Mishael Morgan of the long-running soap opera The Young and the Restless made history on Friday at the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.The 35-year-old performer became the first Black woman to take home the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress at the event in Pasadena, California.For the monumental occasion she turned heads in a two-paneled black and rose-print gown with a wide train skirt.
Historic: Mishael Morgan of the long-running soap opera The Young and the Restless made history on Friday at the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy AwardsMishael,a Trinidadian-Canadian actress, looked back to her roots during her acceptance speech as she noted: 'I was born on a tiny island in the Caribbean, and I'm now standing on an international stage and I am being honored regardless of the color of my skin, regardless of my passport, for being the best at what I do.'She continued: 'Now there are little girls around the world and no matter what the industry, the vocation … they can strive to be the best.' The beauty's gown had a black belt that drew attention to her trim waistline and also boasted short, ruffled cap sleeves.She turned heads in the eye-popping ensemble, which stretched over her feet and featured peplum-like accoutrements at her hips.
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