Robert Aramayo secured the leading actor award at the 79th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, February 22, 2026, for his performance in “I Swear.” The film also earned Aramayo the EE Rising Star Award, marking a double win for the actor at the ceremony hosted by Alan Cumming.
The awards, presented at a ceremony in London, also recognized a film not in the English language. According to a representative, the winning film’s team joked, “We are usually better at skiing,” after accepting the award.
The full list of winners across all categories was announced at the event, with details available from Forbes and the official BAFTA website. The awards celebrate both creative and technical achievements in film, with nominees and winners selected by BAFTA’s membership.
The 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards saw competition across a wide range of films, as initially highlighted in the official longlist released by BAFTA. The awards continue to be a significant event in the film industry, recognizing excellence in British and international cinema.
