Overview
- The 53rd International Emmys were held on November 24 in New York, where João Roberto Marinho received the International Emmy Directorate honor and the Globoplay co-production Fallen – Luz e sombra won Best Live-Action Children’s Program.
- Fallen – Luz e sombra is a UK–Brazil co-production with Globoplay, Night Train Media, Silver Reel, Hero Squared and Umedia, based on Lauren Kate’s books and available on Globoplay.
- Grupo Globo competed in five categories this year—telenovela, news, children’s factual/entertainment, live-action children’s and documentary—and exited with one trophy for Fallen.
- Journalist William Bonner delivered a tribute before actress Lilia Cabral presented the Television Personality award, marking the fourth time a Marinho family member received the honor.
- Outlets reported conflicting totals for Globo’s all-time International Emmy haul, citing either 18 or 20 statuettes.