Roxana Zal is the youngest winner of the Emmy award
16 september 2025 в 00:28
The Emmy Awards ceremony celebrates those whose performances and contributions to television series have had a huge impact. From comedies to dramas, the annual awards ceremony brings together the television industry. And now, as 15-year-old Owen Cooper has just become the youngest man ever to win an Emmy, we remember who was the youngest woman to do the same.
The first Emmy Award was presented in 1949. Therefore, by 2025, the Emmys have been a tradition for over 75 years.
Roxana Zal remains the youngest woman — and person — ever to win an Emmy. She received the award in 1984 for her performance in the film «Something About Amelia».
Roxana began her acting career at the age of just 11, starring in films such as «Table for Five» and «Testament». From the 1990s to the early 2000s, Roxana appeared in TV shows such as «Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman», - «Pretender», - and «JAG». Later, she left the acting world and pursued a career in fashion design.
Roxana’s role in the film «Something About Amelia» was challenging for her. During a 1986 interview with the Los Angeles Times, she said it was difficult for her to separate her performance from reality. In the film, she portrayed a victim of child abuse.
Owen Cooper became the youngest man ever to win an Emmy in September 2025. He won for his captivating performance in «Adolescence».
«When I started these drama lessons a couple of years ago, I never expected to be in the United States, let alone here», - Owen began in his speech, calling it a «surreal» experience. «I think tonight proves that if you listen, focus, and step out of your comfort zone, you can achieve anything in life».
The young actor noted, «Who cares if you feel embarrassed? Anything is possible».
«Three years ago, I was nobody, [and] now I’m here», - he added, thanking his family, castmates, and crew of «Adolescence». «My name may be on this award, but it truly belongs to the people behind the camera».
Owen will appear in the upcoming film adaptation of «Wuthering Heights»
The first Emmy Award was presented in 1949. Therefore, by 2025, the Emmys have been a tradition for over 75 years.
Roxana Zal remains the youngest woman — and person — ever to win an Emmy. She received the award in 1984 for her performance in the film «Something About Amelia».
Roxana began her acting career at the age of just 11, starring in films such as «Table for Five» and «Testament». From the 1990s to the early 2000s, Roxana appeared in TV shows such as «Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman», - «Pretender», - and «JAG». Later, she left the acting world and pursued a career in fashion design.
Roxana’s role in the film «Something About Amelia» was challenging for her. During a 1986 interview with the Los Angeles Times, she said it was difficult for her to separate her performance from reality. In the film, she portrayed a victim of child abuse.
Owen Cooper became the youngest man ever to win an Emmy in September 2025. He won for his captivating performance in «Adolescence».
«When I started these drama lessons a couple of years ago, I never expected to be in the United States, let alone here», - Owen began in his speech, calling it a «surreal» experience. «I think tonight proves that if you listen, focus, and step out of your comfort zone, you can achieve anything in life».
The young actor noted, «Who cares if you feel embarrassed? Anything is possible».
«Three years ago, I was nobody, [and] now I’m here», - he added, thanking his family, castmates, and crew of «Adolescence». «My name may be on this award, but it truly belongs to the people behind the camera».
Owen will appear in the upcoming film adaptation of «Wuthering Heights»
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