Exclusive: Robert Aramayo’s school drama teacher reflects on Hull actor’s Bafta triumph

Robert Aramayo’s erstwhile schoolhouse play coach has reflected connected nan actor’s singular double Bafta win, wherever he triumphed complete internationally acclaimed stars including Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet.

The Hull-born character was a astonishment victor astatine Sunday’s ceremonial (22 February), taking location Best Actor and Rising Star awards. He antecedently studied astatine Wyke College successful East Yorkshire earlier rising to fame.

Speaking exclusively to The Independent, his erstwhile coach Andy Feetom recalled knowing Aramayo was destined for occurrence aft watching his A-level applicable exam, which earned apical marks.

“His capacity was truthful aggravated and mesmerising,” Mr Feetom said. “I retrieve thinking, ‘He’s nailed nan top-band people successful nan first 10 seconds.’”

Describing his erstwhile student, he added: “He’s a bully lad, very down to earth. There’s nary consciousness of anticipation aliases privilege. He does what he does brilliantly — and he loves it.”