Actor James Martin (An Irish Goodbye) was named Outstanding Newcomer at the RTS Ireland Television Awards 2023.
OUTSTANDING NEWCOMER: As well as the category awards, the RTS Ireland committee present an Outstanding Newcomer Award in recognition of emerging screen talent who have made an impact on audiences this year. Our industry thrives on finding and developing new and diverse talent who light up our screens. This year’s Outstanding Newcomer Award will be presented to an actor who has made his mark on both Irish and International audiences this year through his excellent portrayal of his characters on screen. His latest work includes the role of Danny Armstrong in Netflix / ITV series Marcella and his portrayal of Lorcan in the Oscar Winning Best Short Film An Irish Goodbye.
RTS Ireland’s Outstanding Newcomer: James Martin
Agnes Cogan, Chair of RTS Republic of Ireland, said, “This award is to recognise emerging screen talent and its impact on audiences over the past year. James Martin, this year‘s recipient, has been lighting up our screens in the Netflix/ITV Series Marcella and with his unforgettable portrayal of Lorcan in the Oscar-winning short, An Irish Goodbye.”
About the RTS Ireland Awards: Originally founded in London as the Television Society in 1927, the Irish centre was launched in 1995. The Gradaim/RTS Ireland Television Awards seek to recognise Irish productions and international co-productions which are considered by peer jury members to have made a positive contribution worthy of acclaim by the industry and Irish viewers. RTS Awards are one of the international gold standard awards for the TV industry and an important showcase of the extraordinary talent evident across the country’s television industry.
Press release by rts.org.uk
