Meet the 2024 BAFTA EE Rising Star Nominees: The Next Big Names in Film and TV

The 78th British Academy Film Awards are marking the 20th anniversary of the EE Rising Star Award, which was first awarded to James McAvoy in 2006. Over the years, the actors who have won the award have proven that they deserved the accolade, with Mia McKenna-Bruce being the latest recipient. This year, several promising actors have been nominated for the award, so let’s take a closer look at them.

Marisa Abela

Marisa Abela has been making a name for herself since 2022, but last year saw her take on her biggest role yet—playing Amy Winehouse in the Back to Black biopic. She is also currently busy filming the spy thriller Black Bag, alongside stars like Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender.

Marisa Abela

Born Dec 8, 1996

Marisa Abela was born on Sunday, December 8, 1996. This Sagi…ttarius has made their mark as actress. They are now 28 years…

Jharrel Jerome

Jharrel Jerome’s role in the biopic Unstoppable, where he portrays wrestling legend Anthony Robles, earned him several accolades at various film festivals before the movie hit theaters in December. Prior to Unstoppable, Jerome was widely praised for his role in When They See Us, which earned him multiple awards, including a Primetime Emmy.

Jharrel Jerome

Rising Star

Born Oct 9, 1997

Jharrel Jerome was born on Thursday, October 9, 1997. This L…ibra has made their mark as actor. They are now 27 years…

David Jonsson

British actor and writer David Jonsson is just getting started. His first movie role was in 2023’s Rye Lane, and he quickly rose to stardom with his role in last year’s Alien: Romulus, where he played Andy. He also appeared in the historical drama Bonhoeffer as Frank Fisher and has two upcoming projects: The Long Walk with Cooper Hoffman and Wasteman with Tom Blyth.

David Jonsson

Born Sep 4, 1993

David Jonsson was born on Saturday, September 4, 1993. This… Virgo has made their mark as actor. They are now 31 years…

Mikey Madison

American actress Mikey Madison had a remarkable year, with her film Anora sweeping award ceremonies and earning numerous wins for both her and the movie. And the accolades aren’t over yet—she still has several nominations pending, including a Best Actress Oscar nod.

Mikey Madison

Rising Star

Born Mar 25, 1999

Mikey Madison was born on Thursday, March 25, 1999. This Ari…es has made their mark as actress. They are now 25 years…

Nabhaan Rizwan

British actor Nabhaan Rizwan has recently been focusing more on TV shows than films, with his last movie being 2023’s drama In Camera. On television, he made a name for himself last year as Dionysus in the Kaos series, as well as in the comedy series Juice. He is also currently working on Aimee Lou Wood’s Film Club series and the historical drama Dope Girls.