Juliana Evans

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Juliana Evans
Born
Juliana Sophie Evans

(1989-07-05) 5 July 1989 (age 34)
NationalityMalaysian
Alma mater Western Michigan University
Sunway University
New York Film Academy
Occupations
  • Television personality
  • actress
  • model
  • emcee
  • socialite
Years active2001–present
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Spouse
Tengku Shariffuddin Shah bin Tengku Sulaiman Shah Al-Haj
(m. 2017)
[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 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

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
2008 KAMI The Movie SofieDebut films
2010HooperzNino
2011Hantu BoncengMaya/Ayu
2012 Mael Lambong Maria
Adik Manja ReturnsSu
2013 KIL Gadis Bunuh Diri (The Girl Who Committed Suicide) Netflix
DampakHana
2016 Aliff Dalam 7 Dimensi Anna
2017 The Secret Life of Pets KatieMalay dub
Mendidih BroSuraya
2018 Pulang Alia Netflix
2019Bella & JamieJamie
2021Sa Balik BajuMyra Netflix
2022Cikgu vs HantuCikgu Shima

TV series

YearTitleRoleTV NetworkNotes
2007KAMI - The SeriesSofie 8TV
2008Kasut Tumit TinggiMai Astro Prima
2009Ghost (Season 2)Lydia8TV
2010Sayang CendanaCendana TV3
Cornetto Inikah Cinta?Juliana Astro Ria
2011NatrahNatrah Astro Citra
Waktu Rehat (Season 2)Azza Disney Channel Episod: "Gosip"
2015 Oh My English!: Class of 2015Taylor Marie Smith Astro TVIQ
2016Rumi & JawiElly Astro Prima
Oh My English! After SchoolTaylor Marie SmithAstro TVIQ
2017Mata CintaMatahari Astro Gempak Web drama
2018Split TV SeriesMeenAstro Citra
2019Mimpi SabrinaSabrinaTV3
2020Degup CintaJasminAstro Ria
2021Dukun DivaChe Yah / Rubiah SamsudinAstro Citra
2022Epilog 3 NagaNatashaAwesome TV
2024Si Jantung HatiAstro Ria

Television films

YearTitleRoleTV Network
2009Puaka Topeng Putih Astro Ria
Cinta LelongAstro Ria
2nd Hand Henfon Astro Warna
2010SabarRamona TV3
2011Puteri Kayangan
2012Puteri Pulau Tuba TV2
2013NY CintaAstro First Exclusive
2016Oh My English!: Oh My Ganu! 2Taylor Marie Smith Astro TVIQ
2017Hisyam dan 3 Hantutiyers Astro Citra
2018Miss & MrsAirin ntv7
Vivi Si PerigiIrenentv7

Television

YearTV showTV channel
2001 - 2002E-Zone Astro Ria
2004Majalah Moral Astro TVIQ
2006Bintang Kecil Raya TV9
2008Remaja TV3
2009Gadis MelayuTV9
2010Era TV Astro Ria

Awards and nominations

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

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