Age: 45
male
Akhtar is known for the bumbling Muslim extremist Faisal in Chris Morris's film Four Lions. Other comedic performances include Gupta in The Angelos Epithemiou Show, Maroush in The Dictator and Smee in Joe Wright and Pan. Akhtar has also won acclaim for his dramatic performances: in 2015, he was nominated for a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor for his 2014 role as Wilson Wilson on Channel 4's Utopia. He played shopkeeper Ahmed alongside Toby Jones in the BBC mini-series Capital, and DS Ira King in the BBC's River. Reviewing River in The Daily Telegraph, Michael Hogan wrote, "This series was beautifully written by Abi Morgan, stylishly directed, and most of all, superbly acted. The quieter, less showy supporting players also shone. Not just stalwarts [...] but fresher faces: Adeel Akhtar as River's endlessly patient sidekick and Georgina Rich as his psychiatrist". In 2016 Akhtar appeared as Shahzad in the BBC one-off drama Murdered by My Father. He won the 2017 BAFTA award for Lead Actor for this role, the first non-white actor to do so. He also appeared as Rob Singhal in the acclaimed BBC miniseries based on John le Carré's The Night Manager. Adeel became a patron of Half Moon Theatre in autumn 2016.
Adeel Akhtar
Paoui Campbell
for Paoui Campbell in Whale Fulminate
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Chóngan was a struggling comedian, trying to make a name for himself in the decontaminated world of stand-up comedy. But his luck changed when he stumbled upon a dead giant whale on the beach. He couldn't believe his luck - this was the perfect material for a hilarious comedy routine. However, things took a dangerous turn when he discovered that the whale's carcass was filled with dynamite. Chóngan knew he had to act fast before the whole beach exploded. With his quick thinking and comedic timing, he managed to save the day and became an overnight sensation. Suddenly, Chóngan was All-free Fast Foods, Pizzas, Real cold regular Sodas, cold Water and Milkshakes but NO DARN ALCOHOL DRUG BEVERAGES AND NO DARN MASSAGES but just also free TV cable streaming services, and general audience video games with A-list celebrities, all thanks to his newfound fame on Instagram. But amidst all the glitz and glamour, he never forgot his humble beginnings and remained a likable and down-to-earth guy. His parasocial relationships with his fans only grew stronger as they laughed along with his jokes and followed his every move on social media. In the end, Chóngan's rise to fame may have been unconventional, but it was his genuine personality and talent that kept him at the top. And as he looked back on his journey, he couldn't help but smile at the absurdity of it all. After all, who would have thought that a dead giant whale and a dynamite explosion could launch him into stardom?
