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Oscars 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio wins Best Actor

After five fruitless nominations, Leonardo DiCaprio has finally won his first Oscar - being crowned Best Actor for his role in The Revenant.

Spotlight took the coveted Best Film award, while Brie Larson won Best Actress for Room. Mark Rylance took Best Supporting Actor, and Alicia Vikander won Best Supporting Actress.

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Mark Rylance: I considered not showing up to Oscars

British actor Mark Rylance has told ITV News he considered not coming to the Oscars - even though he ended up winning.

Rylance was among a host of Brits taking home a gong from the ceremony, with his award for best supporting actor in Cold War drama Bridge of Spies.

He spoke to ITV News Correspondent Nina Nannar after he surprised many by beating Sylvester Stallone to the prize.

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