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One of Britain's rising stars tonight shocked Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothee Chalamet by being crowned the BAFTA best actor while Jessie Buckley won top prize in the female category.I Swear's Robert Aramayo, 33, from Hull, appeared in a state of disbelief as he won the main acting honour just moments after he received the rising star BAFTA.One Battle After Another has scooped multiple BAFTA awards tonight including best film in a major boost ahead of the Oscars next month.Director Paul Thomas Anderson also won best director and adapted screenplay while the Leonardo DiCaprio film also found success in the best editing and cinematography categories.Sean Penn was also awarded best supporting actor with British star Wunmi Mosaku winning the female award for her role in Vampire hit Sinners.Described as a bellwether ahead of next month's Academy Awards , One Battle After Another led the nominations with 14 nods, with Sinners, Hamnet and Marty Supreme following close behind.Hamnet, helmed by Chloe Zhao, has broken the record for the most nominations for a female-directed film in BAFTA history, with 11.The BAFTA Film Awards is hosted by Alan Cumming at the Royal Festival Hall on February 22 and airs on BBC One at 7pm.Follow live updates from the BAFTAs belowThat's a wrap on the BAFTAs 2026The rundown...Let's have a recap! One Battle After Another wins Best FilmWINNER - One Battle After AnotherHamnetMarty SupremeSentimental ValueSinnersJessie Buckley wins Best ActressJessie Buckley – HamnetRose Byrne – If I Had Legs I'd Kick YouKate Hudson – Song Sung BlueChase Infiniti – One Battle After AnotherRenate Reinsve – Sentimental ValueEmma Stone – BugoniaRobert Aramayo wins Best ActorWINNER - Robert Aramayo – I SwearTimothée Chalamet – Marty SupremeLeonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After AnotherEthan Hawke – Blue MoonMichael B. Jordan – SinnersJesse Plemons – BugoniaDame Donna Langley awarded BAFTA fellowshipPaul Thomas Anderson wins Best Director WINNER - Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After AnotherRyan Coogler – SinnersYorgos Lanthimos – BugoniaJosh Safdie – Marty SupremeJoachim Trier – Sentimental ValueChloé Zhao – HamnetRobert Aramayo wins BAFTA Rising Star AwardJohn Davidson is the most remarkable person I’ve ever met and he believes there is so much more we need to learn about Tourette’s. In the words of the film, they need support and understanding.WINNER - Robert AramayoMiles CatonChase InfinitiArchie MadekwePosy SterlingBAFTA honours late film stars including Val Kilmer and Robert RedfordHamnet wins Outstanding British FilmWINNER - Hamnet28 Years LaterThe Ballad of Wallis IslandBridget Jones: Mad About the BoyDie My LoveH Is for HawkI SwearMr BurtonPillionSteveSentimental Value wins Best Film Not in the English LanguageWINNER - Sentimental ValueIt Was Just an AccidentThe Secret AgentSirātThe Voice of Hind Rajab Share or comment on this article: Rising British star Robert Aramayo shocks DiCaprio and Chalamet to win best actor as One Battle After Another is named top film

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