The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented Emmys to television creators and performers from ten countries at the 52nd International Emmy Awards tonight in New York City. The Gala was attended by television professionals from around the world and hosted by stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das. Winners spanned 10 countries, including Argentina, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Thailand and the United Kingdom. In addition to the two Special Awards, 14 Emmy statues were presented by the International Academy during the evening.
“In these turbulent times, television is definitely an art form that brings people from around the world together – no matter their culture or language. The International Academy is proud to recognize these outstanding programs and performances,” said International Academy President & CEO Bruce L. Paisner.
The 14 winning International Emmy programs and performances are: Pianoforte (Arts Programming), Timothy Spall (Best Performance by an Actor), Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying (Best Performance by an Actress), División Palermo (Comedy), Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story (Documentary), Les Gouttes de Dieu [Drops of God] (Drama Series), Tabby McTat (Kids: Animation), La Vida Secreta de tu Mente [The secret life of your mind] (Kids: Factual & Entertainment), En af Drengene [One of the Boys] (Kids: Live Action), Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story (Sports Documentary), Restaurant Misverstand – Season 2 [The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes] (Non-Scripted Entertainment), Punt de no Retorn [Point of no Return] (Short-Form Series), La Promesa [The Vow] (Telenovela) and Liebes Kind [Dear Child] (TV Movie/Mini-Series).
The Founders Emmy was presented to David E. Kelley, the prolific writer and producer behind iconic shows such as "Ally McBeal," "L.A. Law," and "Big Little Lies," by Michael Pressman, Co-Executive Producer of Kelley’s shows Picket Fences and Chicago Hope. The Directorate Award was presented to Sidonie Dumas, CEO of Gaumont, by actor and producer Omar Sy, star of the hit show "Lupin."