Buzzin Soap Stars

The British Soap Awards ceremony took place on Saturday night, with Hollyoaks taking six out of the fourteen gongs on offer.

The Hollyoaks actress, Roxanne McKee who plays Louise Summers, was voted the sexiest female, Chris Fountain won Best Actor for his role as Justin Burton and Best Actress went to Emma Rigby who plays Hannah Ashworth.

Eastenders claimed four prizes on the night including the Best Soap Award, a much better evening for the BBC programme who last year only received one prize.

Jo Joyner won Best Dramatic Performance for her role as Tanya Branning and Jamie Brothwick was voted Best Dramatic Performance from a young actor for his part of Jay Brown.  The show was also voted Best Storyline for the drama of Max and Stacey’s affair.

Coronation Street won five awards at the ceremony including Best Newcomer for Michelle Keegan who plays Tina McIntyre.  They were also presented a gong for Best Comedy Performance for Maggie Jones as Blanche Hunt.

The Streets Liam Connor played by Rob James Collier was voted Sexiest Male and the Best Villain went to none other than Jack P Shephard who plays David Platt.

Liz Dawn was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for her character, Vera Duckworth which ended in January after 34 years on the Street.

Emmerdale were presented with two awards, one for Best Single Episode and the other was a special award for one of the producers.