The 43rd International Emmy Awards took place on November 23, 2015, in

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. The award ceremony, presented by the

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(IATAS), honors all TV programming produced and originally aired outside the United States. This year's ceremony was hosted by Egyptian

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Ceremony

Nominations for the 43rd International Emmy Awards were announced on October 5, 2015, by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS) at a Press Conference at Mipcom in Cannes. There are 40 nominees across 10 categories and 19 countries. Nominees come from: Angola, Austria, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States. In addition to the presentation of the International Emmys for programming and performances, the International Academy presented two special awards. ''

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'' creator,

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received the Founders Award and Richard Plepler, chairman and CEO of

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network, received the Directorate Award.

Summary

Winners and nominees

References

External links

''Official'' website

43rd International Emmy Awards
{{Emmy Awards International Emmy Awards ceremonies

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