Nyong’o and Hamill win at Daytime Emmys

Lupita Nyong’o and Mark Hamil

As the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences handed out its Daytime Emmy Awards, actors Lupita Nyong'o and Mark Hamill were among winners in the Children's and Animation categories.

According to reports, Nyong'o won in the category of Outstanding Limited Performance In a Children's Program, with her turn as The Storyteller in Netflix's Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices.

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Meanwhile, Hamill dominated the category of Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program. He was recognised for his performance as Vuli in the Disney Channel series, Elena of Avalor. Asked about why he enjoys being a voice-over artiste, Hamill said he likes the "anonymity" of the job.

The Emmys telecast was hosted by singer, songwriter, director and Daytime Emmy Award-nominated actor Raven-Symone, a previous Daytime Emmy nominee. The Raven's Home actor was joined by guest presenter and Odd Squad star Millie Davis.

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