Robert Aramayo praised in Hull after Bafta wins

Robert Aramayo won both the Bafta best actor and Rising Star awards for his role in I Swear, and people in his home city of Hull have hailed him as an inspiration.

Robert Aramayo has been praised in his home city of Hull after winning two Bafta awards. He was named best actor for his portrayal of John Davidson in the film I Swear and also received the Rising Star award. Aramayo studied performing arts at Wyke College and was involved with Hull Truck Theatre early in his career. The film follows John Davidson’s experience growing up with Tourette’s syndrome in 1980s Scotland. Local response: - Aramayo received both a leading actor prize and the Rising Star award at the Baftas. - He became emotional onstage and described the recognition as overwhelming. - Staff at Wyke College said his success felt like the whole of Hull was behind him and that his achievement was inspirational for students. - Hull Truck Theatre’s artistic director said Aramayo is a phenomenal actor and that the recognition reflects the role local theatres play in encouraging talent. - The person Aramayo portrayed, John Davidson, was made an MBE in 2019 for his work raising awareness of Tourette’s syndrome. Summary: Aramayo’s Bafta wins prompted expressions of pride and admiration in Hull and brought attention to the local institutions involved in his early training. Undetermined at this time.