Romanian-born actor Sebastian Stan nominated for best actor at BAFTA Awards
<p>Romanian-born actor Sebastian Stan has been nominated in the category of "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for his performance in the film <em>The Apprentice</em> at the 2025 BAFTA Awards.</p>
<p>Stan portrays Donald Trump in <em>The Apprentice</em>, focusing on the early years Trump spent in New York. The film depicts a young Trump as an emotional and naive outsider from the outskirts of New York City, trying to find his place in the ruthless and elitist world of Manhattan.</p>
<p>Sebastian Stan also earned a nomination at the 2025 Golden Globes for his role in <em>The Apprentice</em>. Additionally, the actor received another nomination for his role in <em>A Different Man</em>, which <a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/sebastian-stan-first-golden-globe-speech-romania-jan-2025">won him the award for Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical at the same event</a>.</p>
<p>The thriller <em>Conclave</em>, set in the Vatican, received the most nominations - 12 - at the 2025 BAFTA Awards. <em>Anora</em>,<em> The Brutalist</em>,<em> A Complete Unknown</em>,<em> Conclave</em>, and<em> Emilia Perez </em>are <a href="https://www.bafta.org/stories/longlists-2025-ee-bafta-film-awards">among the nominees</a> for best film.</p>
<p>The event will take place on February 16.</p>
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