Rami Malek thanked Freddie Mercury in his acceptance speech at the Golden Globes, saying the win was "for and because of" the frontman.

The 37-year-old won the best actor in a motion picture drama at the ceremony for his performance as the Queen singer in the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.

He beat stiff competition from Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born), Willem Dafoe (At Eternity's Gate), Lucas Hedges (Boy Erased) and John David Washington (BlacKkKlansman).

Malek said in his acceptance speech: “I’m beyond moved. My heart is pounding out of my chest right now.

"This is a profound honour to receive this and to be counted amongst such extraordinary actors. I’m privileged to be counted among you.”

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After thanking the filmmakers, the actor went on to speak about Mercury's band, Queen: "To you Brian May, to you Roger Taylor for ensuring that authenticity and inclusively exists in the music and in the world and all of us.

“Thank you to Freddie Mercury for giving me the joy of a lifetime. I love you, you beautiful man. This is for and because of you, gorgeous.”