1. Gethin Jones (1978)

Welsh Television Presenter

Welsh TV presenter of the children's program Blue Peter who also appeared in 71 Degrees North.

2. Elliot Giles (1997)

Instagram Star

Prankster who became famous on Vine by collaborating with Ben Phillips. He also became a star on Instagram, with more than 750,000 followers. 

3. Jon Ronson (1967)

British Journalist

Documentary filmmaker and nonfiction author who wrote the 2004 book The Men Who Stare at Goats. His work has appeared in GQ magazine and The Guardian.

4. Hannah Mills (1988)

British Yacht Racer

Former junior world champion in sailing who teamed up with Saskie Clark to win the silver medal in the 470 class at the London 2012 Olympics.

5. Ryan Green (1980)

Footballer

Defender who played in two games for the Wales national team in 1998; made 191 appearances for Hereford United between 2003 and 2012 before joining Port Talbot Town after the...

6. Sam Warburton (1988)

Welsh Rugby Union Player

Welsh international star who became known as one of the best openside flankers in the world. He has played professionally for Cardiff Blue and the Glamorgan Wanderers.

7. Katy Wix (1980)

Actress

Welsh television actress who appeared in Torchwood: Children of Earth and in the BBC1 sitcom, Not Going Out.

8. Matthew Rhys (1974)

Actor

Welsh actor who starred on the television series Brothers & Sisters from 2006 until 2011 and went on to star on The Americans from 2013 until 2018. His film credits include The Post, Mowgli, and A Beautiful...

9. ClickForTaz (1993)

Poet

Poet turned social media star best known under the moniker Click for Taz. She's popular for her spoken word poetry, food challenges, and "Taz Talks" videos on her popular YouTube...

10. Ivor Novello (1893)

Welsh Composer Singer And Actor

Welsh-born actor and songwriter who wrote and starred in numerous London West End musicals, including Glamorous Night and The Dancing Years.

11. George Whitcombe (1902)

Footballer

Versatile Welsh athlete who excelled as a half-back on the soccer field while also serving as captain of his Welsh baseball team.

12. Gus Risman (1911)

Welsh Rugby League Player And Co

Former rugby league footballer who won the 1942 Challenge Cup as a player-coach for the Leeds Rhinos at the age of forty-one. He was made a member of the Rugby...

13. Ryan Giggs (1973)

Welsh Footballer

Distinguished Welsh midfielder who began his 20-plus year career with Manchester United in 1990 and competed for the Welsh national team from 1991 to 2007.

14. Roald Dahl (1916)

Children's Author

Welsh-born novelist, screenwriter, and fighter pilot who authored such children's classics as James and the Giant Peach, The BFG, and Matilda. Many of his popular books, including The Witches, Charlie...

15. Wesley Nelson (1996)

Tv Actor

Film and television actor first recognized for his portrayal of Alfie Gough in Where the Heart Is. He then went on to star as Young Ian Dury in Sex &...

16. Dannie Abse (1923)

Welsh Poet Honorary Doctorate Fe

Welsh poet and fiction writer known for After Every Green Thing, Ask the Bloody Horse, Ash on a Young Man's Sleeve, and numerous other works. His 2006 poetry collection, Running...

17. Gareth Bale (1989)

Footballer

Winger who won the PFA Players' Player of the Year, PFA Young Player of the Year, and the FWA Footballer of the Year awards during the 2012-13 season while playing...

18. Raymond Jessel (1929)

Composer

Versatile performer as a composer, orchestrator, songwriter and television writer whose breakthrough came in 1964 with the Broadway musical Baker Street, working alongside lifelong songwriting partner Marian Grudeff. He was...

19. Perdita Weeks (1985)

British Actor

Welsh actress known for her recurring roles on series like Penny Dreadful, The Tudors and Rebellion. Her film work includes 2010's Prowl and 2014's As Above, So Below.

20. Gareth Delve (1982)

Welsh Rugby Union Player

Welsh number eight who joined the NEC Green Rockets in 2013.

21. Emma Rhys-Jones (1991)

Family Member

Best known as the wife of Welsh professional soccer player Gareth Bale. She isn't active on social media, but has appeared in pictures on Bale's Instagram account.  

22. Sam Moore (1935)

Actor

Soul and R&B tenor who sang with the vocal duo Sam & Dave and was a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 1992.

23. Petty Paige (1991)

YouTube Star

UK-based YouTube star who is famous for her Petty Christie channel. She has gained massive popularity for her gossip and rumor vlogs about fellow social media stars. 

24. Paul Flynn (1935)

Politician

British Labour Party Member of Parliament for the Newport West constituency. He began his parliamentary career in 1987.

