Selena Gomez and Pedro Pascal are among the Latino actors who could earn historic Emmy nominations. Selena Gomez, in particular, could make history for Latinas at the Emmys with Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building”. Only two Latinas have been nominated at the Emmys in the lead actress comedy category in its 78-year history, and Selena Gomez could be the third. Her producing work on “Only Murders in the Building” has already earned her a first Emmy nomination. The nominations for the 2022 Emmy Awards were announced on July 12, 2022, and Selena Gomez’s historic nomination was one of the key takeaways.
What other Latino actors are in the running for Emmy nominations this year?
According to the search results, there are several Latino actors who have been submitted for Emmy nominations this year. Some of them include Rosario Dawson, Nicholas Gonzalez, Adan Canto, Rosie Perez, and Monica Raymund. However, the 2022 Emmy nominations left the Latino community wanting more representation, with only two Latines being nominated in an acting category this year – Oscar Isaac for Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series Movie for his role in HBO Max’s Scenes from a Marriage, and Colman Domingo for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for Euphoria. Colman Domingo is the only Latino to have been nominated for an Emmy this year. Despite the increase in female representation, Latinos continue to be overlooked at the Emmys.
Are there any Latino actors nominated for non-acting categories at the Emmys this year?
According to the search results, there are only two Latino actors nominated for non-acting categories at the Emmys this year. Oscar Isaac, who is of Guatemalan and Cuban descent, was nominated for Lead Actor in a Limited/Anthology Series for his role in “Scenes of a Marriage”. Colman Domingo, who is Guatemalan-Black, was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for “Euphoria”. Despite the increase in female representation, Latinos continue to be overlooked at the Emmys.