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Darren Criss makes history as the first Filipino-American actor to win an award at the 70th Emmy prime-time Awards on Monday.

“You guys are witnessing the most extraordinary moment of my life thus far,” he said during his acceptance speech.

Criss won as the award for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie for his role in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.”

“I’m so very privileged to be in this room amongst so many people that inspire the living crap out of me and I’m so honored to be nominated, a lot of you guys I have been a fan of for such a long time,” he added.

Criss thanked Director Ryan Murphy for “entrusting” him with the role of Andrew Cunanan, the killer in the series.

“Actors are really only as good as the moments they are given and moments they are granted and so I am so profoundly indebted to my friend Ryan Murphy for entrusting me with this opportunity of a lifetime and for believing in me,” Criss said.

“The Assassination of Gianni Versace” star Criss, who is of Filipino descent and is the second Asian-American actor to claim an acting award after Riz Ahmed’s win last year for “The Night After.” Criss is the first actor of Filipino descent to win an acting award in the Emmy Awards.

Darren Criss was also known for his break-out role in the American musical comedy-drama “Glee” as Blaine Anderson.

fundaorth: 🇺🇸Congratulations to our founder @maureen_orth! “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” the TV show based on Maureen’s book “Vulgar Favors,” won the award for Outstanding Limited Series at the #Emmys last night!

Broadway alum Darren Criss took home his first Emmy Award on September 17 for his chilling take on murderer Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. The leading man of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying was up against fierce competition in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie category, including Broadway vet Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower), recent EGOT-er John Legend (Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert), Benedict Cumberbatch (Patrick Melrose), Jesse Plemons (USS Callister: Black Mirror) and Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso). The show also nabbed trophies for Outstanding Limited Series and Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special.

“Oh my God. You guys are witnessing the most extraordinary moment of my life,” Criss said in his acceptance speech. “Actors are really only as good as the moments they are given and the moments they are granted. So I am profoundly indebted to my friend Ryan Murphy for entrusting me with this opportunity of a lifetime and for believing in me.”

He also added, “Unlike the character I played, I was lucky enough to be raised in a home that was very loving and emphasized the value of hard work, compassion and not taking yourself too seriously.“

Criss replaced twice on Broadway, first in 2012 as J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business, then in 2015, as Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Two-time Tony nominee Daniels, who will return to the Great White Way in Aaron Sorkin’s To Kill a Mockingbird this December, did win for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his portrayal of a villainous outlaw in Netflix’s Godless.

Other Broadway-related 2018 Emmy winners include John Mulaney (Oh, Hello) for his standup special Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, Rachel Brosnahan (The Big Knife) for the Amazon comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Henry Winkler (The Dinner Party) for HBO’s Barry.

lukerussert: A few years ago my mother called me and said some guys from FX wanted to turn her book “Vulgar Favors” into a limited series. She wanted to do it and asked if it was a good idea. I responded, “Absolutely, it has been out of print for twenty years-give it new life.” I don’t think we ever expected that new life would lead to the brilliant and kind @darrencriss winning an Emmy for best actor or “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” winning an Emmy for best limited series-but it did! It goes to show that meticulously researched strong story telling never dies and in this current age of TV-you never know what can hit. Proud of @maureen_orthand the @americancrimestoryfx team. Helluva night! 🏆 #acsversace PS: I won an Emmy at NBC so I’m allowed to hold one for a picture. No touching the Stanley Cup curse thing. 😜

marxthespotfilms: So cool to be part of such a cinematic show that just happens to have won an EMMY! Sweeet! #emmys

Sandra: I didn’t win mom.

Sandra’s Mom: (intensely calling all the ancestors for vengeance)