Troy Kotsur made history at the 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday.
The 53-year-old actor was the first deaf actor to win an individual SAG Award award, as he won first prize in the male supporting actor category for his work at CODA.
In the film, the talented actor plays Frank Rossi, the father of CODA (Child of the Deaf Adults) named Ruby (played by Emilia Jones), who is the only hearing person in her family of the deaf. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby is torn between pursuing his love of music, wanting to go to Berkeley College of Music and his fear of abandoning his parents.
What a moment: Troy Kotsur was the first deaf actor to win an individual SAG Award award, as he won first prize in the male actor category in a supporting role for his work at CODA
Top: He beat A-list competition, including Ben Affleck (The Tender Bar), Bradley Cooper (Licorice Pizza), Jared Leto (House of Gucci) and Cody Smith-McPhee. the dog ‘)
He beat the competition in the A-list, including Ben Affleck (“The Tender Bar”), Bradley Cooper (“Licorice Pizza”), Jared Leto (“House of Gucci”) and Cody Smith-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog”).
Entering the event, Kotsur has already made history, as he was the first solo deaf actor to receive an individual nomination for the SAG Award, in addition to winning it.
The award was presented by Scenes from a Marriage co-stars Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac, and Mesa-born Arizona was emotional as he covered his face when his name was announced.
Amazing: The award was presented by Scenes From A Marriage co-stars Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac, and the Mesa-born Arizona was emotional as he covered his face when his name was announced.
Kotsur was grateful to be part of the Screen Actors Guild when he began his speech, saying through an interpreter, “Wow! Come on! Many thanks to all the members of SAG. I am so proud to be a member. I have been a member since 2001 and so now I feel like I am finally part of the family.
Transforming: In the film, the talented actor plays Frank Rossi, the father of CODA (Child of the Deaf Adults) named Ruby (played by Emilia Jones), who is the only hearing person in her family of the deaf. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby is torn between pursuing his love of music, wanting to go to Berkeley College of Music, and fearing abandoning his parents.
Kotsur was grateful to be part of the Screen Actors Guild when he began his speech, saying through an interpreter, “Wow! Come on! Many thanks to all the members of SAG. I am so proud to be a member. I have been a member since 2001 and so now I feel like I am finally part of the family. And I know you’re all artists and I know what it’s like to be a hungry actor.
“I was sleeping in my car then. I slept in my dressing room behind the scenes. I was surfing on the couch and you can feel it all, don’t you? And so thank you very much. I am so grateful to SAG for protecting our actors. ‘
The second prize for the evening was given to Ariana DeBois, as she won a supporting actress for her work in West Side Story.
Win it: The second prize of the evening was given to Ariana DeBois as she won a supporting actress for her work in West Side Story
Wow: The 31-year-old actress was emotional and tears came to her eyes when her name was announced by Selena Gomez and Martin Short
Eyes on the prize: She beat out Caitríona Balfe (‘Belfast’), Cate Blanchett (‘Nightmare Alley’) , Kirsten Dunst (‘The Power of the Dog’), and Ruth Negga (‘Passing)
The North Carolina native began her acceptance speech by saying: ‘Oh, my gosh. Thank you. My heart is beating in my chest right now. It’s taken a long time for me to feel comfortable calling myself an actor’
Epic: She played Anita’s iconic character in the Steven Spielberg-directed film, which was an adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores the forbidden love and rivalry between the Jets and Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.
The 31-year-old actress was emotional and tears welled up in her eyes when her name was announced by Selena Gomez and Martin Short.
She defeated Caitriona Balf (Belfast), Cate Blanchett (Nightmare Alley), Kirsten Dunst (The Power of the Dog) and Ruth Nega (Passerby).
Ariana played Anita’s iconic character in the Steven Spielberg-directed film, which was an adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores the forbidden love and rivalry between the Jets and Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.
The North Carolina resident began her acceptance speech with the words, “Oh, my God. Thank you. My heart is beating in my chest right now. It took me a long time to feel comfortable calling myself an actor.
“My roots come from the world of dance, from the Broadway stage, and the man we see on screen took every bit of me, but it took ten years to do, and I’m extremely proud of her and our film. And I really believe that when you recognize one of us, you recognize all of us in some way. So thank you, SAG, for this recognition.
