The Maynooth man won Best Actor last night.
Kildare's Paul Mescal's dedicated his Bafta to his Normal People co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones.
He won the Best Actor award last night for his role as Connell in the TV drama.
Congratulations Paul Mescal, yet another first time winner, who collects the Leading Actor BAFTA for his role as Connell in the hugely popular @NormalPeopleBBC šš #VirginMediaBAFTAs #BAFTATV pic.twitter.com/smeFydIGUh
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) June 6, 2021
The Maynooth star beat off stiff competition from the likes of John Boyega and Josh O'Connor.
The 25 year old was visibly emotional accepting the prize:
Paul Mescalās acceptance speech for Leading Actor in recognition of his performance as Connell in @NormalPeopleBBC vs. @RichardAyoadeās commentary immediately after š Some people just have a natural way with words. @mescal_paul #VirginMediaBAFTAs #BAFTATV pic.twitter.com/EjFgWLZVg7
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) June 6, 2021
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