The Award will be presented at the 20th annual British Academy Cymru Awards Ceremony held at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay on Sunday 29th May 2011.
Cardiff born Matthew Rhys has won critical acclaim as well as becoming a household name on both sides of the Atlantic for his role in the highly popular American series “Brothers and Sisters”.
Matthew says, “Receiving the Siân Phillips Award from BAFTA in Wales means an enormous amount to me. Ironically enough, Siân played my mother in my very first job, which was rather magical, and this honour means an infinite amount more because it is her award….Being recognised by those from home really does make it that much more special. ”
Director of BAFTA in Wales, Lisa Nesbitt says, “The Siân Phillips Award is awarded to a Welshman or woman who has made a significant contribution in either a major international feature film or network television programmes – Matthew has achieved both recently with his high-profile role in the much loved “Brothers and Sisters” – and as Dylan Thomas in “The Edge of Love”. We are very excited to be able to honour him in this way.”
The Creative Industry sector of the Welsh Government is supporting the Siân Phillips Award.
“We are once again proud to be associated with this prestigious award. Matthew Rhys is certainly a worthy recipient and it’s wonderful to see Welsh talent gaining international recognition – it is only right that we have the chance to honour him at home here in Wales.”
The Award will be presented at the ceremony in which the winners of 26 programme, craft and performance categories are to be awarded. The evening will be hosted by Sian Williams and Jason Mohammad and will feature a performance by the popular Welsh tenor, Wynne Evans.
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About BAFTA in Wales:
BAFTA in Wales supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence across Wales – inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public. For further information visit www.bafta.org/wales
For further information on the Awards please contact: Fiona Lynch / Lois Jones, BAFTA in Wales. Tel: 02920223898 Fax: 02920664189 / Email: [email protected]
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