Annie Wallace Nominated for Scottish BAFTAs
- Submitted by: Ross Thomson, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Friday, 07 October 2016
- Motion reference: S5M-01896
That the Parliament congratulates Annie Wallace on becoming the first transgender actor to be nominated for the Scottish BAFTAs; understands that Annie, who grew up in the heart of Aberdeen, has played the character of Sally St Claire since October 2015 on the well-established Channel 4 soap, Hollyoaks; notes that she has also received recognition at the National Diversity Awards, at which she was named the Celebrity of the Year; commends all efforts taken to promote diversity and equality, and wishes Annie every success at the Scottish BAFTAs, which take place on 6 November 2016.
Supported by:
Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Maurice Golden, Jamie Greene, Alison Harris, Alison Johnstone, Liam Kerr, John Lamont, Richard Lyle, Ben Macpherson, Gillian Martin, Ivan McKee, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Ash Regan, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle