Netizens are moved by Heart Evangelista's heartfelt reunion with the Asuncion family, whom she got to know intimately on her now-defunct GMA-7 reality show Follow Your Heart.
Heart posted a TikTok video of their heartwarming reunion last Friday, July 26, 2024.
The video captures Heart engaging with one of the Asuncion siblings, who instructed her in cooking sardines on the reality show.
The touching scene took place during Heart's recent visit to Marikina City, where she generously handed out relief packs to those affected by the devastating Super Typhoon Carina as part of her humanitarian efforts with the Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc. (SSFI).
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In her caption, Heart revealed that she had been looking forward to reconnecting with the family after losing contact for a while when their numbers changed.
She wrote, "After changing numbers And not seeing each other in so long … faith has brought us all back together. [emoji] It was so nice being with the Asuncion Family [emoji]"
@lme85 After changing numbers And not seeing each other in so long … faith has brought us all back together. ???? It was so nice being with the Asuncion Family ????????????
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Responding to a netizen's comment, Heart mentioned that she had long been searching for the family and even visited their old house. Unfortunately, they had already relocated since their home was demolished.
Heart said, "Matagal ko na sila pinahanap pero wala na sila sa old house Nila dahil nagiba na."
HEART TIKTOK POST FLOODED WITH HEARTFELT MESSAGES
The comments section of Heart's TikTok post was abuzz with heartfelt messages and positive reactions.
Many users were moved by Heart's effort to reunite with the family, with one user commenting, "God Bless Ms. Heart Evangelista Escudero."
Another netizen told Heart, "Thank you for reconnecting with her!! [emoji] The sardinas realization was an eye opener and it made me love you even more! [emoji]"
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The Asuncion family holds a special place in Heart's heart, as she took on the challenge of caring for them during the show's production.
During her visit, she was moved to tears when she saw the family of eight sharing just two small cans of sardines for their meal.
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