It’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2019? Over the next week we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 14 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2019.

• Read on for nominees for the monsta for best TV/film actor of the year. 2018 winner: Hugh Grant for A Very English Scandal

1. Taron Egerton Rocketman Review 

2. Rory Kinnear Years and Years (BBC1)

3. Josh O’Connor The Crown (Netflix) Q&A

4. Billy Porter Pose (BBC2)

5. Andrew Scott Fleabag (BBC1)

• Who should win? Tell us in the comments below or email us at neildurham3@gmail.com. Want to know why we like this shortlist? Click on the tags to read our reviews. Winner revealed 30/12/19.
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