The prestigious Orange Rising Star Award reached its conclusion on 11 February 2007, as the enigmatic Eva Green, was crowned the people's Rising Star.
Eva made her Hollywood debut in Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven (2005) alongside Orlando Bloom. In her most recent film Casino Royale (2006), she won the hearts of critics and UK audiences alike with her outstanding performance as the enigmatic Bond girl, Vesper Lynd.
Hattie Evans, Head of Film at Orange, commented: "We are delighted with the support shown for the Award with thousands of votes coming in from the British public. It's great that Eva has been chosen as this year's Orange Rising Star as she is truly deserving of the Award having, most recently, captivated audiences in Casino Royale. We wish her all the best for what is certainly the beginning of a glittering career."