“I’ve never been this happy ever in my life” – Heart Evangelista

The year 2013 was a fruitful one for Heart Evangelista.

The Kapuso actress headlined Magkano Ba Ang Pag-ibig?, was given a hosting stint in Startalk and got magazine covers and endorsements here and there.  Amidst all these achievements, Heart considers the gift of love to be the highlight of 2013.

The chinita actress-host shared that her relationship with Senator Chiz Escudero is better than ever. “It’s just really realizing that the best things in life ay may kapalit like when it comes to my love life. I’ve never been this happy ever in my life,” she said.

Early this year, Heart had a falling out with her parents because they were against her relationship with the charismatic politician. She has since mended her rift with her father.

Heart said, “I know I really had to go through a lot for us to be where we are and all of these things - work, certain people, they come and go; but to have somebody by your side through everything and to have the security and stability of the relationship without trying so hard. I think that’s the best thing that happened to me in 2013 and the next years to come.”

This 2014, Heart looks forward to spending more time for romance.

Does she already have plans for Valentine’s Day, which also happens to be her birthday?

The Kapuso leading lady answered, “I’ll be leaving with Chiz and a few friends of mine. We’ll be going to a different country and just enjoy the weather. That’s it.”

She added, “My show (Magkano Ba Ang Pag-ibig?) will also be ending. I’ll also be ending filming My Trophy Wife so it’s another stage in my life where I get to be just me and go around the world for a bit so excited ako doon.”

Since everything seems to be going smoothly for Heart in her career and love life, is she now ready to tie the knot?

“I’ve been tsismised that I’m getting married and all of that which sometimes is a bit frustrating because bago pa dumating sa hype na iyon, parang hindi na nae-excite ‘yung mga tao dahil ‘yun na lang ang parating tsismis sa akin.”

There won’t be wedding bells for Heart and Senator Chiz for now but the good news is Heart will be hosting a bridal show called Weddings TV.  Heart said the show’s objective is to help future brides have a memorable yet affordable wedding.

Weddings TV airs every Saturday from 11 to 11:30 am on GMA News TV.

Also, catch Heart Evangelista on the GMA Afternoon Prime series, Magkano Ba Ang Pag-ibig? during weekdays, and Startalk and Sunday All Stars every Sunday.

- Text by Samantha Portillo, GMANetwork.com