In pictures: Bafta Cymru winners
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Hollywood actor Michael Sheen has dedicated his Bafta Cymru award to the people of his hometown, Port Talbot, after winning the accolade for best actor. He was honoured for The Gospel of Us, which followed his role in National Theatre Wales' The Passion, a three-day open air play set in his home town of Port Talbot in 2011.
Some of Wales' most well-known faces from the worlds of television and film were honoured at the ceremony, which was presided over by TV presenter Matt Johnson and journalist Sian Lloyd at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay on Sunday.
Among them was Ruth Jones, who picked up the award for best writer for Sky's comedy series Stella, which also claimed best television drama.
Producer Julie Gardner, best known for leading the revival of Doctor Who with Russell T Davies (pictured with her), received the Sian Phillips award. It is presented to a Welsh man or woman who has made a significant contribution in either a major feature film or network television programme.
The best actress award went to Sara Lloyd Gregory for her role in Welsh language drama Alys. The S4C series also won best photography and lighting.
Newsreader Huw Edwards won best presenter for his work on The Story of Wales. The BBC Cymru Wales series, which was produced by Green Bay, won the Gwyn Alf William award for a programme or series which has contributed to the understanding and appreciation of the history of Wales.
The former anchor of BBC Wales' Welsh language news programme Newyddion, Dewi Llwyd, was also honoured, winning the special award for his outstanding contribution to television.