MAFS bride Alana Lister’s REAL identity is revealed

Married At First Sight EXCLUSIVE: ‘Hot teacher’ Alana Lister used to go by a different name in high school, former classmate says

A former schoolmate of glamorous Married At First Sight bride Alana Lister has lifted the lid on her life before she was famous.

Alana, 30, was actually born Sinead Chong and went by this name throughout primary and high school, the source told Daily Mail Australia.

She changed her name to Alana Lister after graduating, and started to overhaul her appearance with cosmetic enhancements around this time. 

Back in the day: A former schoolmate of glamorous Married At First Sight bride Alana Lister has lifted the lid on her life before she was famous 

Daily Mail Australia isn’t suggesting she changed her name for any reason other than personal preference.

Many young people change their names or choose to go by their middle names after leaving school or university.

The source said Alana’s name change was inspired by Brisbane street artist Anthony Lister, whose work she admired.

New identity: Alana, 30, was born Sinead Chong and went by this name throughout school, a source told Daily Mail Australia. Pictured: Alana, a.k.a. Sinead, on her second birthday

New identity: Alana, 30, was born Sinead Chong and went by this name throughout school, a source told Daily Mail Australia. Pictured: Alana, a.k.a. Sinead, on her second birthday 

Some friends noticed her name could be shortened to ‘A. Lister’ and joked that she may have been planning to become famous.

Alana exchanged vows with 35-year-old construction estimator Jason Engler during Wednesday’s episode of Married At First Sight. 

Before saying ‘I do’, she had complained to sexologist Alessandra Rampolla about being ‘too attractive’ to find love.

What's in a name? She still refers to herself as 'Alana Sinead Lister' on Facebook. She changed her name from Sinead Chong to Alana Lister around 2009

What’s in a name? She still refers to herself as ‘Alana Sinead Lister’ on Facebook. She changed her name from Sinead Chong to Alana Lister around 2009 

‘I am a hot teacher,’ she said, after being asked by a producer to describe herself.

‘Being a teacher at my age and looking the way I do can be a bit challenging.’

Alana explained she can’t always dress the way she wants to because of her profession, and often dresses ‘like a nun’ at school. 

Transformation: She changed her name after graduating from high school, and started to overhaul her appearance with cosmetic enhancements around this time

Transformation: She changed her name after graduating from high school, and started to overhaul her appearance with cosmetic enhancements around this time

Not uncommon: Daily Mail Australia isn't suggesting she changed her name for any reason other than personal preference. Many young people change their names or choose to go by their middle names after leaving school or university

Not uncommon: Daily Mail Australia isn’t suggesting she changed her name for any reason other than personal preference. Many young people change their names or choose to go by their middle names after leaving school or university

'looking the way I do can be a bit challenging': Prior to her wedding day, Alana complained to sexologist Alessandra Rampolla about being 'too attractive'

Fate? Some friends noticed her name could be shortened to ‘A. Lister’ and joked that she may have been planning to become famous 

‘I feel like I’m the type of look where guys just really want to have a one-night stand or just, like, a hook-up,’ she added.

‘I don’t know if people are like, “Hey, I want to settle down and spend the rest of my life with that girl.’

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Alana Lister for comment. 

Married At First Sight continues Thursday at 7.30pm on Channel Nine

Wedding bells! Alana exchanged vows with 35-year-old construction estimator Jason Engler (right) during Wednesday's episode of Married At First Sight

Wedding bells! Alana exchanged vows with 35-year-old construction estimator Jason Engler (right) during Wednesday’s episode of Married At First Sight