31/10/2025
Heart Evangelista Denies Claims Her Wealth Comes From Husband Chiz Escudero
Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco-Escudero, popularly known as Heart Evangelista, has firmly dismissed claims that her luxurious lifestyle is financed by her husband, Senator Francis โChizโ Escudero. The multi-hyphenate artist has long emphasized that she is a self-made billionaire, having built her fortune through decades of hard work, creativity, and business expertise.
Married to Senator Escudero since 2015, the couple entered their union under a prenuptial agreement that clearly outlined the terms of property ownership and ensured their financial independence. Despite being one of the Philippinesโ most talked-about power couples, both have maintained separate careers and income sources.
Heart began her career in the entertainment industry in 1998 and has since evolved into one of the countryโs most recognizable and respected figures. Over the years, she has worn many hats, as an actress, television host, painter, entrepreneur, and global fashion icon. Her artistry and business ventures, including successful collaborations with luxury brands, fashion houses, and art collectors, have made her a formidable name not only in the Philippines but also in the international fashion scene.
In recent years, Heart has graced major fashion weeks in Paris, Milan, and New York, representing global brands and earning the admiration of top designers. Her paintings, which often sell for millions of pesos, along with her ventures in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, have significantly contributed to her growing wealth.
A member of the Tulfo family once came to her defense, calling it โdisrespectfulโ to attribute her success to her husband, emphasizing that Heartโs achievements stem from her own hard work, discipline, and creativity.
Meanwhile, Senator Francis Joseph โChizโ Guevara Escudero continues to serve in the Philippine Senate. In his latest Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), he declared an estimated net worth of around $320,000, underscoring the clear financial independence between the two.