For their appearance on the UK television show Strictly Come Dancing, Deaf TV star Rose Ayling-Ellis and her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice won the Must-See Moment BAFTA. During their ballroom dance to Clean Bandit's song "Symphony," the music was turned off for a few seconds as the couple danced in silence. Rose, an actor from the popular British soap opera EastEnders, was the first Deaf contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. Through her stellar performance on the show, she powerfully brought society's perceptions of the Deaf community to the forefront. BAFTA Presenter Wows Viewers Rochelle Humes, an English singer and tv presenter, presented Rose with her BAFTA in the most touching way possible by announcing the winner in sign language. Rochelle's notable action coincided with the passage of a new UK law that designated British Sign Language (BSL) as an official language in England and Wales. The Accomplishment of Rose Ayling-Ellis had a Significant Impact Ms. Ayling-Ellis and Mr. Pernice received the first "perfect score" in the show's history, which was a huge victory for Deaf performers all over the world. Rose Ayling-Ellis Uses Strictly Come Dancing to Raise Awareness About Deaf Issues. Ms. Ayling-Ellis emphasizes that simply having Deaf people in front of the camera is insufficient. More people need to work behind the camera as writers, producers, and directors. “We still need to keep going, and keep the pace. We need people behind the scenes because that’s what makes it authentic and real to what Deaf people’s experiences are like." - Rose Ayling-Ellis Providing a Role Model for Deaf People She likes to continue demonstrating that the opportunities for Deaf individuals are endless once the barriers are removed. “Hopefully, it will give them the realization they can do whatever career they want,” she says. “Nothing is impossible, and I know that a lot of Deaf children grow up in a society that thinks it’s not possible. But no - you can do it.” - Rose Ayling-Ellis A Means to Promote the Deaf Cause
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