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Santa Barbara International Film Festival paid a tribute to Oscar nominated Actor Rami Malek who received the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award for his performance in FOX’s 2018 release, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY.

The actor stands as a strong contender for the Oscar!

SBIFF 2019 - Outstanding Performer Award Presentation to Rami Malek

Outstanding Performer(s) of the Year Award

This tribute was created to honor the actor or actress whose role in a film has exceeded greatness. The Outstanding Performer(s) of the Year Award is given to the best performance of the year. Recipients:

2019 – Rami Malek

2018 – Margot Robbie and Allison Janney

2017 – Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone

2016 – Brie Larson and Saoirse Ronan

2015 – Steve Carell

2014 – Cate Blanchett

2013 – Jennifer Lawrence

2012 – Viola Davis

2011 – James Franco

2010 – Colin Firth

2009 – Penelope Cruz

2008 – Angelina Jolie

2007 – Helen Mirren

2006 – Heath Ledger

2005 – Kate Winslet