BAFTA Winners Live Results - Colin Firth Gives King’s Speech in British Awards Clean Sweep
Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011
by Julian Price
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“And the BAFTA for best leading actor goes to...Colin Firth!”
That’s right; many believe that nothing short of a miracle will prevent Colin Firth picking up this year’s Best Actor award as the prestigious ceremony gets under way. Although the British actor, who starred in the acclaimed drama, “The King’s Speech”, faces some seriously tough competition from the likes of James Franco, Javier Bardem, Jeff Bridges and Jesse Eisenberg, it is widely believed that it is already in the bag for Firth.
The BAFTA’s, already a fairly British occasion, notably and consistently rewarding British talent (and why not), could be dominated again by British winners this evening, with the King’s speech nominated in 14 categories. Christian Bale (The Fighter), Helena Bonham Carter (The King’s Speech) and the late Pete Postlethwaite (The Town) could be other British acting winners, while Danny Boyle will be hoping to spring a surprise as director of “127 Hours” and repeat his Slumdog Millionaire success.
Favourite for the best leading actress award is Natalie Portman for her performance in Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan, where she will fight it out with Julianne Moore and Annette Bening (The Kids are Alright), Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit).
One award definitely already sorted out is for Sir Christopher Lee, who will be accepted into the Academy Fellowship which is effectively a Hall of Fame award and certainly well deserved.
So, is anyone willing to bet against Colin Firth? Watch this space as I will add the winners as they are announced.
Best Actor: Colin Firth (The King's Speech)
Best Actress: Natalie Portman (Black Swan)
Best Director: David Fincher (Social Network)
Best Film: The King's Speech
Best Supporting Actor: Geoffery Rush (The King's Speech)
Best Supporting Actress: Helena Bonham Carter (The King's Speech)
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Top-level comments on this article: (9 total)All the movie stars are arriving and beginning their procession up the red carpet, with flashbulbs and fans all the way! Glamorous frocks and big smiles, the order of the day. Not too long now, before the ceremony gets under way.
All the stars are in and seated and the ceremony is just a few minutes away. Nerves are sure to be jangling for some of tonight's hopefuls.
First BAFTA of the night for The King's Speech - Best Score
Helena Bonham Carter wins the Best Supporting Actress BAFTA...another victory for The King's Speech!
Geoffrey Rush wins BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor...you guessed it...The King's Speech!
BAFTA for Best Director...David Fincher for the Social Network!
BAFTA for Best Actress goes to...Natalie Portman for Black Swan
BAFTA for Best Actor goes to...Colin Firth for The King's Speech! Surprise Surprise!
BAFTA for Best Film goes to...The King's Speech!
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