Wales

1. Talis Eros (1999)

Pop Singer

Singer best known for competing on The X Factor in 2016. He is popular on Instagram with over 20,000 followers.

2. Anya Rowlands (1999)

TikTok Star

Became a crowned TikTok creator known as aniellarose or Aniella, earning more than 120,000 followers as one of the app's top talents, athletes, and style gurus. She was known for...

3. Obey RYH (1999)

YouTube Star

YouTube star who is widely known for his RYH channel's content. He has gained popularity there for his Call of Duty and H1Z1 highlight reels and montages.  

4. Shardyn Fahey-Leigh (1995)

Folk Singer

One third of the family folk band Brothers3 with his younger brothers Tayzin and Makirum. The Aussie band has become known through their original albums and for competing on the...

5. Scott McGlynn (1987)

Memoirist

Model, author and LGBTQ+ activist who published the book Out. He has done modeling work with ASOS, boohooMAN, Topman, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Fake Bake, and more. 

6. Robert Owen (1771)

Activist

Robert Owen is a famous Activist, who was born on May 14, 1771 in United Kingdom. Remembered as an architect of cooperativism and the utopian socialist movement, he established an...

7. John Wynne Griffith (1763)

British Politician

Whig Party politician and two-term Member of the United Kingdom Parliament. He represented the Denbigh Boroughs constituency of Wales from 1818 until 1826.

8. Richey Beckett (1970)

Illustrator

Welsh illustrator who is famous for his career using primarily ink designing movie posters, album covers, and screen-printed work. He has designed albums for Metallica and New Found Glory, and...

9. William Davies Evans (1790)

Chess Player

William Davies Evans is a famous Chess Player, who was born on January 27, 1790 in United Kingdom. A Welsh inventor and skilled chess player who most notably invented the...

10. Helen Fulthorpe (1980)

Pop Singer

Welsh X Factor competitor who fell just short of making it to the live finals round of the show. The show allowed her the opportunity for exposure which helped her...

11. Aaron Webster (1997)

Instagram Star

Social media star who rose to prominence for his resemblance to singer Harry Styles.

12. Arthur Gould (1970)

Rugby Player

Fullback and center who made 27 caps for Wales from 1885-1897.

13. Arthur William Symons (1865)

Poet

Poet, author, and editor known for his literary and editorial contributions to The Yellow Book and The Savoy. His twelve poetry collections include Images of Good and Evil, London Nights,...

14. Norman Biggs (1970)

Rugby Player

Wing who played internationally for Wales, and is well known for dying in the military when he was struck by a poison arrow.

15. Jamie Jones (1980)

DJ

Welsh DJ and producer who has earned widespread acclaim for his solo projects as well as his work with the electronic group Hot Natured. He has also served as the...

16. Edward Robertson (1881)

Politician

Republican politician who was a United States Senator from Wyoming from 1943 to 1949. Before entering politics he raised livestock and engaged in the mercantile business.

17. Ruth Manning Sanders (1886)

Poet

Ruth Manning Sanders is a famous Poet, who was born on August 21, 1886 in United Kingdom. A British author, poet, and compiler of children’s fairy tales, she is best...

18. Howard Spring (1970)

Journalist

Welsh author and journalist best known for his novels Fame is the Spur and My Son! My Son!.

19. Fred Mathias (1970)

Cricket Player

Right-handed batsman and a right arm off break bowler who competed domestically for Wales and Glamorgan.

20. Vernon Watkins (1970)

Poet

Twentieth-century Welsh poet, artist, and translator who published Ballad of the Mari Llwyd in 1941.

21. RS Thomas (1913)

Poet

Welsh poet and Anglican priest who is known for Song at the Year's Turning, The Bread of Truth, and other literary works. He also wrote several Welsh-language prose works, including...

22. Callum Pardoe (1996)

Reality Star

Reality television personality who became known to the world as a contestant on the first season of ITV's Survival Of The Fittest. He was a student and lifeguard living in South Wales...

23. T Llew Jones (1915)

Children's Author

T Llew Jones is a famous Children's Author, who was born on October 11, 1915 in United Kingdom. Born Thomas Llewelyn Jones and better known by his pen name T....

24. Amber Davies (1996)

Reality Star

Welsh reality television personality who rose to fame after appearing as a cast member on the ITV2 series Love Island. She is also recognized for having auditioned for The X Factor a number...

25. Alun Lewis (1915)

Poet

Prominent World War II-era poet whose works include Raider's Dawn and Ha! Ha! Among the Trumpets. He also published short stories and letters; his works in these genres include In...

