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Shogun triumphed at the Emmy Awards, breaking records with 18 trophies and becoming the first non-English series to win.

The 76^th Emmy Awards ceremony saw a groundbreaking win for Shogun, which took home 18 trophies, making it the first non-English language series to claim the Best Drama award. This adaptation of James Clavell’s novel, set in 17^th-century Japan, defied expectations, with 70% of the dialogue in Japanese. Despite the language barrier, Shogun was hailed for its bold creative vision and exceptional execution.

Hiroyuki Sanada Anna Sawai and Tadanobu Asano.
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Justin Marks, the show’s writer, praised FX and Disney for backing such an ambitious project. "You approved a high-budget, subtitled period drama where the climax is a poetry contest," Marks said in his speech.

Japanese actress Anna Sawai
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Hiroyuki Sanada, who played a strategic samurai lord, made history as the first Japanese actor to win an Emmy for Best Actor. "This was a dream project where East meets West," Sanada commented, visibly moved. His co-star, Anna Sawai, who portrayed a fallen samurai’s daughter turned Catholic, won Best Actress. She emotionally described it as "the role of a lifetime."

This victory reflects a shifting trend in American audiences, following successes like Parasite and Squid Game. Shogun has proven that international productions can not only compete with American series, but also surpass them.

Emmy statue ahead of the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in LA California 2022.
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Other surprises also unfolded throughout the night.

Tom Cruise and Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada.
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Here is the list of awards won during the 76^th Emmy Awards ceremony:

Best Drama Series: Shogun

Best Comedy Series: Hacks


Best Limited Series or Anthology: My Little Reindeer

Best Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun

Best Actress in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai, Shogun

Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart, Hacks

Best Actor in a Limited Series: Richard Gadd, My Little Reindeer

Best Actress in a Limited Series: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Billy Crudup, The Morning Show

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Liza Colon-Zayas, The Bear

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series: Lamorne Morris, Fargo

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series: Jessica Gunning, My Little Reindeer

Anna Sawai and Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada
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With AFP