MANILA –Actress Gretchen Barretto has praised Filipina fashion Icon Heart Evangelista, who is seemingly enjoying her life in the world of fashion.

In a recent vlog shared by celebrity doctor Aivee Teo, Barretto revealed that Evangelista is her “inspiration”.

“Heart inspired me, right,” Barretto said.

According to Barretto, she’s also delighted with Evangelista’s positive aura and her energetic vibes that transcend to her outer beauty.

“When we saw her the last time I was telling her na ‘hey, very be careful ha you’re physique’ Then I said ‘Wait a minute she’s alive she’s vibrant she’s very energetic she must be doing something right,” she explained.

Barretto also revealed that she has achieved her desired waistline.

“So I said, ‘Let’s go for it, let’s go for it’, look at it Heart, I’m size 34, thanks to you,” she said in jest.

Aside from her positive energy and aura, Barretto lauded Evangelista for inspiring other women.

“She is above all, that’s why she’s very happy,” she said.

Despite her social media hiatus, the 54-year-old actress recently wowed netizens with her youthful-looking snaps that were uploaded by her glam team on their respective social media platforms.