Nigerian-American actress, Yvonne Orji will host the 49th edition of the International Emmy Awards.
Orji will be on stage with presenters such as Vanessa Williams, Aidan Quinn, Tony-nominated actor Brian d’Arcy James, Method Man, Piper Perabo, Emeraude Toubia, Wilson Cruz, Felipe Santana, and Angélica.
This new feat comes after the release of the final season of HBO hit series ‘Insecure’ where Orji stars alongside Issa Rae as Molly Carter.
In 2020, Orji released a stand-up special on HBO dubbed “Momma, I Made It!“. There, she made jokes about what it means to grow up in with Nigerian-Igbo immigrant parents in America.
The 2021 International Emmy Awards will hold on November 22, 2021.
Bestowed by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), the award recognises the best television programs initially produced and aired outside the United States.
It attracts over 1,200 television professionals. The first International Emmys ceremony was held in 1973, expanding what was originally a U.S.-only Emmy Award
Furthermore, this year’s International Emmys spots 44 nominees from 24 countries across the globe.
The event which will see both guests and nominees in attendance will follow strict Covid-19 guidelines. Live streaming of the ceremony will be available on the awards’ website.