The comedy TV categories were dominated by the AppleTV + series Ted Lasso, as the sitcom won an outstanding performance for an ensemble in a comedy series, as well as an outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series for Jason Sudeikis.
The 46-year-old actor accepted his individual honor via satellite, as he was joined by his colleagues, as they are currently filming Season 3 in London.
He won the victory over comedy legends and even a collaborator, including Michael Douglas (The Chimney Method), Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), Steve Martin (“Only Murders in the Building”) and Martin Short (“Only Murders”). ‘). in the building”).
The A-List stars attended the glamorous TV event at the Barker hangar in Santa Monica, California.
At the head of the leading event there was no confirmed host for the presentation and there has not been one since 2020, when Schitt’s Creek stars Eugene Levy and Dan Levy opened and closed the show, but there was an introduction and monologue made by well-known actors on stage and screen.
Hamilton stars Lynn-Manuel Miranda, David Diggs and Leslie Odom Jr. kicked off the award ceremony when they took the stage after the traditional “I’m an Actor” segment.
Fran Drescher, the newly appointed president of SAG-AFTRA, said last month: “After such a long time apart, we are excited to be together again this year at the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.”
Rosario Dawson and Vanessa Hudgens named the nominees in an Instagram Live presentation last month.
The hit TV shows Succession and Ted Lasso lead the nominees and are tied with a total of five nominations each.
Helen Mirren, who has received a total of five SAG Awards from 13 nominations, will receive the prestigious Achievement Award.
The storied career of 2022 SAG Awards winner Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren has had a rather legendary career as she has won numerous accolades, including being the only person to achieve the Triple Crown Actor (film, television and stage) in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
She won an Oscar and a British Academy Award for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in the 2006 film The Queen.
Mirren also won a Tony Award and a Lawrence Olivier Award for the same role in the 2013 play The Audience, written by playwright Peter Morgan.
Bond: Mirren and Winslet starred together on 2016 film Collateral Beauty, as they are seen together at the Academy Awards in 2007
She does it all: Mirren (pictured at the Philadelphia Academy of Music Anniversary 2019 concert) has had a long history as she has won numerous accolades, including being the only person to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. television, and stage) in both the United States and the United Kingdom
When it comes to television, she won three British Academy Awards and two Primetime Emmys for the drama The Suspect, which aired for seven seasons from 1991 to 2006.
Mirren also won two more Emmy Prime Awards for her role as Queen Elizabeth I in 2005’s Elizabeth I and her portrayal of Amy Rand in 1999’s Amy Rand’s Passion. She has been nominated a total of 10 times.
In addition to winning the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2007, she was nominated three more times, including in 1995 for King George’s Madness, in 2002 for Gosford Park and in 2010 for The Last station.
Signature role: She received an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 film The Queen
Golden Hour: Mirren is seen proudly posing with her Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in February 2007 in Los Angeles
She began her career in her late teens, excelling on stage with the National Youth Theater.
Her performance as Cleopatra in Anthony and Cleopatra in 1965 led her to be invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company before making her stage debut in the West End in 1975.
Mirren made her breakthrough in the film years later when she starred in 1980’s Good Friday.
In 1984, she won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress for Cal.
Shining star: Mirren was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1995 for The Madness Of King George
Golden: She was later acknowledge for her role in Gosford Park in the Best Supporting Actress category once again
Career History: In 2010, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for The Last Station
She has starred in several critically acclaimed films, including: 2010 (1984), The Chef, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989), Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999), Calendar Girls (2003), Hitchcock (2012), The Journey of a Hundred Feet (2014), Woman in Gold (2015), Trumpet (2015) and The Leisure Seeker (2017).
Mirren has not starred in major drama, as she has starred in several action films, including Red (2010) and Red 2 (2013), playing a former MI6 killer, and Fast & Furious The Fate of the Furious (2017). ), Hobbes and Shaw (2019) and F9 (2021).
As if that weren’t enough, she was named Lady (DBE) for Merit’s Drama in 2003’s Queen’s Birthday Honor.
Icon: As for television, she won three British Academy Television Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards for the drama The Suspect, which aired for seven seasons from 1991 to 2006.
She also received a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013.
In 2014 he received a BAFTA scholarship for achievements in life from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
Mirren’s career is still going strong as she has four film projects along the way, including the superhero movie Shazam! Fury Of The Gods and the thriller Sniff.
