Rosalind Richards

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Rosalind Richards is a Welsh television actress of mixed race best known for playing the character of Kim on Pobol y Cwm . She appeared in Dau Dy a Ni , playing the character of Tiwtor, and in stage performances of Butterfly Kiss and A Small Family Business . [1]

Richards grew up in the Rhymney Valley and attended the Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni. She graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2008. [2] A singer, she competed in the Cân i Gymru song contest in 2008.

She appeared as a contender in the second series of Gladiators on Sky 1 in 2009. Richards has appeared in commercials, including for the National Assembly for Wales.

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References

  1. "Rosalind Richards". Cinel Gabran Management. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
  2. "Rosalind Richards". Actors' Profiles. Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Retrieved 21 January 2010.