Mia McKenna-Bruce Wins EE Rising Star Award at Baftas

The 26-year-old Kent actor's victory for her role in 'How to Have Sex' marks a significant moment in her career, highlighting the importance of conversations around sexual consent.

• Mia McKenna-Bruce won the EE Rising Star Award at the Baftas, the only award chosen by the public, for her role in the coming-of-age drama 'How to Have Sex'.
• Her win was described as a 'complete surprise', and she expressed a desire to 'hug every single person' who voted for her.
• The film, set during a post-GCSEs holiday in Malia on the Greek island of Crete, aims to keep conversations going around sexual consent.
• McKenna-Bruce hopes her win will encourage more people to watch 'How to Have Sex', furthering discussions on its themes.
• The actress emphasized the importance of supporting young talent in the film industry and reflected on the challenges of transitioning from child to adult actor.

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