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| A Hollywood-style Walk of Fame is to be created in Cardiff to honour Welsh stars past and present. | A Hollywood-style Walk of Fame is to be created in Cardiff to honour Welsh stars past and present. |
| The first 30 plaques - to be made of Welsh slate - will be laid in October 2007. The names will be chosen by a public vote next year. | The first 30 plaques - to be made of Welsh slate - will be laid in October 2007. The names will be chosen by a public vote next year. |
| The walk will run from Roald Dahl Plass, outside the Millennium Centre, down to the waterfront. | The walk will run from Roald Dahl Plass, outside the Millennium Centre, down to the waterfront. |
| The project is being launched by First Minister Rhodri Morgan and Big Brother star Glyn Wise. | The project is being launched by First Minister Rhodri Morgan and Big Brother star Glyn Wise. |
| Stars like Sir Anthony Hopkins and Richard Burton - who already feature on Hollywood's Walk of Fame - and Catherine Zeta Jones could be celebrated in the Welsh version. | Stars like Sir Anthony Hopkins and Richard Burton - who already feature on Hollywood's Walk of Fame - and Catherine Zeta Jones could be celebrated in the Welsh version. |
| Singers Tom Jones and Charlotte Church, rugby legends Gareth Edwards and Neil Jenkins, and politicians like former prime minister David Lloyd George, are other likely contenders for a pavement plaque. | Singers Tom Jones and Charlotte Church, rugby legends Gareth Edwards and Neil Jenkins, and politicians like former prime minister David Lloyd George, are other likely contenders for a pavement plaque. |
| The Welsh national walk of fame academy will draw up nominations from five categories: business achievement and politics, history and the arts, television and film, music, and sport. | The Welsh national walk of fame academy will draw up nominations from five categories: business achievement and politics, history and the arts, television and film, music, and sport. |
| Sir Anthony Hopkins features in Hollywood's Walk of Fame | Sir Anthony Hopkins features in Hollywood's Walk of Fame |
| The nominations will be put to the public vote in April. | The nominations will be put to the public vote in April. |
| The first 30 plaques will celebrate five stars from each category. | The first 30 plaques will celebrate five stars from each category. |
| Councillor Nigel Howells, from Cardiff Council said: "With the walk of fame being situated at Roald Dahl Plass, in the centre of Cardiff Bay, this will provide a year-round visitor attraction, which I am sure will be popular with both Welsh and international visitors alike." | Councillor Nigel Howells, from Cardiff Council said: "With the walk of fame being situated at Roald Dahl Plass, in the centre of Cardiff Bay, this will provide a year-round visitor attraction, which I am sure will be popular with both Welsh and international visitors alike." |
| The landmark will be developed by Brighton-based company Celebrity Walk of Fame. | The landmark will be developed by Brighton-based company Celebrity Walk of Fame. |
| Managing director Bill Murray said: "Wales has proven to be a fountain of talent and the Welsh National Walk of Fame will recognise the stars that the country has produced throughout its history. | Managing director Bill Murray said: "Wales has proven to be a fountain of talent and the Welsh National Walk of Fame will recognise the stars that the country has produced throughout its history. |
| "We expect a fantastic response from famous Welsh faces who would be honoured to be receiving such an accolade." | "We expect a fantastic response from famous Welsh faces who would be honoured to be receiving such an accolade." |
| Who do you think should be honoured in the walk of fame? Send us your comments. | Who do you think should be honoured in the walk of fame? Send us your comments. |
| I think Stereophonics should be on the walk of fame! They are extremely talented and not given nearly enough credit.Samantha Pullin, High Wycombe, England | I think Stereophonics should be on the walk of fame! They are extremely talented and not given nearly enough credit.Samantha Pullin, High Wycombe, England |
