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Evangeline Lilly

Evangeline Lilly - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 03, 1979
Age46
BirthplaceFort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada
Zodiac SignLeo - (see also Evangeline Lilly's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacGoat
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForPortraying Kate Austen in 'Lost', Hope van Dyne/The Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Tauriel in 'The Hobbit' film series.

Intro

Evangeline Lilly is a Canadian actress and author, best known for her role as Kate Austen in the acclaimed television series 'Lost'. She has also gained recognition for her performances in blockbuster films such as Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' series and Marvel's 'Ant-Man' franchise.

Early Life & Background

Evangeline Lilly was born in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. She was raised in British Columbia and attended the University of British Columbia, where she studied international relations. Before acting, she worked various jobs, including as a flight attendant.

Career Highlights

  • Cast as Kate Austen in ABC's 'Lost' (2004–2010), earning a Golden Globe nomination.
  • Starred as Tauriel in 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' (2013) and 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' (2014).
  • Portrayed Hope van Dyne/The Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in 'Ant-Man' (2015), 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' (2018), 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019), and 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' (2023).
  • Authored the children's book series 'The Squickerwonkers'.

Trivia

  • Lilly initially declined to audition for 'Lost' multiple times due to commitments in Canada.
  • She has expressed a preference for privacy and has been selective about public appearances.
  • Lilly temporarily retired from acting after 'Lost' to focus on writing and her personal life.

FAQs

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How old is Evangeline Lilly?

Evangeline Lilly is 46 years old.

When was Evangeline Lilly born?

Evangeline Lilly was born the 3 August 1979.

Where is Evangeline Lilly from?

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.

On Her Birth-Day

About August 3rd, 1979, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 3, 1979, Lieutenant Colonel Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo led a military coup d'état that overthrew President Francisco Macías Nguema. The coup was prompted by Macías Nguema's increasingly erratic behavior and violent purges, including the execution of several family members. Obiang, Macías Nguema's nephew, assumed power and established the Supreme Military Council, marking the beginning of his long tenure as president.
  • Day of the week: August 3rd, 1979 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Bad Girls by Donna Summer
  • #1 UK song: I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats
  • Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola

Check the link for more news and curiosities on August 3rd, 1979.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangeline_Lilly
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Evangeline-Lilly
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1431940/