ITV Unveils Newest Recipient Of The Tony Warren Student Bursary

ITV has unveiled the fourth and newest recipient of the Tony Warren Drama Student Bursary as Johnathan Georgiou.
Originally from Liverpool, Johnathan began training on the BA (Hons) in Professional Acting at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) this September and is already proving his talent and skills to the teams there.
On receiving the bursary, Johnathan said: "‘I'm over the moon. I can’t explain, seeing the email not long after coming off stage back home in Liverpool was such a surreal moment. I’m completely honoured to have so much financial support put into me and my craft. It's taken so much weight off my shoulders.
"What the Tony Warren bursary has done for me along with the Royal Welsh College won't go forgotten, and each day I’m going to strive to get everything I can out of my training, pushing myself to be the professional I aspire to be. Financial worry has been removed and I can’t thank everyone enough for that."
ITV Casting Director, Gennie Radcliffe, who was part of the audition process for the bursary said: "Jonathan's Liverpudlian twinkle shone out the minute he walked into his audition. He has such a captivating naturalness and intimacy to his acting, making you feel as though you are the only one in the room and the only one he is talking to, he genuinely has you on the edge of your seat.
"The idea that he has three years of world-class training ahead of him at RWCMD to develop these skills even further is incredibly thrilling. Tony was so passionate about wanting to help young actors in financial need and would have absolutely loved Jonathan. We're very proud to be carrying on his legacy through such exciting talent."

RWCMD's Director of Drama Performance Jonathan Munby said: "It's an astonishing achievement and a great way for Johnathan to begin his training with us at the Royal Welsh College. His win underlines the incredible standard of students we have at RWCMD. We can’t wait to have Johnathan with us and we’re very excited to see where his journey will take him.

"We're truly grateful to everyone at ITV for their support. It’s incredibly important that individuals and initiatives such as this continue to support students who are in financial need.

"It's vital for the profession that we continue to train artists from all backgrounds and open up the possibility of a life in the arts in as inclusive a way as possible."

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