Day-Lewis tipped for Oscar after Bafta scoop

CO WICKLOW resident Daniel Day-Lewis took the best actor prize at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta’s) last night.

And a little-known French actress, Marion Cotillard, stole the limelight by becoming the surprise winner of the best actress award for her portrayal of singer Edith Piaf in La Vie En Rose.

Julie Christie had been odds-on favourite to win for Away From Her and Atonement’s Keira Knightley was not far behind.