Heart Evangelista shared that her father Reynaldo Ongpauco and mother Cecilia Ongpauco have already separated many years ago. This admission happened after a netizen asked why her mom is rarely seen in their family photos.

The netizen asked, "@iamhearte hindi ko po nakikita ang mommy mo sa family niyo po. Asaan po cya?"

Heart responded, "They separated long time ago... They are happier this way and we support that."

The actress has been spending time with her dad recently as he underwent radiation therapy for the past few months. Reynaldo finished his radiation therapy session last May.

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Time spent with you are ones I treasure the most. ❣ @rey_ongpauco

A post shared by Heart Evangelista (@iamhearte) on Jul 28, 2019 at 6:17pm PDT

"Just this week, he 'graduated' and had his last session. He's now in such a better place and I couldn't be more grateful," Heart posted last May.

Reynaldo celebrated his birthday this month.

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Celebrating my Dad's birthday today but in all honesty, he deserves a celebration everyday! He has brought so much love and light into the world and in our lives, so I feel so blessed to have a father like him. 😊⁣ ⁣ Dad, Happy Birthday. ❤ You went through so much this year and came out so, so strong. I couldn't be more proud of you. Here's to more years of health and happiness. 😊 I love you. ❤

A post shared by Heart Evangelista (@iamhearte) on Jul 28, 2019 at 9:03pm PDT

"Celebrating my Dad's birthday today but in all honesty, he deserves a celebration everyday! He has brought so much love and light into the world and in our lives, so I feel so blessed to have a father like him," Heart posted on Monday, July 29.