Gareth Evans Filmmaker, Bio, Age, Upcoming Movies, The Raid, Height, Havoc

Gareth Evans in his Prime
Gareth Evans in his Prime

Gareth Evans is a famous Welsh-American action fight trainer and filmmaker who rose to fame for directing Indonesian films like Merantau (2009) and The Raid (2014). He also worked with various succesful Indonesian and American actors like Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim and more. Born and raised in Welsh, Evans developed a passion for film and screenwriting when he was in middle school. He even holds a master’s degree in filmmaking from a popular University in the UK. Evans’ other most famous works are in a 2020 TV series called Gangs of London and an upcoming film called Havoc set to be released during the end of 2023 or early 2024.

Gareth Evans Age

How old is Gareth Evans? Evans was born around January 1979 in Hirwaun, Cynon Valley, Wales in the United Kingdom. Therefore, Chris is considered to have turned 43 to 44 years old in 2023. However, he has managed to remain private with his exact date of birth and birthday. We will share once it is available online.

Gareth Evans Education

Evans finished his early middle school studies at a private school situated in his hometown at Hirwaun, Cynon Valley. He then received his Masters’s degree in Filmmaking and screenwriting from the Unievrsity of South Wales which was previously known as the University of Glamorgan.

Gareth Evans Director Height

How tall is Gareth Evans? Evans stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m). His body weight is estimated to be 58 to 60 kilograms. Gareth has an endomorphic body stature and his other body measurements are 36-25-34 inches respectively. Moreover, Evans has blonde hair and dark brown eyes.

Gareth Evans Image in 2023
Gareth Evans Image in 2023

Gareth Evans Family | Parents

Evans was born to an Indonesian father named Rosano Barack and a Welsh mother. However, he has not yet revealed the identity of his mother to the public. Gareth grew up in Cynon Valley Wales but he also spent a few years visiting his father’s native land Indonesia. It is also confirmed that Gareth grew up alongside two siblings who is very close with. His parents now live and work in the United Kingdom.

Gareth Evans Nationality | Ethnicity

What ethnicity is Gareth Evans? Evans was born to Welsh Parents living in Hirwaun, Cynon Valley in Wales, United Kingdom. Therefore, he is of Welsh and Indonesian ethnicity and descent.

Gareth Evans Career

Evans is a well-known successful filmmaker and action choreographer known for his widely succesful Indonesian films Merantau (2009) and The Raid (2011). Evans first began his career as a filmmaker by producing and directing a low-budget film called Footsteps after his college graduation. He was then hired to work as a freelance director for a popular Indonesian study of Martial arts and Pencak Silat.

Therefore, Evans had to travel to Indonesia to shoot the documentary. This whole experience fascinated Evans and prompted him to discover young Slak Martial artist Iko Uwais in 2007. Iko and Evans decided to work together and Iko had to sign a five-year contract with Chris. The duo worked together and created Merantau in 2009. The film was initially low-budget but gained a lot of attention after it was released at a Film Festival in South Korea and the United States. Evans’ fame as a director was now starting to build up.

In 2011, Garret directed The Raid 1 starring Iko Uwais and an ensemble cast. The film catapulted Garret’s fame and career as a gifted director. This prompted Garret and Iko to quickly work on The Raid 2, Brendal which was released in 2014. In 2016, Evans followed up his work with another short film called Apostel that was later released by Netflix in 2018. He then worked on The Wrap and another film called Justice League Dark Film. Chris’ most recent project is a 2020 film series called Gangs of London which is now airing on Netflix. He is also rumored to be working on other upcoming film projects set to be released soon.hat

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Gareth-Evans-Photo

Gareth Evans Wife

Who is Gareth Evans’ Partner? Evans is happily married to his partner and wife, Maya Evans. The two met in college and dated for three years before getting married. Their wedding was held in eraly 2010 in Indonesia. The family lived in Jakarta for a while until they welcomed a daughter together. Evans and his family now lived in Wales since 2015.

Gareth Evans House

Where does Gareth Evans Live? Evans first lived in Jakarta, Indonesia but he moved back to Wales in 2015. He nwo lives in a very luxurious mansion situated in the upscale suburbs of Wales with his wife and one daughter.

Gareth Evans Net Worth

How much does Gareth Evans Make? Gareth is among the best-selling directors and filmmakers whose net worth is considered to be around $5 million as of 2023. This amount of wealth and fortune has been specified according to the number of properties under his name and his current assets. Gareth’s main and primary source of wealth is his career as a filmmaker and director.

Gareth Evans The Raid

The Raid is a 2011 Martial arts film that has three franchises released. The lead star of the film is Uwais who plays the lead role of Yuda and directed by Gareth Evans. The storyline follows a group of police officers who must do everything they can to survive and take a drug kingpin named Sama down even after being trapped in a 30-floor building with them. Iko appears in the film alongside Yayan Ruhian, Joe Taslim and an ensemble casting. Gareth around $1 Million dollars from the film

Gareth Evans Havoc Release Date

According to our findings, Gareth is working on an upcoming movie called Havoc. The film is action action-filled movie with a very interesting mafia twist. Havoc is set to be released before the end of 2023. Gareth and his team mainly directed the film.

Gareth Evans Upcoming Movies

The following are some of Gareth’s upcoming movies:

  • Havoc (end of 2023)
  • Blister – to be updated
  • Deathstroke- to be updated

Gareth Evans Movies and TV Shows

  • Samurai Monogatari (2003)
  • Safe Haven (2013)
  • Pre Vis Action (2016)
  • Footsteps (2006)
  • Merantau (2009)
  • The Raid (2011)
  • The Raid (2014)
  • Gangs of London (2020)

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