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Heart Evangelista says one ex-boyfriend made her feel like a ‘sugar mommy’: ‘Baka kailangan lang talaga niya’

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>Actress and artist Heart Evangelista revealed that one of her former boyfriends once made her feel like a “sugar mommy” amid her generosity.  </p><p>In an interview on <em>Fast Talk with Boy Abunda </em>on June 5, Heart and actor Sean Lucas were asked on their sentiments on who should pay on a date. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/5/10/heart-evangelista-revisits-past-love-heartbreak-and-friendship-with-john-prats-na-heal-ako-2003"><strong><u>READ: Heart Evangelista revisits past love, heartbreak, and friendship with John Prats: ‘Na-heal ako’</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>For Heart, there is no problem paying when she is the one who initiated the invitation.  </p><p>“Agree... [pag ako ang nag-aya] ako na ang magbabayad.”</p><p>Heart added that men should generally pay during romantic dates. Still, she is more than willing to shoulder expenses when spending time with friends because she enjoys hosting. </p><p>“Pag lalaki, oo naman… yes. Pero kapag kunwari sa pagkakaibigan I feel like [ako na ang magbabayad]… because I like to host… That’s me.&quot; </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DY9aH-yE5TE/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A2935725.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="889" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>When asked if she had ever spent money on a man, Heart immediately admitted that she often does.</p><p>“Lagi akong gumagastos...sira ako sa lalaki,” she said humorously, drawing laughter from those in the studio. </p><p>“That’s my language of love. That’s always been my language of love,” she explained. “I’m very, very giving. I’m very generous”. </p><p>While generosity comes naturally to the actress, she recalled one relationship that left her with a less favorable impression. </p><p>“But I did have one boyfriend that I felt was not too [proper]... I didn’t like. There is something [about him] that left a bad taste in my mouth.” </p><p>Without naming her ex-boyfriend, Heart said that there was a point when he made her feel like a “sugar mommy,” being the one carrying the financial burden.  </p><p>“Parang, I felt like ‘Okay...I feel like I’m a sugar mommy na’ parang ganiyan.”</p><p>Despite the experience, Heart kept the conversation lighthearted. Asked what clue she could give about the ex-boyfriend, she jokingly replied: “They’re all good-looking,” drawing laughs from host Boy Abunda. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/3/29/angelica-panganiban-and-heart-evangelista-reflect-on-friendship-after-a-past-misunderstanding-2040"><strong><u>READ: Angelica Panganiban and Heart Evangelista reflect on friendship after a past ‘misunderstanding’</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>She also clarified that only one former partner made her feel that way and offered a kind explanation of the situation.  </p><p>“Mabait naman [siya], baka kailangan lang talaga niya. Extra help,” she said.</p><p>During the show&#x27;s fast-talk segment, Heart was also asked to name an ex-lover she remains friends with. Without hesitation, she named actor-director John Prats. </p><p>Asked to identify an ex she is no longer friends with, Heart candidly replied, “Madami sila...ayaw nila akong maging friend,” drawing more laughter from the studio. </p><p>She also agreed when asked if she had ever been fooled or ghosted by a man. </p><p>The actress&#x27;s remarks came weeks after she reunited with John to revisit the love, friendship, and memories they shared in their younger years, while candidly opening up about the lives they led after their breakup and the feelings they never got to tell each other until now. </p><p>The former couple, best remembered for their roles as Missy and Yuan in the youth-oriented ABS-CBN series<em> G-Mik, </em>shared that despite not blossoming into a long romance, they now consider their relationship a “forever friendship.” </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZMd8DBzi9X/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A2892461.9000000358%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Earlier this May, they both starred in the music video for TJ Monterde&#x27;s latest single, &quot;Teka Lang,&quot; which tells the story of a young love that finds its way back in adulthood after 23 years. </p><p>Today, both have happily moved forward with their respective families. John is married to actress Isabel Oli, with whom he shares three children, while Heart is married to Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero.</p>

<p>Heart Evangelista opens up about one former boyfriend who made her feel like a 'sugar mommy,' as she candidly discussed dating, generosity, and relationships.</p>

Heart Evangelista opens up about one former boyfriend who made her feel like a 'sugar mommy,' as she candidly discussed dating, generosity, and relationships.