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Last updated on the 31 March 2025 by Evandrus
Mini Biography
Born: 2 September 1983, Aberystwyth, Wales.
Elen Rhys grew up surrounded by the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of her homeland, she developed a passion for the performing arts early on. She attended Ysgol Penweddig, a Welsh-medium secondary school, where her interest in acting began to flourish. She pursued formal training at the prestigious Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, which laid the foundation for her successful career in the entertainment industry.
Her breakout role came in the 2011 thriller “Panic Button”, where she portrayed Gwen. She went on to appear in notable films such as “World War Z” (2013) and “Apostle” (2018). On television, Rhys has made a significant impact with roles in acclaimed series like “Broadchurch” and “Hidden”. However, she is perhaps best known for her lead role as Detective Miranda Blake in the BBC drama “The Mallorca Files”, which has earned her widespread acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
Elen Rhys stars as DI Ffion Lloyd in “The One That Got Away”, a British crime drama series released in 2025. The show, an English adaptation of the Welsh-language series “Cleddau”, follows DI Lloyd and her former partner, DS Rick Sheldon, as they investigate a murder that echoes a case from twelve years prior.
Beyond her professional achievements, Elen Rhys leads a fulfilling personal life. She is married to Benjamin Wiles, a chef, and together they have a son named Wilfred, born in 2018. Rhys often shares glimpses of her family life on social media.
Suggested viewing
The One That Got Away (2025)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 6.7
Twelve years after their engagement ended, a pair of detectives find themselves working together once again when the murder of a student nurse appears linked to a double homicide in a Welsh coastal town, the very case that initially brought them together.
Top cast: Elen Rhys, Richard Harrington, Rhian Blythe, Ioan Hefin, Aled Pugh, Mali Ann Rees, Ian Puleston-Davies, Sule Rimi.
The Mallorca Files (2019)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 6.8
Set on the sun-soaked island of Mallorca, this light-hearted yet compelling crime drama follows two detectives with clashing personalities who reluctantly team up to solve crimes. Despite cultural differences and personal tensions, their partnership blossoms as they unravel mysteries involving greed, deception and passion, all while crossing the island’s picturesque yet enigmatic settings.
Top cast: Elen Rhys, Julian Looman, MarÃa Fernández Ache, Tábata Cerezo, Alex Hafner, Nacho Aldeguer, Carlos Olalla, Denis Schmidt.