| I think Tom Jones should be honoured in the walk of fame. One good reason my boss at work cant stand the man and it will give our boss something else to moan about.ade, Cardiff | I think Tom Jones should be honoured in the walk of fame. One good reason my boss at work cant stand the man and it will give our boss something else to moan about.ade, Cardiff |
| Collectively, James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire and Sean Moore of the Manics have done more for putting Wales on the map over such a long period of time than any other star mentioned hereJane Edwards, London, UK | Collectively, James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire and Sean Moore of the Manics have done more for putting Wales on the map over such a long period of time than any other star mentioned hereJane Edwards, London, UK |
| Let it not be restricted to Media stars but include likes of Johnny Owen, John Charles, Howard Winston and other sporting greats.John Richards, Swansea | Let it not be restricted to Media stars but include likes of Johnny Owen, John Charles, Howard Winston and other sporting greats.John Richards, Swansea |
| Excuse me but isn't Anthony Hopkins no longer refered to as Sir because he's now an American citizen, you don't call Bob Geldof Sir Bob in your news reports.Des, Berkshire | Excuse me but isn't Anthony Hopkins no longer refered to as Sir because he's now an American citizen, you don't call Bob Geldof Sir Bob in your news reports.Des, Berkshire |
| How about the only "real" welsh entertainer Max Boyce.Bryan Holland-Bunch, Stourbridge England | How about the only "real" welsh entertainer Max Boyce.Bryan Holland-Bunch, Stourbridge England |
| Anthony Hopkins, without a doubt! A shame that it'll be all the way in Cardiff and a complete pain for those of us who don't live in the South to visit, as per usual.Nia Edwards-Behi, Bangor/Aberystwyth | Anthony Hopkins, without a doubt! A shame that it'll be all the way in Cardiff and a complete pain for those of us who don't live in the South to visit, as per usual.Nia Edwards-Behi, Bangor/Aberystwyth |
| Manic Street Preachers, John Charles and Ivor the Engine are my personal top three, although so many great things come form Wales.Catherine Rogan, Woking, UK | Manic Street Preachers, John Charles and Ivor the Engine are my personal top three, although so many great things come form Wales.Catherine Rogan, Woking, UK |
| James Dean Bradfield, one of the uk best songwriters of the past decade!chris blight, henllys, south wales | James Dean Bradfield, one of the uk best songwriters of the past decade!chris blight, henllys, south wales |
| Laura Ashley - Designer and Entrepreneur who has shown a strong commitment to Art and Design, and to Walesfiona fahlin, chorley, england | Laura Ashley - Designer and Entrepreneur who has shown a strong commitment to Art and Design, and to Walesfiona fahlin, chorley, england |
| nye bevan, owain glyndw enough saidm davies, bridgend south wales | nye bevan, owain glyndw enough saidm davies, bridgend south wales |
| Manic Street Preachers should get one of the plaques. They've done a lot for Welsh music etc. Kitty Olesen, Odense, Denmark | Manic Street Preachers should get one of the plaques. They've done a lot for Welsh music etc. Kitty Olesen, Odense, Denmark |
| Matt Lucas, The only star in the village.Paul, Strathclyde | Matt Lucas, The only star in the village.Paul, Strathclyde |
| Billie Piper, Christopher Ecclestone, David Tennant, for obvious reasons.gabor kovacs, Southampton, UK | Billie Piper, Christopher Ecclestone, David Tennant, for obvious reasons.gabor kovacs, Southampton, UK |
| Business achievement and politics = Gwynfor Evans / Aneurin Bevan. History and the arts = Hywel Dda / Owain Glyndwr / Kyffin Williams. Television and film = Richard Burton / Anthony Hopkins. Music = Evan and James James / Tom JOnes / Super Furry Animals. Sport = Stephen Jones (after leading Wales to win the Grand Slam and World Cup next year).Guto, Cardiff, Wales | Business achievement and politics = Gwynfor Evans / Aneurin Bevan. History and the arts = Hywel Dda / Owain Glyndwr / Kyffin Williams. Television and film = Richard Burton / Anthony Hopkins. Music = Evan and James James / Tom JOnes / Super Furry Animals. Sport = Stephen Jones (after leading Wales to win the Grand Slam and World Cup next year).Guto, Cardiff, Wales |
