Three performers of AAPI heritage earned acting nominations for the 2026 Emmy Awards, with recognition spanning drama and limited series categories.
Riz Ahmed poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA’s, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Riz Ahmed received a nomination for lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for his performance in Bait, marking another major awards recognition for the British Pakistani actor.
South Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung poses during a photocall before the presentation of Chanel Metiers d’Art 2026 collection in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Oscar-winning South Korean actor Youn Yuh-jung was nominated for supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for Beef. The nomination adds to Youn’s long list of international accolades following her Academy Award-winning performance in Minari.
Sepideh Moafi arrives at the premiere of “Black Bird” on Wednesday, June 29, 2022,, at the Regency Bruin Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Sepideh Moafi earned a supporting actress in a drama series nomination for HBO’s The Pitt. Moafi, an Iranian American actor, was recognized for her performance in the medical drama, which led all programs with 25 Emmy nominations.
The winners of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced during a ceremony in September.
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