Personal details
- Birth Date: 1979-04-15
- Height: 5′ 11¾″ (1.82 m)
- Birth Location: Pontypool, Wales, UK
- Parents: Yvonne Evans (Lewis)
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Luke Evans, born in Pontypool, Wales, ended up growing up in this little town called Aberbargoed—classic south Wales. His parents, Yvonne and David, were just your regular folks, nothing too flashy. When Luke hit 17, he packed up and moved to Cardiff, chasing something bigger. Turns out, the guy’s got some serious talent. He snagged a scholarship to the London Studio Centre, which, if you know anything about drama schools, is a pretty big deal. Graduated in 2000, diploma in hand, ready to take on the world—or at least the West End. He didn’t just dip his toes in theatre—he dove right in. Loads of productions in London’s West End, which is basically Broadway’s cooler, rainier cousin. But that wasn’t enough for him. By 2009, he was already making waves in Hollywood. First big splash? Playing Apollo in Clash of the Titans (2010). Then, it was like the floodgates opened—he picked up parts in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, Robin Hood, Tamara Drewe, Blitz, The Three Musketeers, Ashes, Immortals, and The Raven. Honestly, the guy barely had time to breathe. And he wasn’t slowing down. There was talk of him starring in The Amateur American, No One Lives, and Only God Forgives. It’s like, every time you blink, he’s in another movie. These days, he calls Shoreditch, London home. Not a bad spot, honestly. Cool bars, lots of art, and probably a few people who don’t even realize their neighbor’s a movie star.
So, funny thing—he almost said no to being Gaston in the 2017 Beauty and the Beast. Like, he was fully ready to walk away from the whole Disney villain dream gig. What changed his mind? He sat down with his godkids and watched the original 1991 animated classic. Nostalgia hit hard, apparently. The magic of the movie, the songs, all that over-the-top villain swagger Gaston has—it just clicked. He realized he actually wanted to bring that larger-than-life character to a new generation, with all the ridiculous charm and bravado. Plus, playing Gaston isn’t your everyday villain role. There’s singing, dancing, flexing (literally), and that comic arrogance. Once he saw how much his godchildren loved the movie—and maybe how much fun he could have with it—he was all in. It’s wild to think the live-action Gaston almost had a totally different face. Disney lucked out, honestly.
This one’s got a guy who seriously thinks his way around a kitchen makes him some kind of Casanova. He’s not shy about it either—he brags about his cooking, says he’s whipped up meals for hundreds of women, and, get this, claims they always come back for seconds (or maybe thirds, who’s counting?). The story pretty much spins around his wild confidence and the chaos that kind of ego creates. He’s juggling dates, culinary showdowns, and his own ridiculous swagger, all while trying to keep his streak alive. Things get spicy (pun intended) when he finally meets someone who doesn’t fall for the usual routine. Suddenly, he’s not just serving dinner—he’s getting served a reality check. The movie’s a messy, hilarious look at ego, romance, and the idea that maybe, just maybe, there’s more to life than trying to impress every date with the perfect risotto.
April 15, 1979
5′ 11¾″ (1.82 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Pontypool, Wales, UK
Yes, No Children
Yvonne Evans (Lewis) and Surekha
46 years old