12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'
March 17, 2016
For more Rob and Mia, don't miss new episodes of The Expandables, Thursdays at 9e/p, and brand new series Home to Win when it premieres Sunday, April 24 at 10e/p!
By Amber Dowling
12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'
Rob Evans and Mia Parres may transform small spaces into fully functional abodes, but there's a lot more to this dynamic duo than meets the eye on TV.
For more Rob and Mia, don't miss new episodes of The Expandables, Thursdays at 9e/p, and brand new series Home to Win when it premieres Sunday, April 24 at 10e/p!
By Amber Dowling
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Mia Isn't Exactly a Princess
1/12Mia Isn't Exactly a Princess
1/12Photo Credit: Lazy GirlsSource: www.lazygirls.info
In an interview with <a href="http://www.realstylenetwork.com/lifestyle/2015/01/home-experts-mia-parres-and-rob-evans-chat-about-hgtvs-the-expandables/" target="_blank">Real Style Network,</a> Rob is the first to admit that Mia is more down-to-earth than he originally thought. He says that he did give her some tips though -- like how to sport flannel shirts and construction boots.Mia Parres12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'Mia Isn't Exactly a Princess
PHOTO 1 of 12READ LESS -In an interview with <a href="http://www.realstylenetwork.com/lifestyle/2015/01/home-experts-mia-parres-and-rob-evans-chat-about-hgtvs-the-expandables/" target="_blank">Real Style Network,</a> Rob is the first to admit that Mia is more down-to-earth than he originally thought. He says that he did give her some tips though -- like how to sport flannel shirts and construction boots.Photo Credit: Lazy GirlsSource: www.lazygirls.info
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They're Actually Pretty in Sync
2/12They're Actually Pretty in Sync
2/12Photo Credit: TwitterSource: twitter.com
The duo may make bets and horse around a lot on the show, but when it comes down to it, these guys are a tight pair. “There's not a day that goes by that I'm not in stitches laughing, having the best time ever, being like, 'Is this work?” Mia told <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/blog/finding-spaces-impossible-places-expandables-rob-evans-mia-parres/" target="_blank">us </a>in an interview earlier this year.Mia Parres12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'They're Actually Pretty in Sync
PHOTO 2 of 12READ LESS -The duo may make bets and horse around a lot on the show, but when it comes down to it, these guys are a tight pair. “There's not a day that goes by that I'm not in stitches laughing, having the best time ever, being like, 'Is this work?” Mia told <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/blog/finding-spaces-impossible-places-expandables-rob-evans-mia-parres/" target="_blank">us </a>in an interview earlier this year.Photo Credit: TwitterSource: twitter.com
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Design Wasn't Mia's First Career Choice
3/12Design Wasn't Mia's First Career Choice
3/12Photo Credit: HGTV/Shaw Media
In fact, she originally went to the University of Toronto in hopes of becoming an architect. It wasn't until years later that she discovered this calling.Mia Parres12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'Design Wasn't Mia's First Career Choice
PHOTO 3 of 12READ LESS -In fact, she originally went to the University of Toronto in hopes of becoming an architect. It wasn't until years later that she discovered this calling.Photo Credit: HGTV/Shaw Media
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Rob's Got a Thing for Vintage Toys
4/12Rob's Got a Thing for Vintage Toys
4/12Photo Credit: InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
He may like to joke around about his work uniform, but in real life Rob is a nut for vintage toys.Mia Parres12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'Rob's Got a Thing for Vintage Toys
PHOTO 4 of 12READ LESS -He may like to joke around about his work uniform, but in real life Rob is a nut for vintage toys.Photo Credit: InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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Mia Loves Bryan Adams
5/12Mia Loves Bryan Adams
5/12Photo Credit: InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
In fact she'd call it more of an addiction. We'd say that's so Canadian of her, but she's also a self-professed country fan, too.Mia Parres12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'Mia Loves Bryan Adams
PHOTO 5 of 12READ LESS -In fact she'd call it more of an addiction. We'd say that's so Canadian of her, but she's also a self-professed country fan, too.Photo Credit: InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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Rob Has An Unhealthy Donut Addiction
6/12Rob Has An Unhealthy Donut Addiction
