Since beginning her acting career in the 1970s, Morgan has appeared in a variety of TV series, films and stage productions in both the English and Welsh languages. Welsh Newspaper the
Western Mail referred to her as "one of the most respected actors of her generation." Morgan's portrayal of Martha won her her second BAFTA Cymru award for best actress (having previously won one for her performance in
Tair Chwaer [1998]). Morgan has also achieved prominence through her role in
Torchwood as
Mary Cooper, the mother of principal character
Gwen Cooper. Morgan first appeared in the episode "
Something Borrowed" in the second series (2008), and returned for six episodes of the show's fourth series,
Torchwood: Miracle Day (2011). she went on to win the award in a ceremony held on 30 September 2012. In September 2012 Morgan joined the cast of the
fifth series of
Hollyoaks Later, playing Nana Flo. She will also star in the upcoming U.S drama series ''
Da Vinci's Demons'' as Sister Albina. In addition to her screen career, Morgan is also an established stage actress and dramatist who has also translated plays, including the
Vagina Monologues, into the Welsh language. Her stage acting roles include the
National Theatre Wales production
A Good night out in the Valleys which was first performed in 2010. ==Selected filmography==