BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Entertainment Daily 2 Jun 2019, 16:06 By Entertainment Daily 2 Jun 2019, 16:06 British Soap Awards winner Kara-Leah Fernandes shares personal link to EastEnders' storyline Kara-Leah wowed the crowd EastEnders Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Entertainment Daily 2 Jun 2019, 16:06 By Entertainment Daily 2 Jun 2019, 16:06 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.”Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. 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 Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Entertainment Daily 2 Jun 2019, 16:06 By Entertainment Daily 2 Jun 2019, 16:06 Previous Story Next Story
