Juliana Evans
Born
Juliana Sophie binti Johari Evans

(1989-07-05) 5 July 1989
NationalityMalaysian
Alma materWestern 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 bin Abdullah (Father)
  • Hajah Fauziah binti Haji Noordin (Mother)

Che Puan Juliana Sophie binti Johari Evans (born July 5, 1989) is a Malaysian actress, TV personality, MC, and model. She is of Malay, British and American descent. She made a television appearance at the age of 12 years as a host. She then hosted Remaja, a popular program on TV3.

In 2020, she 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

She 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. 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, she 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, she 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 she 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, she is also 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 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

Year Title Role Notes Streaming On
2008 KAMI The Movie Sofie Debut films
2010 Hooperz Nino
2011 Hantu Bonceng Maya/Ayu
2012 Mael Lambong Maria
Adik Manja Returns Su
2013 KIL Gadis Bunuh Diri (The Girl Who Committed Suicide) Netflix
Dampak Hana
2016 Aliff Dalam 7 Dimensi Anna
2017 The Secret Life of Pets Katie Malay dub
Mendidih Bro Suraya
2018 Pulang Alia Netflix
2019 Bella & Jamie Jamie
2021 Sa Balik Baju Myra Netflix
2022 Cikgu vs Hantu Cikgu 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 Ria
2011 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

Television films

Year Title Role TV Network
2009 Puaka Topeng Putih Astro Ria
Cinta Lelong Astro Ria
2nd Hand Henfon Astro Warna
2010 Sabar Ramona TV3
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 Citra
2018 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

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

References

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