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"I think there will be lots in it that will be able to change Scotland's culture and arts sector and the screen sector for the better," he said.

The award for non-scripted entertainment went to Danish reality TV series Shaolin Heroes, which follows contestants leaving their conventional lives behind to pursue martial arts.

After receiving free arts training in Liverpool at Rare Studio, he secured a place at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Manou adds that having international students helps boost connections for future careers in the arts.

He also was awarded the Order of Merit, the highest honor granted by Jamaica for arts and science achievement.