The big moment: Mirren made her breakthrough in the film years later when she starred in 1980’s Good Friday.
“Lady Helen Mirren is just a brilliant and brilliant talent,” Drescher said in a statement.
“Her work includes a set of characters from a not-so-retired CIA super killer and a ruthless Russian spy to a Hungarian janitor and the most exquisite Elizabeth II.”
“She has set the bar very high for all the actors and in role after role she surpasses even her own outstanding performances.”
The awards are presented by the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Founded in 1952, the awards recognize outstanding performances in film and television in prime time.
SAG AWARD NOMINATIONS 2022
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Murray Bartlett (‘The White Lotus’)
Oscar Isaac (‘Scenes From a Marriage’)
Michael Keaton (‘Dopesick’)
Ewan McGregor (‘Halston’)
Evan Peters (‘Mare of Easttown’)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Jennifer Coolidge (‘The White Lotus’)
Cynthia Erivo (‘Genius: Aretha’)
Margaret Qualley (‘Maid’)
Jean Smart (‘Mare of Easttown’)
Kate Winslet (‘Mare of Easttown’)
Kate Winslet (‘Mare of Easttown’)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Michael Douglas (‘The Kominsky Method’)
Brett Goldstein (‘Ted Lasso’)
Steve Martin (‘Only Murders in the Building’)
Martin Short (‘Only Murders in the Building’)
Jason Sudeikis (‘Ted Lasso’) – WINNER
Jason Sudeikis (‘Ted Lasso’)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Elle Fanning (‘The Great’)
Sandra Oh (‘The Chair’)
Jean Smart (‘Hacks’) – WINNER
Juno Temple (‘Ted Lasso’)
Hannah Waddingham (‘Ted Lasso’)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
‘The Great’ (Hulu)
‘Hacks’ (HBO Max)
‘The Kominsky Method’ (Netflix)
‘Only Murders in the Building’ (Hulu)
‘Ted Lasso’ (Apple TV Plus) – WINNER
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Brian Cox (‘Succession’)
Billy Crudup (‘The Morning Show’)
Kieran Culkin (‘Succession’)
Lee Jung-Jae (‘Squid Game’)
Jeremy Strong (‘Succession’)
Brian Cox (‘Succession’)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Jennifer Aniston (‘The Morning Show’)
Jung Ho-yeon (‘Squid Game’)
Elizabeth Moss (‘The Handmaid’s Tale’)
Sarah Snook (‘Succession’)
Reese Witherspoon (‘The Morning Show’)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ (Hulu)
‘The Morning Show’ (Apple TV Plus)
‘Squid Game’ (Netflix)
‘Succession’ (HBO)
‘Yellowstone’ (Paramount Network)
Yellowstone
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Caitríona Balfe (‘Belfast’)
Cate Blanchett (‘Nightmare Alley’)
Ariana DeBose (‘West Side Story’) – WINNER
Kirsten Dunst (‘The Power of the Dog’)
Ruth Negga (‘Passing)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Ben Affleck (‘The Tender Bar’)
Bradley Cooper (‘Licorice Pizza’)
Troy Kotsur (‘CODA’) – WINNER
Jared Leto (‘House of Gucci’)
Kodi Smit-McPhee (‘The Power of the Dog’)
Ben Affleck (‘The Tender Bar’)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Jessica Chastain (‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’)
Olivia Colman (‘The Lost Daughter’)
Lady Gaga (‘House of Gucci’)
Jennifer Hudson (‘Respect’)
Nicole Kidman (‘Being the Ricardos’)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Javier Bardem (‘Being the Ricardos’)
Benedict Cumberbatch (‘The Power of the Dog’)
Andrew Garfield (‘Tick, Tick … Boom!’)
Will Smith (‘King Richard’)
Denzel Washington (‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’)
Denzel Washington (‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’)
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
‘Belfast’ (Focus Features)
‘CODA’ (Apple Original Films)
‘Don’t Look Up’ (Netflix)
‘House of Gucci’ (MGM/United Artists Releasing)
‘King Richard’ (Warner Bros)
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
‘Black Widow’
‘Dune’
‘The Matrix Resurrections’
‘No Time to Die’ – WINNER
‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
‘Cobra Kai’
‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’
‘Loki’
‘Mare of Easttown’
‘Squid Game’ – WINNER