MUMBAI: The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences have announced the winners of the 40th International Emmy Awards at a Gala event held at the New York Hilton, hosted by Regis Philbin.

Winners span six countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany and the UK. For the first time, both performance categories were won by an Actor and Actress from the same series, Television x La Inclusion (Argentina).

Jessica Lange presented the International Emmy Founders Award to Ryan Murphy, the creator, writer and director of television shows ?Glee?, ?American Horror Story? and ?Nip/Tuck?. After receiving his award, Murphy in turn, presented the two special 40th anniversary Founders Awards to global television legends Alan Alda ?M*A*S*H *? and Norman Lear ?All in The Family?.

The International Emmy Directorate Award was presented to KBS president, CEO Dr. Kim In-Kyu who is also Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union president. The nine International Emmy Award Winning programs and performances are: Songs of War (Arts Programming), Dar?o Grandinetti (Best Performance by an Actor), Cristina Banegas (Best Performance by an Actress), The Invisible Woman (Comedy) , Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die (Documentary), Braquo season 2 (Drama Series), The Amazing Race Australia (Non-Scripted Entertainment), The Illusionist (Telenovela), and Black Mirror (TV Movie/Mini-Series).

Academy president Bruce L. Paisner said, "The International Academy is proud to be shining the spotlight on the world?s best television programming and performances, for the last 40 years, and we congratulate tonight?s winners for their outstanding achievements as they enter into Emmy history".

MUMBAI: The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS) and entertainment content market Asia Television Forum (ATF) have jointly announced the launch of an International Emmy Award Nominees showcase, which will debut at ATF 2012.

Under the auspices of the International Academy, ATF will invite the current year?s International Emmy Award Nominees from Asia, to speak on a Panel and discuss their experiences leading up to their Emmy Nomination.

The International Academy will also be present for the first time on the ATF show floor, with an exclusive International Emmys branded lounge, open to ATF VIPs.

IATAS president, CEO Bruce L. Paisner said, ?We?re looking forward to showcasing and celebrating the best television from Asia each year, at ATF. The Emmy award is the preeminent global television award and nominees are a wonderful source of inspiration for their peers?.

Reed Exhibitions Singapore MD Michelle Lim said, ?I am delighted that the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has chosen ATF as the platform to debut its showcase of the Asian Emmy Award Nominees. We believe this collaboration creates unparalleled learning experiences for our attendees and reinforces the significance of ATF as an annual gathering of the industry.?

ATF 2012 will take place from 4-7 December in Singapore. The Panel & Screening will feature the current year?s International Emmy Awards Nominees from Asia discussing their work, as well as excerpts of the nominated programmes. It will take place as part of ATF?s conference line-up.