NEWPORT-BORN Hollywood star Michael Sheen will shed light on his career at a BAFTA Cymru event in London next week.

An Audience with Michael Sheen will be held at BAFTA’s headquarters in the capital and celebrate his glittering career.

He has starred and been recognised by BAFTA for his roles in The Queen, Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! and Dirty Filthy Love.

Mr Sheen said: “I am honoured and hugely looking forward to being able to share an evening at BAFTA. It’s always a pleasure to be involved with an organisation that does so much for film and television both at home and abroad.” He is well known for his work on over 60 film and TV programmes which have been shown in the UK and the United States.

The director of BAFTA Cymru, Hannah Raybould, said: “BAFTA Cymru is delighted to celebrate the work of one of Wales’ foremost actors and keen supporters of new talent with this special event.

“Michael’s internationally-recognised career to date is an inspiration to those aspiring to work in the film and television industries, and by hosting this event we hope to raise the profile of the outstanding creative talent in Wales as well as discussing our pro - posal for supporting career starters