Bafta Reveals Rising Star Nominations, We Take A Closer Look At The Contenders

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If we needed any reminding of the names to watch out for in 2013, Bafta has just published its list of nominees for the prestigious Rising Star Award. Juno Temple (of Atonement and St.Trinian's fame) looked pretty in print as the contenders were revealed at Bafta's London headquarters, but who else made it on this year's hot list?

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Here's five actors and actresses to know about this year:

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  • <strong>Name:</strong> Juno Temple <strong>Famous For:</strong> Roles in <em>Atonement</em>, <em>St Trinian's</em> and <em>The Dark Knight Rises</em> <strong>Bonus Fact:</strong> Juno's middle name is Violet

  • <strong>Name:</strong> Elizabeth Olsen <strong>Famous For:</strong> Being the younger sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley plus roles in <em>Silent House</em> and <em>Liberal Arts</em> <strong>Bonus Fact:</strong> She first appeared on TV aged 4

  • <strong>Name:</strong> Andrea Riseborough <strong>Famous For:</strong> Playing Wallis Simpson in <em>W.E</em> <strong>Bonus Fact:</strong> Andrea played Margaret Thatcher in <em>The Long Walk to Finchley</em> in 2009.

  • <strong>Name:</strong> Suraj Sharma <strong>Famous For:</strong> Playing Pi Patel in <em>Life Of Pi</em> <strong>Bonus Fact:</strong> Sharma studies Philosophy at Delhi University

  • <strong>Name:</strong> Alicia Vikander <strong>Famous For:</strong> Starring alongside Keira Knightley in <em>Anna Karenina</em> Bonus Fact: Alicia is best known for starring in Swedish TV drama <em>Andra Avenyn</em>

Now you know the names, cast your vote for the 2013 Rising Star.

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