Since its inception , the award has been given to two male directors , eight actors , seven actresses and one film crew . Gemma Arterton was the only individual to be nominated two times , at the 13th and 14th Empire Awards ceremonies in 2008 and 2009 respectively . Twice two awards were handed out at the same year . The first time was at the 5th Empire Awards ceremony in 2000 where there was a tie between Carrie-Anne Moss and the crew of '' East Is East '' and the second time was at the 12th Empire Awards ceremony in 2007 where the award was split to Best Male and Best Female newcomers . Chloë Grace Moretz was the last winner in this category for her roles in '' Kick-Ass '' and '' Let Me In ''
5th Empire Awards
5th Empire Awards
Empire Award for Best Newcomer