VIDEO: Egyptian-American Rami Malek wins Best Actor at the Emmys
Egyptian-American Rami Malek became the first non-white winner of Best Actor Emmy Award in 18 years
Malek plays a socially-awkward, depressed vigilante hacker Elliot Anderson in hit TV show Mr Robot
Published date: Lundi 19 septembre 2016 - 22:53
|
Last update: 8 années 2 mois ago
Rami Malek made academy award history on Sunday night when he became the first Egyptian-American to win the coveted 'Best Actor' Emmy Award for his protagonist role in the hit TV series Mr Robot.
Malek, who plays the on-screen character Elliot Anderson - a socially-awkward, depressed vigilante hacker - was sure to highlight mental health in his acceptance speech.
The actor also became the first non-white winner of the prestigious award in 18 years, beating House of Cards heavyweight Kevin Spacey to the prize.
Middle East Eye propose une couverture et une analyse indépendantes et incomparables du Moyen-Orient, de l’Afrique du Nord et d’autres régions du monde. Pour en savoir plus sur la reprise de ce contenu et les frais qui s’appliquent, veuillez remplir ce formulaire [en anglais]. Pour en savoir plus sur MEE, cliquez ici [en anglais].
