"We came from nothing and we got this," Abdi said looking at the bafta.
Despite the British starpower of 12 Years a Slave, Gravity led the bafta nominations, taking home 11 nods.
Gravity led the awards season charge in London on Wednesday with 11 bafta nominations, including best film and best director.
Here is Emmy, Golden Globe and bafta nominee Benedict Cumberbatch reading the actual lyrics from R. Kelly's new song "Genius."
Los Angeles Times Sacha Baron Cohen Plays Hilarious Prank On bafta Britannia Awards Audience.
She was nominated for the bafta, SAG, and Golden Globe, too.
“I was flattered and privileged to be presented to the two of them at the bafta event in Los Angeles,” Findlay said.
Your Royal Highness, my dear beautiful Uma [Thurman], and my dear bafta friends, yes, you've done me in.
The British version was nominated for a bafta in 2005; the American version aired twice then was canceled.