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Elin Fflur
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![]() Fflur at the 2019 BAFTA Cymru Awards
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Elin Fflur Llewelyn Jones
26 July 1984 Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey, Wales
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Nationality | Welsh |
Education | Ysgol David Hughes Bangor University |
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Years active | 2002–present |
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Spouse(s) |
Jason Harvey
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Instruments | Vocals |
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Elin Fflur Llewelyn Harvey, known professionally as Elin Fflur, is a talented Welsh singer, songwriter, and television and radio presenter. She was born on July 26, 1984.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Elin Fflur grew up in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, a village on Anglesey, Wales. She is the oldest of three children. She went to Ysgol David Hughes secondary school and later studied at Bangor University.
From a young age, Elin loved music. She started taking part in local Eisteddfodau (Welsh festivals of literature, music, and performance) when she was only three years old. She became well-known at the National Eisteddfodau.
Her mother was also a singer. She was the main singer for a Welsh folk band called Bran. This band became famous for winning a competition called Cân i Gymru in 1978.
Elin's Career Journey
Elin Fflur started her professional career in 2002.
Singing and Music
Elin took part in Cân i Gymru (Song for Wales) in 2002. This is a popular Welsh music competition. She won the competition with her song "Harbwr Diogel" ("Safe Bay"). She tried again in 2009 but did not win that time.
She has also been part of music groups like Carlotta, with her brother Ioan, and Y Moniars.
Television Presenting
Elin Fflur is a well-known presenter on S4C, a Welsh television channel.
- She first presented a music show called Nodyn from 2008 to 2011.
- Since 2011, she has been a co-presenter for Cân i Gymru. She has worked with different co-presenters over the years.
- In 2012, she became one of the main presenters for Heno, an evening magazine show.
- Elin also presents important Welsh events every year. These include the Urdd National Eisteddfod, the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, and the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
- She has also presented episodes of Noson Lawen, a popular entertainment show.
Radio and Documentaries
In 2018, Elin filled in as a presenter for the breakfast show on BBC Radio Cymru 2.
In 2020, she started presenting a show called Sgwrs dan y Lloer ("A conversation under the moonlight"). In this series, Elin meets with famous guests and has a friendly chat with them in their own gardens.
Elin also took part in an S4C documentary in 2018 called Chdi, Fi ac IVF. In this show, she and her husband, Jason Harvey, shared their personal journey of trying to have a baby using IVF treatment.
Elin's Personal Life
Elin Fflur has two brothers, Gwion Llŷr Llewelyn and Ioan Llewelyn.
On December 15, 2012, Elin married Jason Rusell Harvey. He used to be a football player for Llanfairpwll F.C.. Elin and Jason have openly talked about their journey to have children.
Elin's Work on Screen
Here are some of the TV shows Elin Fflur has been part of:
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Cân i Gymru | Contestant | Winner |
2008–2011 | Nodyn | Presenter | 4 series |
2009 | Cân i Gymru | Contestant | |
2011–present | Cân i Gymru | Co-presenter | Annually |
2012–present | Heno | Co-presenter | |
2012–present | Urdd National Eisteddfod | Anchor | Annually |
2018 | Chdi, Fi ac IVF | Herself | One-off special |
2020–present | Sgwrs dan y Lloer | Presenter | 4 series |
2020–present | Dathlu Dewrder | Co-presenter |
Elin's Music Albums
Elin Fflur has released several albums and singles.
Albums
Title | English translation | Release | Notes |
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Harbwr Diogel | Safe Bay | 2002 | As part of 'Elin Fflur a’r Moniars' |
Dim gair | Speechless | 2003 | This album reached the top of the charts on Radio Cymru. |
Cysgodion | Shadows | 2004 | |
Hafana | Hafana | 2008 | |
Lleuad Llawn | Full moon | 2014 |
Compilation Albums
Title | English translation | Release | Note |
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Y Goreuon | The Best | 2010 |
Singles
Title | English translation | Release | Notes |
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Ysbryd Efnisien | Efnisien's ghost | 2006 | |
Cerddwn ymlaen | You'll Never Walk Alone | 2013 | A charity song with Lucie Jones and Rhys Meirion |
Cloriau Cudd | Hidden covers | 2014 | |
Gwely Plu | Feather bed | 2016 | |
Hiraeth sy’n gwmni i mi | Nostalgia is my company | 2017 | |
Coflaid yr Angel | Angel | 2018 | with Shân Cothi |
Enfys | Rainbow | 2020 | A charity song released during the COVID-19 pandemic |
Dwylo Dros y Môr 2020 | Hands Across the Sea 2020 | 2020 | A charity song featuring various artists |