Matthew Rhys Wins Best Actor at Bafta Cymru Awards; Carol Vorderman and Lauren Evans Honored

During the Bafta Cymru Awards at ICC Wales in Newport, Matthew Rhys secured the Best Actor title for his role in The Beast in Me, marking his second Bafta Cymru win, 29 years after his first for Bydd yn Wro (Be Brave). The ceremony, which has been held annually since 2024, honored 17 winners, including two for Outstanding Contribution. Carol Vorderman, one of the recipients, shared her feelings of being "humbled and excited." Lauren Evans took home both the inaugural Outstanding Contribution to Craft and Best Casting for I Swear. Gabrielle Creevy was awarded Best Actress. Other notable winners included Y Crwydryn for Single Documentary and Rhys Edwards for Director Factual. Lee Walters, chair of Bafta Cymru, commended the nominees and celebrated the accomplishments of Evans and Vorderman.