Although she appeared in just one scene of Gavin and Stacey, Catrin-Mai Huw still gets recognized for playing Stacey’s rival Natalie Lewis.
The brief yet iconic pharmacy stare-off between Stacey and Natalie, interrupted by a customer asking for fake tan, remains memorable.
Now a teacher, Huw, 36, says her pupils often reference the scene, which has inspired internet memes over the years.
Despite the simplicity of filming the single scene, she finds it amusing that fans still recognize her 15 years later.
Veteran actor William Thomas, known for roles in Only Fools and Horses, was surprised when he was cast as the eccentric vicar Father Chris.
His intense sandwich monologue during Gavin and Stacey’s wedding preparation became legendary.
Despite initial nerves about performing alongside the show’s creators Ruth Jones and James Corden, Thomas found comfort in the congregation’s laughter during filming.
He later reprised his role for Baby Neil’s christening and Nessa and Dave’s wedding.
Reflecting on the show’s enduring popularity, Thomas believes there’s genuine love between Nessa and Smithy, speculating that Smithy likely accepted Nessa’s marriage proposal.
Steven Meo’s portrayal of Gavin’s co-worker Owain Hughes left viewers puzzled by his cryptic introduction.
The apparent joke “Owain Hughes… and before you ask, no I don’t!” was never explained, fueling fan theories.
Meo revealed that the line was a deliberate red herring from Ruth Jones, designed purely to baffle the audience.
Despite having moved on to new roles, including a West End production of Fawlty Towers, Meo still encounters headlines calling him “unrecognizable” since his Gavin and Stacey days.
He attributes the show’s lasting appeal to its heartfelt storytelling and relatable characters.
Gwynfor Roberts, who played Dic Powell, the Welsh-speaking seller of stolen goods, appeared only twice but left a lasting impression.
Dic’s defining moment came when he sold stolen barbecue meats to Mick and Bryn, delivering his lines entirely in Welsh.
Roberts, a longtime actor on Welsh soap Pobol y Cwm, often gets recognized in Barry, where the show is set. He recalls being approached by a young fan outside a local café, amused by their recognition after so many years.
Looking forward to the upcoming Christmas finale, Roberts is curious about how the show will wrap up but doubts the mystery of the infamous fishing trip will ever be resolved.
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