Global talent poured into NYC for the 39th International Emmy Awards. Hosted by former 90210 star, Jason Priestly, the event showcased achievements in international TV along with celebrity presenters and honorees. Winners spanned 6 countries: Chile (first time) Belgium, Canada, Portugal, Sweden, and The United Kingdom. Each lending their unique artistic vision and viewpoint. Presenters and attendees included Wendy Williams, John Laroquette, Edward Herrmann, Ally Sheedy, Danny Pino, etc
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| Host Jason Priestly with presenter Jessica Szohr |
Not to be left out, as a surprise to the audience, Lady Gaga opened the 39th International Emmy Awards to over 1,000 attendees. She also presented the International Emmy Founders Award to Nigel Lythgoe, the executive producer of American Idol and the Co-creator & Executive Producer of So You Think You Can Dance.
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| Presenter, Wendy Williams |
The International Emmy Directorate Award was presented to Subhash Chandra, Chairman of India’s Zee TV by actress Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife) and Citigroup Chairman Richard Parsons.
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| Best TV Movie/Mini-Series winners with presenter Jessica Zohr |
Shelter / VMMA
Belgium
“Laços de Sangue” (Blood Ties)
S.I.C. (Sociedade Independente de Comunicação) / TV Globo
Portugal
Best Performance by an Actress
“The World’s Strictest Parents”
Twenty Twenty Television
United Kingdom
“Millennium”
Yellow Bird / SVT / ZDF / Nordisk Film
Sweden
Documentary
JS Kastner Productions / The National Film Board of Canada
in association with CTV CanadaNot Pictured
Best Performance by an Actor
Christopher Eccleston
as Willy Houlihan
Accused
RSJ Films for BBC One
United Kingdom
