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BAFTA Rising Star nominees announced

British stars Phoebe Dynevor and Mia McKenna-Bruce make shortlist

by Amber Wilkinson

Phoebe Dynevor, Mia McKenna-Bruce and Sophie Wilde
Phoebe Dynevor, Mia McKenna-Bruce and Sophie Wilde Photo: Tom Dymond

Young British actors Phoebe Dynvenor (Fair Play) and Mia McKenna-Bruce (How To Have Sex) were announced as nominees for the BAFTA EE Rising Star award today. They are joined on the shortlist by Australians Sophie Wilde (Talk To Me) and Saltburn star Jacob Elordi, and American comedian and actor Ayo Edebiri (Bottoms).

Celebrating its 19th year, the prestigious EE Rising Star Award is the only award at the EE BAFTA Film Awards voted for by the British public, with voting now open at ee.co.uk/BAFTA until midday on February 16.

The winner will be announced at the BAFTA awards on February 18.

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