Andrea Riseborough has received a prestigious nomination for Best Actress at this year's Oscars.
The 41-year-old star, who grew up in Whitley Bay, is nominated for her role in To Leslie, a film based on a true story about a single mother who turns to alcohol after spending all of her lottery winnings. Andrea's nomination for To Leslie marks the only Oscar nod for the film, which was released in October last year.
It's the first time that Andrea has been nominated for an Oscar - also known as an Academy Award, and widely considered the most prestigious film award in the industry. However, she already has many other awards under her belt including a BAFTA, Royal Television Society, Screen Actors Guild and Critics' Choice Award.
