The African American Film Critics Association (Aafca) held the 4th Annual Aafca Awards today to celebrate and recognize outstanding work in the television industry.
Abbott Elementary was one of the winners, not only taking the accolade for Best TV Comedy but the creator, writer, and producer of the show, Quinta Brunson, took the award for Breakout Star. Apple TV+’s Pachinko won for Best International Production and Swagger tied with HBO’s Winning Time: the rise of the Lakers dynasty tied in the Best Limited Series/Special category.
Courtney B. Vance accepted the award for Best TV Acting (Male) for 61st Street while Patina Miller, who appeared virtually, won for Best TV Acting (Female) for Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
HBO’s Insecure was also honored with the prestigious Impact Award, with Yvonne Orji accepting the award on the show’s behalf.
Aafca bestowed special achievement honors on several industry...
Abbott Elementary was one of the winners, not only taking the accolade for Best TV Comedy but the creator, writer, and producer of the show, Quinta Brunson, took the award for Breakout Star. Apple TV+’s Pachinko won for Best International Production and Swagger tied with HBO’s Winning Time: the rise of the Lakers dynasty tied in the Best Limited Series/Special category.
Courtney B. Vance accepted the award for Best TV Acting (Male) for 61st Street while Patina Miller, who appeared virtually, won for Best TV Acting (Female) for Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
HBO’s Insecure was also honored with the prestigious Impact Award, with Yvonne Orji accepting the award on the show’s behalf.
Aafca bestowed special achievement honors on several industry...
- 8/20/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The African American Film Critics Association (Aafca) held their 4th Annual Aafca Awards today in Los Angeles. “Abbott Elementary” won for Best TV Comedy and the show’s creator Quinta Brunson took home the Breakout Star trophy. The freshman ABC sitcom is nominated for seven Emmy Awards this year including Best Comedy Series. Patina Miller (“Power Book III: Raising Kanan”) and Courtney B. Vance (“61st Street”) took top acting honors. Read the full list of Aafca TV Honors winners below.
See Quinta Brunson, Lee Jung-jae, Desi Lydic and Rhea Seehorn celebrate Emmy nominations [Exclusive Video Interview]
As previously announced, Aafca bestowed special achievement honors on several industry leaders including Universal Studio Group Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe who received the Ashley Boone Award, Alex Kurtzman who received Aafca’s Ally Award, and Aafca’s Inclusion Award went to the Warner Bros. Television Group. Warner Bros. Discovery Senior Vice President of Equity and Inclusion Karen Horne...
See Quinta Brunson, Lee Jung-jae, Desi Lydic and Rhea Seehorn celebrate Emmy nominations [Exclusive Video Interview]
As previously announced, Aafca bestowed special achievement honors on several industry leaders including Universal Studio Group Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe who received the Ashley Boone Award, Alex Kurtzman who received Aafca’s Ally Award, and Aafca’s Inclusion Award went to the Warner Bros. Television Group. Warner Bros. Discovery Senior Vice President of Equity and Inclusion Karen Horne...
- 8/20/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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