Gillian Elisa

Gillian Elisa, born Gillian Elizabeth Thomas on August 10, 1953, is a Welsh actress, singer, and comedian. She began her acting career at a young age and co-wrote a Welsh-language musical while still in school. After studying at the Welsh College of Music and Drama, Elisa was chosen to play the lead in a Welsh-language rock opera in 1975. Since then, she has become a well-known figure on Welsh-language television, appearing in the long-running soap opera Pobol y Cwm and the variety entertainment program Noson Lawen. Elisa has also showcased her comedic talent in one-woman comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival and has pursued a singing career.