Welsh television personality Owain Wyn Evans has been a familiar face on the BBC for several years, serving as a host and weather presenter.
Owain initially gained recognition as a reporter and presenter on BBC Wales, before taking on the role of lead weather presenter for BBC North West.
His early morning starts and dedication paid off, leading to him presenting segments for The One Show and becoming a weatherman and newsreader on BBC Breakfast.
Beyond his TV commitments, he is recognised for his drumming skills, which gained attention after he posted videos of himself on social media during lockdown, and his LGBTQ activism.
Viewers are keen to delve into the 40 year old's personal life, including details about his marriage and his latest home renovation project.
Early life and career of Owain Wyn Evans
Born and bred in Ammanford in Carmarthenshire, Owain had always aspired to have a media career.
Owain embarked on his broadcasting journey at the tender age of 18 when he became the presenter of Welsh-language children's news programme Ffeil. Following this, he worked as a reporter, presenter and video journalist for BBC Wales.
In 2012, Owain started presenting the weather on BBC Wales Today. In 2020, Owain hit the big time when he secured his first presenting role on the iconic BBC programme The One Show, where he now regularly appears.
Earlier this year, the announcement that Owain Wyn Evans would join the team of the popular BBC One property series, Homes Under the Hammer, caused quite a stir among fans. Viewers have been eagerly tuning in to catch episodes featuring the much-loved Welsh presenter.
At the time he was revealed as one of the new faces of the show, Owain said: "What can I say, I love a transformation dahlings! I've renovated several homes over the years and have not been afraid to get my hands dirty in the process.
"I love getting inspiration from others and seeing the before and after really does make this a dream job for me. I've watched Homes Under the Hammer for years and it is such an iconic show.
"Now pass me a sturdy boot and a hard hat, I can't wait to discover more fabulous home transformations with the team!"
Keen drummer Owain and his charity efforts
When it comes to drumming up support for charity, Owain has made waves with his efforts for Children in Need. His drumathon in 2021 struck a chord, turning into the charity's highest-grossing 24hr challenge to date.
The journalist and broadcaster played with a chorus of 50 drummers for an entire day and night, with five-minute breaks every hour.
The charity drumming session featured appearances from some of rock's great drummers, including Clem Burke of Blondie and Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain - while Foo Fighter frontman Dave Grohl sent a message of good luck.
The broadcaster raised £3million since first picking up his drumsticks and told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast he felt "honoured" to be a part of the challenge.
The star shared with BBC Radio Wales Breakfast his joy at being involved, stating, "I've heard that something has been broken - I don't know what, other than lots of drumsticks!
"To hear that it's raised that much... I'm speechless."
Is Owain Wyn Evans married?
The charismatic weatherman is happily married to Arran Rees. The couple, who got engaged in Las Vegas in 2013, tied the knot at a ceremony many years ago.
They celebrated their nuptials with a sweet Twitter post, including a photo of the two snuggled side-by-side showing off their wedding rings with matching smiles.
Owain wrote: "We are exhausted… look at us! Thank you for your lovely messages. You are amazing. Had a fabulous day with my @ArranJRees", adding a diamond ring emoji.
Owain previously admitted he and Arran have spoken about children and they "would like to adopt when the time is right".
He added: "We would not mind whether it was a boy or a girl. There are so many kids that need to be adopted."
Owain has openly discussed future family plans with Arran, expressing their mutual desire to adopt when the moment feels right.
He elaborated: "We would not mind whether it was a boy or a girl. There are so many kids that need to be adopted."
Their wedding follows Owain's candid revelations about his initial trepidation regarding coming out about his sexuality. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, the presenter recounted how he considered concealing his sexuality upon starting his television career.
He shared: "I went back into the closet when I got my job with the BBC because I felt like I had to. It was a weird time, but the drums were definitely something that helped me through that.
"Growing up as a gay man in the 80s and into the 90s, you know, when Section 28 was still a thing and I couldn't speak about who I was essentially and there weren't any reference points either. You know, I felt like the only gay in the village quite literally.
"Coming out was a big thing and because there wasn't that visibility back then I suppose, it was hard. It was really difficult, but I feel very fortunate that I have a lovely family, had great friends, and the drums also helped me through that."
Inside Owain Wyn Evan's home life and renovation
Since securing the coveted slot on Radio 2's early morning show, Owain alongside his spouse Aaron waved goodbye to Manchester to embark on an exciting new chapter with a 1930s period property renovation venture in their idyllic Vale of Glamorgan setting.
For inspiration for the couple's new home, Owain visited various homes as head judge on BBC Cymru Wales property programme Wales' Home of the Year.
Owain and Aaron started their property journey in a 1980s built apartment in Canton, then moved to a traditional terrace in Roath and then period properties in England.
Travelling around his homeland certainly stirred strong emotions within the former weatherman and he is now thrilled to have returned to Wales.
He said: "My feet are properly, firmly stuck in the ground of Wales again which I love. The renovation is coming along brilliantly, and it's the first time that I've not lived in a house that I'm renovating whilst renovating it.
"The house in Manchester was an Edwardian semi with gorgeous stained glass windows, and we were determined to keep them in but at the back of the house we literally took it all down because we needed to do some work on it."
In a recent discussion with The Times, Owain disclosed that he has revamped the ground floor layout, transforming the compact interiors into a series of open-plan spaces stretching from the front room to the garden.
The previously small dining room, kitchen and downstairs toilet area have been knocked through to form a spacious kitchen and living room. Scattered around the house are kitschy condiment sets, novelty plant holders and retro disco lights, along with eccentric decorations like a life-sized corgi model, vibrant artwork and slogans.
