Rhiwbina Living Issue 54 │ Spring 2022

EMMA
Emma Kaler is an actor and model and this Spring, she'll be
taking on competitors from all over the country in the Miss Wales
competition. We talk to the Rhiwbina woman about her work
The month of May will see
one of Rhiwbina's finest take
on challengers from all over
Wales in one of the country’s most
prestigious competitions.
Emma Kaler is a Rhiwbina girl
through and through but will be
looking for more national acclaim
this spring when she graces the
stage at this year's Miss Wales
competition.
"I have lived in the same house
in Rhiwbina my whole life. My
childhood friends, venues and
experiences all happened in this
beautiful village that I feel lucky to
call home.
"Some of my more favourite
memories of mine include playing
in Parc-y-Pentre with friends after
attending Rhiwbeina Primary
School, going to a local dance class
every week in the Scout Hall, and
when I was older, walking through
8
the park on winter mornings to
buy coffee from the local village
shops. I've also enjoyed singing in
the Rhiwbina Summer and Winter
festivals."
For Emma, Rhiwbina always has
been and always will be a place to
call home, even though her life is
now becoming more cosmopolitan,
especially given her blossoming
acting career.
"Although I now spend my time
living between London and Cardiff,
I have always been, and always will,
remain a home bird. It’s comforting
knowing I can always return and
the same people, buildings and
community remain."
But Emma has high aims this
spring. She's through to the Finals of
the Miss Wales competition, which
will be held in May, and is hoping to
count on the support of her village
to help her win.
"The Miss Wales competition was
something that was discussed with
my friends many times when we
were growing up. It was viewed as
I have
mixed
heritage
and believe
representation
matters