Eve Myles

Acting

Eve Myles

Born July 26, 1978 · Ystradgynlais, Powys, South Wales, UK (age 48)

Eve Myles (born 26 July 1978) is an award-winning Welsh actress of stage and screen. Born in Ystradgynlais, Wales, Eve is best known to Welsh audiences for her portrayal of Ceri Owen in the BBC Wales drama Belonging. She gained prominence worldwide for her role as Gwen Cooper in the science fiction show "Torchwood" a spin-off from "Doctor Who." Her dedication to her craft and her ability to bring …

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Eat LocalsEat Locals · 2017
Eat Locals
★ 5.12017
MovieActionComedy
In a quiet countryside farmhouse, Britain's vampires gather for their once-every-fifty-years meeting. Others will be joining them too; Sebastian Crockett, an unwitting Essex boy who thinks he's on a promise with sexy cougar Vanessa; and a detachment of Special Forces vampire killers who have bitten off more than they can chew. This is certainly going to be a night to remember... and for some of them it will be their last.
These Foolish ThingsThese Foolish Things · 2006
These Foolish Things
★ 5.82006
MovieComedyDrama
The world's on the brink of World War II, but a young actress is caught in a sentimental contest between a playwright and a director.
Under Milk WoodUnder Milk Wood · 2014
Under Milk Wood
★ 6.22014
MovieComedyDrama
An all star cast unite to perform a distinctive BBC Wales Television adaptation of Dylan Thomas's radio play, presented in collaboration with National Theatre Wales, to mark the centenary of Dylan Thomas' birth. The plot reveals the innermost thoughts of the residents of the small, Welsh fishing village Llareggub as it delves into the dreams of various townspeople including blind sailor Captain Cat, who is haunted by visions of drowned shipmates, Mog Edwards and Myfanwy Price, who dream of each other, and Mrs. Ogmore Pritchard, who dreams of her former husbands.
A Bit of Tom Jones?A Bit of Tom Jones? · 2009
A Bit of Tom Jones?
★ 3.82009
MovieComedy
In a late night bar, Henry is approached by a mysterious woman who offers to sell him the severed "manhood" of Wales' greatest vocal entertainer. Believing he can make a fortune selling the infamous appendage on to obsessive fans, Henry stumps up the cash. To help find the right buyer, Henry teams up with his slightly dodgy best friend Teddy and together the two head off on an insane journey that leads them deep into the secret world of celebrity body part trading.
EastEnders: Dot's StoryEastEnders: Dot's Story · 2003
EastEnders: Dot's Story
★ 10.02003
MovieDrama
Dot travels to Wales to visit the now very ill woman who she stayed with during World War II.
Say It with FlowersSay It with Flowers · 2005
Say It with Flowers
★ 8.02005
MovieRomanceDrama
Leila is a young woman who's lost her way in life. She works in an all-night petrol station close to a suspension bridge. One day a huge bouquet of flowers is delivered to her doorstep. Her romantic longing and lust for life is reawakened.
Shane: For The Love of The GameShane: For The Love of The Game · 2018
Shane: For The Love of The Game
2018
MovieDocumentary
Six years after Welsh International rugby star Shane Williams hung up his jersey, cameras follow him as he goes to work with his family firm, tries new sports and attempts to build a life without rugby.
Gareth Thomas v Homophobia: Hate in the Beautiful GameGareth Thomas v Homophobia: Hate in the Beautiful Game · 2017
Gareth Thomas v Homophobia: Hate in the Beautiful Game
★ 3.22017
MovieDocumentary
Fifty years ago, homosexual acts between consenting male adults were decriminalised. In this documentary, former Wales and Lions rugby union captain Gareth 'Alfie' Thomas - arguably the most famous gay international sports star - takes a hard-hitting personal look at what he sees as the last bastion of open homophobia in sport - professional football.

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Torchwood DeclassifiedTorchwood Declassified · 2006
Torchwood Declassified
★ 6.02006
SeriesDocumentaryDrama
Torchwood Declassified is a documentary series created by the British Broadcasting Corporation to complement the British science fiction television series Torchwood. Each episode is broadcast on the same evening as the broadcast of the weekly television episode. A second series of Declassified aired alongside the second series of Torchwood. Continuing the tradition of its parent, Doctor Who Confidential, Torchwood Declassified covers themes presented in the just-broadcast episode, as well as providing behind-the-scenes access and footage. Each episode is ten minutes long, compared to Confidential's 30-45 minute length. Following transmission, the episodes were all available for viewing on the BBC's Torchwood website, but were later removed from the site after the end of the first series. Both series of the Declassified installments have been included on the series box sets.
Torchwood: Web of LiesTorchwood: Web of Lies · 2011
Torchwood: Web of Lies
★ 5.82011
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
A ten episode companion series with events taking place during the "Torchwood: Miracle Day" series. There are also two introductory videos featuring the characters of Gwen and Holly. A young man is shot in 2011 Los Angeles, but he doesn't die — this is Miracle Day. When it's revealed that he knew the Miracle was coming, his sister, Holly Mokri, sets to work to figure out what he knew and why he was silenced. Can she figure it out before someone decides to silence her next? Back in 2007, Gwen Cooper saw Jack Harkness get abducted during a mission. Who did this and why do they seem to be experimenting with how they kill Jack? And how does this tie into the events happening in the future...?

Gwen Cooper (voice)

Baker BoysBaker Boys · 2011
Baker Boys
★ 7.02011
SeriesDramaComedy
Baker Boys is an English-language Welsh television drama series, produced by BBC Wales and broadcast on BBC One Wales. The series was written by Helen Raynor and Gary Owen. Torchwood creator Russell T Davies also had a role as creative consultant, which he fulfilled from Los Angeles. The first episode of the series was broadcast on 23 January 2011. The programme follows the workers of Valley Bara bakery which is the economic centre of Trefynydd, a small fictional village in South Wales. Generations of people had earned a living and formed a life at the bakery but this is thrown into jeopardy when recession bites and the bakery workers find themselves unemployed overnight. Writer Helen Raynor describes it as "a blue collar drama", explaining "we wanted to tell the story of a community, with a workplace at the centre of it, who suddenly fall on hard times".

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