Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Year : 2, Issue: 37
Entertainment Desk: Asian representation took a monumental leap forward at the 2024 Emmys, with “Shogun” stars Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada— both claiming top honours in drama categories.
Sawai, with her win for best drama actress, became the first actress of Asian descent to take home an Emmy in this category. In a similar historic feat, Sanada won best lead actor, becoming the first Japanese actor and only the second Asian actor ever to claim this award in the history of the Emmys.
The 2024 Emmys, aired live from LA’s Peacock Theatre, showcased a groundbreaking night for Asian actors and for “Shogun”, which swept several major categories. With its 25 nominations—the most for any series this year—the show has cemented itself as a leading force in television history.
Sawai previously won the TCA Award for best individual achievement in a drama, where she was also the first performer of Asian descent to win the award over both male and female nominees, a testament to her groundbreaking work in the series.
Meanwhile, Hiroyuki Sanada, who took home the Emmy for best lead actor for his role as Yoshii Toranaga in “Shogun”, expressed his pride in receiving the award from Minari star Steven Yeun.
