02 Sep 2016

5 things you might not know about Lalla's hot new bae

Cape Town - Lalla Hirayama and her new handsome bae, Matthew Evans, share a super-sweet love story.

During a chance encounter on the streets of Manhattan, while shooting for her M-Net TV show Lalla Land, Hirayama found herself being swept off her feet by this charming Welsh gentleman who had been in New York.

He's sexy, smart and mysterious, so we've rounded everything we know about him for you including a surprise move at the end.

Here are 5 facts you might not know about him:

1. He loves to travel. Here he is on holiday with his bae.

When I met you, I knew. Now we're living so infinitely in the now that tomorrow wants to meet us early. Thank you for the most amazing birthday; moment to moment you blew me away and you continue to do so every day. And thank you @shepherdstreegamelodge for your warm hospitality, beautiful smiles and co-orchestrating a birthday to remember. We'll definitely be back. #love #inthebush #adventure #shepherdstree #gamelodge #pilanesbergnationalpark #pilanesberg #southafrica #africa #relationshipgoals #travel #explore #discover #wanderlust #together #mountains #hiking #safari #thebig5 #liveintheNOW #consciousliving #consciousness #quote #qotd
A photo posted by Matt Evans (@thewelshpilgrim) on Aug 18, 2016 at 3:03am PDT

2. He’s a life coach:

"When in doubt, show up early. Think less. Feel more. Ask once. Give thanks. Expect the best. Appreciate everything. NEVER GIVE UP. Make it fun. Meditate. Lead. Invent. Regroup. Wink. Chill. Smile. And live as if your success was inevitable, and so it shall be...." And if anybody wants to talk, just give me a shout. I'm here for you. #mondaymotivation #believeinYOU #coachmatt #mentor #mindfulness #inspiration #motivation #consciousliving #spiritual #awaken #liveintheNOW #success #travel #explore #wander #discover #adventure #coaching #pt #train #learn #selfie #cheekyselfie #meditate #freedom
A photo posted by Matt Evans (@thewelshpilgrim) on Aug 29, 2016 at 2:15am PDT

3. He’s a personal trainer:

Blood, sweat, tears and a plan. #happiness #timetogrind #strengthtraining #fitness #fitfam #underground #bloodsweatandtears #grind #pointbreak #fightclub #greenpoint #capetown #southafrica #reebok #kettlebells
A photo posted by Matt Evans (@thewelshpilgrim) on Aug 27, 2016 at 3:56am PDT

4. He has a Masters degree from Columbia University in New York:

It's always a great feeling to come back to @teacherscollege to experience the energy and the growth that this school offers. I thank you eternally for being my spring board, my learning ground, my home base for when movement led the way so prominently, and for allowing me to understand the illusion. Even upside down ;) - - - "Pride comes before the fall. Stay humble, stay kind, and pay homage to those that paved the way for your journey to evolve." #grateful #blessings #biglove #learning #teacherscollege #columbiauniversity #upsidedown #school #SMBI #takechances #travel #wander #explore #discover #liveintheNOW #livefromLOVE #befreefromego #consciousliving #newyorkcity #nyc #ny #home #quote #qotd #art #streetart #sculpture #lats #handstand #yoga
A photo posted by Matt Evans (@thewelshpilgrim) on Jul 12, 2016 at 9:07am PDT

5. Chris once lived in New York but has recently moved to South Africa to be with Lalla, according to a source close to the couple.

2 weeks, 4 cities, 7 planes - 1 utterly breathtaking moment. See you soon Uncle Sam, it's time to head home. ???? #makingmemories #SAbound #newyork #philadelphia #lasvegas #losangeles #mrandmrs #planestrainsandautomobiles #travel #wander #explore #explore #adventure #liveintheNOW #consciousliving #grateful #blessed
A photo posted by Matt Evans (@thewelshpilgrim) on Jul 19, 2016 at 10:10pm PDT

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