Shogun, Expats, The Sympathizer and More Honored on Gold Houses Inaugural

September 2024 · 5 minute read

With Emmy voting underway, Gold House has released its inaugural Gold List honoring Asian creatives in television.

This marks an expansion for the organization, which in the past has championed Asian excellence and creatives in film.

FX’s “Shōgun” dominated with wins for outstanding series, lead performance (Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada), directing (Hiromi Kamata, Takeshi Fukunaga) and editing (Rachel Kondo, Emily Yoshida, Maegan Houang, Justin Marks) and received honorable mentions of supporting performances from Fumi Nikaido, Moeka Hoshi and Tadanobu Asano.

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“Expats” and “The Sympathizer” both received the second-highest number of accolades. Other television shows and movies that were honored on the Gold List include “3 Body Problem,” “Invincible,” “Love in Taipei,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “Under the Bridge” and “World’s Best.”

In a statement, star and producer of “Shōgun” Sanada said, “I am deeply honored to be selected in the inaugural TV Gold List for my role in ‘Shōgun.’ This recognition is particularly special as it marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in celebrating excellence in television. It is a privilege to share our culture with the world and I am grateful for the opportunity to bring such a significant story to life.”

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In the past, the Primetime Emmys historically have only handed out 1.1% of awards to Asian creatives or Asian-led projects.

“Asian stories and talent have undeniably taken center stage this year, showcasing a remarkable breadth of narratives and performances that resonate across broad audiences,” said Tiffany Chao, head of entertainment and media at Gold House. “With an array of outstanding shows gracing our screens, the expansion of the Gold List to television categories is a testament to the rich diversity and excellence within the industry. We’re excited to honor both established icons and rising stars, and hope that all receive deserved recognition from the wider industry for their work.”

The Gold List for television spans seven categories, focused on honoring outstanding shows, creators and performances.

A number of rising Asian stars received honorable mentions in the acting categories, including Ambika Mod (“One Day”) and Ji-young Yoo (“Expats”), demonstrating the incredible opportunity for future canon-defining performances. As well, luminaries from the Asian community received recognition for their leading roles (Maya Erksine in “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” and Utkarsh Ambudkar in “Ghosts”) and supporting performances (Ke Huy Quan in “Loki” and Sarayu Blue in “Expats”).

Spotlighting Asian talent during the awards race serves as an extension of the critical cultural consultation and research, next-generation talent fellowships and groundbreaking #GoldOpen movement from Gold House to ensure due recognition for affirming an authentic portrayal of Asian Pacific stories, in addition to record-breaking successes.

The full list of Gold List selections are below:

Outstanding Series
Winner: Shōgun
Honorable Mentions: 3 Body Problem, Expats, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Sympathizer, Under the Bridge

Outstanding Directing
Winner: Shōgun (Hiromi Kamata, Takeshi Fukunaga)
Honorable Mentions: Expats (Lulu Wang), The Sympathizer (Park Chan-wook)

Outstanding Writing
Winner: Shōgun (Rachel Kondo, Emily Yoshida, Maegan Houang, Justin Marks)
Honorable Mentions: 3 Body Problem (Alexander Woo, Madhuri Shekar, David Benioff, DB Weiss), Expats (Lulu Wang, Vera Miao, Gursimran Sandhu, Janice Y.K. Lee)

Outstanding Lead Performance
Winners: Anna Sawai (Shōgun); Hiroyuki Sanada (Shōgun)
Honorable Mentions: Ambika Mod (One Day); Hoa Xuande (The Sympathizer); Ji-Young Yoo (Expats); Maya Erskine (Mr. And Mrs. Smith); Utkarsh Ambudkar (Ghosts)

Outstanding Supporting Performance
Winners: Bowen Yang (SNL); Greta Lee (The Morning Show)
Honorable Mentions: Fumi Nikaido (Shōgun); Ke Huy Quan (Loki); Moeka Hoshi (Shōgun); Sandra Oh (The Sympathizer); Sarayu Blue (Expats); Tadanobu Asano (Shōgun)

Outstanding Animated Program
Winner: Blue Eye Samurai
Honorable Mentions: Invincible

Outstanding Made for Television Movie
Winner: Quiz Lady
Honorable Mentions: Love in Taipei; World’s Best

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