Two years ago, the hashtag #EmmySoWhite it began to be a trend when the Television Academy didn’t award any major acting trophies Coloured people. The pendulum has swung and this year’s ceremony awarded a record number of blacks in all major categories: drama, comedy, limited series, reality and variety, a first time in the history of the TV Academy.
A year after making history as the second black woman to win for comedic writing, Quinta Brunson returned to the stage for her portrayal of the lovable teacher Janine Teagues In Abbott Elementary. She became the second black woman to win the category, after Isabel Sanford for The Jeffersons in 1981.
Ayo Edebiri It was part of the historic night of The bear (The Bear), where she won Supporting Comedy Actress for her portrayal of young chef Sydney Adamu. According to reports Variety, She is the third black woman to take home the trophy Jackie Harry Of 227 in 1987 and also nominated Sheryl Lee Ralph Of Abbott Elementary in 2022.
Quinta Brunson became the second black woman to win as a comedic actress, following Isabel Sanford for The Jeffersons in 1981.Along with fellow nominees Jessica Williams (Shrinking), Janelle James and Ralph, she was part the largest number of black women ever nominated in the category.
RuPaulthe presenter of RuPaul’s Drag Racehe expanded his record as a presenter and “the most awarded black person in history”. The veteran entertainer won the featured reality show and hosted during the Creative Arts show.
There is also Asia
The creator of Bronca (beef), Lee Sung-jun, scored a hat trick and took home three Emmy Awards for Outstanding Limited Series, Directing and Writing. He is the first Asian winning all three in the same year and first in the directing and screenplay categories. His two protagonists in the series, Steven Yeun and Ali Wongthey also took home their Emmys for performances in the black comedy from Netflix (they are the first Asian winners in each category).
Ayo Edebiri and his well-deserved award for his work in “El Oso” (The Bear). ReutersTrevor Noah ended his tenure as host of The daily show on a high note, becoming the first black person winning a series of featured interviews.
Continuing with the diversity, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, or GLAAD received the Governor’s Award from the TV Academy, a historic moment for the LGBTQ community.
That said, not all the favorites won. Pedro Pasquale he became the first Latino (will this be “different” too?) a getting three nominations in the same year, although none of which ended in a win.
The charming RuPaul has extended his record as host and “most awarded black person in history.” AFPUntil today, only seven Latinos have won acting Emmy awards in all categories: America Ferrera (“Ugly Betty”), Jharrel Jerome (“When They See Us”), Albert Paulsen (“Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre”), Edward James Olmos. (“Miami Vice”), Jimmy Smits (“LA Law”), Rita Moreno (“The Rockford Files”) and Ricardo Montalbán (“How the West Was Won”).
Source: Clarin
