Luke Evans is a Welsh-born stage, film and television actor. He began his acting career in the early 2000s in London’s West End. Clash of the Titans. The talented actor has since scored further box office successes in blockbusters such as Fast & Furious 6, the three-part film series The Hobbit as well as Disney’s live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast
Luke Evans Bio
Luke George Evans was born on April 15, 1979 in Pontypool, a town in the county of Torfaen, South Wales. The only son of Yvonne and David Evans, he was brought up in Aberbargoed, a small town in the Rhymney Valley. He studied at Bedwellty Comprehensive School located in Caerphilly. He was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, but he gave up the faith at 16, the same age he left school. The following year, he moved to Cardiff where he studied under Louise Ryan, a renowned singing coach. He also studied on a scholarship at the London Studio Centre, where he graduated in 2000.
Evans worked as a stage actor from 2000 to 2008 during which time he performed in several West End theater productions, most of which were musicals. He also performed in several side shows in London, including the Edinburgh Festival. In 2008, he achieved a major breakthrough playing the role of Vincent in drama. Loose change at the Donmar warehouse. Among several other accolades, Evans’ portrayal of the character earned him a Best Newcomer nomination at the Evening Standard Drama Awards. It also earned him the attention of several casting directors in the UK and the US.
In 2009, 30-year-old Luke Evans landed his first film role playing the Greek god Apollo in the 2010 remake Clash of the Titans. This was quickly followed by roles in the biopic Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2010) and also the British comedy film Tamara Drewe (2010). He starred in the British films Blitz (2011) and Beat (2011) and also appeared in the 2011 adaptation of The Three Musketeers where he played the role of musketeer Aramis.
Luke Evans had his first major role in the Greek epic Immortals (2011), playing the king of the gods, Zeus. His film career then continued to grow steadily as he recorded more credits, including the highly successful three-part series. The Hobbit (2012-14). In the 2013 box office monster Fast & Furious 6, the talented actor played the lead role of main antagonist Owen Shaw, one of his most notable film roles to date. This was followed by an epic performance as the star of the horror action film Dracula Untold (2014) which earned him favorable reviews.
Evans played villainous character Gaston alongside Emma Watson in Disney’s 2017 live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. The talented actor also played the lead role of William Moulton Marston, the creator of the Wonder Woman character, in the biopic Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017). Evans quickly landed a spot in the main cast of the then-drama series The Alienist which debuted its first season in January 2018.
Is he gay?
Luke Evans is known to be an openly gay man. Her sexuality has been known since the beginning of her acting career. However, the talented actor has been downplaying this aspect of his private life a bit lately so as not to distract from his acting career.
Who is the boyfriend, girlfriend, wife?
Luke Evans may be planning to tie the knot in the future, but that hasn’t happened yet. However, he is known to be in a relationship with Colombian-born actor and singer Victor Turpin. The exact date when the duo first got together is still unclear. However, their relationship went public in early 2018.
Prior to her current relationship, Evans had a two-year relationship with Spanish-born model and actor Jon Kortajarena between 2014 and 2016.
Net value
Since earning his breakthrough in Hollywood in 2010, Luke Evans has had his share of blockbuster movies and proven to be a box office star. The Hollywood leading man has also enjoyed two lucrative deal deals, including one with Italian fashion accessories brand Police. The talented actor has amassed an enviable net worth of $6 million.