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Liza Colón-Zayas’ dream finally came true after being nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series for this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards. Not only that, but she’s vying for the coveted win against veteran stars Carol Burnett and Meryl Streep.
She plays Tina Marrero in FX on Hulu’sThe Bear, an award-winning psychological comedy-drama television series created by Christopher Storer. The show also stars Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Ayo Edebiri, among others.
Liza Colón-Zayas is Still Reeling From Happiness After Her First Emmy Nod
Talking about her first-everEmmy nomination, actress Liza Colón-Zayas toldVarietyhow she’s feeling about her latest accomplishment.
It lets me know that I’ve run a good race, and that all the struggle has been seen and acknowledged. That I have a gift. Because it’s been a lifetime of doubting it.
She also noted the fact that she’s competing alongside her idols in the industry. “To have the world say, ‘We see you,’ and I will dare to say, ‘Here are my peers.’ Carol Burnett raised me. Meryl Streep is a queen. Sheryl Lee Ralph too.” She said that being with these high-profile stars is beyond her wildest dreams.
One thing Colón-Zayas will never forget was when Streep visited her backstage at one of her performances. “She told me I hit it out of the park!” the actress revealed. Before her stint inThe Bear, she started her career Off Broadway with the solo showSistah Supremeand then followed by several film and TV projects.
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At the time, she wasn’t sure if it would work because the roles suited for her were limited, leaving her doubtful of her acting career. But now, with an Emmy nomination, she will certainly strive for more, and producers and directors shall be lining up to work with her.
Liza Colón-Zayas Can’t Believe She’s Competing With Meryl Streep
Colón-Zayas admitted her latest achievement came as a surprise. Speaking withYahoo Entertainment, the 52-year-old Bronx native expressed happiness being recognized at the same table that film veterans likeMeryl Streepsit on.
I did not expect to get nominated. Honestly. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined being nominated in the same category as Carol Burnett and Meryl Streep.
TheMamma Mia!star received another Primetime Emmy Award nomination as Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series for her portrayal of Loretta Durkin inOnly Murders in the Building. She already has three Emmy victories in her career, and this could be her fourth one.
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Colón-Zayas says that earning such a prestigious award feels like a responsibility to bring more humanity into the roles she plays on the screen. Because she’s also representing the Latin American community, the actress also sees this as an opportunity to be known, seen, and heard in the mainstream media.
The winners of the 76th Emmy Awards will be announced on July 04, 2025.
The Bearis available to stream on Hulu as of June 10, 2025.
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
