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Shogun's Anna Sawai makes history with Emmy Award win: 'I was crying before my name was announced'


Japanese actress Anna Sawai now has the distinction of being the first actress of Asian descent to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series.

The historic moment took place during the 76th annual ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, when Sawai scored the big win in the category for her performance on the FX on Hulu series Shōgun. Looking stunning in a red gown and her long raven locks pulled back tight off her face, the actress was wiping away the happy tears as she made her way to the stage to accept her trophy. Shogun won a record breaking 18 Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Lead Actress and Actor nods for Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada

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