| Ryan Giggs should be given a plaque. He is a respected ambassador for Wales all over the world and he has achieved great things.Jim, Liverpool | Ryan Giggs should be given a plaque. He is a respected ambassador for Wales all over the world and he has achieved great things.Jim, Liverpool |
| I'm not Welsh, but through supporting Leeds United, I know who their greatest ever footballer is - and it's John Charles. Many who saw him play say he was one of the best ever players and not many Italians, never mind Welsh, have a statue built outside Juventus's Olympic Stadium.James, Leeds, UK | I'm not Welsh, but through supporting Leeds United, I know who their greatest ever footballer is - and it's John Charles. Many who saw him play say he was one of the best ever players and not many Italians, never mind Welsh, have a statue built outside Juventus's Olympic Stadium.James, Leeds, UK |
| I think he is already honoured with a statue in Cardiff, but definitely Aneurin Bevan.Joanne, Salford, UK | I think he is already honoured with a statue in Cardiff, but definitely Aneurin Bevan.Joanne, Salford, UK |
| JPR Williams without questionKathy Murray, Manchester England | JPR Williams without questionKathy Murray, Manchester England |
| Jemima Nicholas. A Welsh cobbler who along with a group of women in Pembrokeshire repelled the French army during the last invasion of Britain in 1797Karen Beddoe, Brecon, Wales | Jemima Nicholas. A Welsh cobbler who along with a group of women in Pembrokeshire repelled the French army during the last invasion of Britain in 1797Karen Beddoe, Brecon, Wales |
| Only 30 plaques to start with? There will have to be some economies of scale to avoid disappointment: how about squeezing the Pontypool Front Row onto a supersize chunk of Welsh slate? Or dedicate a slate to the famous Fly Half Factory to accommodate Cliff Morgan, David Watkins, Barry John, Phil Bennett, Jonathan Davies and Stephen Jones...Llewellyn, Banbury, Oxon | Only 30 plaques to start with? There will have to be some economies of scale to avoid disappointment: how about squeezing the Pontypool Front Row onto a supersize chunk of Welsh slate? Or dedicate a slate to the famous Fly Half Factory to accommodate Cliff Morgan, David Watkins, Barry John, Phil Bennett, Jonathan Davies and Stephen Jones...Llewellyn, Banbury, Oxon |
| I think Sally Hodge and Nicole Cooke should be considered. They're both world champion cyclists.Joe Crumb, Barnsley, UK | I think Sally Hodge and Nicole Cooke should be considered. They're both world champion cyclists.Joe Crumb, Barnsley, UK |
| George Thomas! Late Speaker of the House of Commons - I heard him speak at a school prize giving when I was a kid - a fine Welsh inspiration!keith jones, barcelona, spain | George Thomas! Late Speaker of the House of Commons - I heard him speak at a school prize giving when I was a kid - a fine Welsh inspiration!keith jones, barcelona, spain |
| Neil Jenkins - one of, if not the best outside half to grace the game of rugby. | Neil Jenkins - one of, if not the best outside half to grace the game of rugby. |
| Ian Rush - footballer, on whose 'watch' Wales beat such giants as Germany. | Ian Rush - footballer, on whose 'watch' Wales beat such giants as Germany. |
| The ENTIRE cast of 'Grand Slam', that classic piece of Welsh comedy! | The ENTIRE cast of 'Grand Slam', that classic piece of Welsh comedy! |
| Tom Pryce - the only Welshman ever to lead a Formula One Grand Prix and who was cruelly taken from us far too early. | Tom Pryce - the only Welshman ever to lead a Formula One Grand Prix and who was cruelly taken from us far too early. |
| Max Boyce - a legend!Adam, Cardiff, UK | Max Boyce - a legend!Adam, Cardiff, UK |
| Terry Holmes, Ray Milland (1st Welsh born actor to win an oscar in billy wilder's 'Lost Weekend'), Shirley Bassey,Kenneth Griffith,Rachel Thomas are all musts.Dermott John, Cardiff, Wales | Terry Holmes, Ray Milland (1st Welsh born actor to win an oscar in billy wilder's 'Lost Weekend'), Shirley Bassey,Kenneth Griffith,Rachel Thomas are all musts.Dermott John, Cardiff, Wales |
