Evanka Franjko Biography

Evanka Franjko is Married to TV Star and Real Life Villain

Like many personalities in the entertainment industry, Croatian Evanka Frankjo rose to fame following her marriage to Joey Buttafuoco. She tied the knot with the False Reality star back on 5th March 2005 in front of family and friends in a lavishing ceremony.

While Franjko dressed up in a lovely white gown, her lover, Buttafuoco, wore a black tux, making a perfect match for each other.

Evanka Franjko is the second wife of TV star Joey Buttafuoco. SOURCE: Dailymail

Franjko, first met with her spouse, Buttafuoco at Joey's autobody shop. As soon as they met, they struck a special bond and started dating. While it was Evanka's first marriage, it was Buttafuoco's second after the divorce from his ex-wife, Mary Jo Buttafuoco. 

Evanka Franjko's Husband Raped a Minor and Provoked a Murder

While Evanka's marriage was the first for her, it was the second for her husband. While still married to his first partner, the TV star had an extra-marital affair with a 17-year-old minor, Amy Fisher, while being married.

Everything turned upside down as the teenager shot Joey's first wife. In an investigation, the diva stated that Joey provoked him into murdering his wife. Moreover, she even revealed how Joey sexually assaulted her while they were together. Consequently, he went to jail for four months and nine days following the charges of rape, sodomy, and endangering child welfare. Luckily, Mary ended up alive despite being hurt badly

Evanka Franjko is the second wife of Joey Buttafuoco after Mary Jo Buttafuoco. SOURCE: Dailymail

With an attempt at a clean slate, Buttafuoco moved on in his life after falling in love with Evanka. Eventually, the two decided to tie the knot and settle peacefully.

Evanka Franjko Withdrew A Divorce Early in Her Marriage

The married life of Evanka and Joey was full of many ups and downs. Only two years after their big wedding day, the Croatian TV star filed for divorce after numerous conflicts and differences. 

Despite the divorce attempt, the love between them was so strong that it didn't let them fall apart. Franjko withdrew her divorce papers on June 22, 2007, and ever since they have lived a blissful life together.

In fact, Evanka and her husband, Joey will hit the fifteenth-anniversary mark in 2020. However, despite such long-time life partners, they haven't welcomed any children together. Despite that, Franjko acts as a stepmother to Joey's two children Paul Buttafuoco and Jessica Buttafuoco from his first marriage.

How Much is Evanka Franjko's Net Worth? 

The Croatian, Evanka Franjko owns a staggering six-digit net worth of $100,000. While she hasn't disclosed much about her career, her life partner, Joey Buttafuoco is a renowned personality in the television world.

Evanka Franjko is the second wife of TV star Joey Buttafuoco. SOURCE: Hollywood Mask

Franjko's husband, Buttafuoco made a name for himself as an actor in the late '80s. He accumulates an estimated net worth of $500,000, which could have been a lot more if it weren't for his affair with Amy Fisher.

Quick Facts: Evanka Franjko

• Evanka's spouse, Joey became the content of tabloid columns and joke material following his scandal.
• Her husband acknowledged his fault to ABC News on 8 November 2019.
• Buttafuoco's ex-wife Mary lives independently as an author.
• Contrary to Evanka, Joey's ex-wife used to be on TV shows like 'Larry King Life' and 'Judge Pirro.'

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