Heart Evangelista. Image: Instagram/@iamhearte; Facebook/Chiz Escudero
Heart Evangelista spoke about gratitude and sincerity of the heart as she personally accepted the Global Fashion Influencer of the Year accolade at The EMIGALA 2025 in Dubai.
The actress-fashion personality flew to Dubai with her husband, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, as seen in a series of posts on her Instagram page. Evangelista served looks in several stunning ensembles by Filipino fashion designers Michael Leyva and Michael Cinco.
Image: Instagram/@iamhearte
“Grateful to be part of a night that celebrates beauty in its boldest, brightest form—thank you, The Emigala, for the honor,” she said in one of her captions.
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Evangelista also reposted a part of her acceptance speech through her Instagram Stories.
“[There’s nothing more] satisfying, freeing or liberating than to play my most important role which is playing myself,” she said. “Tonight, this is actually my testament that you just have to allow yourself to be.”
“Be confident with the kind of heart that you have; that no matter what happens, no matter where life takes you; that even if you do have your insecurities and sometimes some downfalls, you have to believe that the sincerity of the heart will always win and you will bloom,” she continued.
Evangelista then expressed her gratitude to her supporters, glam team as well as Escudero.
“To everybody who ever loved me for who I am, maraming salamat,” she concluded.
Escudero, for his part, was all praises for his wife whom he described as an “inspiration to everyone who dares to chase their goals and dreams.”
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“Words cannot express how proud I am of my incredible wife Heart Evangelista,” he said via his Facebook page. “It was a moment that celebrated the years of passion, dedication, and perseverance she poured into her dreams.”
“Heart has never just dreamed, she’s worked tirelessly to bring those dreams to life, and this recognition is a true testament to her unwavering commitment and love for fashion,” he continued.
Addressing Evangelista, Escudero said, “Watching you reach this milestone fills me with so much pride. I’m endlessly proud of you. Congratulations, my love—you deserve this and so much more.”