Gwenno Saunders
- Born
- May 23, 1981age 45
- height
- 5'6" (or 167 cm)
- nationality
- Welsh
Biography
About Gwenno Saunders
Welsh musician Gwenno Saunders has built a career on singing in languages that most of her listeners don't speak. Born in Cardiff, Welsh by nationality, she records in Welsh and Cornish, blending psychedelic Krautrock and shoegaze influences. Her debut solo album, Y Dydd Olaf, a science fiction concept album based on Owain Owain's 1976 novel, won the Welsh Music Prize. Her Cornish-language albums, Le Kov and Tresor, earned critical acclaim, with the latter nominated for the Mercury Prize.
Before her solo work, Gwenno was a member of the Pipettes, the retro girl group known for cleverly updating classic tropes on songs like "Pull Shapes." She has real/natural breasts, stands 5'6" tall, and has brown hair. She is 45 years old and straight. Her solo career continues to explore themes of language and identity, drawing on her Welsh and Cornish heritage.
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Personal
- Birthplace
- Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32DD show conversions - UK: 32DD, EU: 70E, AU: 10DD, JP: 70E
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 21k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
What languages does Gwenno Saunders record in?
She records in Welsh and Cornish, and her albums often explore themes related to these languages and Celtic identity.
Has Gwenno Saunders won any awards for her solo work?
Yes, her debut album Y Dydd Olaf (based on a sci-fi novel) won the Welsh Music Prize, and her Cornish-language album Tresor was nominated for the Mercury Prize.
What was Gwenno Saunders' role in the Pipettes?
She was a member of the group alongside Rose Elinor Dougall and Rebecca 'RiotBecki' Stephens, contributing to their cult-pop sound on songs like 'Pull Shapes.'
Did you know
- Her solo albums are recorded in Welsh and Cornish, with Y Dydd Olaf based on a 1976 sci-fi novel by Welsh author Owain Owain.
- Her Cornish-language album Tresor was nominated for the Mercury Prize, one of the UK's highest music honors.
- She was part of the Pipettes, a retro-girl group, before launching her solo career.
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