Emma Mackey wins the BAFTA Rising Star Award 2023
"Sex Education"'s Emma Mackey Wins the BAFTA Rising Star Award
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McCormack gained notoriety last year for his lead role in "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande" playing a young sex worker opposite Emma Thompson. He also played Isaiah Jesus in "Peaky Blinders" and Matthew Claflin in "Bad Sisters". He will soon be appearing in thriller "The Tutor", and TV series "The Woman in the Wall" alongside Ruth Wilson.
"For as long as I can remember, I have followed those recognised by the BAFTA EE Rising Star category as a source of inspiration," he said. "To hear that I stand in the company of the past and present nominees is an incredible honour. Thank you, sincerely, to the jury."