The International Emmy Awards are one of the most prestigious honors in the global television industry, celebrating excellence in TV programming across the world. The 46th edition, held in 2018, recognized outstanding TV shows from various countries in several categories, including drama, comedy, documentary, and non-scripted entertainment. Here's a summary of the top winners and categories from that year.
Key Winners from the International Emmy Awards 2018
- Best Drama
- Winner: Rellik
- Country: United Kingdom
- Channel/Platform: BBC Two
- Rellik is a psychological crime thriller that won the Best Drama award, praised for its complex narrative and suspenseful storytelling.
- Best Comedy
- Winner: Mad About You
- Country: United States
- Channel/Platform: Sony Pictures Television
- The beloved American sitcom Mad About You claimed the Best Comedy award, continuing its legacy as a fan-favorite.
- Best Non-Scripted Entertainment
- Winner: The Voice
- Country: Netherlands
- Channel/Platform: RTL 4
- The global hit talent competition The Voice received the Best Non-Scripted Entertainment award, celebrating its widespread appeal and format success.
- Best Telenovela
- Winner: The Shape of Love
- Country: Brazil
- Channel/Platform: TV Globo
- Brazil's popular telenovela The Shape of Love took home the award in the Telenovela category for its engaging romantic storytelling.
- Best Documentary
- Winner: Inside the Vatican
- Country: United States
- Channel/Platform: HBO
- Inside the Vatican is an intimate documentary series that explores the inner workings of the Vatican, and it was recognized as the best in the Documentary category.
- Best Arts Programming
- Winner: Maradona in Mexico
- Country: United Kingdom
- Channel/Platform: Amazon Prime Video
- The documentary series on the legendary footballer Diego Maradona was honored in the Best Arts Programming category.
- Best Performance by an Actress
- Winner: Claudia Poll
- Country: Costa Rica
- Program/Show: Claudia
- Claudia Poll won for her outstanding performance in the show Claudia, showcasing the talent coming out of Costa Rican television.
- Best Performance by an Actor
- Winner: Marcel de la Fuente
- Country: Argentina
- Program/Show: Noche de verano
- Marcel de la Fuente earned the Best Actor award for his portrayal in Noche de verano, adding recognition to Argentine TV talent.
- Best Short-Form Series
- Winner: El Mañana de Todos
- Country: Argentina
- Channel/Platform: Canal de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
- Argentina’s El Mañana de Todos won in the Short-Form Series category for its innovative storytelling in a limited format.
- Best Children's Program
- Winner: Ricky Zoom
- Country: United Kingdom
- Channel/Platform: Netflix
- The animated children's series Ricky Zoom captured the award for Best Children’s Program with its delightful and entertaining content for young audiences.
- Best News
- Winner: Ferguson
- Country: United Kingdom
- Channel/Platform: Channel 4
- Ferguson won the Best News category, offering insightful coverage of global current events and significant social issues.
The International Emmy Awards 2018 highlighted the global diversity of television, showcasing content from a wide range of countries and genres. From the high-stakes drama of Rellik to the heartwarming tales of Ricky Zoom, this year’s winners celebrated both creativity and cultural exchange. As the TV industry continues to evolve, these awards stand as a benchmark for international excellence.
