Heart Evangelista finally met her adorable young fan, Indai Eunice Santiago, who has gone viral on social media for recreating the actress-fashion icon’s stylish outfits.
The heartwarming moment happened on Thursday, August 21, at the Glorietta 3 Activity Center, where Heart was officially introduced as the celebrity endorser of McDonald’s Philippines’ first-ever rewards program, My McDonald’s Rewards.
Eunice, with the help of her mom Rochelle, has charmed netizens for her spot-on recreations of Heart’s most iconic looks, including the hand-painted Schiaparelli ensemble the actress wore at the GMA Gala 2025.
During their first meeting, Heart warmly hugged both Indai and her mom, visibly touched by the little girl’s admiration.
“Mommy, grabe ka! Natupad ’yung pangarap ko na makilala kayo. Ang galing-galing niyo!” Heart gushed.
The actress surprised Indai with a teddy bear gift and even signed the hand-painted dress that her young fan was wearing—a dress inspired by Heart’s Schiaparelli look.
While the meeting with Indai stole hearts, Heart also made fashion headlines with the outfit she wore to the launch—a bold yellow mini dress designed by Cheetah Rivera.
Rivera revealed on Instagram that the “McCouture Dress” was a youthful, contemporary micro-mini piece embellished with McDonald’s motifs, including its iconic fries, burgers, and golden arches logo.
A regular at international fashion weeks, Heart shared during the program how much she cherishes her memories with the fast-food chain.
She recalled celebrating childhood birthdays at McDonald’s and hanging out with friends over fries and sundaes, making her endorsement even more meaningful.
Heart now joins fellow Kapuso stars Barbie Forteza and David Licauco, who were also present at the launch, in endorsing the fast-food giant.
Together, the three talked about the new fully digital quick-service loyalty program available on the McDonald’s app—an innovation that allows customers to earn and redeem rewards more seamlessly. (with reports from Loyd Pino)
