Fabiani congratulates East Kilbride actress

Central Scotland MSP Linda Fabiani expressed delight that East Kilbride born Kate Dickie has been named as Britain’s most promising up and coming actress.

Following widespread critical acclaim for her role in the Scottish film “Red Road”, Ms Dickie has been chosen for inclusion in the European Film Board’s influential Shooting Stars List 2007. The list includes the names of 25 future talents from across Europe.

Ms Fabiani said:-

“Kate is already a recognisable face in Scotland for her TV work in programmes such as Taggart and Tinseltown.

Now with the success of her debut film Red Road it is fantastic to see local talent making an impact on the European stage.

To be selected for the European Film Board’s Shooting Stars list bodes well for her future – in previous years this list has included names such as Daniel Craig, now James Bond, and Rachel Weisz, who went on to win an Oscar last year!

Kate’s star is on the ascendancy and I am sure everyone in East Kilbride and across Scotland will watch her career develop with interest.

I wish her every success for the future “

Alyn Smith, the SNP MEP added,

“Europe’s Shooting Stars programme has picked some real winners in the last few years and I’m sure Kate will more than live up to their standards.

“It’s excellent to see a young Scottish actress being able to make such an impression in the film industry through a Scottish film.

“Congratulations to Kate and to all involved in Red Road.”