Matthew Rhys’s Former School Praises ‘Loyal Pupil’ After Historic Emmys Win
The Welsh actor’s alma mater paid tribute to him after he thanked “the great and good people of Wales” in his acceptance speech.
Matthew Rhys’s former school has paid tribute to the actor as a “loyal pupil” and devotee of the Welsh language, following his historic win at the Emmy Awards, according to the Guardian.
Rhys made history as the first actor ever to win two best lead Emmy awards in a single night, the Guardian reported. During his acceptance speech, he paid tribute to his Welsh roots, saying: “To the great and good people of Wales, who were as much a nurturer as anyone else. We are a small but mighty nation.”
The actor, who is originally from Wales and now lives in New York, also thanked his homeland in Welsh, saying “Diolch yn fawr iawn,” meaning “thank you very much,” according to the report.
Following the win, Rhys’s alma mater responded with praise for the actor, according to the Guardian, describing him as a loyal former pupil and a devotee of the Welsh language.
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