The 3rd Annual Children's and Family Emmy Awards showcased a particularly strong showing by The Walt Disney Company, which garnered 25 Emmys across multiple divisions. Among the notable winners was 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' which received a record 16 nominations and won eight awards, including Outstanding Young Teen Series. The show's young cast members expressed their enthusiasm and gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the hard work of their crew and the joy of being acknowledged in their debut season.
Walker Scobell, who plays the titular character, gave props to the crew behind the series, saying, 'The crew deserves it. They all worked so hard, and they're all so amazing at what they do.'
Aryan Simhadri couldn't be more proud of his co-star, Leah Sava Jeffries, who was nominated for Outstanding Young Performer. 'Everyone who's nominated 100% deserves it, and I'm so excited for Leah. I mean, this is - like, she's Emmy-nominated actress Leah Sava Jeffries. Like, I work with Emmy-nominated actress Leah Sava Jeffries! That's insane!'
Jeffries told us, 'I feel very honored and very grateful that people love this show so much. This is only the first season, you know? Especially because we're kids too, like, I cannot believe it.'
Of their 16 nominations, "Percy" won eight, including Outstanding Young Teen Series.
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