On a day when mothers are celebrated worldwide, Heart Evangelista shared a deeply personal and heartrending update with her followers. The renowned actress and fashion icon revealed on her Instagram account that she has suffered another miscarriage, losing what she tenderly referred to as her “fourth angel” just days before Mother’s Day.
In a moving tribute to her unborn son, whom she named “Francis Ko” after her husband, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Evangelista expressed both her profound sorrow and the love she felt during her brief time with him. “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,” she wrote.
Evangelista’s post was not just a reflection of her own grief but also a message of solidarity and support for all women who have experienced similar losses. She extended her gratitude to all mothers, fur moms, and women who provide motherly love, acknowledging the shared struggle of those who have faced the pain of miscarriage.
In her heartfelt letter to her son, Evangelista shared her preparedness and anticipation for his arrival and her resolve to remain hopeful despite the loss. “For some reason, your beating heart lost its way to us. I don’t blame you for being scared — It’s a scary world, but I would like to let you know that I was prepared for you… Your beating heart has healed me in so many ways. I love you, anak. I’ll be waiting for you,” she expressed poignantly.
The support for Evangelista poured in from across the social media spectrum, with messages from her sister Camille Ongpauco, and friends from the entertainment industry such as Michael Leyva, Bea Alonzo, Kakai Bautista, Jolina Magdangal, and model Mikaela Martinez. Each comment reflected a community rallying to comfort her during this painful time.
This loss comes after Evangelista’s candid reveal two months prior about losing an unborn daughter named “Sophia Heart” and follows the miscarriage of her twins in 2018. These series of personal tragedies have publicly unfolded, showing her courage and openness in discussing topics often shrouded in silence.