Indiana Rose Evans, born on July 27, 1990, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is an accomplished Australian actress and singer-songwriter.
She rose to prominence through her captivating performances in popular television series, most notably as Matilda Hunter in Home and Away and Bella Hartley in H2O: Just Add Water.
Evans displayed a passion for the performing arts from a young age, entertaining family and friends as early as five years old.
By seven, her parents recognized her talent and enrolled her in dance lessons, starting with ballet and later expanding to jazz and tap.
Siblings
Indiana grew up as one of three children in her family, sharing her childhood with an older sister, Alexis Evans, and a younger brother, Max Evans.
While Indiana pursued a high-profile career in the entertainment industry, little public information is available about her siblings’ personal or professional lives.
Career
Evans’ acting debut came in 2003 with a guest appearance as Milly Roberts in the Australian medical drama All Saints.
That same year, she landed a role in an American Kool-Aid campaign and appeared as Abbie Oakly in the children’s series Snobs, which explored themes of friendship across social divides.
Her breakthrough came in 2004 when she was cast as Matilda Hunter in the long-running soap opera Home and Away.
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Portraying a privileged teenager adjusting to life in Summer Bay, Evans appeared in 197 episodes, earning widespread recognition for her nuanced performance.
In 2009, she joined H2O: Just Add Water as Isabella “Bella” Hartley, a mermaid with musical aspirations, replacing actress Claire Holt.
Evans not only acted but also contributed vocally, performing the theme song “No Ordinary Girl” and releasing a solo soundtrack album for the series in 2011.
Her filmography extends beyond television.
In 2010, Evans made her feature film debut in the Australian disaster movie Arctic Blast, playing Naomi Tate in a story about a solar eclipse threatening a new ice age.
The following year, she starred as Tatum Novak in the legal drama Crownies, portraying the daughter of a notorious gangster.
In 2012, she took on the lead role of Emmaline Robinson in the Lifetime television film Blue Lagoon: The Awakening, alongside fellow Australian actor Brenton Thwaites.
Evans also appeared in the U.S. series Secrets and Lies in 2014, based on an Australian show, and reunited with Home and Away co-star Chris Hemsworth in the 2022 blockbuster Thor: Love and Thunder.
Her most recent role, as of 2024, was as Maja in the Nine Network crime drama A Remarkable Place to Die, filmed in New Zealand.
Accolades
Evans’ role as Matilda Hunter in Home and Away earned her a nomination for a Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent in 2005, a prestigious honor in Australian television.
She also received a nomination for an Inside Soap Award for the same role, reflecting her impact on audiences.
In 2008, her performance in Home and Away won her the Queen of Teen award at the Dolly Teen Choice Awards, cementing her status as a fan favorite among younger viewers.
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