‘Homeland,’ ‘Modern Family’ win big in 64th Primetime Emmys

MANILA, Philippines – The best and brightest of American primetime television were honored on Monday morning, September 24 (Manila time), during the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards. 

ABC’s “Modern Family,” a mockumentary series that follows the lives of the dysfunctional but loveable Prichett family, took home 4 Primetime Emmys, including the award for Outstanding Comedy series. The series is set to begin its 4th season on September 26 in the US. 

“Homeland,” meanwhile, took home the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series while lead actors Damian Lewis and Claire Danes took home awards for the best actor and best actress in a drama series, respectively. The Showtime series about the Iraq war and its effects, ended its first season late last year. 

It is set to premiere its 2nd season on Oct 30, 2012 in the US. 

Here’s a complete list of Emmy winners:  

• Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Eric Stonestreet in “Modern Family”
• Writing for a Comedy Series: Louis C.K. for “Louie” (Pregnant) 
• Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Julie Bowen in “Modern Family”
• Directing for a Comedy Series: Steven Levitan for “Modern Family” (Baby on Board)
• Actor in a Comedy Series: Jon Cryer in “Two and a Half Men”
• Actress in a Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus in “Veep”
• Reality-Competition Program: “The Amazing Race”
• Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program: Tom Bergeron in “Dancing With the Stars”
• Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Aaron Paul in “Breaking Bad”
• Writing for a Drama Series: Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff for “Homeland” (Pilot)
• Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Maggie Smith in “Downton Abbey”
• Directing for a Drama Series: Tim Van Patten for “Boardwalk Empire” (To The Lost)
• Actor in a Drama Series: Damian Lewis in “Homeland”
• Actress in a Drama Series: Claire Danes in “Homeland”
• Writing for a Variety Special: Louis C.K. for “Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theatre”
• Directing for a Variety Special: Glenn Weiss for the 65th Annual Tony Awards
• Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series: “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart”
• Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: Jessica Lange in “American Horror Story”
• Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie: Tom Berenger in “Hatfields & McCoys” 
• Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Danny Strong for “Game Change”
• Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: Julianne Moore in “Game Change”
• Directing in a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special: Jay Roach for “Game Change”
• Actor in a Miniseries or Movie: Kevin Costner in “Hatfields & McCoys”
• Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie: “Game Change”
• Drama Series: “Homeland”
• Comedy Series: “Modern Family”