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Evangeline Lilly is a Canadian actor and model, a professional identity rooted in a life that began in western Canada and passed through formal education before arriving at performance and screen work.

Lilly was born on August 3, 1979, in Fort Saskatchewan, Canada. She attended W. J. Mouat Secondary School and subsequently studied at the University of British Columbia. Before her career in acting and modeling took shape, she worked as a flight attendant, a practical occupation that preceded her entry into the entertainment industry.

Lilly has worked as both a film actor and a model. She has used English and Chinese, reflecting a linguistic range that extends beyond a single language. Her Canadian citizenship has remained a consistent part of her public identity. The documented record confirms that her path led from Fort Saskatchewan through secondary school, university study at the University of British Columbia, and a period as a flight attendant, before she established herself in film acting and modeling.