BEFFTA founder Pauline Long and Stedman of Five Star at Babble, Mayfair London

BEFFTA founder Pauline Long and Stedman of Five Star at Babble, Mayfair London

Film director and actor Gabriel Castillo

Film director and actor Gabriel Castillo

Supermodel Julius Reuben looking sharp

Supermodel Julius Reuben looking sharp

Media Personality Sherry Dixon giving a speech at BEFFTA 2010 launch

Media Personality Sherry Dixon giving a speech at BEFFTA 2010 launch

International Makeup artist David Ayo-Gorgeous and Model/Presenter Anya James

International Makeup artist David Ayo-Gorgeous and Model/Presenter Anya James

London’s Mayfair venue Babbles was lit with full glamour and elegance as top black and ethnic personalities within entertainment, film, fashion television and arts gathered to celebrate the red carpet VIP launch of the 2nd annual BEFFTA(Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts) awards. Among the special guests were Stedman of Five Stars, Fame academy star Audley Anderson, Junior Giscombe, radio personality Sherry Dixon and Lord Paul Johnson.

Last year’s winners Jasmia Robinson, international fashion choreographer Catwalk Professor, actor David Ajala, Sola oyebade of Mahogany models were among the vibrant guests. The award ceremony that celebrates the achievements of the known and gives exposure to the unknown hardworking personalities was well received by the huge number of guests that graced the launch eager to find out who made it to final nomination list. Asked what she thought about the 2010 nominees, founder of Pauline Long explained, “the public nominated overwhelmingly for their favourite stars but it was down to the panel of BEFFTA members to decide who makes it to the final list, once again this year we have definitely discovered some great talent that needed recognition and we hope the public will continue to support them”. Voting is expected to begin on 24th September.

This year’s BEFFTA awards night will take place at Central Hall Westminster, London in the Black History Month on 30th October. The prestigious red carpet event is expected to be star-studded with a comeback performance from Stedman of Five star and other talented artists. Meanwhile international celebrity hairstylist Verona white will treat the audience to an exclusive creative and well choreographed hair and dance show.

Nominees list:  http://www.beffta.com/news/?page_id=7

For tickets visit www.beffta.com/news

Voting begins on 24th September.

For more information email: info@beffta.com

More BEFFTA launch pictures below…..

Actor David Ajala at BEFFTA launch

Actor David Ajala at BEFFTA launch

Catwalk Professor, the man that teaches how to walk......

Catwalk Professor, the man that teaches how to walk......

Celebrity Photographer Kenneth Asia

Celebrity Photographer Kenneth Asia

Singer/Songwriter Juniour Giscombe and Lord Paul Johnson

Singer/Songwriter Juniour Giscombe and Lord Paul Johnson

Supermodel Jasmia Robinson looking radiant

Supermodel Jasmia Robinson looking radiant

The Voice entertainment editor strikes a pose with Stedman of Five Star

The Voice entertainment editor strikes a pose with Stedman of Five Star

601 TV boss David Mbiyu and Mahogany Models CEO at BEFFTA launch

601 TV boss David Mbiyu and Mahogany Models CEO at BEFFTA launch

Fashion designer and wardrobe stylist Skye Chirape

Fashion designer and wardrobe stylist Skye Chirape