- Born
- Birth nameEwa Svensson
- Nickname
- Striking Viking
- Ewa Mataya Laurance was born on February 26, 1964 in Gävle, Gävleborgs län, Sweden. She is known for Ballbreakers (2005), 30 for 30 (2009) and Lingo (2002). She has been married to Mitchell Laurance since August 28, 1994. She was previously married to Jimmy Mataya.
- SpousesMitchell Laurance(August 28, 1994 - present)Jimmy Mataya(March 1982 - 1992) (divorced, 1 child)
- Sister-in-law of Matthew Laurance.
- Pro billiards player.
- In 2004, she was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America's Hall of Fame.
- She frequently acts as a color commentator on ESPN telecasts of nine-ball tournaments, usually along with her second husband Mitch Laurance.
- In 1982, at the age of 17, she married the colorful pool pro Jimmy Mataya, who was 14 years her senior.
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