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The list of five contenders revealed on
Tuesday, also features Naomi Ackie, who portrayed late music
star Whitney Houston in biopic "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" and
"Good Luck to You, Leo Grande" actor Daryl McCormack. He is the
only male nominee.
Mackey and Wood play close friends in the Netflix comedy drama
about teenagers trying to figure out their love lives. Wood, who
has previously won a BAFTA TV award for Female Performance in a
Comedy Programme for "Sex Education", was recognised on Tuesday
for her role in drama "Living".
Mackey was nominated for her portrayal of "Wuthering Heights"
novelist Emily Bronte in biographical drama "Emily".
The EE Rising Star Award is the only category voted for by the
public at the annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts
Film Awards, which this year will take place on Feb. 19 in
London.
Past winners include Atim's "The Woman King" co-star Lashana
Lynch, Tom Hardy, Kristen Stewart and Oscar winner Daniel
Kaluuya.
The full list of nominations for the 2023 BAFTAs, which will be
hosted by actor Richard E. Grant, will be announced on Thursday.
(Reporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Vin Shahrestani)
(FILE PHOTO: Actress Emma Mackey delivers a
speech during the 47th Cesar Awards ceremony in Paris, France,
February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier)
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