In a surprising revelation, actress and fashion icon Heart Evangelista announced that she and fellow actress Jodi Sta. Maria are second cousins, a fact she only discovered after years in the entertainment industry. Evangelista shared this personal detail during an Instagram Live session, highlighting her affection and admiration for Sta. Maria.
Despite being in the spotlight for many years, the connection between the two stars was not known to Evangelista until later in her career. She praised Sta. Maria’s acting prowess and genuine personality, drawing a comparison to Natalie Portman for her beauty and expressive eyes.
Both Evangelista and Sta. Maria have established themselves as prominent figures in the Philippine entertainment scene, with Evangelista venturing into fashion influence and Sta. Maria continuing her successful acting career, soon to appear in the film “Edjop.”