International Emmy nominees span record 26 countries
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences unveiled the nominations for the 2025 International Emmy Awards, marking another milestone in the global celebration of television.
This year, 64 nominees compete across 16 categories, representing a record-breaking 26 countries — a reflection of the ever-expanding reach of international storytelling. Academy President & CEO Bruce L Paisner hailed the breadth of representation.
"As the International Emmys continue to recognize the very best in television, the creativity and caliber of this year's Nominees, from a record 26 countries, reflect the global strength of our industry," Paisner said.
The nominees span continents, with submissions from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
Among the standout categories, the Best Performance by an Actor includes Diljit Dosanjh for 'Amar Singh Chamkila' (India), David Mitchell in 'Ludwig' (UK), Oriol Pla in 'Yo, adicto' (Spain), and Diego Vasquez in 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' (Colombia).
In the Best Actress field, nominees include Charlotte Hope in 'Catch Me A Killer' (South Africa), Anna Maxwell Martin in 'Until I Kill You' (UK), Carolina Miranda in 'Mujeres Asesinas' (Mexico), and Maria Sid in 'Smartpunkten' (Sweden). The Drama Series category is equally competitive, featuring Mexico's 'Las Azules', Israel's 'Bad Boy', South Africa's 'Koek', and the UK's 'Rivals'. Comedy, a perennial favourite, sees titles like South Korea's 'Chicken Nugget', France's 'Iris', the UK's 'Ludwig', and Mexico's 'Y Llegaron de Noche' vying for recognition.
Documentaries and current affairs entries spotlight urgent stories, from Brazil's 'Reporter Record Investigacao: Desaparecidos Forcados' to Singapore's 'Walk the Line', and from the UK's 'Hell Jumper' to France's 'King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones'.
News coverage also earns its place, with nominations including 'The Gangs of Haiti' (UK) and 'Gaza, Search for Life' (Qatar).
Children's programming shines with animated favourites like 'Bluey' (Australia) and 'Moominvalley' (Finland), while live-action nominees range from Brazil's 'Luz' to Kenya's 'Prefects'. Non-scripted entertainment continues to travel widely, with formats such as 'Big Brother: Canada – Season 12' and 'Love is Blind: Habibi' (UAE) in contention.
Nominees will gather in New York for the International Emmy World Television Festival from November 21-23. The festival will feature panels, presentations, and networking events, culminating in the 53rd International Emmy Awards Gala on November 24.
This year's Gala is supported by partners including Ay Yapim, CJ ENM, Dubai Studios, EY, Globo, Mediafellows, MIP, Plural, Sofitel New York, and Variety. Festival partners range from Amazon MGM Studios to The Walt Disney Company Latin America, underscoring the event's prestige and reach.
For the International Academy, the awards are not just about trophies but about recognising how television unites cultures through shared stories. As the global television community prepares to descend on New York this November, the stage is set for a celebration of creativity without borders.