Latinos Shine in Emmy Nominations; Oscar Isaac, Bad Bunny, and Colman Domingo Lead the List
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Latinos are prominently featured in the Emmy nominations, with actors Oscar Isaac, Carlos Manuel Vesga, and Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny leading the list.
- Oscar Isaac is nominated for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Anthology Series for his role in Netflix's "Beef."
- Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show received nine nominations, setting a record for the most Emmy nods for a halftime performance.
Los Angeles: The 78th Emmy Awards nominations showcase a significant presence of Latino talent, with prominent figures like Guatemalan-American actor Oscar Isaac, Colombian actor Carlos Manuel Vesga, and Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny making notable appearances.
Oscar Isaac earned a nomination for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Anthology Series for his performance in the second season of Netflix's "Beef," which also received a nomination for Best Miniseries. Isaac, born in Guatemala, has become a recognized Hollywood star through his work in films such as "Ex Machina," "Dune," "Moon Knight," and the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
Colombian actor Carlos Manuel Vesga received a surprise nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Apple TV's science fiction production "Pluribus." The series, set in a world where humanity is integrated into an alien hive mind, features Vesga as Manousos Oviedo, a role that propelled him into international productions after a successful career in Colombia with projects like "Amor sincero" and "La prepago."
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance made history by securing nine Emmy nominations, the most ever for a Super Bowl halftime show, surpassing Lady Gaga's 2017 record. The artist's representation extends to the Variety Special category.
Additionally, actor Colman Domingo, of Belizean and Guatemalan descent, is nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his work in "The Four Seasons." This nomination further solidifies Domingo's current professional success, following his recent Oscar nominations.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.