Heart Evangelista reveals 4th miscarriage

(UPDATE) ACTRESS Heart Evangelista revealed on Sunday, Mother's Day, that she has experienced another miscarriage.

The 39-year-old shared on her Instagram post a handwritten letter dedicated to her son with Sen. Francis Escudero, whom they also named Francis.

«A few days ago our baby boy's heart stopped beating [dove emoji] 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. Love and hope that this world could never give,» Evangelista said.

«I love you „francisKo“ I shall keep my heart intact while you find your way back to us. To all the mothers, fur moms, mothers to friends, thank you for your heart and all the women like me… going through same struggle… Happy Mothers Day. ( FrancisKo, my Francis I love you anak),» she added.

«My son FrancisKo.» her letter began.

«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. Your beating heart has healed me in so many ways. I love you anak...I'll be waiting for you. Mama Heart.»

It wasn't until the March 16, 2024 airing of «Fast Talk with Boy Abunda» that Evangelista disclosed her last miscarriage, which occurred in February. During the interview, she disclosed that she and Escudero had chosen the name Sophia Heart for their unborn child.

In September 2022, Evangelista opened up about her experience with in vitro fertilization (IVF), describing it as «one of the toughest, challenging» periods of her life.

In 2018, Evangelista experienced her first miscarriage. Initially announcing her pregnancy with her and Escudero's first child, she later disclosed that she was carrying twins but lost them successively.

Evangelista and Escudero married in Balesin Island on Feb. 15, 2015. The couple renewed their wedding vows also in the same place after nine years.