Juliana Evans
Juliana Evans | |
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| Born | Juliana Sophie Evans 5 July 1989 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Alma mater | Western Michigan University Sunway University New York Film Academy |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Spouse |
Tengku Shariffuddin Shah bin Tengku Sulaiman Shah Al-Haj
(m. 2017) |
| Children |
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| Parents |
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Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, the Sultan
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| Permaisuri Siti Aishah, Salahuddin's widow |
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Tengku Sulaiman Shah, the Tengku Laksamana
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Tengku Abdul Samad Shah, the Tengku Panglima Besar
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Tengku Ahmad Shah, the Tengku Panglima Raja
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Tengku Puteri Zahariah
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Tengku Puteri Nor Zehan, the Tengku Puan Panglima Perlis
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Tengku Putra, the Tengku Indera Pahlawan Diraja
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Tengku Ardy Esfandiari, the Tengku Seri Paduka Shah Bandar
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Che Puan Juliana Sophie Evans (born 5 July 1989) is a Malaysian actress, TV personality, MC, and model. She is of Malay, British and American descent. Evans made a television appearance at the age of 12 years as a host. She then hosted Remaja, a popular program on TV3.
In 2020, Evans was appointed as a Tourism Ambassador for the #PusingSelangorDulu Campaign by the Selangor State Government and the Selangor Ministry of Tourism.[2][3]
Early life and education[edit]
Evans was born on 5 July 1989 in Shah Alam, Selangor. Her father Johari is of British and American descent and her mother is of Malay descent. She is the youngest of three siblings namely Andrew Effendi Evans, Isabelle Evans and Jefri Peter Evans. She also has a half-brother Al-Qaliff Mikaeel Madzlan.
At the age of 15, she also represented the state of Selangor in the Artistic Gymnastics event at the national level sports event organized by the Malaysian School Sports Council (MSSC).
She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication with Honours from Sunway University in Selangor.
In 2012, Evans continued her studies at Western Michigan University, in Kalamazoo, Michigan USA and successfully obtained a Master's Degree in the field of Film, Video and Media studies with Honours. She's also has been named to the Dean's List Award in recognition of her outstanding scholastic achievement.
Next, upon her graduation in 2014 she also took an acting course for 6 months at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles campus, United States.
Marriage and issue[edit]
On 30 April 2017, Evans married His Highness Tengku Shariffuddin Shah bin Tengku Sulaiman Shah, one of a senior members of the Selangor royal family.[4] Currently, her husband is 10th in line to the throne of Selangor.
Upon her marriage Evans was granted the title of Che Puan (equivalent to the English "Lady") as a Prince's consort that was not of a royal descent.[5] She is styled as Yang Berbahagia (The Felicitous).
Through her marriage, Evans became a member of the Royal House of Opu Daeng Celak and are related to notable royal figures, namely:
- The 2nd Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah, husband's paternal great-grandfather.
- The 11th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, husband's paternal grandfather.
- The 8th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, husband's maternal grandfather.
- The 9th Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, husband's paternal uncle.
- The 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the 5th Sultan of modern Johor, Sultan Ibrahim, husband's maternal uncle.
- The 16th Raja Permaisuri Agong and the 5th Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, husband's maternal aunt.
- The current Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah, husband's paternal cousin.
- The current Tunku Mahkota of Johor, Tunku Ismail, husband's maternal cousin.
- The current Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, husband's maternal cousin.
