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Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
BBC World Tuesday 15 September 2026, 03:16 UTC 1 min read
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He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.

He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.
Matthew Rhys (PERSON) Emmy Awards (ORG)
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