Heart Evangelista took to TikTok to shut down negative commenters associating her youthful appearance with being child-free.
It all began with a video of her and It's Showtime mainstay host Anne Curtis at a Loewe event.
One TikTok user complimented Heart, writing (published as is), "parang ang bata ni heart"
This innocent compliment took a sharp turn when another netizen replied, "wala kasing anak," implying that her glowing look is solely because she has yet to become a biological mom.
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HEART CLAPS BACK
On May 16, 2024, Heart responded to the comment in separate TikTok video: "abangan na yan sa kanto [grinning face with sweat emoji]"
Acting like she was trying to hold herself back, she opened her statement with: "Wait lang ha, napipikon ako sayo ha."
Shortly after, she urged the commenter to "please comment with your real account so I can address you properly."
She went on to say, "But since you did not use your real account, so, I can not address you properly, and I will not address you properly."
Taking another brief pause, and suppressing her frustration, Heart said, "My dear, it's already 2024...
"I have lost four babies already. Don't give me this shit."
Then the video segued to her reaction towards another unfair and misguided criticism.
Heart mentioned: "So may nag-comment na ‘You're only pretty because you do not have a child.’"
This time, in a more snappy tone, she clarified that her appearance is a product of proper maintenance by professionals in the beauty industry.
The 39-year-old painter said, "Darling, nag-e-effort po akong magpaganda and I live a very grateful and peaceful life. That makes a big difference.
She quickly added: "And every day po ako nagde-derma kaya ako fresh."
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FOURTH MISCARRIAGE
On Mother's Day, May 12, 2024, Heart shared heartbreaking news about her fourth miscarriage.
Written in the caption, published as is: "A few days ago our baby boy's heart stopped beating. This will be our 4th angel …
"and although this could be one of my biggest heartbreaks … thank YOU for still trying to be with me and for making me feel so much love already."
Heart affectionately referred to her unborn baby as "FrancisKo."
She added, "I shall keep my heart intact while you find your way back to us."
The actress then issued a warm "Happy Mother's Day" greeting to all moms out there, including those "like me" who are "going through the same struggle."
Her caption ended with the words: "FrancisKo, my Francis I love you anak."
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Letter to unborn baby
Heart's post was accompanied by a photo of a letter that she dedicated to her son.
Published as is, it read: "I was sure to meet you soon. I had prepared a few things you may like but for some reason your beating heart lost its way to us.
"I don't blame you for being scared — it is a scary world but I would like to let you know I was prepared for you.
"Even if I am heartbroken I will keep my heart intact while you find your way back to us."
Heart told her son that his "beating heart" has healed her "in so many ways."
She concluded the letter with: "I love you anak... I'll be waiting for you," signing off the note with "Mama Heart."
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