TV Choice Awards - DAMIEN MOLONY FORUM

domino l - l - l

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Date: 19:58 May 26, 2012

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For those of you not on twitter there was a bit of a debate this week with tV Choice as to why Damien was not included in the Best Actor nominations for the TV Choice awards. The concensus seems to be that as one of the best TV Newcomers of the year, he more than deserved a place, and that all the Being Human actors should be nominated. Damien was in a very, very challenging position when Series 4 fiming began, Being Human's previous vampire Mitchell (Aidan Turner) was adored by the fans and for many, including myslef, it was unfathomable how the show would ever be as amazing with him gone, or that anyone could portray as engaging a character, or that we could become so invested in a vampire character again. Then Damien Molony came along and it all changed. Superb writing and exceptional acting soon had us completely absorbed as uber compelling Hal was unleashed on our screens. For me as much as the actors are brilliant, and they are, Damien comes top of the pile because of this position he was in, adn hat he was brand spanking new into tv and to the role! TV Choices' responses to me were that there was not enough 'space' to list more that one actor from each tv show..but they managed to do just that with other shows! grrr... anyway, Being Human in nominated for Best Drama Series and Micahel Socha and Lenora Crichlow deservedly have nominations fro best actor adn best actress...so if you have not already, show your support by voting for them! http://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/tvchoice-awards-2012 __________________ Fan Site \| Twitter \| Instagram \| Facebook \| Youtube

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Date: 03:41 May 27, 2012

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I was utterly gobsmacked that Damien didn't make it onto the list.

The chemistry between Michael and Damien as Tom and Hal is incredible and personally speaking, Michael wouldn't have got on the list without Damien. This is no disrespect to Michael because i do think he's rather fab but i thought Damien was that little bit better. I mean, the 'I'm not a man of God' speech' should've got him on the list alone!

I think Damien was overlooked. I think the excuse that it was down to space was just rubbish. If Michael made the list then surely to God Damien should've too, they were both in the same show, often on screen at the same time. How could anyone not be impressed by his debut, given the circumstances he was making his debut from? I do not think i've read a bad review of his performance, magazine critics seem to agree that he was one hell of a find for the show.

TV Choice's reaction to our pointing out their ommission came across as defensive rather than making any sense. Damien should at least have been listed. For crying out loud he won second prize at the Ian Charleson Awards. Obviously popularity means more to this tv magazine than actual talent.

I'll support Being Human and Michael Socha but that's as far as i go with them.

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domino l - l - l

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Date: 19:18 May 27, 2012

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Hi Lisa, thanks for responding... just need a space to get my head straight on this one..I am truly baffled...this is not just rabid fan mania support for our fave actor, it actually makes no logical sense and is a factual error....

No denying that their are some briliant actors on their niminations list, and Michael Socha deserves to be there for his soulful eyes alone!

But their logic makes no sense as to why Damien is not there.their reasoning to me was:

‏@TVChoice

@DMolonyForum @damienmolony We try to be representative across all categories, but unfortunately space means we can't list everyone.

this is so inadequate, and implies it is kind of random pot luck..if they can't list everyone how do they choose?

when i responded with:

‏@DMolonyForum

thank you for your reply @TVChoice A TV award should be about talent and public opinion, not about 'space', otherwise not a true vote?

they replied:

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@DMolonyForum Hopefully ours is about both, but the reality is we simply couldn't list every single actor/show in 17 categories.

BUT check out their nominations list for best actor:

Best Actor

Richard Armitage Strike Back: Project Dawn

Alun Armstrong New Tricks

Matt Bardock Casualty

Max Beesley Mad Dogs

Sanjeev Bhaskar The Indian Doctor

James Bolam New Tricks

Hugh Bonneville Downton Abbey

Martin Clunes Doc Martin

Brendan Coyle Downton Abbey

Benedict Cumberbatch Sherlock

Phil Davis Whitechapel

Neil Dudgeon Midsomer Murders

Idris Elba Luther

Shaun Evans Endeavour

Trevor Eve Kidnap And Ransom

Peter Firth Spooks

Laurence Fox Lewis

Martin Freeman Sherlock

William Gaminara Silent Witness

Joesph Gilgun This Is England '88

Philip Glenister Mad Dogs

Guy Henry Holby City

Ciaran Hinds Above Suspicion

Douglas Hodge One Night

Lee Ingleby White Heat

Jason Isaacs Case Histories

Rob James-Collier Love Life

Toby Jones Titanic

Rory Kinnear Black Mirror

Damian Lewis Homeland

Matthew Lewis The Syndicate

Steven Mackintosh The Jury

Stephen Mangan Dirk Gently

Owen McDonnell Single-Handed

Will Merrick Skins

Ben Miller Death In Paradise

Colin Morgan Merlin

Alec Newman Waterloo Road

Paul Nicholls Law & Order: UK

Steve Pemberton Whitechapel

Rupert Penry-Jones Whitechapel

Dominic Rowan Law & Order: UK

John Simm Mad Dogs

Matt Smith Doctor Who

Michael Socha Being Human

Timothy Spall The Syndicate

David Threlfall Shameless

Stephen Tompkinson DCI Banks

Bradley Walsh Law & Order: UK

Ashley Walters Top Boy

Marc Warren Mad Dogs

Tom Ward Silent Witness

Dennis Waterman New Tricks

Dominic West Appropriate Adult

Kevin Whately Lewis

Ben Whishaw The Hour

Ray Winstone Great Expectations

I do not wish to vote in this category

No space ? couldn't list every single actor in a show? how do they explain this then:

Mad Dogs - 4 actors

Law & Order uk - 3 actors

New Tricks - 3 actors

Whitechapel - 3 actors

Sherlock - 2 Actors

Downtown Abbey - 2 actors

Lewis - 2 actors

Silent Witness - 2 actors

The Syndicate - 2 actors

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Eileen

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Date: 22:57 May 28, 2012

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That sucks so much! BH is obviously not good enough for them! __________________ "And I had a shield. A red one." - Hal (BH)

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Date: 02:05 May 29, 2012

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It sucks spectacularly that Damien is not listed EIleen! especially when they have 2 - 3 actors listed for so many other shows! 'space' my ass!!!! Glad to see Being Human is there though! __________________ Fan Site \| Twitter \| Instagram \| Facebook \| Youtube

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Date: 19:37 May 31, 2012

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Meh, I was a bit shocked too when I found out that he wasn't nominated and Michael and Lenora were, but then I just thought 'well they probably have a good reason for it', but it does seem a bit weird that they seem able to nominate more than one actor in the same category from other tv shows but not from Being Human :/

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domino l - l - l

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Date: 20:21 May 31, 2012

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A good reason could go some way to justifying it, but as you can see from the above, their reasoning is not logical captain! But it is only a Tv choice award..Damien is destined for far greater things. in fact he better start building his trophy cabinet now, it is going to be full. __________________ Fan Site \| Twitter \| Instagram \| Facebook \| Youtube

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Date: 20:33 May 31, 2012

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Indeed it isn't Haha I think so too! Several bafta's and maybe an oscar or two lol just kidding __________________ "And Tom is feeding me lots of banana, which Damien hates and Hal also hates"

domino l - l - l

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Date: 08:05 Jun 1, 2012

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why kidding? i see the same in my crystal ball! (no pressure then, Damien ) __________________ Fan Site \| Twitter \| Instagram \| Facebook \| Youtube

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