These Filipino icons are tagged as the real 'Crazy Rich Asians.” Find out why in this gallery.
The Philippines' Queen of All Media Kris Aquino and Philippine TV Sweetheart Heart Evangelista are tagged as the real 'Crazy Rich Asians.'
Kris embodies Princess Intan in the movie, according to her co-star, Hollywood actor Chris Pang, “She's the real crazy rich Asian. All of us were acting, but she was just playing herself.”
The darling of the Philippines is in Harper's BAZAAR US's elite list of “The Real 'Crazy Rich Asians.'” The best-selling author of the novel-turned-movie, Kevin Kwan described the 'It Girls' of Asia, “They live these lives of imperial splendour.”
The Queen of All Media is the daughter of former Senator Ninoy Aquino and former Philippine President Cory Cojuangco who comes from one of the most powerful and influential political clans in the Philippines.
Heart, whose real name is Love Marie Ongpauco, belongs to an old rich Filipino-Chinese clan who owns and manages Barrio Fiesta Group of restaurants. Her mom is the granddaughter of a Spanish governor in the Bicol region where their family owns a sugarcane plantation.
The Digital Media Queen, who has a strong 3.7 million followers on social media, is the one of the highest taxpayers in the Philippines. In an Instagram post, she didn't state how much her net worth is, but she said she is “debt free.” The popular TV host-actress-producer endorses more than 40 commercial brands.
The Philippine TV Sweetheart started as a commercial model and actress at 13 years old. Today, the 33-year-old Kapuso star, who has over 2.4 million followers on Instagram, is described as an “acclaimed actress” and “gifted artist” for her successful work on TV, sold-out art exhibits, and commissioned hand-painted bags.
Did you know Kris and Heart's birthdays fall on the same day--February 14, Valentine's Day? #LoveLoveLove
After Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista was “friend zoned,” netizens quickly linked Kris to a young lawyer, Atty. Gideon Peña after their sweet social media exchange. Interestingly, Gideon accompanied the TV host and her son Bimby Yap to the movie premiere of 'I Love You, Hater.'
The actress married the love of her life, Senator Chiz Escudero in Balesin in 2014. They were going to have twins, but Mrs. Escudero suffered a miscarriage in June.
They are two of the most stylish women in the Philippines and we can bet that anyone interested in fashion would want to raid their closets!