Wynne Evans is a Welsh opera singer, presenter and actor who rose to fame as Gio Compario in Go Compare insurance commercials on British television.
He is renowned for his versatility, performing on stage as an opera singer and presenting regular radio programmes on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio 2.
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- Full name: Wynne Evans
- Stage name: Wynne Evans
- Date of Birth: January 27, 1972
- Age: 52
- Birthplace: Carmarthen, England.
- Nationality: Welsh
- Occupation: Opera singer and presenter
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Elizabeth Evans and Mr. Evans
- Siblings: Hugh Evans and Mark Evans
- Spouse: Tamvin Evans (married 1999-2016)
- Children: Taliesin Evans and Ismay Evans
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $1 million and $5 million
Early life and education
Wynne Evans was born on January 27, 1972 in Carmarthen, England. He was raised by his parents, Elizabeth Evans and Mr. Evans. Wynne grew up with two siblings, Hugh Evans and Mark Evans.
Before joining the Welsh National Opera, Wayne studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the National Opera Studio. He is of multiracial descent and of Christian faith.
Profession
Evans has had a distinguished career as an opera singer with a close relationship with Welsh National Opera, singing roles such as Nemorino in L’Elisir d’Amore, Cassio in Otello, the Duke in Rigoletto, Rodolfo in La Bohème and Tamino in The Magic Flute.
He has also performed at leading opera houses around the world, including his debut at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, as Vakula in Cherevichki in 2009. In 2011 he performed at Covent Garden again as Mayor Mesilla in Mark-Anthony Turnage’s opera Anna Nicole.
With other major opera companies, Evans has sung roles such as Gianni Schicchi and The Cunning Little Vixen with the Lyon Opera, Alfredo in La Traviata and roles in Tosca and Salome with the English National Opera, Tamino in The Magic Flute and Italian tenor in Der Rosenkavalier with the Scottish Opera, among others.
Evans recently starred as opera singer Ubaldo Piangi in the 25th anniversary performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall, a role that further demonstrated his versatility and acclaim as a respected opera singer.
Awards and nominations
- Arqiva Award Nominations
- Honorary Fellow
- Member of the Welsh Bardic Society
- Member of the Order of St John
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Social Media
- Instagram: @wynneevans
- Facebook account: Wynne Evans
- Twitter: @wynneevans
Personal life
Wynne Evans married Tanwen Evans in 1999, but their marriage ended in 2016. Before their separation, the couple had two children, Taliesin Evans and Ismay Evans.
The breakup had a significant impact on Wynne’s mental health, causing her to suffer from depression and gain weight.
Discography
- Puccini/ Dodd Arranger: Turandot
- Brodsky/Howard Arrangement: Be My Lover
- Puccini / Dodd, Patrick, Evans Arr.: Tosca
- Bohemian: Tender Care
- Cohan/Al Dodd: Over there
net worth
Acclaimed Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans has amassed a considerable net worth during his successful career, estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million.
Evans has achieved great acclaim and popularity as a renowned operatic tenor, performing in prestigious venues around the world.