25. Nadia Sapphire (1991)

Wrestler

Professional wrestler who has also been a model and beauty queen. She's wrestled in the UK, earning a CPW Women's Championship and a UCW Women's Tag Championship.

26. Reuben De Maid (2005)

Pop Singer

Welsh pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame after performing live on NBC's Little Big Shots. He is also recognized for his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in April 2017. 

27. Gillian Clarke (1937)

Poet

Welsh poet, author, broadcaster, editor, and translator who received the title of National Poet of Wales in 2008. Her poetry collections include Owain Glyndwr, The Sundial, and A Recipe for...

28. Eos Counsell (1976)

Violinist

Welsh violinist known for being a founding member and second violin of the string quartet Bond. She'd previously performed with various pop groups and rock musicians.

29. Andrew Grieve (1939)

British Film Director

English director best known for directing several episodes of the British drama Wire in the Blood.

30. Tom Ellis (1978)

Actor

Welsh actor best known for his role as Dr. Oliver Cousins on the television soap opera EastEnders. He gained further fame starring as the titular role on FOX's Lucifer. 

31. Howard Stringer (1942)

British Businessman

Businessman and CEO of the Sony corporation.

32. Lloyd Everitt (1993)

Stage Actor

First recognized as the youngest actor to play Othello at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, he would go on to star in the West End's Gielgud and would become known on the screen as Jez...

33. Daniel Gonthier (1993)

YouTube Star

Popular YouTube gamer who specializes in creating comedic gameplay and challenge videos featuring the soccer video game FIFA. He is known as Gonth and his channel blackiegonth has earned over 1.7...

34. Matt Hermer (1971)

Business Executive

Restauranteur who is known for being the founder and CEO of Ignite Group, which owns and operates various restaurants and nightclubs worldwide. He is also known for being married to...

35. Michael Moritz (1954)

unknow

Venture capitalist who has served as a prominent partner at Sequoia Capital. His early investment in Google earned him the top spot on the 2006 and 2007 Forbes Midas lists,...

36. John Bach (1946)

British And New Zealand Actor

New Zealand actor who played the Gondorian Ranger Madril in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. He is also known for playing Detective John Duggan in the New Zealand...

37. Michael Morgan (1993)

Model

Welsh male model who has over 40,000 followers on Instagram. He has appeared on the cover of Men's Health Germany and on the cover of the 62nd Floor Zine.

38. Jacob Ifan (1993)

TV Actor

Up and coming actor who landed the leading role of Jake Vickers in the BBC drama Cuffs in 2015. He had already honed his acting skills on the stage before...

39. Owain Doull (1993)

Cyclist

Welsh track cyclist and Olympic champion. He specializes in team pursuit as well as individual scratch races. 

40. Shakin' Stevens (1948)

Rock Singer

Platinum-selling Welsh rock singer-songwriter who recorded over thirty Top 40 singles including hits such as "Green Door" and "Oh Julie."

41. Ken Follett (1949)

British Novelist

A Welsh author, he is best known for writing popular thrillers such as Eye of the Needle, Fall of Giants, The Key to Rebecca, Lie Down with Lions, and World...

42. Joe Ledley (1987)

Soccer Player

Welsh midfielder who was twice named the Wales Club Player of the Year with Cardiff City. He spent four seasons with Celtic FC before joining Crystal Palace in 2014. In...

43. Ben Flower (1987)

Welsh Rugby Union And Rugby Leag

Versatile player who played for Wales at the 2013 World Cup.

44. David Cotterill (1987)

Footballer

Welsh soccer midfielder known for his time with Doncaster Rovers FC and Birmingham City. He's also played for Swansea City, Sheffield United, and Wigan Athletic.

45. Phil Roberts (1950)

Welsh Footballer

Defender who played for the Wales national team in 1974 and professionally from 1968-1985 for several clubs, including Portsmouth and the Bristol Rovers.

46. Geraint Thomas (1986)

Racing Cyclist

Welsh cyclist who won a gold medal in the team pursuit event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He later won the National Road Race Championships in 2010.

47. Aled Brew (1986)

Welsh Rugby Union Player

Rugby union player best known as a winger for teams like the Cardiff Blues and Newport Gwent Dragons. He won a gold medal representing Wales at the Rugby World Cup...

48. Katie Sherwood (1986)

Welsh Footballer

Midfielder who appeared in 50 matches for Wales from 2002 to 2012 and joined Yeovil Town in 2013.

49. Hannah Daniel (1986)

TV Actress

Welsh actress who is best known for her recurring television roles. She is best recognized for having starred as DS Sian Owen in the 2016 series Hinterland as well as...

50. Danielle Lineker (1979)

British Footballer's Wife

Known for her modeling work for the La Senza clothing brand, Lineker is also famous as a cover model for Maxim, Fabulous, and HELLO! magazines. Also an actress, she appeared...