Evangeline Lilly

**Nicole Evangeline Lilly**, born August 3, 1979, is a Canadian actress and author who gained prominence for her role as Kate Austen in the popular ABC drama series, 'Lost'. Her brilliant performance earned her numerous awards nominations, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Apart from acting, Lilly is celebrated as an author of a children's book series, 'The Squickerwonkers'. In her acting career, Lilly portrayed varied characters, including starring as Tauriel in the 'The Hobbit' film series and Hope van Dyne / Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Early in her life, Lilly, born in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, was quite athletic and enjoyed studying international relations. She has shown commendable initiative in humanitarian causes and world development. Her acting debut was rather accidental, having been discovered by a Ford Modelling Agency agent in British Columbia. However, it was her role in 'Lost' that catapulted her to fame. Her portrayal of Kate Austen was praised by critics, earning positive reviews for her performances. Lilly ended her role in MCU in 2023, capping it off with a performance in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'. By June 2024, she announced her retirement from acting, intending to focus more on her family. Apart from acting, Lilly actively participates in charity work and is a well-established writer.