Liza Colón-Zayas Wins Emmy for Supporting Actress

Liza Colón-Zayas made history at the 2024 Emmys by becoming the first Latina actress to win the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Tina Marrero in FX's 'The Bear.' During her emotional acceptance speech, she expressed surprise at her win, having not prepared a speech due to disbelief in her potential victory against nominees like Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett. Colón-Zayas dedicated her win to Latina women, urging them to 'keep believing and vote' to secure their rights. Her victory contributes to 'The Bear's' successful night, with the show receiving a total of 23 nominations and several wins, including for co-stars Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. This moment marks a significant milestone in her long career, which she described as validating. Colón-Zayas’ heartfelt message resonated with many, including fellow actress Sofía Vergara, who showed her support during the ceremony.