News Americas, New York, NY, September 15, 2024: Liza Colón-Zayas, an acclaimed NYC-born actress of Puerto Rican descent, has won her first Emmy for her breakout role as Tina on FX’s hit series “The Bear.”
Colón-Zayas portrays Tina, the chef de cuisine at the restaurant at the center of the show, who serves as a nurturing presence in the kitchen as she embarks on a personal journey of self-worth. In season 2, Tina sharpens her culinary skills and begins to see her work as more than a job, but a true calling. This season also featured an episode centered on Tina, starring her real-life husband, David Zayas.
Colón-Zayas was selected for the Emmy from a competitive field that included Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James of “Abbott Elementary,” Hannah Einbinder of “Hacks,” and legends Meryl Streep (“Only Murders in the Building”) and Carol Burnett (“Palm Royale”).
During her emotional acceptance speech, Colón-Zayas encouraged all Latinos to “vote for their rights.”
The 76th Emmy Awards, hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, aired live on ABC on September 15 from the Peacock Theater at LA LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, CA.
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