British Soap Awards POC Winners

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Written By Blake Carminucci

Channique Sterling-Brown and Aaron Thiara

The 2023 British Soap Awards honored the best in British soap operas throughout 2022 and 2023. The ceremony was held on June 3, 2023, at the Lowry Theatre in Salford Quays, Salford, and was broadcast on ITV1, ITVX, and STV three days later.

The publicly voted categories were announced on April 11, 2023, with the vote opening that same day. Viewers could also vote for Villain of the Year for the first time since 2014, as well as being able to vote for Best Young Performer for the first time. The shortlist, including panel nominations, was released on May 2, 2023, alongside tickets for the ceremony being made available.

Here are the POC winners from the British Soap Awards.

  • Best Soap: EastEnder

  • Villain of the Year: Aaron Thiara, (Ravi Gulati, EastEnders)

  • Best Newcomer: Channique Sterling-Brown (Dee Dee Bailey, Coronation Street)

  • Best Storyline: Incel Eric Targets Mason and Maxine (Hollyoaks)

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