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Born in Bridgend, South Wales. Attended Porthcawl Comprehensive School. Trained at Warwick University (BA in Drama and Theatre Studies) then actor training at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Television includes Fat Friends (2000) series I, II,III,IV, Tales from Pleasure Beach (2001) for BBC1, Human Remains (2000) for BBC2. Nighty Night (2004) for BBC2. Saxondale (2006) for BBC2. Myfanwy in Little Britain (2003) series I,II,III. Co-wrote Gavin & Stacey (2007) with James Corden. Plays "Nessa" in Gavin & Stacey (2007). Film includes East Is East (1999), Emma (1996), Very Annie Mary (2001) and Heartlands (2002). Lives in Cardiff.- Actress
Deddie Davies was born on 2 March 1938 in Bridgend, Wales, UK. She was an actress, known for Pride (2014), Vanity Fair (1967) and The Railway Children (1970). She was married to Paddy Ward. She died on 21 December 2016 in the UK.- Dave Wong is a British actor and Martial Artist who was born in Bridgend, South Wales United Kingdom. His parents from China came to settle in the UK around the 1950's. With the intentions of becoming a computer programmer, plans changed and whilst in his 30's he took up a career in acting during the mid 1990's. Was a former soldier with the Royal Regiment of Wales and then later with the Royal Logistics Corps of the Territorial Army. Is a holder of a black belt in Wado Ryu Karate, one of the founders of Sen Martial Arts and President of the World Martial Kombat Federation.
- Pamela Conway was born on 19 October 1940 in Bridgend, Wales, UK. She is an actress, known for Son of Dracula (1973), The Avengers (1961) and Festival (1963).
- Scholarship RADA. Won Clifford Bax Prize, National Service in Libya and played Oedipus at the roman theatre at Sabratha Repertory at Northampton, Hornchurch, Bromley and Windsor Royal Shakespeare Company at the Aldwich and Stratford-on-Avon. Joined Tony Church and Robin Phillips to open the new Northcott Theatre in Exeter. Played Narrator in Under Milk Wood at the Minack Theatre Cornwall and Cardiff. 4 years as Sgt Ken Ridgeway in Hunters Walk for ATV. Met and married the writer Pam Valentine (You're only young twice YTV) Played Stiva in Anna Karennina for BBC with Eric Porter and became lifelong friends through passion for sailing. Joined Derek Nimmo's British Airways Theatre and toured the world with Bedroom Farce and the two handed Plaza Suite with Marcia Warren. Played several seasons at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre under John David.
- He never knew his father and his mother died when he was 11 leaving him and his 3 brothers - Roger, Alec and Peter.He worked as a van driver, a coach driver for the Ivy Benson band and served in the army. He taught himself to play the guitar and in 1946 was a resident comedian in a radio series. In 1959 he joined The Black and White Minstrels and in 1979 was awarded an O.B.E.
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Since graduating from the Royal College of Art, with a Masters of Art degree in Fashion Design, for the last twenty or so years, David Emanuel has established himself as a couturier of International repute; designing clothes for members of British and European Royal Families, and for some of the World's most beautiful women.
David Emanuel 2012 Since becoming a household name worldwide, Emanuel is constantly asked by the media to give his views on his current projects, social tastes and style comments. He has been interviewed by most of the high profile British Hosts as well as such illustrious names as Barbara Walters, Jane Pauley, Merv Griffin and Joan Rivers. With this background and an amazing range of programmes of Breakfast Television, Afternoon Television Makeover Shows, Evening Quiz/Panel Games and even a Natural History Documentary, it's no surprise to see Emanuel presenting in front of the camera. David was in high demand and was a key commentator and presenter in programming around the Wedding in 2011 on 18 Networks worldwide. In addition David was asked to be the subject of large features in Majesty Magazine and did his first ever At Home spread in OK!
David is often asked to comment on the world of style, fashion and Television and was seen on ITV's retrospective look at thirty years of 'An Audience With', and for France5 in July, contributing to the documentary 'Royal Brides'
David has had two major television profiles. The first being A day in the life of David Emanuel and the other 'The House of David Emanuel. More recently David has been seen in ITV's retrospective on the Royal Wedding and in a documentary charting David's career will air on ITV Wales 'Time of Your Life'.
