“Days of Our Lives” fans have watched Judi Evans for decades.

She now plays the role of the wild andscheming Bonnie Lockhart.

The California native had an interesting childhood before catching the acting bug.

Judi Evans smiling.

“I felt I had something different from anyone else.

I felt like I was almost privileged,” she toldSoap Opera Digestof her upbringing.

That confidence also led her to acting in school productions.

Judi Evans at an event.

“I was performing with a lot of friends, and we had fun.

And it was the applause, too.

You know, that’s very exciting,” she stated.

Judi Evans posing.

“I’ve also started a new facet to my life.

I find it extremely rewarding to be of service to the community,” she previously toldWe Love Soaps.