Hiroyuki Sanada won best lead actor in a drama series at the 2024 Emmys, becoming the first Japanese actor and only the second Asian actor to ever win in the category in Emmy history. "I'm beyond honored to be here with amazing nominees,

Shōgun” emerged as a standout series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, earning 25 nominations and winning 18 awards, setting a record for the most Emmy wins by a single series in one year. The Japan-based period drama marked historic achievements at the Emmys,

Shōgun' star Hiroyuki Sanada made history with his Emmys win on Sunday, becoming the first Japanese actor to win the Emmy for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

Sanada's win follows 'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae, who was the first Asian actor to accomplish the feat in 2022 The post ‘Shōgun’ Star Hiroyuki Sanada Is Second Asian to Win Emmy for Lead Drama Actor appeared first on TheWrap.

“Shogun” received 25 Emmy nominations this year, making it the most-nominated series of this year’s Emmys. Sanada’s co-star Anna Sawai also took the prize for lead actress in a drama series, shortly after Sanada’s win. Minutes later, the series won the best drama series Emmy as well.

Shōgun, the record-breaking Emmy-winning historical drama series, may soon be journeying to its homeland for Season 2.

Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada's star turn in "Shogun" earned him a nomination for the Emmys, which take place on Sunday, but he was also a driving force behind the huge success of the TV series as co-producer.