India, July 19 -- Luke Evans has opened up about his wish to become a father. In his memoir, Boy from the Valleys: My Unexpected Journey, released in the US on April 22, the Welsh actor wrote candidly about his desire to start a family with his partner, Spanish architect Fran Tomas, People reported. "I do want to have children, and hope I'm able to do so in the next five years, whether that's through adoption or surrogacy," the Beauty and the Beast star wrote.

Evans, 46, says the couple have had ongoing conversations about their future. "I can certainly see myself becoming a parent," he added. Though fatherhood has always been a personal goal, Evans admits the timing has not been right - until now. "I've realized now that I needed to fin...