THE VANITY FAIR EE RISING STAR PARTY SEES STARS KICK OFF COUNTDOWN TO THE EE BRITISH ACADEMY FILM AWARDS
A star-studded guest list including Maya Jama, Anne Marie and Luke Evans celebrated the 15th year of the EE Rising Star Award at Decimo, The Standard
London, Thursday 23rd January 2020: Last night, talent from the film, theatre, fashion and music worlds came together to celebrate the 2020 EE Rising Star Award nominees at the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party. The star-studded event took place at the latest celebrity hotspot, The Standard in Kings Cross, where guests soaked up the glitz and the glamour of the awards season in style.
Stars in attendance celebrating the 15th anniversary of the prestigious EE Rising Star award, included: Maya Jama, Anne Marie, Luke Evans, Ella Eyre and Emma Louise Connolly and Oliver Proudlock, Connor Swindells, Clara Amfo and Hope Ikpoku were also spotted rubbing shoulders with 2020 nominees; Jack Lowden who is known for his standout turns in Dunkirk, Mary Queen of Scots and most recently Fighting With My Family, Kaitlyn Dever who has been praised for her lead role in Booksmart and received critical acclaim for her performance in Unbelievable and Micheal Ward whose roles in Top Boy and Blue Story have made him a household name in 2020.
The EE Rising Star Award recognises emerging actors or actresses who have each shown exceptional talent on the big screen over the past year and have captured the imagination of both the public and film industry alike. This year’s nominees are Awkwafina (The Farewell), Jack Lowden (Fighting With My Family), Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart), Kelvin Harrison Jr (Waves) and Micheal Ward (Blue Story). This is the only award voted for by the UK public and will be announced at the EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 2nd February 2020. Voting is live at ee.co.uk/BAFTA.
Throughout the evening, guests danced to DJ sets from Arielle Free, DJ Henri and Yinka Bokinni, while sipping on drinks created in partnership with Champagne Taittinger, Villa Maria, CîROC, Casamigos, Sassy Cidre and S. Pellegrino.
Audi were also on hand to ensure that guests arrived at The Standard London, in style.
The team at The Standard also created bespoke cocktails in honour of each 2020 EE Rising Star nominee, including:
- Fire Ward-en
Cîroc Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime, Chilli
- Awkwafina Spritz
Cîroc Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Lime, Soda
- Ludo’s Paloma
Cîroc Vodka, Tree Cents Grapefruit Soda, Lime
- House of Harrison
Casamigos Blanco, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Syrup
- Fresco KD
Guava, Apricot, Elderflower, Lemon
A live photo-shoot took place throughout the evening for Vanity Fair’s renowned Portrait Studio. The images were captured for the second consecutive year by photographer Zoe McConnell.
To discover who will win the EE Rising Star Award for 2020, tune in to the EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 2nd February. The ceremony will take place at Royal Albert Hall and be hosted by Graham Norton. It will also be broadcast exclusively on BBC One and BBC One HD. The ceremony is also broadcast in all major territories around the world. On the night, www.bafta.org will feature red carpet highlights, photography and winner’s interviews, as well as dedicated coverage on its social channels including Facebook (/BAFTA), Twitter (@BAFTA / #EEBAFTAs) and Instagram.
List of attendees:
- Maya Jama
- Anne Marie
- Luke Evans
- Jack Lowden
- Kaitlyn Dever
- Micheal Ward
- Reggie Yates
- Connor Swindells
- Clara Amfo
- Vick Hope
- Roxie Nafousi
- Edward Bluemel
- Aisling Bea
- Ella Eyre
- Layton Williams
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For more information and images please contact M&C Saatchi Public Relations: EEbafta@mcsaatchi.com
NOTES TO EDITORS
About EE
EE runs the UK's biggest and fastest mobile network, offering superfast connections in more places than any other operator. EE brought the first 4G network to the UK in October 2012 with it continuing to be the UK’s biggest 4G network, and launched the UK’s first 5G network in May 2019.
EE has received extensive independent recognition, including being named the UK's best network every year since 2015 for all the following awards: The Mobile Choice Awards, The Mobile News Awards, The Mobile Industry Awards and by RootMetrics®.
As well as offering mobile services to consumers and small and medium businesses, EE also provides home and business broadband using both 4G and fixed line connections.
EE is committed to being number one for service in the industry. Its retail presence exceeds more than 600 shops across the UK. EE remains the only mobile provider to answer 100% of customer calls in the UK and Ireland, and was recognised as the UK’s Best Large Contact Centre by the UK Customer Experience Awards 2018 and Welsh Contact Centre Awards 2019. EE was awarded The Sunday Times’ Best 100 Companies to Work for in 2018 and 2019, as well as being named Best Employer 2018 by the European Contact Centre & Customer Service awards.
EE is part of BT’s Consumer business unit which provides products and services to all of BT’s consumer customers in the UK.
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About BAFTA
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is a world-leading independent arts charity that brings the very best work in film, games and television to public attention and supports the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally. Through its Awards ceremonies and year-round programme of learning events and initiatives – which includes workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA and Asia – BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration. For advice and inspiration from the best creative minds in working in film, games and television, visit www.bafta.org/guru. For more, visit www.bafta.org.
About The Standard
The Standard International are a group of hip boutique hotels founded in West Hollywood and known for their unique take on modern hospitality. Cultural programming, innovative dining and drinking, and guest experience are at the brand’s core with seven properties across New York, the Maldives, Miami Beach, LA and London. The Standard, London was previously the Camden Council Town Hall Annexe and it’s new Brutalist building reflects the brand’s distinctive aesthetic and original approach to hospitality set in the burgeoning neighbourhood of King’s Cross.