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Heart Evangelista looks back on life's journey as she turns 40

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Heart Evangelista took to social media to look back on her life&#x27;s journey ahead of her 40th birthday on Valentine&#x27;s Day.</p><p>&quot;<em>Tomorrow will be 40 years in, and I’ve learned that growth isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it</em>,&quot; she posted on her Instagram page on Thursday, February 13.</p><p>The actress and style icon highlighted how she embraced self-acceptance through the years. &quot;I’ve come to love every part of me—flaws, fears, and everything in between. I’ve learned things the hard way, but more importantly I’ve learned to forgive myself,&quot; she said.</p><p>Heart also underscored the lessons she has learned along the way, emphasizing that what truly matters is love, peace, and being true to oneself.</p><p><em>&quot;I’m stepping into this next chapter with so much gratitude, knowing every step has brought me exactly here, to this moment. #Chapter40 🤍</em>,&quot; she stated.</p><p>In another post, Heart shared the photos for her 40th birthday pictorial shot by BJ Pascual.</p><p>&quot;#Becoming40 is just 20, but with better decisions and an earlier bedtime. 🤭🤍 #CHAPTER40,&quot; she wrote in the caption.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF_5jaHSKef/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=432&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1673954.5%2C%22ls%22%3A1659119.5999999642%2C%22le%22%3A1659360.5999999642%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1086" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Fans online were quick to react to Heart&#x27;s post.</p><p>&quot;<em>So much beauty and kindness from your heart… what a beautiful and meaningful journey, you are now even more ready for your new chapter, 40❣️❣️❣️</em>,&quot; one fan commented.</p><p>&quot;<em>Happy 40th Birthday Ms. Heart❤️❤️ More Blessings and More beautiful chapter ahead❤️</em>,&quot; another fan said.</p><p>Fresh from the prestigious Paris Haute Couture Week in January, Heart recently made it to the fifth spot of Lefty’s Top 5 Key Voices ranking. Heart amassed an impressive $2.9 million in Earned Media Value (EMV), thanks to her high-profile front-row appearances that sparked massive engagement across social media.</p><p>In an interview back in December, the style icon shared her most personal beauty secrets.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGAkjxtSUWl/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=432&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1673972.0999999642%2C%22ls%22%3A1659119.5999999642%2C%22le%22%3A1659360.5999999642%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="906" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>&quot;Definitely you have to sleep as much as you can. I am so busy but I make sure that I really have at least minimum six hours. But if makaka-eight hours ako even better,&quot; she relayed. </p><p>Heart also highlighted the essence of finding inner happiness and peace.</p><p><em>&quot;It really matters when you’re at peace and you’re happy, kahit anong ilagay mo, parang it just glows. So that’s important. Everybody is healthy in my life. Everybody I love, everybody is okay, and that’s really true wealth</em>,&quot; she remarked.</p>

<p>Heart Evangelista pens a post as she reflects on her life's journey ahead of her 40th birthday on Valentine's Day.</p>

Heart Evangelista pens a post as she reflects on her life's journey ahead of her 40th birthday on Valentine's Day.