BBC Share By Entertainment Daily Jun 2 2019 By Entertainment Daily Jun 2 2019 British Soap Awards winner Kara-Leah Fernandes shares personal link to EastEnders' storyline Kara-Leah wowed the crowd EastEnders Share By Entertainment Daily Jun 2 2019 By Entertainment Daily Jun 2 2019 Kara-Leah Fernandes is on top of the world after winning a British Soap Award for Best Young Actor last night for her role as Bailey in EastEnders. But Kara-Leah, nine, revealed during her heartwarming acceptance speech that she could relate to Bailey because she has a disabled brother. Her character acted as carer to mother Dinah, who tragically took her own life on the soap. Kara-Leah accepted her award alongside co-star Roger Griffiths (Credit: ITV) Read more: EastEnders fans shocked as Ben reveals halfway is gay During the star-studded ceremony hosted by Phillip Schofield, Kara-Leah accepted the award alongside co-star Roger Griffiths, who plays her father Mitch. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers She told the crowd: “I want to thank God first, the EastEnders team for creating such a witty and mature character who is raising awareness for young carers.” The young award-winner continued: “I have a disabled brother, so I can relate to Bailey a bit.” “Thank you to my amazing EastEnders family, my agency and all of my family. And school teachers.” Kara-Leah plays bailer in EastEnders (Credit: BBC/Kieron McCarron) Read more: EastEnders’ Max Bowden shares sweet behind-the-scenes picture of on-screen daughter Fans soon took to Twitter to express their delight at the youngster’s win, as well as the emotional connection to her storyline. One wrote: “Kara-Leah Fernandes is an absolute star. She brings so much to Bailey and the show! #EastEnders” While another said: “Kara-Leah Fernandes is ADORABLE, and brilliant #BritishSoapAwards” Finally, another viewer said: “Kara-Leah Fernandes is so cute her speech had me welling up #Britishsoapawards” Kara-Leah and Roger were involved in an emotional storyline (Credit: BBC/Kieron McCarron) Read more: EastEnders SPOILER: Robbie returns with a secret Last night’s ceremony took place at the Lowry Theatre in Manchester. Other winners included Hollyoaks for Best Soap, Gregory Finnegan for Best Actor and Lucy Pargeter for Emmerdale. Kara-Leah and Roger also won an award for Best On-screen Partnership. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story. Share Good to Know Share By Entertainment Daily Jun 2 2019 By Entertainment Daily Jun 2 2019
