This award is to recognise the best on-screen performance this year by an actor — broadcast or non-broadcast.  The performer might be working in TV drama or a digital docu-drama, or in commercials.  Entrants should be based in the North East and the Border region – or feature in content produced in the region.

WINNER:
Annabelle Davis, The Dumping Ground, Children’s BBC

 

The Judges said:

These were very honest and engaging performances from a great character actress, who brings an exceptional quality to the role with good pathos and comedy, including lovely storylines about her own disability.