Néstor Carbonell on his first Emmy win for his guest appearance in “Shōgun”

Néstor Carbonell was nominated for his performance in FX’s Shogun.

“It's overwhelming,” he told Deadline after his win. “When you've been working as an actor for as long as I have, the role is a gift. Some years are good, some years you try to piece it together. You count your blessings when you're working. That's significant for me because my first job on TV was as a guest star on law and order. So today a small circle closes. As soon as [tonight’s over]I board a plane to direct an episode of Law and order. This is incredibly meaningful to me.”

Shortly after Carbonell received the award, ShogunThe casting team won the Emmy for Outstanding Cast for a Drama Series. The project's costume team also celebrated a win for Outstanding Period Costumes for a Series. (You can keep up with the winners here.)

Carbonell is probably best known for his role as Richard Alpert in Lostwhere he was from 2007 to 2010. He was also in The Dark Knight And The Dark Knight Rises alongside Gary Oldman in the Christopher Nolan classic as Mayor Anthony Garcia. He also appeared in Located 1.7 km from Bates Beach, Bates Motel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. in a long arc as Sheriff Alex Romero. In addition to Shogunhe is in Apple TV+s The morning show alongside an all-star cast including Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.

An abbreviated presentation of the Creative Arts Emmys will air on Saturday, September 14 at 8 p.m. on FXX. On the second night tonight, which will take place at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, 48 ​​more Emmys will be awarded in categories ranging from guest actress in a drama to picture editing for an anthology. Stuntmen, hairdressers, production designers, choreographers and costume designers will all get their money's worth. Best TV movie will also be honored today.

Meanwhile, another 25 awards will be handed out at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 15. ABC will broadcast the show live across the state starting at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, also from the Peacock Theater.

Lynette Rice contributed to this report.