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Their wins gave the FX series momentum going into one of the night's top awards, where “Shogun” won best drama series.
WASHINGTON — “Shogun” won an Emmy for best drama series on Sunday night, collecting a whopping 18 awards for its first season.
Before the FX show took home the big award, Hiroyuki Sanada became the first Japanese actor to win the Emmy for best actor in a drama.
“I am beyond honored to be here with amazing nominees,” he said. “‘Shogun’ taught me when we work together, we can make miracles. We can create a better future together.”
Sanada received a standing ovation from the crowd as he accepted the acting honor.
His fellow "Shogun" co-star Anna Sawai also made history as the first Japanese actor to win best actress in a drama.
The actor, who is a first-time nominee, was tearful throughout her speech.
“I was crying before my name was announced. I’m a mess today,” she said.
“This to all the women who expect nothing and continue to be an example for everyone,” she added.
Coming into the show the big story was “Shogun,” which had already taken the most Emmys for a show in a single season with 14 at the Creative Arts ceremony.
The FX series about lordly politicking in feudal Japan.
The Emmys returned to their traditional mid-September spot on Sunday after a single strike-delayed edition in January. “Shogun,” “The Bear” and “Baby Reindeer” are favorites going into the night.
Several awards were presented by themed teams from TV history, including sitcom dads George Lopez, Damon Wayans and Jesse Tyler Ferguson and TV moms Meredith Baxter, Connie Britton, and Susan Kelechi Watson.
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