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Daily Mirror
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Susan Knox

Paul Mescal goes viral as he showcases impressive 'hidden talent' on BAFTA red carpet

He was once called a 'British actor', but Paul Mescal made his heritage crystal clear on the BAFTA's red carpet as he delivered an interview in his native Irish tongue - proving that there is quite literally, nothing he can't do.

The Normal People actor, 27, was nominated for Best Actor for his role as Calum in Charlotte Wells heartbreaking film debut, Aftersun.

After proving that he can not only act, but also sing and dance, Paul put his Irish language skills to the test on the red carpet as he spoke in Gaelic - which is considered as one of the most difficult languages, with only 21% of Irish people speaking it on the daily.

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