It’s been quite the year, it’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2020? Over the next week we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 14 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2020.

• Read on for the nominees for the monsta for Best TV/film Actor of 2020. 2019 winner: Billy Porter, 2018: Hugh Grant , 2017: Sacha Dhawan, 2016: Jonas Nay, 2015: Sir Anthony Hopkins

1. Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You, BBC1) Preview

2. Harry Lawtey (Industry, BBC2)

3. Matthew Macfadyen (Quiz, ITV) Shortlist

4. Paul Mescal (Normal People, BBC3) Review

5. Dev Patel (The Personal History of David Copperfield) Shortlist

6. Ncuti Gatwa (Sex Education, Netflix) Shortlist

7. Tom Hollander (Us, 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 30/12/20.
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