Matthew Nicolas Evans (born October 22, 1986) is a Filipino actor who rose to prominence after appearing in Filipino soap operas Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko, Tanging Yaman and Rosalka. Evans previously competed in Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1.
Personal life
Evans was born to Thalmage Eugene Evans, an American, and Vivien Mercado Nicolas, a Filipino. He has two half siblings; his biological father left his mother before he was born and was then serving in the United States Air Force. Evans learnt from his uncle that his biological father had died from a heart attack on June 10, 2010.
Evans has a daughter with former partner, Johnelline Hickins (daughter of 1980s “Softdrink Beauty” Coca Nicolas). On October 3, 2013, Evans married Katrina Fariñas of the prominent Ilocos Norte political family. In 2014, they welcomed their first child. Evans also adopted Fariñas’ son from a previous relationship. In 2015, Evans announced that they were expecting their second child.
Legal trouble Evans’ former partner, Johnelline Hickins, had him arrested and detained at a police precinct in Pasig on October 21, 2012, after he allegedly hurt her and her brother during an altercation at their home the day before his 26th birthday. Evans was released two days later on a ₱200 bail but denied the actor inflicted any injury on Hickins and her brother. In a statement, Evans’ legal counsel Gerly Rico said there was indeed an altercation among the three but denied that the actor injured Hickins and her brother, adding that Evans only fought back in self-defense.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes Source 2006 Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1 Himself / Housemate Evicted (Day 28) 2006–2009; 2022–present ASAP Himself / Host / Performer 2006 Your Song Presents: Dahilan Milton Love Spell Presents: Wanted Mr. Perfect Homer Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Pedro Penduko Super Inggo Love Spell Presents: Pasko Na, Santa Ko Paolo 2007 Your Song Presents: Pangarap Lang Kent Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Pedro Penduko Love Spell Presents: Hairy Harry Harry Princess Sarah Paul 2008 Your Song Presents: Sayang Na Sayang Paolo Iisa Pa Lamang Toby Torralba Maalaala Mo Kaya Pangking Episode: "Notebook" Maynila Calvin Episode: "New Year's Plea" Everybody Hapi Steve 2009 Lipgloss Nikko Lopez Your Song Presents: Underage Migs Maalaala Mo Kaya Chris Episode: "Tasa" Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma Gabriel "Gab" Ledesma Maalaala Mo Kaya Maning Episode: "Bangka" 2010 Tanging Yaman Francisco "Francis" Baltazar Maalaala Mo Kaya Bibot Episode: "Basura" Rosalka Aries Abad Maalaala Mo Kaya Gary Episode: "Titulo" Pablo S. Gomez's Juanita Banana Prince Rikitik 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Bobit Episode: "School ID" Wansapanataym Swap Episode: "Swap" 100 Days to Heaven Paul Maalaala Mo Kaya Eddie Episode: "Tinapay" Angelito: Batang Ama Rolan Dimaano 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Tikboy Episode: "Bahay" Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Justin Abar 2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Lando Episode: "Ilog" Muling Buksan ang Puso Pancho Mercado 2014 The Legal Wife Young Dante Pure Love Jake Espiritu / Scheduler Ipaglaban Mo! Adam Episode: "Ang Pangako Mo Sa Akin" 2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Rico Episode: "Kamay" Ipaglaban Mo! Jay-R Episode: "Nasa Maling Landas" Dream Dad Paul Montelibano Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Himself / Briefcase #19 Bridges of Love Carlos' enemy (First episode) Maalaala Mo Kaya Phil Episode: "Pagkain" Maalaala Mo Kaya Obet Episode: "Banana Que" On the Wings of Love Adrian Velasco 2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Samson Episode: "Puno ng Mangga" 2016–2017 The Greatest Love Andres "Andrei" Alegre Jr. 2017 Tadhana Caleb Episode: "Love, Israel" 2017–2018Pepito Manaloto Paul 2017 Tunay na Buhay Himself 2018 Dear Uge Terrence Episode: "Viva Probinsyana" Credited as "Matt Evans" Sherlock Jr. Dindo Carazo The Cure Elmer Magpakailanman Harold Episode: Kulam ng Karibal My Special Tatay Young Edgar Special participation 2019 Ipaglaban Mo! Dante Episode: "Pagkukulang" The Killer Bride Drunkard 2020 A Soldier's Heart Rasheed 24/7 BogsPaano ang Pasko?Eric2020–2021Paano ang Pangako? Eric 2022 2 Good 2 Be True Ays 2023 The Iron Heart Owen 2023–2024 Can't Buy Me Love Emong 2025 Incognito Baste 2026 Someone, Someday Yani Noceda
Film Year Title Role Notes Source 2007 Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 Richard Segment: "Engkanto" 2009 Love on Line (LOL) Danny 2011 No Other Woman Jake Escaler 2012 The Reunion Jay 24/7 in Love Dave Special Participation 2014 Bride for Rent Onyok dela Cruz Once A Princess Ricky Almeda 2015 Must Date The Playboy Nathan Ocampo 2016 Always Be My Maybe Pancho I America 2018Everybody Loves Wendy
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Source 2008 PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year Shake, Rattle, and Roll 9
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