The 23-year-old actor and the actress, 26, have been nominated for the prestigious gong alongside Taron Egerton, Brie Larson and Bel Powley.
The five young rising stars, all under the age of 30, have been nominated for the coveted award for their exceptional performances on both the big screen and small screen.John was born to Nigerian parents, Abigail and Samson in Peckham, South London.
John, who played the lead role of Finn in J.J. Abram’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, received his nomination after a plethora of critically acclaimed performances in which culminated in his role in the highly-anticipated Star Wars sequel.
The star said of the news: ‘Thank you to BAFTA and the jury. I’m honoured to be considered for the EE Rising Star Award in this company. What a great way to start thenew year.’
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