Ian Watkins (Steps)
| Ian "H" Watkins | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ian Watkins |
| Also known as | H |
| Born | 8 May 1976 (age 40) Llwynypia, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, dancer, stage actor |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Jive, Sony, Steps Recordings, Warner Music Group |
| Associated acts | Steps, Claire Richards, H & Claire |
| Website | www |
Ian "H" Watkins (born 8 May 1976) is a Welsh singer, dancer and stage actor, known for being one of two male singers of the British pop group Steps. He has said that "H" stands for "hyperactive", describing his character.
After Steps split on Boxing Day 2001 he formed a duo, H & Claire, with fellow ex-Steps member Claire Richards. They released three singles and an album.
He then decided to take a musical theatre course at the Royal Academy of Music. Whilst taking the course he also appeared in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and was filmed for a reality TV series, H-side Story, which followed him as he tried to make a new career in acting. In 2003 he was voted number 8 on a Channel 4 poll of 100 Worst Britons We Love to Hate. Following extra tuition, Watkins performed at Preston's Charter theatre in the pantomime Cinderella as the character of Buttons. In summer 2007, he performed in the West End version of Fame. During Christmas 2007, he reprised his role as Buttons in the pantomime Cinderella at the Grimsby Auditorium. Christmas 2010 saw his return to Grimsby as he performed in the pantomime Beauty and the Beast, playing the part of Muddles. In 2013, Watkins announced that he was returning to his role as Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in June.
In June 2006, Watkins appeared in a special week of episodes of the BBC Radio Drama Silver Street on the BBC Asian Network. He played the character of former soldier Dave in episodes set in the Welsh countryside. In November 2006, Watkins featured on the BBC Children in Need Celebrity Scissorhands show, where Michelle cut his hair.
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