“Jane The Virgin” star Gina Rodriguez made history by winning The CW its first ever Golden Globe award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical.
The Puerto Rican actress took to the stage to give an emotional speech.
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“This award is so much more than myself,” she said after thanking the usual suspects, holding back tears. “It represents a culture that wants to see itself as heroes.”
“Jane The Virgin,” based on the Venezuelan telenovela of the same name, stars Rodriguez as a twenty-something who becomes accidentally artificially inseminated. The show was also nominated for Best Series – Comedy or Musical, though it lost to “Transparent.”
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“My dad used to tell me to wake up each day and say,’I can and I will,'” Rodriguez continued from the podium. “Well, dad, today’s a great day. I can and I did.”
The nominations marked the first Golden Globe nominations ever for The CW network. The show itself was renewed for a second season earlier Sunday during the network’s presentation at the Television Critics’ Association Winter Press Tour.
“Jane The Virgin” airs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on The CW.
