s divinely protected, which we all are, you will reach your dreams no matter what.”
Despite the challenges she has faced, Heart proudly shared that her heart remains gentle.
Her mother, Cecilia Ongpauco, was also moved after watching the new season of "Heart World."
“I thought she was just being cute and posing. No, it was way different. That's why I cried. She just loves it and gives it more than her own. Made me so proud,” said Mommy Cecilia.
Heart admitted her mother is not easy to please, so this support and praise from her "momager" means a great deal.
The first episode of Heart World Season 2 will premiere on March 7 and air every Saturday at 9:30 p.m. on GMA Network.
Heart stands out in Paris
Once again, Heart solidified her status as a global fashion icon when she landed among Lefty’s Top 10 Key Voices for the January 2026 Paris Menswear Fashion Week.
Heart breached a heavily male-dominated influencer landscape, posting a 5.4 percent engagement rate that generated $3.34 million in Earned Media Value (EMV).
With her in the Top 10 were K-pop idols Mingyu (Seventeen), The8 (Seventeen), and Hyun-jin (Stray Kids); Thai actor and singer Nattawat Jirochtikul (Fourth); and other talents and brand ambassadors in the Asia-Pacific region.
The only other female in the list was Chilean-Mexican singer Mon Laferte, who performed and appeared at the Willy Chavarria show.
During the Menswear Fashion Week Fall-Winter 2026 last month, Heart Evangelista attended high-profile shows by Amiri, Sacai, Patou, Hermès, LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi, and Kenzo.
According to observers, Heart’s strong media impact — especially being the only Filipino representative in the latest Lefty ranking — proves that she continues to drive significant luxury fashion value in the Asia-Pacific region.
Lefty is the influencer marketing platform for leading luxury and lifestyle brands. It identifies the right influencers from a broad number of qualified online profiles, using advanced systems to gain a deep understanding of their demographics, audiences, and profile statistics.
Through Lefty’s Industry Reports, brands can uncover unparalleled insights into the ever-evolving worlds of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.
The last time Heart Evangelista entered Lefty’s Top 10 was during Paris Fashion Week in June 2025. Meanwhile, no Filipino representative ranked in the Lefty report for Paris Fashion Week in September 2025, when Heart was notably absent from any shows during that period.
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