'Sound of Music' star nominated for award

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Sound of Music star Connie Fisher is nominated for a best newcomer award by ITV's South Bank Show.

Fisher, 23, was given high appraisal for her performance in the iconic musical, after winning the role in a BBC One talent contest.

She is one of ten nominees for the award, who include trumpeter Alison Balsom and Never Mind the Buzzcocks presenter Simon Amstell.

Rafi Gavron, who appears opposite Jude Law in the film Breaking and Entering has also been nominated for the award.

Awards host Melvyn Bragg said, "The awards go to British artists across the spectrum who have achieved great things during the year. This award brings to a wide public the best of new young talent in the country".