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Sandra Oh’s Emmy Nomination and Why It’s a HUGE Deal!

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Sandra Oh of Grey's Anatomy and Killing Eve fame is nominated for her work in the British Drama series Killing Eve, which aired April 2018. Sandra Oh is not only a talented actress but is also Asian-Canadian. Sandra Oh's Emmy nomination is a historic nomination, she's making history with being the first Asian women to be nominated for an Emmy.

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"I feel tremendous gratitude and joy with this nomination," Oh said, "I am thrilled for Phoebe Waller Bridge's nomination and for the entire cast/crew of 'Killing Eve.' I share this moment with my community. PS. I think my mother at this moment may actually be satisfied."

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This nomination is significant for the Asian community in terms of representation in Hollywood. Diversity and under-representation has been a huge issue as of late with more and more actors/actresses of ethnic minority speaking out about Hollywood's diversity casting issue.

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The Emmy Awards take place September 17th, 2018. We're so happy for Sandra Oh!  

By Daman Grewal. 

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