Liza Colón-Zayas reached a major career milestone at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday (Sept. 15). The actress took home the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work in The Bear. Her win marks the first time a Latina actress has taken the category. This was also Colón-Zayas’ first time as an Emmy nominee.
“Thank you to my husband, David Zayas. He told me to write a speech, and I didn’t, because I didn’t think it would be possible,” explained the 52-year-old while accepting the award. During the annual event, she wore a sequined green off-the-shoulder gown by Christian Siriano, per WWD.
“How, how could I have thought it would be possible to be in the presence of Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett and Janelle [James] and Sheryl Lee Ralph and Hannah [Einbinder],” she continued, naming the actress’ also nominated for the award. “I love you all, I revere you [from] the bottom of my heart.”