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Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
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Welsh actor Matthew Rhys made history at the Emmy Awards, becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.
Rhys was recognized for his roles in supernatural TV comedy Widow's Bay and psychological thriller The Beast In Me.
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- First person to achieve this feat in one night
- Wins for lead actor in a comedy and limited series
- Made history at the prestigious US ceremony
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- Rhys's career is expected to receive a boost
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Historic win at the Emmy Awards
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- 21m agoBBC News: He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.
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