Carol Vorderman to receive prestigious award at Bafta Cymru 2026
The Bafta Cymru Awards 2026 honored several Welsh screen industry professionals, with Matthew Rhys winning Best Actor and Carol Vorderman receiving an award for outstanding contribution. The ceremony highlighted the creative achievements of talent working in Wales.
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Regional awards ceremonies are significant for recognizing local cultural contributions and the health of the domestic film and television industry.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Oscar Edwards BBC Wales Getty Images The Welsh actor added the Bafta Cymru award to his growing collection Matthew Rhys has continued his fine form this awards season after being announced as the Best Actor at the Bafta Cymru Awards ceremony.
The actor made history last month when he became the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the Emmy's.
Presenter Carol Vorderman said she was "humbled and excited" to receive an award for outstanding contribution, while Lauren Evans took home an award for her contribution to the film I Swear.
Lee Walters, Bafta Cymru chair, congratulated the nominees last month and said "each is a testament to the creativity, skill and dedication of the people working across Wales' screen industries, both in front of and behind the camera".
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