Michelle Fairley makes her first appearance in Poland. The outstanding actress will receive a special award at BNP Paribas Warsaw SerialCon.
Michelle Fairley, known to viewers around the world as Catelyn Stark from the HBO Original series "Game of Thrones", will be a guest at the 2nd edition of the series festival - BNP Paribas Warsaw SerialCon!
BNP Paribas Warsaw SerialCon is Poland's largest event dedicated to series, returning to the capital for its second edition from November 26-30, 2025. This year's festival will entice fans of episodic stories with a variety of thematic sections, special screenings, and celebrity meet-and-greets. The main competition remains a key event, with Polish productions competing for the title of Best Series of 2025, among other awards.
It has already been announced that Michelle Fairley, known for her role as Catelyn Stark, was among the invited guests. During her first visit to Poland, the actress will receive a special Cutting Edge Award. The distinction is awarded to creators who:
They blur the lines between the worlds of television and film, redefining the way contemporary stories are told. This honor recognizes artists who boldly experiment with form and narrative, discovering new visual and emotional languages.
Michelle Fairley to star in BNP Paribas Warsaw SerialCon 2025 / press materialsThe award honors those who are not afraid of challenges, who take on socially important topics, and whose creations often show that "the art of TV series can be as profound, surprising and moving as cinema."
According to the justification for the award, which will be presented on the opening night of the 2nd BNP Paribas Warsaw SerialCon, this year's winner, Michelle Fairley, is just such an actress.
"Michelle Fairley is an actress who, with her exceptional charisma, emotional intensity, and artistic courage, has redefined the image of female protagonists in global television series. For years, she has proven that true acting is the art of crossing boundaries—between epic fiction and the intimate truth of emotions," we read in the citation. "The Cutting Edge Award honors creators who bring freshness, unconventionality, and the power of artistic vision to contemporary film culture. Michelle Fairley embodies all these qualities—while remaining a symbol of courage, elegance, and an uncompromising approach to acting," the award added.
Fairley demonstrated her acting skills not only with her aforementioned performance in "Game of Thrones." Her roles in productions such as "The White Princess," "Gangs of London," and "The Serpent Queen" also garnered acclaim, demonstrating her extraordinary versatility.
The actress recently wrapped filming "You'll Never Believe Who's Dead," which was written and directed by Dallan Shovlin. She will next be seen in the new Netflix series "How To Get To Heaven From Belfast."
