AN Oscar could be on its way to Wakefield if young acting talent Sarah Louise Bryan has anything to do with it.
The 20-year-old mum has beaten thousands of movie hopefuls to make it through to the second round of an on-line casting competition for a role in an international blockbuster from MGN Filmes.
But the red carpet will have to wait until later this summer when producers of the film RPG – Real Playing Game make their final decision on who should get through to the final round of casting.
Miss Bryan, of Pildacre Brow, Ossett, has already received rave reviews following her gripping audition for the part of Joanna.
Joanna is one of 10 characters to feature in the movie, based on a scenario where each person is controlled by a gamer who must pit their wits against other on-line players and lead their character to victory in a battle to the death.
Click here to watch a video clip of Sarah's audition"What attracted me to Joanna's character is that she fits in with my image and I think we have a similar personality," added Miss Bryan.
She has also appeared in a short film for the IMAX screen in Bradford, and is currently working with Channel 4 on a programme about teenage pregnancy and sexual health.
After becoming a mum at 15 to son Keegan, four, she used her experiences to help others, leading to a national volunteering award in 2005.
She said: "You have to follow your dreams. It's not about being famous, although that would be nice wouldn't it?"
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