# Matt Evans

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 | Network |
| 2006 | Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1 | Himself / Housemate | Evicted (Day 28) | ABS-CBN |
| 2006–2009; 2022–present | ASAP | Himself / Host / Performer | | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Your Song Presents: Dahilan | Milton | | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Love Spell Presents: Wanted Mr. Perfect | Homer | | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Pedro Penduko | | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Super Inggo | Pedro Penduko | | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Love Spell Presents: Pasko Na, Santa Ko | Paolo | | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Your Song Presents: Pangarap Lang | Kent | | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Pedro Penduko | | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Love Spell Presents: Hairy Harry | Harry | | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Princess Sarah | Paul | | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Your Song Presents: Sayang Na Sayang | Paolo | | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Iisa Pa Lamang | Toby Torralba | | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Pangking | Episode: "Notebook" | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maynila | Calvin | Episode: "New Year's Plea" | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Everybody Hapi | Steve | | TV5 |
| 2009 | Lipgloss | Nikko Lopez | | TV5 |
| 2009 | Your Song Presents: Underage | Migs | | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Chris | Episode: "Tasa" | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma | Gabriel "Gab" Ledesma | | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Maning | Episode: "Bangka" | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Tanging Yaman | Francisco "Francis" Baltazar | | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Bibot | Episode: "Basura" | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Rosalka | Aries Abad | | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Gary | Episode: "Titulo" | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Pablo S. Gomez's Juanita Banana | Prince Rikitik | | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Bobit | Episode: "School ID" | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym | Swap | Episode: "Swap" | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Paul | | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Eddie | Episode: "Tinapay" | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Angelito: Batang Ama | Rolan Dimaano | | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Tikboy | Episode: "Bahay" | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso | Justin Abar | | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lando | Episode: "Ilog" | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Muling Buksan ang Puso | Pancho Mercado | | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | The Legal Wife | Young Dante | | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Pure Love | Jake Espiritu / Scheduler | | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Adam | Episode: "Ang Pangako Mo Sa Akin" | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rico | Episode: "Kamay" | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Jay-R | Episode: "Nasa Maling Landas" | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Dream Dad | Paul Montelibano | | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Himself / Briefcase #19 | | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Bridges of Love | Carlos' enemy (First episode) | | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Phil | Episode: "Pagkain" | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Obet | Episode: "Banana Que" | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | On the Wings of Love | Adrian Velasco | | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Samson | Episode: "Puno ng Mangga" | ABS-CBN |
| 2016–2017 | The Greatest Love | Andres "Andrei" Alegre Jr. | | |
| 2017 | Tadhana | Caleb | Episode: "Love, Israel" | GMA Network |
| 2017–2018 | Pepito Manaloto | Paul | | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Tunay na Buhay | Himself | | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Dear Uge | Terrence | Episode: "Viva Probinsyana" Credited as "Matt Evans" | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Dindo Carazo | | GMA Network |
| 2018 | The Cure | Elmer | | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman | Harold | Episode: Kulam ng Karibal | GMA Network |
| 2018 | My Special Tatay | Young Edgar | Special participation | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Dante | Episode: "Pagkukulang" | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | The Killer Bride | Drunkard | | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | A Soldier's Heart | Rasheed | | ABS-CBN / Kapamilya Channel |
| 2020 | 24/7 | Bogs | | ABS-CBN |
| 2020–2021 | Paano ang Pangako? | Eric | | TV5 |
| 2022 | 2 Good 2 Be True | Ays | | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023 | The Iron Heart | Owen | | Kapamilya Channel A2Z |
| 2023–2024 | Can't Buy Me Love | Emong | | Kapamilya Channel A2Z |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 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 | |
| 2012 | 24/7 in Love | Dave | Special Participation |
| 2014 | Bride for Rent | Onyok dela Cruz | |
| 2014 | Once A Princess | Ricky Almeda | |
| 2015 | Must Date The Playboy | Nathan Ocampo | |
| 2016 | Always Be My Maybe | Pancho | |
| 2016 | I America | | |
| 2018 | Everybody 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 | Won | |