Born in
Nicosia to a
Greek-Cypriot family, Evan began performing at an early age, participating in school choir and dance activities. He started singing and dancing at the age of seven, and began writing songs during his teenage years. He also took part in various theatre productions and talent shows across
Cyprus, often earning awards and distinctions for his efforts. After graduating from
The English School in Nicosia, Evan moved to the
United States to study music and performance at
Berklee College of Music in
Boston,
Massachusetts, which he later graduated with honors. Since then, he has been invited back as an honorary guest at the university’s graduation ceremony on three occasions, alongside other artists such as
Missy Elliott,
Pharrell Williams,
John Legend, and
Justin Timberlake. In 2021, he released his debut single "The Wall". Evan also made an appearance as an
extra in the seventh episode of the second season of the American television series
Euphoria. After a short stay in
Los Angeles, he returned to his hometown to continue his music career. On 2 September 2024, it was announced that he would represent Cyprus at the
Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in
Basel,
Switzerland. This marked the first time since that Cyprus was represented by a Cypriot-born artist. On 13 May 2025, Evan performed in the first semifinal, where he failed to qualify to the grand final, placing 11th with 44 points, missing the final by 2 points. == Artistry ==