Heart Evangelista and Senator Chiz Escudero ceremoniously marked their wedding anniversary on Thursday, February 15, 2024, with a renewal of their wedding vows at the Royal Balesin Villa in Balesin Island Club—the same place where they exchanged I do's nine years ago.
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Recall that Heart's parents, Rey and Cecile Ongpauco, intentionally did not go to her wedding.
But on this special occasion, Mrs. Ongpauco was present—significanly as a participant in the intimate ritual affirming the strong bond of Chiz and Heart as husband and wife.
Read: Heart Evangelista's mom Cecile Ongpauco walks her down the aisle
Mr. Ongpauco, however, was away for his medical treatment in the United States.
Heart's sisters Camille Ongpauco (second from the left), Lissa Quirino (second from the right), and Mich Ongpauco (far right) were naturally in attendance.
In the photo below, they were joined by Andrew Wolff (far left) and Shawn Waymire (middle).
the guest list
Despite Heart describing the ceremony as "intimate," their guest list boasted prominent figures, among them (L-R) Tatler Philippines Editor-in-Chief Anton San Diego, philanthropist Bettina Araneta Aboitiz, Senator Grace Poe, and business tycoons Sabin Aboitz and Ramon Ang.
In photo with Heart, celebrity beauty doctor Aivee Teo, who stood as one of the principal sponsors, and her husband, Dr. Z Teo.
Gigi Santiago-Lara (left), GMA-7's senior assistant vice president for Alternative Productions, also joined in celebrating the couple's relationship milestone.
In the photo below, she is captured alongside entrepreneur April Gayle Dy Buco (right).
Kapuso balladeer Mark Bautista sang a rendition of "I Will Be Here" during Heart's bridal march.
Celebrity stylist Iza Sim played a crucial role in assisting Heart prepare for her wedding.
In the photo below, fashion designer Michael Leyva, who created Heart's second bridal gown, make-up artist Albert Kurniawan, and hairstylist Ghil Sayo were captured in action as they readied Heart for the reception.
Heart's long-time friend, Architect Geewel Cabungcal-Fuster, was also in attendance at the ceremony. In the photo below, she was joined by Heart's sister Camille.
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