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Stephanie Colderick

Hollywood star Luke Evans recreates sweet childhood picture in his old valleys street 40 years on

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Welsh Hollywood star Luke Evans has recreated a sweet childhood picture as he enjoys spending time in Wales. The star grew up in the Rhymney Valley and is close friends with fellow Welsh star Charlotte Church.

Luke is best known for his roles as Owen Shaw in Fast & Furious 6 and Bard the Bowman in The Hobbit films. The 43-year-old has also had a very successful career on stage, performing in Rent and Miss Saigon, and most recently starred in the 2022 film Pinocchio.

Now the star appears to be enjoying time back home in Wales as he recreated a photo from his childhood. In the original photo, a younger Luke is crouching next to his cat and holding a stick.

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