6/12Photo Credit: InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Seriously, it seems to be his snack of choice. Just don't get him started on his former fave, the now-defunct Sugar Twist from Tim Horton's.Mia Parres12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'Rob Has An Unhealthy Donut Addiction
PHOTO 6 of 12READ LESS -Seriously, it seems to be his snack of choice. Just don't get him started on his former fave, the now-defunct Sugar Twist from Tim Horton's.Photo Credit: InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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Rob Used to Hate Commercials
7/12Rob Used to Hate Commercials
7/12Photo Credit: InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Until he was in one himself. Naturally, now he's a huge fan. Or at least enough of one to watch himself on multiple screens.Mia Parres12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'Rob Used to Hate Commercials
PHOTO 7 of 12READ LESS -Until he was in one himself. Naturally, now he's a huge fan. Or at least enough of one to watch himself on multiple screens.Photo Credit: InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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Mia's a Dog Person
8/12Mia's a Dog Person
8/12Photo Credit: InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
Hey, pups can be a woman's best friend too. Especially when you own one as cute as this one.Mia Parres12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'Mia's a Dog Person
PHOTO 8 of 12READ LESS -Hey, pups can be a woman's best friend too. Especially when you own one as cute as this one.Photo Credit: InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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Rob Has Tried Juicing
9/12Rob Has Tried Juicing
9/12Photo Credit: TwitterSource: twitter.com
But that doesn't mean that he's into it. Judging by this face, we'd say it's the exact opposite. Good on Mia for getting him to try it though. Now that's what we call a healthy bet.Mia Parres12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'Rob Has Tried Juicing
PHOTO 9 of 12READ LESS -But that doesn't mean that he's into it. Judging by this face, we'd say it's the exact opposite. Good on Mia for getting him to try it though. Now that's what we call a healthy bet.Photo Credit: TwitterSource: twitter.com
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Mia's Jam is Cottage Country Design
10/12Mia's Jam is Cottage Country Design
10/12Photo Credit: The Obsessed WriterSource: theobsessedwriter.blogspot.ca
Mia may be a master of making spaces beautiful. But some of her own personal favourite designs are the ones she's worked on in cottage country, specifically Muskoka.Mia Parres12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'Mia's Jam is Cottage Country Design
PHOTO 10 of 12READ LESS -Mia may be a master of making spaces beautiful. But some of her own personal favourite designs are the ones she's worked on in cottage country, specifically Muskoka.Photo Credit: The Obsessed WriterSource: theobsessedwriter.blogspot.ca
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Rob's Father Was a Huge Inspiration
11/12Rob's Father Was a Huge Inspiration
11/12Photo Credit: InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
After spending a decade in the design world Rob made a switch to building -- something that was in part inspired by his own father, who was always building things. His sentimental side for the man is on full display, here.Mia Parres12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'Rob's Father Was a Huge Inspiration
PHOTO 11 of 12READ LESS -After spending a decade in the design world Rob made a switch to building -- something that was in part inspired by his own father, who was always building things. His sentimental side for the man is on full display, here.Photo Credit: InstagramSource: www.instagram.com
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Rob is Scared of Horses
12/12Rob is Scared of Horses
12/12Photo Credit: Wine OpheliaSource: wine-ophelia.blogspot.ca
It may seem as though Rob is a manly man, but he's got some fears too—namely of the equestrian kind. They're in full display in <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/theexpandables/video/season+1/extended+scenes/the+bets+rob+has+a+horseback+riding+lesson/video.html?v=2654574939&p=1&s=dd#video" target="_blank">one episode,</a> when Mia takes him riding.Mia Parres12 Things You Didn't Know About Rob Evans and Mia Parres of 'The Expandables'Rob is Scared of Horses
PHOTO 12 of 12READ LESS -It may seem as though Rob is a manly man, but he's got some fears too—namely of the equestrian kind. They're in full display in <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/theexpandables/video/season+1/extended+scenes/the+bets+rob+has+a+horseback+riding+lesson/video.html?v=2654574939&p=1&s=dd#video" target="_blank">one episode,</a> when Mia takes him riding.Photo Credit: Wine OpheliaSource: wine-ophelia.blogspot.ca
