Owain Wyn Evans

Owain Wyn Evans has enjoyed an already successful career as a journalist and broadcaster, currently working as a reporter for The One Show and the lead weather presenter for BBC North West Tonight. Throughout his career, Owain has spoken openly about his sexuality, coming out as Gay and passionately advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. When booked for corporate events, Owain makes a fantastic host or speaker advocating for the abolishment of LGBTQ+ discrimination and homophobia.

Back when Owain was 18, he made his debut as a presenter, presenting Ffeil – a Welsh language children’s programme. Proving popular as a presenter, Owain was later hired to become a reporter, video journalist and presenter for BBC Wales. Owain first presented the weather for BBC Wales Today in 2012, and has since been a weather presenter for a variety of nations and regions. Amongst his television presenting, Owain also made his radio presenting debut in 2012, becoming a traffic and weather presenter for BBC Radio Cymru.

After being announced as the lead weather presenter for BBC North West Tonight, in 2020 Owain appeared on laith ar Daith teaching Carol Vorderman Welsh, made his debut as a reporter for The One Show, began co-presenting BBC Radio 5 Live with Helen Skelton, appeared as a guest on Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel and co-presented BBC’s New Year’s Eve The Big New Year. Most recently in 2021, Owain made his debut as a weather presenter on BBC Breakfast and completed a 24-hour drumathon for Children in Need. He has also recently appeared on Freeze The Fear with Wim Hof and presented ‘in conversation with’ for BBC Sounds.

In recognition of his already decorated career, Owain has been the recipient of the 2019 Best TV Presenter at the O2 Media Awards for Yorkshire and Humber and the 2021 Best Regional Presenter and Best Breakthrough Talent Awards at the Royal Television Society North West Awards. Throughout his career, Owain has fallen victim to homophobia and received abuse due to his presenting style. Passionately and openly speaking about his sexuality, Owain uses his platform to raise awareness of the homophobia that continues to exist within society and creates acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community. In recognition of his passionate advocacy, Owain has been named multiple times on the WalesOnline Pinc List of the Most Influential LGBTQ People from Wales.

With a successful career as a journalist and broadcaster to his name, Owain is no stranger to an audience and commands one with ease. When looking for a charismatic and personable host for your next event, don’t hesitate in booking Owain who will ensure that events run smoothly. Also a highly passionate LGBTQ+ activist, Owain can deliver an open and honest conversation surrounding the homophobia that he has received during his career and how it can be tackled. When looking for a talented host or passionate LGBTQ+ activist to speak at your next event, book Owain Wyn Evans today.