Donna Evans Merlo is an American actress and stuntwoman. She was considered one of the top stuntwomen in Hollywood in the 1990s and 2000s. Her sister Debbie Evans is also a stuntwoman, and they have been nominated several times for the Taurus World Stunt Awards. Donna, along with her sister Debbie, appeared on The View, where they told their stories about stunt work and demonstrated a few tricks.
Background
Donna Evans Merlo was born and raised in Lakewood, California. Her father was named David Evans, and he was a motorcycle rider who participated in various motorcycle observed trials. Donna and her sister were inspired to try risky things, and that is how she began doing stunt work.
As for her education, Donna Evans Merlo began her education in her hometown before proceeding to high school. However, she has been private about her educational background. As such, it is hard to tell which institutions she attended.
Personal Life
Donna Evans has been rather private on matters regarding her personal life. As such, it is hard to tell if she is still together with the father of her kids. While appearing on The View, Donna Evans noted that she had kids, and what kept going was her kids. When doing risky stunts, all she thought of was her kids and hoped that she would see them again.
Her Sister
Donna’s sister has been in the entertainment industry for a long time. She started as a motorcycle rider before moving to stunt work. Debbie, Donna’s sister, began riding the motorcycle when she was 6. Three years later, she was competing in motorcycle observed trials. Debbie was quite talented and was considered the best female motorcycle observed trials rider.
Debbie continued to participate in various competitions in the ’70s and ’80s. In 2003, Donna’s sister was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Her riding skills played a crucial role in her career as a stuntwoman. Over the years, Debbie has done stunt work in over 200 films. Most of these films have been action-packed. It often comes with a lot of risks, but Debbie has always been cautious.
Donna and her sister have worked in a few films together. They worked together in the film Charlie’s Angels. Debbie has also managed success on her own. She was Linda Carter’s stunt double in Wonder Woman. Debbie also acted as Angelina Jolie’s stunt double in Mr & Mrs. Smith. She was also a stunt double for Carrie-Anne Moss in The Matrix Reloaded.
Donna’s sister has had a great career. It is just that we often do not see them, but rather see the main actresses in the film.
Where is She?
Donna Evans Merlo has taken a step back, and she is not so active in stunt work as she was in the ’90s and 2000s. She disappeared from the limelight, and it is hard to tell where she is and what she is up to. However, it is likely that she moved to the countryside where she spends time with her loved ones.
