Evan Evagora was born August 10, 1996, in Melbourne, Australia, is an Australian actor best known for his role as Elnor in Star Trek: Picard. His journey from sports to acting has made him a rising star in the entertainment industry.

     Evagora is the youngest of seven siblings. Growing up in Melbourne, he excelled in boxing and Australian rules football, winning a state boxing championship and playing for Fitzroy Football Club. His father, a former professional boxer, trained him from a young age.
Despite his athletic success, Evagora also had a passion for acting and writing, even starring in school productions. After graduating from Kew High School, he spent a year traveling across Europe before enrolling in film school in South Melbourne.

     While studying film, Evagora was scouted by a modeling agency, which led him to pursue acting professionally. He moved to Sydney and later Los Angeles, where he landed his first acting role in the Australian political thriller series Secret City (2019), appearing as an uncredited patron.

     Evagora’s big break came in 2020, when he was cast as Elnor, a Romulan warrior, in Star Trek: Picard. His character, known for his hand-to-hand combat skills, quickly became a fan favorite. Internet users nicknamed him "Space Legolas" due to his resemblance to the Lord of the Rings character. He became the first Australian actor to be a regular cast member in a Star Trek TV series.

     In 2020, Evagora starred in the horror film Fantasy Island, playing Nick Taylor. He later appeared in Home and Away (2021) and voiced Nick Furcillo in the video game The Quarry (2022).

     Evagora is passionate about traveling, having visited Fiji, England, and France. He enjoys hiking, camping, and swimming, and is an advocate for social justice, using his platform to speak out against racism. He also grew up in a sci-fi-loving family, making his Star Trek role particularly meaningful.