On 13 July 2019, she gave birth to her first daughter named Her Highness Tengku Kamiliah Zanariah Ruby Ehsan Putri.[6]
On 17 June 2023, she gave birth to her second daughter named Her Highness Tengku Saidatul'Ihsan Zabedah Fauziah Putri.[7]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Streaming On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | KAMI The Movie | Sofie | Debut films | |
| 2010 | Hooperz | Nino | ||
| 2011 | Hantu Bonceng | Maya/Ayu | ||
| 2012 | Mael Lambong | Maria | ||
| Adik Manja Returns | Su | |||
| 2013 | KIL | Gadis Bunuh Diri (The Girl Who Committed Suicide) | Netflix | |
| Dampak | Hana | |||
| 2016 | Aliff Dalam 7 Dimensi | Anna | ||
| 2017 | The Secret Life of Pets | Katie | Malay dub | |
| Mendidih Bro | Suraya | |||
| 2018 | Pulang | Alia | Netflix | |
| 2019 | Bella & Jamie | Jamie | ||
| 2021 | Sa Balik Baju | Myra | Netflix | |
| 2022 | Cikgu vs Hantu | Cikgu Shima |
TV series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | TV Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KAMI - The Series | Sofie | 8TV | |
| 2008 | Kasut Tumit Tinggi | Mai | Astro Prima | |
| 2009 | Ghost (Season 2) | Lydia | 8TV | |
| 2010 | Sayang Cendana | Cendana | TV3 | |
| Cornetto Inikah Cinta? | Juliana | Astro Ria | ||
| 2011 | Natrah | Natrah | Astro Citra | |
| Waktu Rehat (Season 2) | Azza | Disney Channel | Episod: "Gosip" | |
| 2015 | Oh My English!: Class of 2015 | Taylor Marie Smith | Astro TVIQ | |
| 2016 | Rumi & Jawi | Elly | Astro Prima | |
| Oh My English! After School | Taylor Marie Smith | Astro TVIQ | ||
| 2017 | Mata Cinta | Matahari | Astro Gempak | Web drama |
| 2018 | Split TV Series | Meen | Astro Citra | |
| 2019 | Mimpi Sabrina | Sabrina | TV3 | |
| 2020 | Degup Cinta | Jasmin | Astro Ria | |
| 2021 | Dukun Diva | Che Yah / Rubiah Samsudin | Astro Citra | |
| 2022 | Epilog 3 Naga | Natasha | Awesome TV | |
| 2024 | Si Jantung Hati | Astro Ria |
Television films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | TV Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Puaka Topeng Putih | Astro Ria | |
| Cinta Lelong | Astro Ria | ||
| 2nd Hand Henfon | Astro Warna | ||
| 2010 | Sabar | Ramona | TV3 |
| 2011 | Puteri Kayangan | ||
| 2012 | Puteri Pulau Tuba | TV2 | |
| 2013 | NY Cinta | Astro First Exclusive | |
| 2016 | Oh My English!: Oh My Ganu! 2 | Taylor Marie Smith | Astro TVIQ |
| 2017 | Hisyam dan 3 Hantutiyers | Astro Citra | |
| 2018 | Miss & Mrs | Airin | ntv7 |
| Vivi Si Perigi | Irene | ntv7 |
Television[edit]
| Year | TV show | TV channel |
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| 2001 - 2002 | E-Zone | Astro Ria |
| 2004 | Majalah Moral | Astro TVIQ |
| 2006 | Bintang Kecil Raya | TV9 |
| 2008 | Remaja | TV3 |
| 2009 | Gadis Melayu | TV9 |
| 2010 | Era TV | Astro Ria |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2008 | Pengacara TV Wanita Popular | Nominated |
| 2010 | FHM 100 Most Wanted Women In The World 2010 | — | Won |
| 2022 | NONA Superwoman Award 2022 | NONA Beauty Award | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ Sudirman Mohd Tahir (30 April 2017). Juliana Evans dah kahwin Harian Metro. Diperoleh pada 1 Mei 2017.
- ^ Jessica Liew (14 September 2018). "Love, family and kindness". Malaysia Tatler. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ Loong Wai Ting (12 August 2016). "Juliana Evans: Woman of many talents". New Straits Times Online. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ Naressa Khan (23 February 2021). "British-Malaysian actress Juliana Evans is married to Selangor state's Tengku Shariffuddin Shah bin Tengku Sulaiman Shah". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Tania Jayatilaka (20 September 2021). "Che/Cik Puan is a title bestowed upon non-royal wives of senior royals". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Aref Omar (15 July 2019). #Showbiz: Juliana Evans delivers first baby, 'Mily' New Straits Times. Retrieved on July 20, 2019.
- ^ MOHAMMAD AL FAIZAL ABDUL KARIM (17 June 2023). "Juliana Evans lahirkan cahaya mata kedua". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 17 June 2023.