In November 2025, the 53rd International Emmy Awards were held in New York City, USA (United States of America) celebrating excellence in television produced outside the United States presented by International Academy of Television Arts &Sciences (IATAS)
Exam Hints:
- What? International Emmy Awards 2025
- Edition? 53rd
- Host Organization? International Academy of Television Arts &Sciences (IATAS)
- Location? New York, USA
- Special Awards 2025? Founders Emmy to Dana Walden (Disney Entertainment); Directorate Award to João Roberto Marinho (Grupo Globo, Brazil)
- Performance Awards? Anna Maxwell Martin won Best Actress; Oriol Pla won Best Actor (as per 2025 list)
- Indian Nominees? Amar Singh Chamkila received two nominations; Diljit Dosanjh nominated for Best Actor
Host:
The event is hosted by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, the ceremony brings together creators and broadcasters from around the world, honoring programmes across 16 competitive categories and presenting two special awards for outstanding industry leadership.
Special Awards:
Founders Emmy Award: The Founders Award was presented to Dana Walden, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, for her influential three-decade career championing creative excellence and supporting iconic television works such as 24, Glee, Grey’s Anatomy, Homeland, and This Is Us.
International Emmy Directorate Award: The Directorate Award was conferred on João Roberto Marinho, Chairman & President, Grupo Globo (Brazil), recognizing his contribution to strengthening independent journalism, cultural programming, and media innovation. It was presented by William Bonner and actress Lilia Cabral.
Nominees Across Categories:
Nomination: The 53rd International Emmy Awards featured a strong and diverse slate of nomination of 56 nominees across 16 competitive categories from 26 countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Qatar, Spain, Türkiye, United Kingdom, India, South Africa, Italy, France, Mexico, Brazil, Netherlands, and more.
Nomination of India: India received two nominations for Amar Singh Chamkila, with Diljit Dosanjh nominated for Best Actor and Best TV Movie/Mini-Series.
Highlights of the 2025 Winners:
The Academy awarded 16 Emmy statuettes, recognizing storytelling across continents.
Best Arts Programming: Ryuichi Sakamoto for the Last Days (Japan, NHK (Nippon Hoso Kyokai)
Best Drama Series: Rivals (United Kingdom; Disney+)
Best Comedy Series: Ludwig (United Kingdom (UK) ; BBC (The British Broadcasting Corporation)
Best Performance by an Actress: Anna Maxwell Martin (UK) for Until I Kill You
Best Performance by an Actor: Oriol Pla (Spain)
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Arts Programming | Ryuichi Sakamoto (Japan) |
| Best Performance by an Actress | Anna Maxwell Martin (UK) |
| Best Performance by an Actor | Oriol Pla (Spain) |
| Non- Scripted Entertainment | Shaolin in Heroes (Denmark) |
| Sports Documentary | It’s all over: The Kiss That Changed the Spanish Football |
| Short Form Series | La Mediatrice (The Mediator) |
| TV Movie/ Mini-Series | Lost Boys and Fairies |
| Comedy | Ludwig |
| Telenovela | The Good and The Bad |
| Documentary | Hell Jumper |
| Current Affairs | Dispatches: Kill Zone: Inside Gaza |
| Best News | Gaza, Search for Life |
| Drama Series | Rivals |
| International Emmy Directorate Award Gaumont | João Roberto Marinho, |
| International Emmy Founder’s Award | Dana Walden |
Kids
| Live-Action | Fallen |
| Factual & Entertainment | Auf Fritzis Spuren – Wie war das so in der DDR? [On Fritzi’s Traces – What Was It Like in the GDR?] |
| Animation | Bluey |
About International Emmy Awards:
Presented by: The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presents the International Emmy Awards annually in New York, USA honoring global TV (Television) excellence across categories like Drama, Comedy, and Documentary.
Awards: It also offers the above-mentioned Special Awards and hosts events for members from over 60 countries.
About International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS):
Director General (DG)- Willie Walsh
Headquarters- New York, USA
Established-1969
