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Alfred Enoch -

The 31 year old actor is best known for significant role as Wes in How To Get Away With Murder and appearances in Harry Potter.

Enouch has also been nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor.

Thandie Newton -

You may recognise her from Mission Impossible 2, Norbit, Pursuit of Happiness and more.

This British actress has created a name for herself in Hollywood, obtaining a Golden Globe, Emmy’s and BAFTA Awards https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏆" title="Trophy" aria-label="Emoji: Trophy">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✨" title="Sparkles" aria-label="Emoji: Sparkles">

Naomie Harris -

The Islington born actress starred in numerous successful movies such as Skyfall, Southpaw, Collateral Beauty and the critically acclaimed film, Moonlight.

Who remembers her scenes in Moonlight? Legendary https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👏🏾" title="Clapping hands sign (medium dark skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Clapping hands sign (medium dark skin tone)">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✨" title="Sparkles" aria-label="Emoji: Sparkles">

Chiwetel Ejiofor -

One of the most successful British actors, Ejiofor has starred in groundbreaking and prominent movies (e.g 12 Years of Slaves, 2012 and Salt).

Commenting on Brexit, “keep Britain as a place people are excited to be in and able to work in” https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✨" title="Sparkles" aria-label="Emoji: Sparkles">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👑" title="Crown" aria-label="Emoji: Crown">

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