Public Voting Opens as 2026 EE BAFTA Rising Star Award Nominees Unveiled
The EE Rising Star Award holds special significance as it is the only category at the EE BAFTA Film Awards voted for by the British public.
RMN Stars Awards Desk
New Delhi | January 15, 2026
LONDON – On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the five nominees for the prestigious EE Rising Star Award were officially announced at a press conference held at The Savoy Hotel. This year’s shortlist features a diverse group of emerging talent who have captured the attention of both the film industry and the public over the past year.
The 2026 nominees are:
- Archie Madekwe, known for his roles in Lurker and Saltburn.
- Chase Infiniti, who starred in One Battle After Another and Presumed Innocent.
- Miles Caton, recognized for his breakout performance in the film Sinners.
- Posy Sterling, winner of a BIFA Breakthrough Award for the drama Lollipop.
- Robert Aramayo, star of I Swear and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
The EE Rising Star Award holds special significance as it is the only category at the EE BAFTA Film Awards voted for by the British public. The nominees were selected by a distinguished jury of industry experts, including actors Joe Alwyn, Sheila Atim, and Benedict Wong.
Public voting is now open and will remain available until 12:00 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026. Film fans can cast their votes through the official website at ee.co.uk/BAFTA, via WhatsApp, or across EE’s social media platforms.
The final winner will be crowned on Sunday, February 22, 2026, during the EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the event will take place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
By participating in the vote, the public joins a 21-year tradition of identifying future icons of the screen, with previous winners including Tom Hardy, Daniel Kaluuya, and last year’s recipient, Mia McKenna-Bruce.
