Matthew Nicolas Evans (born October 22, 1986) is a

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actor who rose to prominence after appearing in Filipino soap operas '' Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko'', ''

Tanging Yaman ''Tanging Yaman'' (International Title: ''A Change of Heart'') is a 2000 Filipino religious-family drama film produced by Star Cinema. Directed by Laurice Guillen, the film garnered several awards, especially at the 2000 Metro Manila Film Fest ...

'' and ''

Rosalka ''Rosalka'' is a 2010 Philippine drama starring Empress Schuck in the title role along with Matt Evans and Felix Roco. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Hapontastic'' afternoon block from May 17, 2010, to October 22, 2010, replacing ''Magkano an ...

''. Evans previously competed in Philippine reality television show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1''.

Personal life

Evans was born to father Thalmage Eugene Evans, an American citizen, and mother Vivien Mercado Nicolas, a Filipino. He has two half siblings. His biological father left his mother before he was born. His father was serving in the

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at that time. He eventually found out from his uncle that his biological father had died from a

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on June 10, 2010. Evans has a daughter with former partner Johnelline Hickins (daughter of former '80s star, Coca Nicolas). On October 3, 2013, Evans married Katrina Fariñas, who belongs in a prominent political family in the Philippines. In 2014, they welcomed their first child. Evans also adopted Fariñas' son from a previous relationship. In 2015, Evans announced that they were expecting their second child together.

Legal trouble

Evans' former live-in partner Johnelline Hickins had him arrested and detained at a precinct jail in Pasig on October 21, 2012 after he allegedly hurt her and her brother during an altercation at their home, a day prior to his 26th birthday. Evans was released 2 days after on a ₱200 bail. The camp of Evans, however, denied that the actor inflicted any injury against his then-girlfriend and her brother. In a statement, Evans' legal counsel Gerly Rico said there was indeed an altercation among the three but denied that the actor injured Hickins and her brother, adding that Evans only fought back in self-defense.

Filmography

Television

Film

Awards and nominations

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Evans, Matt 1988 births Living people Star Magic ABS-CBN personalities GMA Network personalities Participants in Philippine reality television series Pinoy Big Brother contestants Filipino people of American descent People from Quezon City Male actors from Metro Manila 21st-century Filipino male actors Filipino male child actors Filipino male television actors Filipino Roman Catholics Far Eastern University alumni