Juliana Evans Explained

Honorific Prefix:Yang Berbahagia Che Puan
Juliana Evans
Birth Name:Juliana Sophie Evans
Birth Date:5 July 1989
Birth Place:Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Nationality:Malaysian
Years Active:2001–present
Alma Mater:Western Michigan University
Sunway University
New York Film Academy
Spouse:[1]
Children:
  • Tengku Kamiliah Zanariah Ruby Ehsan Putri
  • Tengku Saidatul'Ihsan Zabedah Fauziah Putri
Parents:
  • Johari Evans (Father)
  • Hajah Fauziah binti Haji Noordin (Mother)

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

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 holds a Diploma in Communication from the Sunway University in Selangor.

In 2012, Evans continued her studies at Western Michigan University, in Kalamazoo, Michigan USA and successfully obtained a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in 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

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:

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

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesStreaming On
2008KAMI The MovieSofieDebut films
2010HooperzNino
2011Hantu BoncengMaya/Ayu
2012Mael LambongMaria
Adik Manja ReturnsSu
2013KILGadis Bunuh Diri (The Girl Who Committed Suicide)Netflix
DampakHana
2016Aliff Dalam 7 DimensiAnna
2017 The Secret Life of PetsKatieMalay dub
Mendidih BroSuraya
2018PulangAliaNetflix
2019Bella & JamieJamie
2021Sa Balik BajuMyraNetflix
2022Cikgu vs HantuCikgu Shima

TV series

YearTitleRoleTV NetworkNotes
2007KAMI - The SeriesSofie8TV
2008Kasut Tumit TinggiMaiAstro Prima
2009Ghost (Season 2)Lydia8TV
2010Sayang CendanaCendanaTV3
Cornetto Inikah Cinta?JulianaAstro Ria
2011NatrahNatrahAstro Citra
Waktu Rehat (Season 2)AzzaDisney ChannelEpisod: "Gosip"
2015Oh My English!

Class of 2015

Taylor Marie SmithAstro TVIQ
2016Rumi & JawiEllyAstro Prima
Oh My English! After SchoolTaylor Marie SmithAstro TVIQ
2017Mata CintaMatahariAstro GempakWeb drama
2018Split TV SeriesMeenAstro Citra
2019Mimpi Sabrina SabrinaTV3
2020Degup Cinta JasminAstro Ria
2021Dukun DivaChe Yah / Rubiah SamsudinAstro Citra
2022Epilog 3 NagaNatashaAwesome TV
2024Si Jantung HatiAstro Ria

Television films

YearTitleRoleTV Network
2009Puaka Topeng PutihAstro Ria
Cinta LelongAstro Ria
2nd Hand HenfonAstro Warna
2010SabarRamonaTV3
2011Puteri Kayangan
2012Puteri Pulau TubaTV2
2013NY CintaAstro First Exclusive
2016 Oh My English!: Oh My Ganu2Taylor Marie SmithAstro TVIQ
2017Hisyam dan 3 HantutiyersAstro Citra
2018Miss & MrsAirinntv7
Vivi Si PerigiIrenentv7

Television

YearTV showTV channel
2001 - 2002E-ZoneAstro Ria
2004Majalah MoralAstro TVIQ
2006Bintang Kecil RayaTV9
2008Remaja TV3
2009Gadis MelayuTV9
2010Era TVAstro Ria

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2009Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2008Pengacara TV Wanita Popular
2010FHM 100 Most Wanted Women In The World 2010
2022NONA Superwoman Award 2022NONA Beauty Award

Notes and References

  1. Sudirman Mohd Tahir (30 April 2017). Juliana Evans dah kahwin Harian Metro. Diperoleh pada 1 Mei 2017.
  2. Web site: Love, family and kindness. Jessica Liew. Malaysia Tatler. 14 September 2018. 14 September 2016.
  3. Web site: Juliana Evans: Woman of many talents. Loong Wai Ting. New Straits Times Online. 12 August 2016. 14 September 2016.
  4. News: British-Malaysian actress Juliana Evans is married to Selangor state's Tengku Shariffuddin Shah bin Tengku Sulaiman Shah . Naressa Khan. 23 February 2021. South China Morning Post. 21 August 2023.
  5. News: Che/Cik Puan is a title bestowed upon non-royal wives of senior royals. . Tania Jayatilaka. 20 September 2021. Tatler Asia. 21 August 2023.
  6. Aref Omar (15 July 2019).
    1. Showbiz: Juliana Evans delivers first baby, 'Mily'
    New Straits Times. Retrieved on July 20, 2019.
  7. News: Juliana Evans lahirkan cahaya mata kedua.. MOHAMMAD AL FAIZAL ABDUL KARIM . Utusan Malaysia . 17 Jun 2023 . 17 Jun 2023.