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John Boyega went from being unknown to becoming an A-list actor in the making thanks to his impressive performance in Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. The 23-year-old actor confirmed his place on the red carpets as he won the Rising Star prize at the 2016 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards.
A Rising star
Humble and down to earth
Boyega, who is known for his down-to-earth behavior, accepted the award with humility. As he took the stage in his dapper and well-cut black tuxedo to accept the award, he jokingly called his achievement a fluke:
“First and foremost I want to thank God for this moment. A big thank you for BAFTA for this amazing opportunity, and to the members of the public who have voted. I have not been doing this for a long time. It’s a fluke! […] I’m going to share this award with all the young dreamers who are hard working and are quite frankly amazing. This is to you. This is to your path.”
This is a symbolic win for Boyega, who was facing intense criticism from a few Star Wars fans who were offended by the idea of a black Stormtrooper. “Get used to it” people!