One of the reasons David has not been seen on UK screens a lot recently is because he has been jet setting around the world filming four seasons of the extremely popular US show Shop The World which has been syndicated across the US and 39 other countries hosting a total, of 52X½ hour shows which were co-produced and Hosted by David and a 1hr Special. When not on Television David has been working on his next collection, David Emanuel @ Bonmarché, for stores nationwide and on-line.
Other feature programme includes BBC's Celebrity Cash in the Attic.
David was the creator of the character of 'Frock Doctor' for ABC Television (Network), USA. Appearing on a daytime show with fashion segments visiting 'victim's homes to re-organise and style their wardrobes/closets. This was followed by David Filming his own fashion series 'Designed by Emanuel' for HTV, a ten part series with Emanuel as both host and Executive Producer. Interviewing celebrities and members of the public, discussing their clothes and style problems, taped in front of a live studio audience. Which went onto a second series.
For Granada/Sky television, David hosted The David Emanuel Fashion Show, and for ITV, Out to Lunch series, hosting and cooking for celebrity guests, also for Granada The Make-Over Show and The David Emanuel Ultimate Make-Over-Show, an hour long fashion series, hosted by Emanuel David went on to Co-hosting Afternoon live and Cooking with David Emanuel, again as Host and cooking a Designer lunch at home. For BBC2 Television (Network) David hosted a thirty minute special 'The Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales. Previously, David presented fashion stories for the BBC Television Network Series, Summer Scene. He also co-presented with actress Margie Clarke, a ten part network fashion series called Swank. This was supported by national television advertising and a major press print campaign.
David designs for, and styles the opera singer Lesley Garret, Britain's most popular, top-selling Diva! As well as her concert performances he designed her first BBC2 special, 'Viva la Diva'; indeed her first gown, a red silk taffeta crinoline creation, even inspired her album: 'Soprano in Red', making it her bestselling album to date. He has also styled and created the gowns worn by Royal Harpist, Claire Jones.
During his career Emanuel has commissioned and styled pictures with some of the world's top photographers, including: Lord Snowdon; David Bailey; Horst; Skrebneski; John Swannell; Lord Patrick Litchfield and the late Norman Parkinson to name but a few.
Watching these greats in action using the expertise of their profession, he quite naturally took the next step and put himself behind the camera to shoot his own pictures. Indeed, his first commission was from none other than The Sunday Times.
David sang at the BBC 75th Anniversary Concert and started Hosting new show on Granada Television Shop Channel, and created Ladies who Lunch, an original concept filmed as a pilot. Emanuel hosts a chat show over lunch with three invited female celebrities, covering such diverse subjects as politics, astronomy and travel.
David Emanuel creations are worn by: Madonna; H.R.H. The Princess Royal; Mrs Michael Caine; Joan Collins; Faye Dunaway; Jane Seymour; H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent; Lady Lloyd Webber; Ivana Trump and Elizabeth Taylor, to name but a few....
royal_wedding1In 1981 came the privileged commission of a lifetime. That of co-designing the wedding gown for H.R.H. The Princess of Wales, watched by an estimated 750 million people worldwide and entering him into the history books for eternity and instantly making him a household name.
1990 saw the launch of his solo career and label, 'David Emanuel Couture', based at his suite in The Lanesborough Hotel, Knightsbridge.
Some of Emanuel's early fashion work has been quoted in print as 'overblown romantic', 'fairytale' and 'theatrical', so it will be of no surprise to learn that he has indeed gone on to design sets and costumes for film, television, ballet and the concert stage. 'Frankenstein, The Modern Prometheus' with sets and costumes designed by Emanuel was commissioned and world premiered by The Royal Ballet, at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. It was also staged and performed at La Scala Opera House, Milan.
'Cinderella' the most famous of all pantomimes, was commissioned with designs for both sets and costumes. It premiered at the Richmond Theatre, 'the largest running pantomime in the history of theatre', and has attracted an impressive line-up of celebrities. During its five year run, it went on the stage of the world famous London Palladium. The cast has included, Dame Anna Neagle, Des O'Connor, David Essex, Paul Nicholas, Lionel Blair and Patsy Kensit to name but a few...
