Olivia Colman is undoubtedly one of the most talented actresses working today and it doesn't come as a surprise to us, that she has been nominated for the 'Best Actress' category at the Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. Colman, who is the recipient of four BAFTA Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, has not only been nominated for Oscars (2019) for the very first time, but also will go head to head with Yalitza Aparicio, Lady Gaga, Melissa McCarthy and bookies’ favourite Glenn Close for the prize. Yalitza Aparicio Nominated for Oscars 2019 Best Actress Category for Roma: All About Aparicio and Her Chances of Winning at 91st Academy Awards

The star, who won a Golden Globe earlier this month for her performance as Queen Anne, is now up to scoop yet another prize for the same role in 'The Favourite', which is one of the most nominated films at this year’s Oscars alongside Roma. Yorgos Lanthimos Nominated For Oscars 2019 Best Director Category For The Favourite: All About Yorgos Lanthimos And His Chances of Winning at 91st Academy Awards

Born on January 30, 1974 in Norwich, Norfolk, England as Sarah Caroline Olivia Colman, the actress is known for films like The Favourite (2018), Tyrannosaur (2011) and The Lobster (2015). Olivia, who rose to prominence for her work in television, made her breakthrough as Sophie Chapman (the girlfriend of David Mitchell’s neurotic Mark) in the Channel 4 comedy series Peep Show (2003–2015). And now, she is considered to be one of the country's most talented actresses, with an incredible career spanning nearly two decades.

Coming to Colman's film, 'The Favourite' has landed a nod for Best Picture. It will compete against Black Panther, BlacKkKlansman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Green Book, Roma, A Star is Born and Vice for the most coveted prize of the movie awards season.

Check Out the Trailer of The Favourite Starring Olivia Colman Here:

Speaking of The Favourite, the movie has garnered praise from audience and critics alike. 'The Favourite', was reviewed by New York Times as a 'wildly entertaining, bracingly cynical comedy of royal manners' directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Written by Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara and helmed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the film also stars Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, James Smith, and Mark Gatiss in significant roles.

Coming back to Colman and her chances of winning the awards, she is surely a shoo-in for the Best Actress. So, what do you think? Will she walk away with The Little Gold Man at the 91st Academy Awards? Let us know in comments section below.

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