In the film world, an enviable figure (5)

I believe the answer is:

oscar

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'figure' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for oscar that I've seen before include "Hollywood statuette given as annual award" , "Code word for O" , "Comms code for "O"" , "The familiar Mr Wilde, playwright" , "Film-prize statuette" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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