Liza Colón-Zayas Wins Emmy Amid Diversity Push

Liza Colón-Zayas won her first Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series, earning praise from Latinx stars like John Leguizamo, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Jennifer Lopez. Leguizamo, in a passionate speech at the 2024 Emmys, highlighted Hollywood's history of brownface and lack of Latinx representation. He criticized the industry for allowing non-Latin actors to play Latino roles and stressed the need for genuine representation. Leguizamo's speech also celebrated the night's diverse slate of nominees and winners, marking a significant moment for minority representation in Hollywood. He had previously advocated for this change through an open letter in The New York Times, urging the Academy to recognize actors of color.