Gold House’s 2025 Gold List TV Anticipates Upcoming API Wins
Ahead of the 77th Emmy Awards later this fall, Gold House has returned with its second annual Gold List TV. The list honors some of the groundbreaking API talents who have dominated our screens over the past year. Following last season’s historic 18 Emmy sweep for Shōgun (2024), the Gold List TV is once again pushing Asian and Pacific Islander cinema for more nominations, more wins, and the recognition these stories deserve. From Netflix chart toppers to fan-favorite characters, this year’s honorees are voted on by a group of API entertainment and community leaders to celebrate how far Asian representation has come. API visibility has never looked brighter, and Gold House is making sure the world notices.
Binge Worthy and Award Ready
Netflix phenomenon Squid Game (2021) has continued its reign snagging Outstanding Series while also scoring recognition for its leading man Lee Jung-jae and visionary director Hwang Dong-hyuk. This comes to no surprise after the survival thriller smashed Netflix’s global charts in 92 countries and collected historical wins at the 74th Emmys ceremony. The critically-acclaimed series’ anticipated success at the awards underscore its cultural significance and the importance of amplifying international storytelling.
Meanwhile newcomer Hulu’s comedy series Deli Boys (2025) received major honors in the Outstanding Writing category. Cast members Saagar Shaikh and Poorna Jagannathan also earned shoutouts for their respective performances on the Pakistani American experience in the show. Jagannathan, fresh off her win at the Gotham TV Awards, put the honor best: “It’s thrilling to see our community play complex, flawed, fierce characters – and audiences are hungry to see our excellence across all genres.”
Spotlighting across all genres proves that there’s more than one type of API stories to tell. Notable picks were League of Legends action series Arcane (2021) being named Outstanding Animated Program and horror comedy The Parenting (2025) snagging the Outstanding Made for Television Movie category. No matter the genre or format, these buzz worthy titles are set to make waves this awards season. API creatives are dominating every corner of TV, demonstrating that real representation can range from romance, drama, comedy to animation and beyond.
As Tiffany Chao, VP of Entertainment & Media at Gold House stated in a press release, “Our Asian Pacific community is not just participating in the industry — we’re leading it and transforming it.”
The Future of TV is Golden
The Gold List is here to shine an even brighter light on this year’s standout performances and record breaking shows. With API creatives taking over screens and genres, check out the full 2025 Gold List TV lineup of contenders we’re celebrating below!
Outstanding Series
Winner: Squid Game (2021)
Honorable Mentions: Interior Chinatown (2024), Deli Boys (2025)
Outstanding Directing
Winner: Hwang Donghyuk and Kim Jiyong for Squid Game (2021)
Honorable Mentions: Nisha Ganatra, Andrew Ahn, Maureen Bharoocha, Ahmed Ibrahim, and Fawzia Mirza for Deli Boys (2025), Arvin Chen and Sang-il Lee for Pachinko (2022)
Outstanding Writing
Winner: Abdullah Saeed, Feraz Ozel Ellahie, Nikki Kashani, Michelle Nader, Mehar Sethi, Sudi Green, Kyle Lau for Deli Boys (2025)
Honorable Mentions: Wei Ning-Yu for Severance (2022), Hwang Dong-hyuk for Squid Game (2021)
Outstanding Lead Performance
Winners: Lee Jung-jae for Squid Game (2021) and Stephanie Hsu for Laid (2024)
Honorable Mentions: Lee Min-ho for Pachinko (2022), Saagar Shaikh for Deli Boys (2025), Utkarsh Ambudkar for Ghosts (2021), Minha Kim for Pachinko (2022), Jimmy O. Yang for Interior Chinatown (2024), Phillipa Soo for Doctor Odyssey (2024)
The Gener-Asian of New Faces
This year’s slate isn’t just about the front runners, it also shines a light on the rising stars coming into our radar. Severance (2022) star Dichen Lachman took the win in the Supporting Performance Category for her unforgettable role. Other high contenders honored were Young Mazino in The Last of Us (2023), Tayme Thapthimthong in The White Lotus (2021), and actress Chase Sui Wonders from The Studio (2025) who all left strong impressions on audiences worldwide. Not only did they steal the scenes as guest spots or side characters, their complex performances also stole our hearts.
Outstanding Supporting Performance
Winners: Bowen Yang for SNL Season 50 (1975) and Dichen Lachman for Severance (2022)
Honorable Mentions: Young Mazino for The Last of Us (2023), Chase Sui Wonders for The Studio (2025), Tayme Thapthimthong for The White Lotus Season 3 (2025), Lee Byunghun for Squid Game (2021), Ken Leung for Industry (2020), Poorna Jagannathan for Deli Boys (2025)
Outstanding Animated Program
Winner: Arcane (2021)
Honorable Mentions: Invincible (2021), Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld (2024)
Outstanding Made for Television Movie
Winner: The Parenting (2025)
Honorable Mentions: Star Trek: Section 31 (2025), It’s What’s Inside (2024)
With every breakout role, boundary pushing show, and history-making win, these API creatives are rewriting what success looks like on screen. The Gold List TV is just setting the stage for what’s next to come.
Interested in other Gold House lists to keep an eye on? Check out EnVi’s piece on their A100 List here!
