Omotola Wins BEFFTA Award

 

Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde picked a BEFFTA Film Icon award at a private presentation at London’s leading film studio, East End Studios, recently.
The star actress expressed her gratitude for being honoured with such a high profile award.
Omotola is the first movie star to be awarded with the special BEFFTA honorary award in the film category. “This is the best award I have received on a global level. It is such an honour and I’m truly humbled that 16 years of my work in the film industry have been rewarded in a special way internationally. There are so many people to thank for bringing me to this level. Special thanks goes to my husband for always being there, everyone that I have worked with but most importantly, my fans. I love my fans so much, they are very supportive,” Omotola said.
Another high profile receipent of a  BEFFTA special awards this year is Sir Trevor McDonald, OBE, who received BEFFTA Lifetime Achievement award.
BEFFTA founder, Pauline Long, commended Omotola for her contribution to the film industry and also for her involvement in charity.
The BEFFTA Film Icon award was presented to Omotola by PR guru, Theodora Ibekwe.