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Bafta rising star Mia McKenna-Bruce on the importance of supporting young talent

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Bafta rising star winner Mia McKenna-Bruce has spoken of the importance of having programmes which support young talent as they try to navigate the film industry.

The 26-year-old British actress saw off tough competition from Euphoria actor Jacob Elordi, Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor, The Bear star Ayo Edebiri, and Talk To Me’s Sophie Wilde to secure the prize during Sunday’s award show.

The category is the only one at the, James McAvoy, Kristen Stewart and Tom Hardy.

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