26. Luke Karmali (1989)

TV Show Host

London-based presenter specializing in entertainment, tech and video gaming news and best known as the UK face of IGN.com. He also became a regular contributor to the Sky News' tech...

27. CDawgVA (1996)

YouTube Star

YouTuber, Connor Colquhoun, is known for his self-titled channel, where he often posts prank calls, anime animations, and parody videos. He began posting to his channel in April 2014. He has...

28. Carys Whittaker (1996)

YouTube Star

Fitness blogger and Gymshark athlete who is widely known for her BusyBeeFitness YouTube channel and line of fitness routines. She has gained popularity on YouTube for her fitness tutorials, healthy...

29. Jake Hold (1989)

Model

Welsh model and adult performer who has walked the runway for the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Marc Jacobs, and Maharishi. He has been a performer on the Circus of Men.

30. James Whittaker (1996)

YouTube Star

YouTuber who rose to fame starring in a joint YouTube channel, James and Carys, alongside his partner Carys Gray. Together they have amassed over 310,000 subscribers and over 67 million views for their couples' vlogging. 

31. Ben Barlow (1994)

Punk Singer

Lead vocalist of the Welsh pop punk band Neck Deep who performs alongside Lloyd Roberts, Matt West, Fil Thorpe-Evans and Dani Washington.

32. Brett Kirk (1976)

Australian Rules Footballer

Australian rules football player known as Captain Kirk; played for the Sydney Swans from 1999 to 2010, and scored 84 goals in 241 games.

33. Laura Lemurex (1996)

YouTube Star

ASMR YouTuber known best for her channel LauraLemurex ASMR. She has earned more than 170,000 subscribers doing ASMR roleplays, readings, and much more.  

34. Megan Hughes (1977)

Welsh Racing Cyclist

Road and track racer who was the 1998 British National Road Race Champion.

35. Sophie Evans (1993)

Stage Actress

After finishing as runner-up in the BBC reality talent competition Over the Rainbow, Evans was one of two actresses to perform the role of Dorothy in the 2011-2012 London West...

36. Peter Bryan George (1924)

Novelist

Twentieth-century Welsh-English novelist. His most famous works include Red Alert (originally published as Two Hours to Doom), Cool Murder, and The Final Steal.

37. Kizzy Crawford (1996)

World Music Singer

Known simply as Kizzy, she rose to fame in 2013 with the album The Starling. She is known for fusing her Welsh and Bajan heritage and often sings in both...

38. Justin Davies (1996)

TV Actor

Welsh actor known for playing Ben Morris, the son of the titular character, on the show Stella. He also appeared in an episode of Made In Wales.

39. Coco De Maid (2007)

Family Member

Younger sister of pop singer-songwriter and Little Big Shots competitor Reuben De Maid with whom she has performed a duet with as seen on YouTube. 

40. Em Ford (1990)

YouTube Star

English beauty vlogger whose YouTube channel, My Pale Skin, experienced a meteoric rise in popularity thanks to her tutorials on acne coverage and various makeup techniques. Her channel has earned...

41. Vic Crowe (1970)

Soccer Player

Wing-half who played professionally from 1952-1969 for Aston Villa, Peterborough United, and the Atlanta Chiefs.

42. Joe Woolford (1994)

Pop Singer

Series 4 contestant and semi-finalist on BBC One's The Voice UK with intentions of establishing his music career even further in London, England.

43. SachaD (2003)

YouTube Star

YouTuber known as SachaD who has earned more than 10,000 subscribers by creating pranks, challenges, favorites, and other videos. She is also known for doing song covers and sharing original...

45. Daniel Davies (2004)

Soul Singer

Series two winner of The Voice Kids UK who was mentored by Pixie Lott during his time on the show. He's also a member of the band CKY.

46. Lauren Mia Jones (2004)

Pop Singer

Welsh pop singer who became a star after winning the 4th season of the children's talent show Got What It Takes? in 2018. Previously, she was a contestant on the competition series The...

47. Chrispy (1991)

DJ

Dubsteb DJ who gained fame posting his mixes on YouTube and SoundCloud. He has gained more than 50,000 subscribers on YouTube alone.

48. Tom Rhys Harries (1991)

Movie Actor

Tom Rhys Harries is a famous Movie Actor, who was born on October 8, 1991 in United Kingdom. First made a name for himself playing Sackler in the 2015 television...

49. Luke Goodfellow (1991)

Reality Star

Reality star most well known for his appearance on season two of Ex on the Beach.

50. Thomas Powell (1991)

Reality Star

Cast member of the 2nd series of the ITV2 dating competition show Love Island who is also an aspiring fitness model.

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