The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented Emmys to television creators and performers from nine countries ( Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Qatar, Spain, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom) at the 53rd International Emmy® Awards last night in New York City. The Gala was attended by television professionals from around the world and hosted by Live with Kelly and Mark co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.
The Founders Emmy® was presented to Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, whose three-decade career has championed creative excellence, supporting the visionary storytellers behind some of the most celebrated series in television history, including 24, Glee, Grey’s Anatomy, Homeland, and This Is Us.
The Directorate Award was presented to João Roberto Marinho, Chairman and President of Grupo Globo, honoring his leadership in strengthening the group’s legacy of independent journalism and cultural impact, by TV Globo news anchor William Bonner and Brazilian actress Lilia Cabral.
“In a world that often feels uncertain, television continues to serve as a powerful force for connection across cultures and borders,” said International Academy President & CEO Bruce L. Paisner. “This year’s winners, spanning the globe from Japan and Germany to Australia and Türkiye, reflect the extraordinary diversity of voices and the outstanding programs and performances that define the very best of global television.”
In addition to the 2 Special Awards, 16 Emmy® statues were presented by the International Academy during the evening.
The 16 winning International Emmy® programs and performances are: "Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days" (Arts Programming), Oriol Pla (Best Performance by an Actor), Anna Maxwell Martin (Best Performance by an Actress), "Ludwig" (Comedy), "Dispatches: Kill Zone: Inside Gaza" (Current Affairs), "Hell Jumper" (Documentary), "Rivals" (Drama Series), "Bluey" (Kids: Animation), "Auf Fritzis Spuren – Wie War Das So In Der DDR?" [On Fritz’s Traces – What Was It Like In The GDR?] (Kids: Factual & Entertainment), "Fallen" (Kids: Live Action), "Gaza, Search For Life" (News), "Shaolin Heroes: Denmark" (Non-Scripted Entertainment), "La Médiatrice" [The Mediator] (Short-Form Series), "It’s All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football" (Sports Documentary), "Deha" [The Good & The Bad] (Telenovela), and "Lost Boys & Fairies" (TV Movie/Mini-Series).
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