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The actor, 11, admitted he had thought it would be 'pretty scary acting as the person in front of him', but soon felt better when he got to know the BAFTA ...

Talented: Jude was just nine when he beat 300 hopefuls to play a fictionalised version of a young Kenneth in the director’s semi-autobiographical film (pictured in-character) Yeah he was a role model, I love him so much.' Jude was just nine when he beat 300 hopefuls to play a fictionalised version of a young Kenneth in the director’s semi-autobiographical film.

Northern Ireland's Jude Hill has won Best Young Actor at the Critic Choice Awards for his role in Belfast.

The Critics’ Choice award celebrates the best in TV and movies each year. Usually held in January, at the start of the awards season, it was delayed for two months due to the Covid pandemic, but for Belfast it was worth the wait. Sir Kenneth was still delighted to be taking home one of the top awards though and thanked British cinema audiences for their support. Copycats!” And while Sir Kenneth was in London’s Royal Albert Hall picking up a Bafta for Outstanding British Film, the youngest star of the movie was in LA stealing the show at the Critics’ Choice Awards. With awards season for the TV and movie industry well underway, Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast is continuing the momentum ahead of the Oscars in under a fortnight’s time.

The 11-year-old star from Northern Ireland was smiling from ear to ear as he picked up the award for Best Young Actor for his role as Buddy in Kenneth ...

Singer-songwriter Morrison is nominated for Best Song for Belfast's Down to Joy and Ciarán Hinds has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film. It has been a busy season for the Belfast film stars, who will go on to the Oscars later this month, where Belfast has received Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay nominations. The acclaimed film won a total of three awards at Sunday's ceremony as Branagh won the Best Original Screenplay Critics Choice Award, while the film also won the award for Best Acting Ensemble at the event.

The Outlander star was delighted when Belfast won Outstanding British film at the BAFTA awards last night.

Thank you very much for being so kind to ours, we deeply appreciate it." Taking to Instagram, she said: "So proud of all our cast, crew and producers on this fantastic honour!!! "Build it with passion and truth and believe in the originality and uniqueness of your story and your voice and believe in the imagination of the public to embrace every and any kind of story well told.

The 11-year-old from Gilford was at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday.

He loved the buzz, loved the work, and he knows exactly how to respond The 11-year-old thanked his castmates and parents for "always being there and... He took to the role from the first day.

Newcomer Jude Hill has won Best Young Actor at the Critic Choice Awards for his role in Kenneth Branagh's semi-autobiographical family drama Belfast.

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