Evangeline Lilly, born in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta in 1979, was discovered on the streets of Kelowna, British Columbia by the famous Ford modeling agency. Although she initially decided to pass on a modeling career, she went ahead and signed with Ford anyway, to help pay for her University of British Columbia tuition and expenses.



Founded and ran a world development and human rights committee at her university. She has lived under a grass hut in the jungles of the Philippines with a missionary group, and has been a volunteer for children's projects since the age of 14. Refused to do a partial nude scene in an early episode of "Lost" (2004). Named #2 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list. Presented The Tragically Hip at Live 8 Canada. Before starring on "Lost" (2004), she worked a variety of other jobs. She has worked as a flight attendant, waitress, and completed oil changes on big rigs while doing commercials and modeling to earn money for University. Attended the University of British Columbia where she attained a degree in international relations. First discovered by agent Jeff Palffy, formerly Ford Models, now with PMG Management in Vancouver, who was instrumental in her first break on "Lost" (2004). In 2003, she was cast in several commercials for a dating hot-line called "LiveLinks". The late-night ads ran for over two years on basic cable channels, even after she made it big on ABC's hit drama "Lost" (2004). During a guest spot on "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993), David Letterman embarrassed the actress by playing one of her commercials on the show. Her house in Hawaii was destroyed by a fire. Luckily, no one was hurt. [December 2006] Very close friends with her "Lost" (2004) co-star Josh Holloway. Ranked #88 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list. Met boyfriend Dominic Monaghan on the set of "Lost" (2004). They have dated ever since 2004. Had a relationship with actor Dominic Monaghan for 5 years (from 2004 to 2009).