| How about Russel T Davies? He's not only put Dr Who back on the box, he's also produced many award winning programs like Casanova- and put Cardiff on the map in TorchwoodMalcom Davies, Cambridge UK | How about Russel T Davies? He's not only put Dr Who back on the box, he's also produced many award winning programs like Casanova- and put Cardiff on the map in TorchwoodMalcom Davies, Cambridge UK |
| How about Ivor the Engine?Mark Miers-Jones, Manchester, UK | |
| dylan thomas & john cale i would think deserve the honourmark wall, | |
| The Super Furry AnimalsMatthew Sanger, Southampton, England | |
| Russell T. Davies! He's written much of the best television of the last decade - anyone who can get my Mum to watch gay sex on telly, and also revive Doctor Who and invent Captain Jack Harkness deserves a star. With Torchwood, he's currently doing much more for Welsh tourism than anyone else. He's turning Cardiff from glum to glam.Mezz Mezzrow, London, UK | |
| John Charles....Mike Heffernan, | |
| Harry Secombe of goon and singing fameDavid Maginnis, Leeds,uk | |
| Maggot from the Goldie Lookin Chain, for putting Newport on the map for urban music!Mark Kobayashi-Hillary, London, UK | |
| Maggot from the Goldie Lookin Chain, for putting Newport on the map for urban music!Mark Kobayashi-Hillary, London, UK | |
| how is it possible to have a Walk of Fame without Barry John?alan watkin jones, rode heath, cheshire | |
| Nye Bevin, Betrand Russell, Lloyd George, John Charles, Gareth edwards, JPR Williams, Ray Miland, Anthony Hopkins Harry Seacombe, Ryan Giggs, Tani Grey-Thompson, Tom Jones, Manic Street Preachers, Shirley Bassey, Bryn Terfel Roy Jenkins, Henry V, Henry VII, Tommy Cooper, T.E. Lawrence, Richard Burton, Augustus JohnMichael Kelleher, Abersychan, Wales | |
| Charlotte Church? Neil Jenkins? What about scientists? Who actually makes a greater contribution to society?Stewart, Glasgow | |
| You don't get more famous than St Patrick, born in Wales in 385 AD and originally called Maewyn. Griff, Cardiff, Wales | |
| Obviously Phil Campbell the Welsh Guitar Wizard from Motorhead should be included. He had a high position in the recent Welsh Heroes project. He already has his star on the Hollywood Rock Walk of Fame!Nic McCartney, Fareham | |
| I think Anne Robinson would be a good candidate for the walk of Welsh fame.Paul, London | |
| I sincerely hope Owain Glyndwr qualifies in the "politics" category! Incidentally, there are other Welsh movie stars who never seem to be mentioned besides Zeta-Jones, Hopkins & Burton - Colwyn Bay's Timothy Dalton and Neath's Ray Milland.Pete Rogers, Swansea, Wales | |
| R S ThomasPeter Finch, Cardiff | |
| Colin Jackson should be included too for his achievements in Athletics.Darren, Henley, UK | |
| I nominate Rhys Ifans for making it as a successful actor and giving hope to other aspiring actresses/actors that if you live in Wales you can still become a UK or even worldwide success. Rachael Lewis, Newport, Wales | |
| Shakin' Stevens!!!!Rachel, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire | |
| Got to include Windsor 'Lovely Boy' Davies.Rich, Exeter, Devon | |
| Colin Jackson definitely needs to be there. Football stars - John Toshack, Mark Hughes, Ryan Giggs. Shirley Bassey without a doubt. Dylan Thomas. Richard W, Cardiff, Wales | |
| Aled Jones gets my vote as he encompasses a variety of entertainment genres and has been moving hearts and minds with his singing since childhood. Sandy Bharat, Oxford | |
| I would nominate Bryn Terfel as an outstanding ambassador for all that is best in Welsh music.Susan Jay, Crowthorne England | |
| Scott GibbsDai, pontypridd | |
| I think this is a fantastic idea, Wales has produced a great amout of gifted stars. Brilliant!!Claire Wheatley, Barry, Wales | I think this is a fantastic idea, Wales has produced a great amout of gifted stars. Brilliant!!Claire Wheatley, Barry, Wales |
| Obviously, the Welsh Rugby starts of the 70's, Barry John, JPR Williams, Gareth Edwards and many more. Dylan Thomas. Max Boyce. David H, London & Cardiff | Obviously, the Welsh Rugby starts of the 70's, Barry John, JPR Williams, Gareth Edwards and many more. Dylan Thomas. Max Boyce. David H, London & Cardiff |
