Liza Colón-Zayas becomes first Latina to win Best Supporting Emmy
Liza Colón-Zayas, a Puerto Rican actor, has made history by becoming the first Latina to win the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. She received this recognition for her role as Tina in the popular FX series The Bear. This marked Colón-Zayas's first-ever Emmy win, which she dedicated to her co-stars, family, and Latinas worldwide during her acceptance speech on Sunday night.
Colón-Zayas's heartfelt acceptance speech and fashion statement
During her acceptance speech, Colón-Zayas expressed gratitude toward her husband, David Zayas, and humorously thanked the stagehands for adjusting the microphone to accommodate her petite stature. She said, "Thank you to my husband... He told me to write a speech, and I didn't." The actor also acknowledged fellow nominees Meryl Streep, Carol Burnett, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Hannah Einbinder in her remarks.
'Keep believing and vote': Colón-Zayas's message to Latinas
In her speech, Colón-Zayas also addressed Latinas watching the ceremony, encouraging them not to give up on their Hollywood dreams. She used this platform to urge everyone to register to vote, emphasizing the importance of exercising their democratic rights. "Thank you for giving me a new life with this show and to all the Latinas who are looking at me—keep believing and vote," she concluded before leaving the stage.
