The Television Academy announced today that nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards will be presented by Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear) and Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) at a ceremony slated for Wednesday, July 8, at 8:30 a.m. PDT/11:30 a.m. EDT. The ceremony will stream live from the Academy’s Wolf Theatre on Emmys.com/nominations.
Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego will host the nominations ceremony. “This year’s submissions reflect the undiminished creative range and vitality of our medium, celebrating both emerging talent and beloved creative voices who are shaping the future of the industry,” said Abrego. “We are thrilled to acknowledge these artists and storytellers whose work matters so deeply to audiences around the world. I’m delighted to welcome Liza and Jeff to usher in another exceptional Emmy celebration.”
Nominations-round voting for the 78th Emmy Awards is open until June 22. Vote now!
Liza Colón-Zayas received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2024 for her role in the critically acclaimed series The Bear, making history as the first Latina to be awarded an Emmy in this category. She has also received a SAG Award and two Imagen Awards for the role and was nominated for a Golden Globe and Critics Choice award.
This summer, Colón-Zayas will star in the fifth and final season of The Bear as well as in the blockbuster film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, opposite Tom Holland. She recently wrapped production on the indie drama Fleur with Halle Berry.
Colón-Zayas is a proud member of the acclaimed LAByrinth Theater Company and is a Drama Desk, OBIE, Lucille Lortel, AUDELCO, Outer Critics Circle, HOLA and Kingsley Award winner for her stage work.
Jeff Hiller is an actor and comedian who received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2025 for his role in Somebody Somewhere.
He appeared in two seasons of American Horror Stories and can be seen this season in Widow's Bay and Stumble, in addition to guest starring roles on Pluribus and Elsbeth. His other television credits include: 30 Rock, Ugly Betty, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Broad City and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
In addition to publishing his memoir, “Actress of a Certain Age,” in 2025, Jeff recently wrapped the run of his one-man show Jeff Hiller is Basic. Hiller has performed improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in NYC in Asssscat and Raaaatscraps.
He has appeared on Broadway (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson; Urinetown), off-Broadway (Bright Colors and Bold Patterns; Silence!; Heartbreak House) and in Shakespeare in the Park (A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Love’s Labour’s Lost). His film credits include Greta, Set It Up, Morning Glory and Ghost Town.
The 78th Emmy Awards will broadcast live coast-to-coast on Monday, Sept. 14, (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/5:00-8:00 p.m. PDT) on NBC and stream live on Peacock. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will take place on Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.
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