And the award for Finest Main Actor goes toRobert Aramayo! This win was a shock bundle on the BAFTAs 2026. For his portrayal of Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson within the British movie, ‘I Swear,’ Robert Aramayo received in opposition to fellow nominees Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet. Aramayo additionally took residence the Rising Star Award, turning into the primary performer in BAFTA historical past to win the rising expertise prize and Main Actor award in a single night time.Robert Aramayo is beforehand greatest identified for enjoying the position of Eddard Stark in ‘Recreation of Thrones’ in addition to starring in psychological thriller ‘Behind Her Eyes.’ He additionally performs Elrond in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Energy.“I actually can’t imagine that I’ve received this award. I actually, actually can’t. Everybody on this class blows me away,” mentioned the actor.
Robert Aramayo thanks Ethan Hawke in his speech
He additionally thanked fellow nominee Ethan Hawke for uplifting his journey. “Once I was in class, Ethan Hawke got here in to talk to us at Juilliard and he gave an incredible discuss on longevity as an actor, about defending your instrument and avoiding self-destructive behaviors,” he mentioned earlier than including, “And it had a very nice impression on everybody in that room. So to be on this class with you tonight is unbelievable. Thanks, Ethan.”
Extra about ‘I Swear’
British movie ‘I Swear’ chronicles the lifetime of John Davidson, a Tourette’s campaigner who has struggled with the situation since aged 12. The movie is a mixture of heartwarming comedy and drama about navigating life with a misunderstood situation. Aramayo performs John Davidson within the movie. In his Rising Star speech, Aramayo mentioned John Davidson, whom he portrayed within the movie ‘I Swear’, was the “most exceptional man” he ever met.