David designed the wardrobe for leading lady Susan Brooks for her movie debut 'Invitation to the Wedding', starring John Gielgud. Also he designed the costumes for leading lady Jane Seymour's role in the award winning television film, 'War and Remembrance, and dressed the celebrated actress Susan Hampshire in the Frances Durridge thriller, 'House guests' at the Savoy Theatre, London
David Emanuel designed the wardrobe for the singer/entertainer Lulu in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Song and Dance. David dressed the critically acclaimed actress/movie star Sian Phillips as 'The Snow Queen' in the annual Christmas spectacular, 'Joy to the World', at The Royal Albert Hall, London. In addition, David styled the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Sunset Boulevard' at his private Sydmonton Court Festival prior to its West End opening.
If this was not all enough David has a Singing Career that others would envy -Whilst studying at senior school, Emanuel applied to both art and music colleges. Although accepted by both, the envelope from the art college arrived first so he went there. Coming from a Welsh speaking and musical background, he played the piano from an early age, was head chorister of his church choir, and was also a violinist in the County Youth Orchestra and singer in the County Youth Choir. In his spare time he taught himself the cello.
David concentrated on his professional fashion career and it wasn't until the late 1990's that his rekindled his other love, singing. Taking personal time out of his extremely busy schedule to study with Mr. Ian Adam, voice coach to Michael Crawford, Elaine Page and other West End/Broadway stars. Whilst meeting Mr. Geraint Evans, the then BBC Head of Entertainment, to discuss television projects, Emanuel was invited to be a guest on the 'The Peter Karrie Show' to sing and be interviewed alongside the actress, and client, Joan Collins. He performed 'The Queen of Disguise', an original euro-beat fashion song much to the surprise of Miss Collins, the studio audience and indeed the viewers at home!
David was also asked to be part of the guest line-up at the 75th Anniversary Concert of BBC Wales, singing live in front of an audience of four thousand people. He sang three classic songs in Welsh!
The spring of 2000 saw Emanuel collaborating with the composer Patrick Hawes (Boosey and Hawkes) to produce a contemporary/cross-over version of the famous duet: 'Au Fond du Temple Saint' from the opera 'The Pearl Fishers by Bizet' with Emanuel singing both parts. A finished demo CD was produced.
His singing style and sound is Easy Listening and he loves singing Romantic Ballads. During summer 2000 he was to be found busy finding suitable material; working in rehearsal and recording studios. This culminated in a very successful cabaret, his debut concert in America. He was accompanied by the legendary Lester Lanin Dance Orchestra. A demo CD was produced.
Upon his return, the BBC invited Emanuel back into the Studio, to be guest of the day on The Owen Money Radio Show, to talk about his new career as well as singing six songs live in the studio.- Tamba Allen was born on 26 February 1941 in Bridgend, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for The Beggar's Opera (1953), The Larkins (1958) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). He died on 13 July 2016 in Norwich St Clement, Norfolk, England, UK.
- Huw Edwards was born on 18 August 1961 in Bridgend, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Skyfall (2012), The Story of Welsh (2003) and Doctor Who (2005). He is married to Vicky Flind. They have five children.
- Paul Cottingham was born on 1 December 1963 in Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for The Lost Language of Cranes (1991), Heaven's a Drag (1994) and EastEnders (1985). He was married to Michael Cashman. He died on 23 October 2014 in London, England, UK.
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Michael Forrest was born in July 1932 in Bridgend, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Under Milk Wood (1971), The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) and How Green Was My Valley (1960). He died on 21 December 2004 in Leckwith, Cardiff, Wales, UK.- Writer
- Producer
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Daniel Lyddon was born on 29 March 1983 in Bridgend, Wales, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for When Two Worlds Collide, A Whale of a Time and Expiry (2021).- Visual Effects
- Special Effects
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Mike Tucker is an award winning Welsh Visual Effects Designer who began his career with the BBC Visual Effects department in the mid 1980's. Known primarily for his work in the field of miniature effects, he set up his own company, The Model Unit, in 2005. In addition to his effects work, he is also known for writing children's fiction, including a number of TV tie-ins for shows such as 'Doctor Who' and 'Merlin'.- Costume Designer
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Tudor George was born on 3 June 1949 in Bridgend, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK. He is a costume designer, known for The Long Good Friday (1980), A Sense of Freedom (1981) and The American Way (1986).- Actor
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Howard Marks was born on 13 August 1945 in Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, Wales, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Human Traffic (1999), Mr. Nice (2010) and Stoner Express (2016). He was married to Judy Lane. He died on 10 April 2016 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK.- Actor
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Yousseph 'Chico' Slimani was born in Wales, but moved to Morocco when he was a baby. Until the age of 13 he was in Morocco working as a mountain goat herder, then he moved back to the UK at 14 to live in Crawley, West Sussex. Chico has had a number of jobs in his life. He was a hairdresser and also an electrician, before joining exotic dance troupe Extreme Force, to raise money for his ill grandmother. He then auditioned for The X Factor. Chico says he practiced his singing most in the bathroom, and he grew up with Arabic and Indian music.
