Global TV Stars Shine at 2024 International Emmys

The world's best television shows were celebrated in New York at the 2024 International Emmy Awards. Winners came from 21 different countries, showcasing the global nature of the TV industry. A French-Japanese manga adaptation called "Drops of God" took home the award for best drama series. Competing against shows like "The Newsreader" from Australia and "The Night Manager" from India, it proved to be a crowd favorite. Veteran British actor Timothy Spall won the best actor award for his role in "The Sixth Commandment, " a true crime series. He faced tough competition from stars like Julio Andrade from Brazil and Laurent Lafitte from France. Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, known as Aokbab, won best actress for her work in the Thai drama "Hunger. " Other nominees included Jessica Hynes from the UK and Sara Giraudeau from France. The comedy category saw Argentina's "División Palermo" emerge victorious. This show, distributed by Netflix, focuses on a group of social minorities forming a neighborhood watch. Indian comedian and actor Vir Das hosted the event. He is known for his Netflix special "Landing" and is currently on his international "Mind Fool" tour. Notable presenters included Omar Sy from "Lupin" and Hollywood producer Michael Pressman. They honored industry leaders like Sidonie Dumas, CEO of Gaumont, and David E. Kelley, a renowned TV showrunner. The event was a true celebration of global television, recognizing the best from each continent.