Boy From the Valleys

My unexpected journey

Luke Evans

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Ebury Spotlight
07 November 2024

Individual actors & performers; Autobiography: arts & entertainment; Memoirs

From his humble beginnings in a quaint Welsh mining village to the dazzling lights of Hollywood, much-loved star, Luke Evans takes us on a poignant and inspiring journey that spans from the heart of Wales to behind the scenes of the global stage

From his humble beginnings in a quaint Welsh mining village to the dazzling lights of Hollywood, much-loved star, Luke Evans takes us on a poignant and inspiring journey that spans from the heart of Wales to behind the scenes of the global stage.

Growing up in a small village in the Rhymney Valley, south Wales, Luke Evans?' early life was shaped by his Jehovah's Witness upbringing. While most children of his age spent their Saturday mornings watching Going Live on television, young Luke would dress in a suit and tie and join his parents to knock on doors to spread the word of his religion. From an early age, he felt different. This feeling of displacement was not limited to his faith; as he came to terms with his own sexuality, he also faced a difficult and uncertain path. In his poignant, tender and often humorous account, Luke shares his bold decision to leave home ? and the religion ? at seventeen to move to London, where the vibrant Soho scene captured his heart, invigorated his creative journey as an actor and opened a whole new world of opportunity.

In finding himself, Luke also discovered his passions of singing, acting and performing. Starring first on the West End stages in iconic productions like Miss Saigon, Avenue Q and Rent, he quickly captivated the hearts of audiences and caught the eye of Hollywood's elite, going on to secure roles in blockbuster films such as The Hobbit, Beauty and the Beast, Fast and Furious and Dracula Untold.

In this intimate memoir, Luke takes us behind the scenes of his career on the stage and screen. He writes beautifully of the relationship he now has with his family and the respect they all have for one another on their different paths. Luke's story is a powerful tale of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of finding a sense of belonging and identity, but mostly (and hopefully) a story of inspiration.

By: Luke Evans
Imprint: Ebury Spotlight
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 428g
ISBN: 9781529917864
ISBN 10: 1529917867
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 07 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Luke Evans is an actor and singer who began his career on the stage, performing in London?s West End in productions of Rent, Miss Saigon and Piaf before making his film debut in 2010. He has starred in the Fast & Furious franchise, J.R.R. Tolkien?s The Hobbit, Dracula Untold, and as Gaston in Disney?s live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. On television he has starred in TNT?s The Alienist and alongside Nicole Kidman in Nine Perfect Strangers for Hulu. As a recording artist, Luke has released two studio albums- At Last and A Song For You which hit the top five in the UK charts in 2022.