Callum Scott Howells

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Callum Scott Howells
Born
Callum Scott Howells

(1999-04-29) 29 April 1999 (age 22)
Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
Other namesCallum Howells
Alma materRoyal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Years active2011–present

Callum Scott Howells (born 29 April 1999) is a Welsh actor, singer, and television personality who began his career as a child. He is best known for his role as Colin Morris-Jones in the Channel 4 drama It's a Sin.

Early life and education[]

Howells was born in Pontypridd to parents Alison and Keith and grew up nearby in Tonyrefail and Porth.[1] His grandfather, Bryn Howells, was a life member of the Treorchy Male Choir.[2]

Callum attended Treorchy Comprehensive School where he was head boy. He took classes with Rhondda Stage School, Stars in the Making in Barry, and was a member of the National Youth Music Theatre.[3] He was scouted by an agent when he was 16 and went on to train at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, graduating in 2020.[4][5]

Career[]

Howells made his debut in a regional production of Oliver!.[6] He was a founding member of the boys' choir Only Boys Aloud, performing with them on series 6 of Britain's Got Talent in 2012 and later for Prince Harry and Meghan in 2018.[7] He has since become a youth ambassador.[8]

He appeared in series 2 of the CBBC reality documentary series Show Me What You're Made Of. He was 13 at the time.[9] He later returned as a guest presenter. He worked as a Royal Correspondent on the CBBC series Blue Peter.[10]

Howells won the 2013 Star of the Stage talent show. In 2014, he played Godfrey in Matthew Bourne's New Adventures production of Lord of the Flies at the Wales Millennium Centre.[11] He performed with Treorchy Male Choir in 2015, Pendyrus Male Choir in 2017, and Dunvant Male Choir in 2018.[3][12]

When he was 17, Howells auditioned for the singing competition Let It Shine with the song "You'll Be Back" from Hamilton.[13] He was part of Group 4 and made it to the final 25. However, he pulled out to make time to play Arpad Laszlo in the West End production of She Loves Me at Menier Chocolate Factory.[14][15]

In October 2019, it was announced Howells would star in Russell T Davies' miniseries It's a Sin as Colin Morris-Jones. The character is loosely based on a real-life past boyfriend of Davies.[16] The series premiered in January 2021 on Channel 4 and February on HBO Max.

Howells was cast in a production of Romeo and Julie.[17]

Personal life[]

Howells identifies as queer.[18][4] He has voiced his support for Welsh independence.[19]

Filmography[]

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Britain's Got Talent Contestant
2012 Show Me What You're Made Of As himself
2017 Let It Shine Contestant
2021 It's a Sin Colin Morris-Jones
2022 The Beautiful Game Nathan

Stage[]

Year Title Role Notes
2011–2012 Oliver! Ensemble Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff; UK tour
2014 Lord of the Flies Godfrey Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
2015 Prodigy Dan Davies St James Theatre, London
2016 Blackout James Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth
2016 Brass George Hackney Empire, London
2016–2017 She Loves Me Arpad Laszlo Menier Chocolate Factory, London
2017 Tickledom Basil Welsh tour
2019 CRAVE A The Other Room, Cardiff
Romeo and Julie Romeo Royal National Theatre, London; UK tour[20]

Awards and nominations[]

Year Awards Category Work Result Ref
2021 BAFTA Cymru Actor It's a Sin Won

References[]

  1. ^ Gurner, Richard (6 December 2011). "Caerphilly youngster to appear in musical Oliver! at Wales Millennium Centre". Caerphilly Observer. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  2. ^ Tegeltija, Sam (21 September 2015). "Rising Rhondda stars to join Treorchy Male Choir for annual concert". Wales Online. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  3. ^ a b Doran, Lorna (28 January 2017). "Who is Callum Howells from Let It Shine?". Wales Online. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  4. ^ a b Harrison, Ellie (27 January 2021). "It's a Sin star Callum Scott Howells: 'People deny that Covid-19 is real? My grandparents are dead from it'". Independent. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Callum Scott Howells". Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  6. ^ Dacasin, Leigh (24 February 2021). "It's a Sin: Callum Scott Howells speaks on the show's importance even in 2021". Vingt Sept. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  7. ^ "OBA meet royalty!". Aloud. January 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  8. ^ Aloud (22 January 2021). "Are you watching #ItsASin tonight? It's featuring one of our brilliant, long-standing members of @onlyboysaloud @callumshowells! Callum was a founding member of OBA and even joined us on #BritainsGotTalent. He is now our youth ambassador and we can't wait to watch him tonight!". Retrieved 3 February 2021 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ "Callum faces up to harsh reality in Asia". North Wales Live. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Callum Howells". Loud Applause Rising Stars. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  11. ^ Evans, Carrie (7 October 2014). "Young star Callum lands role in Lord of the Flies". Wales Online. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  12. ^ Seal, Chris (25 February 2015). "Treorchy Male Choir hits the high notes for Ty Hafan". Penarth Times. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  13. ^ Whistlecroft, Charlotte (28 January 2017). "Broadway hit Hamilton hits the Saturday night TV circuit as Callum Howells impresses in Let It Shine audition". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  14. ^ Starkey, Adam (5 February 2017). "Let It Shine contestant Callum Howells quits after landing role in West End show". Metro. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  15. ^ "Casting announced for Menier Chocolate Factory's She Loves Me". West End Theatre. 24 October 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  16. ^ Robey, Tim (29 January 2021). "It's a Sin star Callum Scott Howells: Aids killed millions, yet we never learnt about it in school". Independent.ie. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  17. ^ Warner, Solly (22 January 2021). "Callum Scott Howells: The Welsh Breakout Star". Notion. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  18. ^ Scott, Darren (22 January 2021). "It's a Sin star Callum Scott Howells on queerness, HIV and why gay sex scenes are just another day on the job". Pink News. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  19. ^ "It's A Sin's Callum Scott Howells: Rising to fame, Welsh independence and his love of Cardiff City". ITV. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  20. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (1 February 2021). "'It's A Sin' Star Callum Scott Howells Signs With Anonymous Content". Deadline.

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