Phoebe Dynevor attends the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) EE Rising Star Award nomination announcement in London, Britain, January 10, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
LONDON (Reuters) – “Bridgerton” star Phoebe Dynevor, “The Bear” Golden Globe winner Ayo Edebiri and “Saltburn” actor Jacob Elordi are among the nominees for the EE Rising Star Award at this year’s British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards.
Phoebe Dynevor speaks to a journalist from Reuters as she attends the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) EE Rising Star Award nomination announcement in London, Britain, January 10, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
The list of five contenders, revealed on Wednesday, also includes actors Sophie Wilde and Mia McKenna-Bruce.
British actor Dynevor, 28, shot to fame in hit Netflix series “Bridgerton” and is also known for thriller “Fair Play”.
“I’ve been looking up to the BAFTAs since I was tiny and … I’m so in awe of the talent that I’m being recognised with,” Dynevor told Reuters.
Phoebe Dynevor, Mia McKenna-Bruce and Sophie Wilde pose as they attend the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) EE Rising Star Award nomination announcement in London, Britain, January 10, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Australian Elordi’s credits include teen drama series “Euphoria” and portraying Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola’s biographical drama “Priscilla”. The 26-year-old’s latest release was satirical thriller “Saltburn”.
Fellow Australian Wilde, 26, starred in horror “Talk to Me” and is also known for comedy-drama series “Everything Now”.
Actor Ayo Edebiri attends the 14th Governors Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 9, 2024. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo
American comedian and actor Edebiri won a Golden Globe on Sunday for her portrayal of a chef in culinary drama “The Bear”. The 28-year-old’s other credits include films “Bottoms” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”.
The 80th Venice Film Festival – Premiere for the film “Priscilla” in competition – Red Carpet – Venice, Italy, September 4, 2023 – Cast member Jacob Elordi poses. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo
British-born McKenna-Bruce, 26, starred in coming-of-age drama “How to Have Sex” and is also known for “Persuasion”, based on the Jane Austen novel of the same name.
Previous winners of the award, which is voted for by the public, include Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya, “Spider-Man” star Tom Holland and “No Time To Die” actor Lashana Lynch.
The BAFTA Film Awards will take place on Feb. 18 in London. The full list of nominees will be announced next week.
(Reporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Additional reporting by Sarah Mills; Editing by Tomasz Janowski)
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