Luke Evans' life off-screen from private relationship to childhood
Luke Evans, a well-known figure in the film industry, has graced many hit films, from Fast and Furious to The Hobbit.
The 46-year-old Welsh actor and singer is no stranger to the stage, having launched his career in the West End, and he's also appeared in several TV series, including Nine Perfect Strangers.
His latest television appearance offers something different, as Luke is set to appear on Alison Hammond's Big Weekend, where viewers will have the opportunity to see him spend some time with the TV presenter.
Let's delve into Luke's life off-camera, from his family to his current partner....
Luke's early years
Luke was born on 15 April 1979 in Pontypool. He was raised in Aberbargoed by his parents, Yvonne and David Evans.
Luke was brought up as a Jehovah's Witness. However, he chose to leave the religion when he was 16 years old and left school, reports Wales Online.
At the age of 17, he moved to Cardiff and began studying with singing coach Louise Ryan. Eventually, he secured a scholarship to London Studio Centre and graduated in 2000.
What has Luke starred in?
After graduation, Luke started starring in West End productions. His appearances include La Cava, Taboo, Rent, Avenue Q, and Miss Saigon.
Luke's career began with appearances in numerous fringe shows in London and Edinburgh, before he secured his breakout role in the play Small Change in 2008. His performance caught the eye of film casting directors and talent agencies, leading to his first film audition at the ripe age of 30.
His first film role was in 2009, when he portrayed Apollo in Clash of the Titans. This marked the beginning of his film career, and he has since starred in films such as Fast and Furious 6, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Girl on the Train, Pinocchio, and Scrooge: A Christmas Carol.
He has also appeared on the small screen in TV series such as Nine Perfect Strangers, The Alienist, The Way, and Echo 3.
Luke's dating life
As for his personal life, Luke is openly gay and has spoken candidly about coming out to his parents, who are practising Jehovah's Witnesses, when he was 19.
"We've been through a lot together. What we've done is we've come through two very different journeys in life where love has risen above everything," he shared in a previous interview with BBC Radio Wales.
"Respect, love, and understanding, and that's what we have had to have with each other, because we've all chosen different paths, but it doesn't mean we can't love each other and be in each other's lives. I respect them. They respect me."
While he generally keeps his personal life under wraps, it is known that Luke previously dated model and actor Jon Kortajarena, although they parted ways in 2016.
Who is Luke's partner?
Luke has been in a relationship with Fran Tomas since 2021, and they took their romance public in 2022.
Fran, who has a background in project management for both residential and commercial projects, is currently the Chief Financial Officer of BDXY Studio. According to his LinkedIn profile, this fashion and lifestyle brand was co-founded alongside Luke and Christopher Brown.
In an interview with Out Magazine, Luke previously spoke glowingly of his partner: "We're best friends. We travel together. We work together, we work on the brand together. And we're building a life together. We're happy, and I'm very grateful that I've met that person."
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