Eve Myles was born on 26 July 1978 in Ystradgynlais, Wales. Her stage career includes playing Lavinia in the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2003 production of Titus Andronicus, and appearances in Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2 at the National Theatre in 2005.
On television she has appeared in the BBC soap EastEnders and in Doctor Who, a role that led to her being cast as Gwen Cooper in the spin-off series Torchwood, which she played across four series between 2006 and 2011, winning a BAFTA Cymru award for Best Actress in 2007. She has also starred in Belonging and, more recently, Keeping Faith.
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Actress best known as Gwen Cooper in Torchwood and for her lead role in Keeping Faith.
Eve Myles
Actress
Born and raised in Ystradgynlais, Wales.
Russell T Davies, the Welsh writer and producer behind the modern Doctor Who revival, has praised Myles's work, describing her as one of Wales's best-kept secrets before her rise to wider fame.
Career Highlights
Played Gwen Cooper in Torchwood (2006-2011)
Appeared in Doctor Who and BBC soap EastEnders
Starred in the BBC drama Keeping Faith (2017-2020)
ℹ️ Born on 26 July 1978 in Ystradgynlais, Wales.
Born and raised in Ystradgynlais, Wales.
From: emilyroxz
The famous Welsh writer and producer Russell T Davies said that he is a great admirer of her work. Of her appearance in Dr Who he told BBC South Wales, "It just confirmed to me that she was one of Wales's best-kept secrets."
From: sarajay
She has been nominated for a Bafta Cymru award for her part in Belonging.