Chico was mentored by manager Sharon Osbourne during The X Factor competition. His dancing impressed X Factor judges, and viewers grew fond of him, but he was voted out in the penultimate episode, failed to reach the final of the ITV talent show. Shayne Ward eventually won in December 2005. Slimani's original song, "It's Chico Time" was planned to be released before Christmas. He eventually released the following year, February 2006 and it became #1 on 5th March 2006. He stayed at the top for two weeks. He is currently taking part in a nationwide X Factor tour.- Actor
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Doug Rollins was born in 1960 in Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK. He is an actor and director, known for The Double Deal (2014), Anthia and Phalure Inc (2015).- Additional Crew
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Clare Collingridge was born on 1 March 1978 in Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK. Clare is an assistant director, known for No Time to Die (2021), Wrath of Man (2021) and Robin Hood (2010).- Actress
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Abigail is a Welsh-born actress known for her appearances in The Dark and The Perfect Scary Movie. Abigail has recently graduated from East 15 Acting School and is now pursuing acting again after a break. She has appeared recently in a number of theatre productions in London and founded her own theatre company.- Actor
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British actor James Morgan grew up in the town of Maesteg in the Llynfi valley in South Wales. With his natural aptitude for making people laugh he has been described as a "born entertainer" and from a young age he channeled this into theatre, which helped focus his boundless energy and enthusiasm.
With thirteen years of acting experience behind him he is becoming a veteran of the South Wales stage. Years of treading the boards in his hometown resulted in his first lead role as Billy Crocker in "Anything Goes", and since then he has continued to enjoy prominent casting. He continued this trend in his transition from stage to screen, taking the lead roles in the short films Covered and The Things Unsaid (the former winning him the Best Actor award at the 2004 It's My Shout Awards, and the latter earning him his accreditation by the 59th Festival de Cannes in 2006)
A versatile actor, James' wide range of performances has raised comparisons with namesakes James Cagney and Jim Carrey. Highlights of his career to date have included stepping into Donald O'Connor's tap shoes for the role of Cosmo Brown in "Singin' In The Rain", and joining the prestigious Swansea Little Theatre to play the role of George in Steinbeck's Of "Mice and Men". His work with the company, which once counted Dylan Thomas among its members, gained plaudits and news coverage that reached as far as New York in the summer of 2008 giving him cause to think about taking his career across the Atlantic.
From 2006 to 2022, James also served as a director of British indie film company Seraphim Pictures.- Sound Department
- Editorial Department
Terry Poulton was born in 1930 in Bridgend, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK. Terry is known for Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), Clash of the Titans (1981) and Monty Python's and Now for Something Completely Different (1971). Terry died in 1993 in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK.- Visual Effects
Tim Jones was born on 7 September 1977 in Porthcawl, Bridgend, Wales, UK. Tim is known for Tenet (2020), Elysium (2013) and Alien vs. Predator (2004).- Mary Laine was born on 20 April 1918 in Bridgend, Wales, UK. She was an actress, known for Mystery!: Malice Aforethought (1979), Softly Softly (1966) and Tales of the Unexpected (1979). She died on 20 July 1983 in Thames Ditton, Surrey, England, UK.
- Huw Tipler was born on 6 November 1960 in Bridgend, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Hope It Rains (1991), 'Allo 'Allo! (1982) and The Bill (1984). He died in February 1995 in Westminster, London, England, UK.
- Lynn Davies was born on 20 May 1942 in Nantymoel, Bridgend, Wales, UK.