Liza Colón-Zayas and John Leguizamo Highlight Diversity Wins at 2024 Emmys

The 76th Emmy Awards saw historic wins for Latina actresses and a powerful call for representation from John Leguizamo.

Liza Colón-Zayas became the first Latina to win Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in 'The Bear.'
Selena Gomez, Sofia Vergara, and Nava Mau made history with their nominations, marking significant milestones for Latina representation.
John Leguizamo delivered a passionate speech on the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in Hollywood, calling himself a 'DEI hire.'
Leguizamo criticized Hollywood's history of 'brownface' and underrepresentation of Latinx actors, highlighting past instances of non-Latinx actors playing Latin roles.
The 2024 Emmys featured one of the most diverse lists of nominees in its history, reflecting progress in the industry according to Leguizamo.