Heart Evangelista Receives Global Fashion Influencer Award

DUBAI, UAE – Filipina actress, entrepreneur, and influencer Heart Evangelista received her trophy as Global Fashion Influencer for 2025 from Dubai-based EMIGALA—another milestone in her stellar career.

“Grateful to be part of a night that celebrates beauty in its boldest, brightest form—thank you, The Emigala, for the honor,” Heart enthused.

Looking ethereal in a white Michael Leyva Couture gown, Heart bared her soul, saying this latest recognition is a testament to the power of authenticity.

“You just have to allow yourself to be,” Evangelista shared before an audience of beauty and fashion aficionados.

Her EMIGALA award was co-presented by fellow Filipino and Dubai-based “designer to the stars,” Michael Cinco.

“I’m happy that you’re here. I love you,” Cinco told the fashion icon, giving her a warm hug before the ceremonies.

Other honorees for 2025 included U.S.-born model and beauty entrepreneur Pritika Swarup as Global Beauty Influencer of the Year, and Moroccan caftan mogul Selma Benomar as Caftan Designer of the Year.

The ceremonies were held at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, facing Dubai’s iconic Museum of the Future.

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