The Screen Actors Guild Awards, held on February 23 in Los Angeles, celebrated outstanding achievements in television, with Shogun and Only Murders in the Building taking home top honors. Shogun won the best ensemble in a drama TV series award, while the Only Murders in the Building team was recognized with the best TV comedy ensemble award. The ceremony was a night of emotional triumphs and heartfelt speeches from the winners.
Colin Farrell secured the best actor in a television movie or limited series award for his portrayal of The Penguin. In his acceptance speech, he reflected on the enigmatic nature of acting, describing it as both beautiful and annoying due to its unquantifiable essence.
"The beautiful thing, and the annoying thing, about what we do, it's just unquantifiable." – Colin Farrell
Jessica Gunning emerged victorious as the best actor in a television movie or limited series for her role in Baby Reindeer. Her acceptance speech resonated with personal reflections and gratitude, particularly towards the FX team.
"It was like a kind of positive thinking vision board of all the things I wanted to do and the people I wanted to meet and work with." – Jessica Gunning
"And Cate Blanchard and Jodie Foster and Kathy Bates were on that vision board." – Jessica Gunning
Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada, both integral parts of Shogun's success, won best female actor and best male actor in a drama series respectively. Sanada shared a touching narrative about his long journey from Japan to Hollywood.
"I started acting in Japan when I was five years old, and moved to LA 20 years ago, and luckily, I worked with great filmmakers and actors." – Hiroyuki Sanada
"I put everything, every single experience in my life into Shogun then Shogun brought me here." – Hiroyuki Sanada
In her speech, Sawai expressed mixed emotions about the end of their journey together, emphasizing her affection for the FX team.
"Very happy, but I'm also kind of sad, because this is probably the last time I'm able to celebrate the work with you guys. I love you, the whole FX team." – Anna Sawai
The Only Murders in the Building team also expressed surprise and gratitude for their win. Selena Gomez humorously noted their unexpected victory and promised to share it with their New York team.
"We never win. This is so weird." – Selena Gomez
"I'm taking it home for all of us and bringing this back to New York." – Selena Gomez
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