Juliana Sophie binti Johari Evans (born 5 July 1989) is a Malaysian actress and media personality of British and American descent. Evans is a member of the Selangor royal family. She is married to Tengku Shariffuddin Shah, son of Tengku Sulaiman Shah.
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.
Early life and education
Evans was born on 5 July 1989 in Shah Alam, Selangor. Her father 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.
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 pursued the American Degree Transfer Program at Sunway University as preparation to further her studies in the United States.
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 4 weeks 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. Currently, her husband is 10th in line to the throne of Selangor.
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.Aref Omar (15 July 2019). #Showbiz: Juliana Evans delivers first baby, 'Mily' New Straits Times. Retrieved on July 20, 2019.
On 17 June 2023, she gave birth to her second daughter named Her Highness Tengku Saidatul'Ihsan Zabedah Fauziah Putri.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotesStreaming On2008KAMI The MovieSofieDebut films2010HooperzNino2011Hantu BoncengMaya/Ayu2012Mael LambongMariaAdik Manja ReturnsSu2013KILGadis Bunuh Diri (The Girl Who Committed Suicide)NetflixDampakHana2016Aliff Dalam 7 DimensiAnna2017 The Secret Life of PetsKatieMalay dubMendidih BroSuraya2018PulangAliaNetflix2019Bella & JamieJamie2021Sa Balik BajuMyraNetflix2022Cikgu vs HantuCikgu Shima
TV series 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 Ria2011 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 Year Title Role TV Network 2009 Puaka Topeng Putih Astro Ria Cinta Lelong Astro Ria 2nd Hand Henfon Astro Warna 2010 Sabar RamonaTV3 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 Citra2018 Miss & Mrs Airin ntv7 Vivi Si Perigi Irene ntv7
Television Year TV show TV channel 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 YearAwardCategoryResult2009 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2008 Pengacara TV Wanita Popular 2010FHM 100 Most Wanted Women In The World 20102022NONA Superwoman Award 2022NONA Beauty Award
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