UK, India, Argentina Vie for 2026 International Emmy Drama
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced nominees for the 2026 International Emmy Awards, with the UK, Argentina, and India
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has unveiled the nominees for the 2026 International Emmy Awards. The UK, Argentina, and India have secured nominations in both the marquee Drama Series and Comedy Series categories.
International Academy President & CEO Bruce L. Paisner stated the awards are "as competitive as ever, with an outstanding range of entries from around the world vying for a coveted Nomination." The organization will present the statuettes at a gala in Manhattan on Monday, November 23.
Major Series Categories
In the Drama Series race, the UK is represented by A Thousand Blows, France by Carême, Argentina by Menem, and India by Real Kashmir Football Club. The Comedy Series category features Argentina's División Palermo (Community Squad) Season 2, the UK's Man vs. Baby, Spain's Old Dog, New Tricks, and India's Vir Das: Fool Volume.
Programs from 22 different nations received nominations across 16 categories. The full list of nominees follows.
Nominees by Category
| Category | Nominee | Production Company / Broadcaster | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Programming | Copy + Paste + Steal | The Moving Visuals Co. | Singapore |
| Der Talentierte Mr. F | Neue Flimmer Gmbh on Behalf of Mdr / BR / Ard Kultur / Rbb / HR | Germany | |
| Live Aid at 40: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took on the World | Brook Lapping, A Zinc Media Label | United Kingdom | |
| Passinho Foda, O Corre Por Trás Da Dança | Red Bull Media House / Capuri | Brazil | |
| Best Performance by an Actor | Javier Cámara in Yakarta | Buendia Studios Canarias / Mediapro Canarias Slu / Movistar Plus+ | Spain |
| Ricardo Darín in The Eternaut | K&S Films / Netflix | Argentina | |
| Ian Roberts in A Kind of Madness | Wolflight | South Africa | |
| Bobby Schofield in Unforgivable | La Productions | United Kingdom | |
| Best Performance by an Actress | Mona Mina Leon in Holy Sh!t | Fobic Films / Streamz | Belgium |
| Bárbara Mori in Lucca’s World | Woo Films / Netflix | Mexico | |
| Park Ji-Hyun in You and Everything Else | Kakao Entertainment / Netflix | South Korea | |
| Sheridan Smith in I Fought the Law | Hera Pictures / ITV1 | United Kingdom |
Global Representation
Other nominated countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, and Türkiye.
In the Documentary category, nominees are the UK's Louis Theroux: The Settlers, Mexico's Marcial Maciel: El Lobo de Dios, Singapore's One "Orphan" Every Hour, and France's Opioïdes, Business & Addiction.
The Sports Documentary contenders are Brazil's Baila, Vini, Spain's Temps Mort, South Africa's The Philipstown Wirecar Grand Prix, and the UK's Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds. The awards ceremony on November 23 will conclude the competition.
