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The bubbly Celtic personality seems to be perfect for TV and our list of Welsh celebrities, presenters, comedians, beauty queens and even talent show winners shows this! You'll find popular celebs like ...
Abraham Lincoln family from North Wales
Abraham Lincoln
President of the USA. Perhaps the greatest statesman to grace the American political theatre.
Connection: Maternal grandparents were called Morris from Ysbyty Ifan, North Wales.
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Alun John, media personality with a connection to Wales (Cardiff)
Alun John
Award winning Picture Editor of the UK's 'Independent' newspaper.
Connection: Born in Cardiff to Welsh speaking parents.
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Credited with changing the face of news ...
Alun Jones TV presenter and news reader. Cardiff Wales
Alun Jones
Radio and TV presenter and news reader.
Connection: Born in Cardiff.
Alun Williams, media personality with a connection to Wales (North Wales)
Alun Williams
Commentator, BBC radio and TV.
Connection: Born in North Wales.
comment by:valleys
I believe that Alun Williams was, in fact, born in the Port Talbot/Aberafan area. He later moved ...
Amanda Prothero-Thomas, media personality with a Welsh connection!
Amanda Prothero-Thomas
'Hot houses' on BBC2 in Wales. Regular appearances on S4C too.
Connection: Born in Wales.
comment by:pablo121
Stunning.
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Ammanda more than ...
Amanda Thomas, media personality with a Welsh connection!
Amanda Thomas
UK TV Presenter.
Connection: Born in Wales. Does anyone know where? - Ed.
Ann Griffiths, historical personality with a connection to Wales (Montgomeryshire)
Ann Griffiths
Hymn writer, devout theologian, 1776-1805.
Connection: Born in Montgomeryshire, Wales
comment by:HelenYewlett
You can walk along the Ann Griffiths way in Montgomeryshire in Wales. ...
Anneka Rice, media personality with a Welsh connection!
Anneka Rice
Numerous UK TV appearances.
Connection: Attended school in Cowbridge.
comment by:ZeroHour
Anneka Rice's father was a senior officer in the RAF at St. Athans during part of her childhood ...
Antony John, media personality with a connection to Wales (Gilfach Goch, South Wales)
Antony John
Antony is the host of 'The Manic Organic', a popular television series broadcast in Canada on the Food Network and Home and Garden Television.
Connection: Born Gilfach Goch, South Wales ...
Asser, historical personality with a Welsh connection!
Asser
Ninth century Welsh monk of St. David's. Biographer of 'Alfred the Great'.
Connection: Born Wales
comment by:Mizoguchi
Bishop of Sherbourne.
Augustus John, artist with a connection to Wales (Tenby)
... both in personality and artistically, she favoured introspective subjects, and led a reclusive life. click for availability!
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Beau Richard, historical personality with a connection to Wales (Swansea)
Beau Richard
Established the city of Bath as centre of fashionable society.
Connection: Born Swansea. 1674 - 1762
comment by:StarshineSuper
Pre WW2 there was an outfitters shop in Swansea trading ...
Bishop William Morgan, historical personality with a Welsh connection!
Bishop William Morgan
Bishop William Morgan translated the Bible into Welsh. Published 1588
Connection: Born in Wales
comment by:Taliesin
Gave Wales a new literary boost.
Brymbo Man, historical personality with a connection to Wales (Wrexham)
Brymbo Man
One of Wales' prehistoric residents. His skull was expertly reconstructed to see how he would have looked. The result is on display in the Wrexham Museum.
Connection: One of Wales' oldest ...
Button Gwinnett, historical personality with a Welsh connection!
Button Gwinnett
Signatory of the 'Declaration of Independence' as Governor of Georgia.
Connection: Of Welsh descent, on his fathers side.
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Killed in a duel in 1777.
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Carol Voderman, media personality with a connection to Wales (Prestatyn, Rhyl)
Carol Voderman
Has pursued her career on UK TV quiz show 'Countdown' and is a mathematical genius.
Connection: From Prestatyn/Rhyl, Welsh speaker.
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BBC News
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Ceri Barnett, media personality with a connection to Wales (Blackwood)
Ceri Barnett
Reporter on BBC1 Football Focus.
Connection: From Blackwood.
comment by:blackwoodianut
Gorgeous blonde who knows her stuff!
comment by:LordJinxy
Greatest Welsh export ...
Charlotte Hobrough, media personality with a connection to Wales (Barry, Cardiff)
Charlotte Hobrough
Winner of 'Miss Cardiff' and 'Miss Vale of Glamorgan' titles.
Connection: Born near Cardiff. Lives near Barry.
comment by:RedPalace
She was the third person on national television ...
Cherry Dee, media personality with a connection to Wales (Flint, Buckley, Flintshire)
Cherry Dee
She has been a glamour model since the age of sixteen and has appeared in magazines and the national tabloids. She was voted Miss Sunday Sport of 2007, receiving 77 percent of the vote.
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