| I recommend Dylan Thomas and John Charles, be included in this listDavid Nicholls, Swansea Wales | I recommend Dylan Thomas and John Charles, be included in this listDavid Nicholls, Swansea Wales |
| Bryn Terfel should be the first name nominated. As a fantastic ambassador for all things Welsh, from the language to 'the voice' and all with such good grace and courteous manners.Diana Wynne, Blackwood, Wales | Bryn Terfel should be the first name nominated. As a fantastic ambassador for all things Welsh, from the language to 'the voice' and all with such good grace and courteous manners.Diana Wynne, Blackwood, Wales |
| Jones The Steam off-of 'Ivor the Engine' (as the most recognisably Welsh personage to most people in the UK) is clearly in the running.Eamon Scrabley, London | Jones The Steam off-of 'Ivor the Engine' (as the most recognisably Welsh personage to most people in the UK) is clearly in the running.Eamon Scrabley, London |
| Carl Morgan from Tonyrefail would be my nomination. Never heard of him? Well he's an ordinary working class man who works hard in a factory to feed his family. Loves his wife and his boy, likes a beer and is fond of his grub. Supports the Welsh Rugby team with a passion and the same goes for the Welsh football team. He's not famous but he represents thousands of ordinary decent Weslshmen. He is the epitomy of the good old fashioned Welsh Valley Boy!!Duncan Kerr, Glasgow, UK | Carl Morgan from Tonyrefail would be my nomination. Never heard of him? Well he's an ordinary working class man who works hard in a factory to feed his family. Loves his wife and his boy, likes a beer and is fond of his grub. Supports the Welsh Rugby team with a passion and the same goes for the Welsh football team. He's not famous but he represents thousands of ordinary decent Weslshmen. He is the epitomy of the good old fashioned Welsh Valley Boy!!Duncan Kerr, Glasgow, UK |
| Dylan Thomas, brilliant poet, not even mentioned in your article! I think he had a bit, (just a bit!), more talent than the guys you've mentioned. Shame on you! Do not go quietly!Alan Higgins, London UK | Dylan Thomas, brilliant poet, not even mentioned in your article! I think he had a bit, (just a bit!), more talent than the guys you've mentioned. Shame on you! Do not go quietly!Alan Higgins, London UK |
| The gentle giant -John CharlesBen R, cardiff, wales | The gentle giant -John CharlesBen R, cardiff, wales |
| I'm not from Wales, and I know there are tons of people that should go on the walk, but my vote has to go to all of the members of the band the Super Furry Animals. There are very few bands in the world that are as consistently creative and know how to have a laugh while they're doing it. Pure genius.Danny D, Manchester, England | I'm not from Wales, and I know there are tons of people that should go on the walk, but my vote has to go to all of the members of the band the Super Furry Animals. There are very few bands in the world that are as consistently creative and know how to have a laugh while they're doing it. Pure genius.Danny D, Manchester, England |
| Dylan Thomased, Manchester UK | Dylan Thomased, Manchester UK |
| Not that Yank Hopkins and that's for sure. He gave up that right when he decided to take up US citizenshipEd, Cardiff | Not that Yank Hopkins and that's for sure. He gave up that right when he decided to take up US citizenshipEd, Cardiff |
| Sir George Thomas, aka Lord Tonypandy. A lovely man.Ellie, Bedford | Sir George Thomas, aka Lord Tonypandy. A lovely man.Ellie, Bedford |
| Katherine Jenkins should definitely be honoured. She has a great voice, great looks and unlike some of her peers conducts herself in a totally professional and honourable manner. She is one of those people who helps to make Wales a great nation and deserves her place on the Walk of Fame.Gordon Lewis, Southampton with Welsh ancestry! | Katherine Jenkins should definitely be honoured. She has a great voice, great looks and unlike some of her peers conducts herself in a totally professional and honourable manner. She is one of those people who helps to make Wales a great nation and deserves her place on the Walk of Fame.Gordon Lewis, Southampton with Welsh ancestry! |